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The Korea JoongAng Daily is a leading English newspaper of Korea, first published in October 17th, 2000. With its motto, "Your window to Korea” it strives to correctly inform the world of the politics, economy, social affairs, and culture of the Republic of Korea. Journalists specialized in English of global competitiveness are on the scene to report, and the system with a Korean publisher and a f
oreign chief editor helps us keep a balance in our viewpoint and send out impartial Korean news to the world. The Korea JoongAng Daily has been in association with the New York Times since 2000 and co-publishes ‘Global-Local’ newspaper on a daily basis. Korean readers can receive the Korea JoongAng Daily(12 pages) and the New York Times(20 pages) at the same time.
19/09/2025
Legendary Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro, renowned for the mythical and grotesque monsters of his films — including his latest work “ ” — expressed his interest in Korean monsters at the Busan International Film Festival ( ).
BUSAN — Legendary Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro, renowned for the mythical and grotesque monsters of his films — including his latest work “Frankenstein” — expressed his interest in Korean…
19/09/2025
Clocking out for change: Korea’s bold push to shorten workweeks amid productivity paradox
The Lee Jae Myung administration is pushing ahead with a plan for a four-and-a-half-day workweek, sending unions rejoicing and executives scrambling to mitigate the fallout in a nation already on the…
19/09/2025
“I don’t think so. AI will not replace us," said SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man, "instead, it will collaborate with us, coexist with us as partners.”
Lee Soo-man, founder of SM Entertainment and A2O Entertainment, said at the JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference that AI holds the key to the expansion of K-pop's influence, from a…
19/09/2025
When “KPop Demon Hunters” director Maggie Kang attended a BTS concert, she experienced the kind of community that K-pop thrives on. Thursday’s conference featured speakers from the media and entertainment industries including i-dle's Jeon So-yeon.
Speaking at the JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference, "KPop Demon Hunters" director Maggie Kang said she wanted to transcend culture with the genre, while keeping the main elements of…
19/09/2025
A search by a special counsel team on Thursday secured the names of 120,000 suspected Unification Church members who joined the People Power Party (PPP) in an investigation into allegations that members joined the conservative party to support a preferred leadership candidate.
A search by special counsel Min Joong-ki's team on Thursday secured the names of 120,000 suspected Unification Church members who joined the People Power Party in an investigation into allegation of…
18/09/2025
has just become more exciting in Korea with the launch of a nationwide tourism campaign, available to both Koreans and foreigners. The campaign features discounts, themed programs and rare access to sites. https://buff.ly/R5mkn8Z
Fall has just become more exciting in Korea with the launch of a nationwide autumn tourism campaign, available to both Koreans and foreigners. The campaign features discounts, themed programs and…
18/09/2025
is coming to — its first stop in Asia. But can it win over ’s picky diners? https://buff.ly/Tadtwye
Chipotle is finally answering the call of Korean fans. The popular Mexican chain, best known for its customizable burrito bowls, will open its first Asian location in Seoul next year.
18/09/2025
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to boost the stock market as he outlined his vision to usher in the era of "Kospi 5,000" within his five-year term, emphasizing transparency and stability during a meeting with executives of securities firms. https://buff.ly/3dckhkG
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to boost the stock market as he outlined his vision to usher in the era of "Kospi 5,000" within his five-year term, emphasizing transparency and building stability on…
18/09/2025
seems to be upping the flames of its knockoff game, with a near-perfect imitation of one of ’s most popular instant noodles, Samyang Foods' Ramen, in the market.
North Korea seems to be upping the flames of its knockoff game, with a near-perfect imitation of one of South Korea’s most popular instant noodles, Samyang Foods' Buldak Ramen, in the Chinese market.
18/09/2025
Global e-commerce giant is accelerating the growth of brands, unveiling plans to discover new products and strengthen its beauty and health category.
Amazon is accelerating the growth of K-beauty brands, unveiling plans to discover new products and strengthen its beauty and health category. Amazon Global Selling Korea held a media briefing to…
18/09/2025
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( ) signed a memorandum of understanding ( ) on Wednesday with the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation to assist former U.S. Forces Korea ( ) service members in finding employment and to strengthen bilateral ties.
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an MOU on Wednesday with the Korea-U.S. Alliance Foundation to assist former U.S. Forces Korea service members in finding employment and to…
18/09/2025
Speakers emphasized that empathy, trust and human connection are essential for and to endure in a rapidly changing world during the 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference in on Thursday. https://buff.ly/He1DniN
JoongAng Ilbo’s 60th Anniversary Global Media Conference in Seoul on Thursday. Speakers emphasized that empathy, trust and human connection are essential for journalism and media to endure in a…
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The Korea JoongAng Daily is a leading English newspaper of Korea, first published in October 17th, 2000. With its motto, ‘Your window to Korea,” it strives to correctly inform the world of the politics, economy, social affairs, and culture of the Republic of Korea. Journalists specialized in English of global competitiveness are on the scene to report, and the system with a Korean publisher and a foreign chief editor helps us keep a balance in our viewpoint and send out impartial Korean news to the world.
It is the most preferred newspaper among foreigners residing in Korea, and is the most cited newspaper by influential international press including the New York Times, BBC, CNN, Le Monde, and the Guardian. It was the only Korean news media to be chosen as the official English newspaper of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics, in which athletes from 92 nations, the most ever, participated. The Korea JoongAng Daily contributed in introducing and promoting the Republic of Korea to the whole world by producing the official Olympic athletes’ village newspaper during the Olympics and the Paralympics.
The Korea JoongAng Daily sends out news of Korea to the world including the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia through Google, Dow Jones-Reuters, Yahoo, MSN, Nikkei,
The Korea JoongAng Daily’s articles have appeared on a national English certification test, and are also being used for Japan’s college entrance exams and exams for national and Seoul city public official exams. Furthermore, the Korea JoongAng Daily is running a popular Naver audio clip channel titled “New-Yorker-Read 3 Minute News”.
The main sections of the newspaper are National, Business, Opinion, Culture, and Sports. Each Monday, an issue of “Think English” is published for readers who wish to study English.
The Korea JoongAng Daily has been in association with the New York Times since 2000 and co-publishes ‘Global-Local’ newspaper on a daily basis. Korean readers can receive the Korea JoongAng Daily(12 pages) and the New York Times(20 pages) at the same time.
