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Korea's weather agency to add 'severe' heat wave warning, tropical night advisory next year

Korea’s weather agency will add tougher heat alerts next year, including a new “severe” heat wave warning and advisory for tropical nights, as extreme heat becomes more common.

2025-12-18

Sorok Island residents recall Korean leper colony's history of internment and isolation

Sorok Island, home to former leprosy patients, reflects on its painful history as only 324 residents remain. The island serves as a hospital and final refuge, conveying a message of social understanding and acceptance.

2025-12-09

Director Yoo Lee revives stop-motion animation for documentary ode to Korean photographer

Nowadays, animation has become a technological battlefield. Amid this trend, one Korean American director is heading in the opposite direction, devoting herself to stop-motion — one of the oldest forms of animation.

2025-09-25

Global vaccination efforts stall, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases

Efforts to vaccinate children globally have stalled since 2010, leaving millions vulnerable to tetanus, polio, tuberculosis and other diseases that can be easily prevented.

2025-06-25

From Big Bang's Taeyang to Mozart and musicals, there's something for everyone

The Korea JoongAng Daily curates a list of shows, musicals and performances.

2025-01-30

Korea pledges additional $17 million to help prevent infectious diseases in developing countries

Korea pledged Wednesday to provide an additional $17 million to a global health initiative to help prevent infectious diseases like tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries, the Foreign Ministry said.

2024-11-13

Health Ministry, WHO begin World Bio Summit in Incheon

Korea's Ministry of Health & Welfare and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday launched the annual World Bio Summit, bringing together health care officials from governments and global organizations to Korea.

2024-11-11

Land Rover’s all-new Defender is the car for those who want it all

Whether it be daily commutes, off-road adventures or immersive camping, the all-new Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X is the ideal vehicle for any occasion.

2024-05-10

Knock, knock — It’s the BoyNextDoor, ready to open your heart, that's 'WHO!' [GOLDEN 2023]

The Korea JoongAng Daily will choose 15 top K-pop acts and look back to their golden 2023 and a possible Golden Disc nomination. First of the rookies is boy band BoyNextDoor, a boy band with an easy-going, casual vibe never seen with HYBE boy bands.

2023-11-27

Health care leaders discuss pandemic response at World Bio Summit 2023

The summit extensively covered emerging and lingering health issues worldwide, including those associated with vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.

2023-11-21