Korea Joongang Daily
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U.S. Embassy in Seoul issues alert to American citizens over doctor shortage

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul issued a public alert warning that access to health care in Korea may be significantly disrupted due to an ongoing shortage of physicians.

2025-03-26

North Korea slams Japan's new military command for self-defense forces operations

North Korea on Wednesday denounced Japan's launch of a new military command aimed at better integrating its self-defense force units, claiming Tokyo is in the final stage of preparing to become a "war state."

2025-03-26

KAI, Korean Air bid to upgrade military's Black Hawks

Korea Aerospace Industries and Korean Air have submitted bids for the military's project to upgrade its Black Hawk helicopters, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday.

2025-03-25

Korean student in U.S. faces deportation for pro-Palestinian demonstrations

A Columbia University student from Korea is facing deportation as she has participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, The New York Times reported Monday.

2025-03-25

Korea deems U.S. genetically modified potato ‘suitable' ahead of Trump tariff implementation

Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) has ruled that a genetically modified potato developed by U.S. agricultural firm Simplot poses no environmental risks, clearing one of the final hurdles for its potential import.

2025-03-24

Korea likely among U.S. retaliatory tariff targets: WSJ

The United States is likely to include Korea in its retaliatory tariff regime, according to the Wall Street Journal, as the Donald Trump administration targets trade partners with a surplus with the United States.

2025-03-24

N. Korea slams S. Korea-U.S. military drills, threatens to strenghten striking power

North Korea on Monday denounced the latest annual joint military drills by South Korea and the United States, warning it will continue to strengthen its striking power to overwhelm any threats from its enemies.

2025-03-24

South Korea, U.S. wrap up Freedom Shield combined exercises

South Korea and the United States wrapped up a major annual combined military exercise aimed at bolstering their defense capabilities against North Korean military threats Thursday, the South's military said.

2025-03-20

Korea to sharpen policy edge to bolster steel sector amid trade barriers, dumping

Seoul will implement policies aimed at bolstering the steel industry in the face of mounting trade barriers in the United States and European Union and waning competitiveness amid the dumping of cheap Chinese steel.

2025-03-19

South Korean, U.S. troops stage large-scale battle command exercise

South Korean and U.S. troops have launched a large-scale battle command training exercise, the South's Army said Wednesday, in efforts to enhance their combined readiness against North Korean military threats.

2025-03-19