Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Yoon unveils plan to free military-use land as approval tops 40%

President Yoon Suk Yeol announced on Monday that the government plans to free up over 80,000 acres of land currently closed off for military purposes during a visit to South Chungcheong to highlight regional development projects.

2024-02-26

KF-16 fighter jet crashes in Seosan, pilot ejects safely

A KF-16 fighter jet crashed while taking off for a daily mission from the 20th Fighter Wing in Seosan, South Chungcheong, at around 8:20 a.m. Thursday. The Korean Air Force said the fighter pilot safely ejected before crashing.

2023-09-21

SK On to invest $1.1B, quadruple domestic battery capacity

SK On is investing 1.5 trillion won ($1.1 billion) to build a third battery factory in Seosan, South Chungcheong, that will significantly up its domestic production capacity.

2023-08-16

Hyundai Chemical to spend 2.7 trillion won on petrochemical plant

Hyundai Chemical said Monday it will invest 2.7 trillion won ($2.2 billion) to build a petrochemical plant.

2020-06-22

Fire at LG Chem lab in Seosan kills 1, injures 2

A fire at a research center of LG Chem killed one worker and injured two others Tuesday, firefighters said. The blaze occurred at the company's catalyst lab in the central city of Seosan, some 120 kilometers (75 miles) south of Seoul,...

2020-05-19