Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul gov't criticizes Korea Heritage Service for not following World Heritage requirements for Jongmyo Shrine

The Seoul Metropolitan Government criticized the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) on Friday, claiming it had failed to properly follow procedures for three decades regarding the Unesco World Heritage status of Jongmyo Shrine.

2025-11-14

'Not using AI feels like a disadvantage': Cheating scandal uncovered at SNU

Following similar instances at Yonsei University and Korea University, Seoul National University (SNU) has also uncovered cases of students using AI tools to cheat.

2025-11-12

Older Koreans master the digital ropes at Seoul's 'smart senior centers'

Senior centers in Seoul are enhancing digital literacy among older adults. With digital kiosks and training programs, initiatives aim to bridge the technology gap as Korea's aging population learns to navigate today's digital world.

2025-11-12

Seoul mayor claps back at prime minister's criticism of Jognmyo Shine development

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Kim Min-seok of stoking public emotion and inciting outrage over Oh’s own push for a redevelopment project near Jongmyo Shrine.

2025-11-11

Shared silence: How Remembrance Day resounds in Korea

On Remembrance Day, nations gathered in Seoul to honor war sacrifices, reflecting on shared histories and the continued significance of remembrance, with participation from diplomats, veterans and military representatives from various countries.

2025-11-10

After a century of reinvention, Nodeul Island faces another transformation

The Seoul city government is set to begin redevelopment of Nodeul Island, nestled in the middle of the Han River — the latest in a long history of promises, proposals and parlayed mayoral ambitions.

2025-11-10

Senior prosecutor offers to resign in protest over decision not to appeal in corruption case linked to president

Jung Jin-woo, the head of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, offered to resign Saturday, the office said, a day after prosecutors decided not to appeal a ruling in a high-profile development scandal case.

2025-11-08

'Honorary roads' draw fire for confusing residents, harming local reputations

There are 324, and growing, quirky-sounding “honorary roads” across Korea, named after celebrities or distinctive features of the area.

2025-11-08

SIMF Orchestra's finale marks Korea-Japan cooperation both on and off the stage

The Seoul International Music Festival (SIMF) Orchestra presented a finale concert in collaboration with Japan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic relations.

2025-11-07

Bill to let Seoul-based cram schools stay open late sparks 'fairness' debate

A bill has been put forward at the Seoul Metropolitan Council to allow hagwons (private tutoring institutions) to stay open until midnight.

2025-11-06