Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

‘Koreans are backward’: Thai tourists turn away from Korea over strict immigration screenings

Thai nationals are opting out of traveling to Korea because of what is thought to be unnecessarily strict immigration screening, according to Thai media reports.

2023-11-02

'Biased' AI algorithms trigger debate around political implications

The ability of AI algorithms to screen hateful comments and ensure political impartiality has come into question as Daum, the second largest Korean internet portal, was criticized for its screening of news section comments.

2023-10-11

Late director Kim Ki-young's family files suit to stop screening of 'Cobweb'

The Seoul Central District Court held a first hearing on Thursday to review the injunction suit filed by Kim Dong-yang, the director's son, against production company Anthology Studios.

2023-09-14

Jeonju film festival opens for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

JEONJU — The streets of Jeonju, one of the traditional cultural hubs of Korea, saw many excited cinephiles on Thursday for the 24th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF). Opening in full form for the first time in three years since...

2023-04-27

'Project Silence' becomes fifth Korean film invited to Cannes

Another Korean film has been added to this year’s selection for the Cannes International Film Festival — director Kim Tae-gon’s “Project Silence,” starring Lee Sun-kyun from “Parasite” and Ju Ji-hoon. The organizers of the Cannes International...

2023-04-25

Actor Yoo Ah-in apologizes to fans after 12-hour questioning by police

Actor Yoo Ah-in, who was summoned by police on Monday over allegations of illegal drug use, walked out of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in western Seoul at around 9:20 p.m., after 12 hours of questioning ...

2023-03-27

Experience the horror of losing your phone to a criminal in 'Unlocked'

What happens if you lose your smartphone and a psychopath picks it up and starts using your own personal information against you? That is the premise of the new Netflix film “Unlocked,” starring Yim Si-wan, Chun Woo-hee and Kim Hee-won. Im plays...

2023-02-21

Covid medical centers are winding down

Amid a continued decline in Covid-19 cases, Korea is transitioning its healthcare system to a new normal by expanding face-to-face treatment of patients and reducing monitoring of high-risk groups.

2022-05-31

Online map shows crowds at Seoul's Covid testing sites

It's now easy to check the crush at Covid-19 testing sites in Seoul before going to get tested.

2021-07-13

Korea Foundation to screen 15 films for free next month

The Korea Foundation is screening 15 films for free next month as part of its “On:tact 2021 ASEAN Cinema Week.” The films which saw popularity in Asean nations will be available for online viewers via Naver TV's “Asean Cinema Week” from March 12 to..

2021-02-04