Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

New Daniel Kim song from 'Surely Tomorrow' soundtrack to be released Sunday

The second original song from the soundtrack for JTBC’s new weekend drama “Surely Tomorrow,” recorded by Daniel Kim, the vocalist of band Wave to Earth, will be released at 6 p.m. Sunday.

2025-12-14

Korea's forex crackdown on exporters raises concerns of gov't overreach

Experts warn that the government's move to “closely monitor” major exporters in case they hoard dollars may not only fail to achieve its goal but could also risk intervening in management decisions.

2025-12-12

Kospi snaps losing streak to close up 1.38% as AI bubble fears ease

The Kospi gained 56.54 points, or 1.38 percent, to close at 4,167.16 as investor concerns over an AI-sector bubble were eased on robust earnings from Broadcom.

2025-12-12

Import prices log fastest increase in 19 months in Nov. on weaker won: BOK

Import prices increased at the fastest pace in 19 months in November, despite a decline in global oil prices, due largely to the weaker won, central bank data showed Friday.

2025-12-12

Kospi opens higher on Fed rate cut

Shares opened higher Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key rate by 0.25 percentage point in line with the market's expectations.

2025-12-11

Kospi closes slightly lower as investors await FOMC outcome

Korean stocks closed slightly lower Wednesday as investors took to the sidelines amid the U.S. Federal Reserve's ongoing rate-setting meeting. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.

2025-12-10

Kospi opens higher as U.S. Fed kicks off rate-setting meeting

Shares opened slightly higher Wednesday, bucking losses on Wall Street, as the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day rate-setting meeting.

2025-12-10

As gov't moves on exchange rates, experts worry about excessive intervention

With the won stuck in the 1,470 range against the dollar, the Korean government is up in arms about the unfavorable currency market.

2025-12-09

Kospi ends lower over Fed's future policy path; won slips sharply

Korean stocks fell slightly Tuesday, snapping a two-session winning streak, as investors grew cautious over the U.S. central bank's monetary policy path despite a widely expected rate cut at its upcoming meeting.

2025-12-09

Finance ministry to launch task force to address weaker won, stabilize FX market

The Ministry of Economy and Finance is working to set up a task force charged with devising measures to respond to the weakening local currency, in cooperation with exporters, securities firms and relevant authorities, representatives said Tuesday.

2025-12-09