Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul city to expand suicide prevention measures

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will more than double the size of its 24-hour call center and establish community-based networks, aiming to reduce the suicide rate.

2024-10-28

North unveils new suicide drones as leader Kim aims to accelerate production

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized the growing importance of drones in modern warfare and is looking to foster the accelerated production of various suicide drones, according to the country's state media Monday.

2024-08-26

We must cut our disgraceful suicide rate

Unless Korea overcomes its shameful suicide rate, the country is doomed.

2024-08-07

Gov't sounds alarm as suicide numbers rise by 10 percent

Koreans who died by suicide as of May increased by some 10 percent compared to the same period last year, the Health Ministry said Tuesday.

2024-08-06

Who’s responsible for police officer suicides?

The police leadership should take responsibility for the latest losses of their men.

2024-07-30

What has changed since the tragic suicide?

We need to think together about what has changed so far and what must change in the future.

2024-07-18

Murder-suicide at Paju hotel likely premeditated, police say

Two men died after they jumped from the terrace of their hotel room on Wednesday. Police later discovered the bodies of two women in the room.

2024-04-12

'We can't choose the day we leave': Why author Shin Ah-yeon opposes physician-assisted suicide

Author Shin Ah-yeon discusses her experience witnessing physician-assisted suicide, and her subsequent opposition to the practice, in her essay 'I've Been to Switzerland to Witness Euthanasia,' where she emphasizes its impact on loved ones.

2024-03-18

Civil servant found dead after personal information leaks online

A civil servant whose personal information was leaked online was found dead, the police said on Wednesday.

2024-03-06

[INTERVIEW] Teenage author shares experience overcoming suicidal thoughts in novel

Some Korean teenagers designate a specific date to be the last day of their lives, says author Baek Eun-byeol, who recently wrote a book about her own experience of choosing life over death.

2024-02-25