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Missing Jeju woman's death exposes police failures as Korea weighs unprecedented investigative power shift What happened to Jang Mi-ran? What happened to the officer who closed Jang's case? Could there be more victims? Why does the timing matter?
4d ago · 8:56
A body believed to be that of Jang Mi-ran, a 37-year-old woman missing from Jeju Island since May, was found on Monday on a palm tree farm in Hallim-eup — a roughly 10-minute walk from the guesthouse where she was last seen. It had been 104 days since she disappeared. That she was found so close to where she vanished has intensified criticism that police squandered the golden time to find her alive. The officer assigned to her case falsely closed it the same day it was reported, fabricating a phone call to claim she was safe. The case has gripped the nation not because of the circumstances of
King Sejong Institutes look beyond language to build bridges between Korea and the world From Korean Wave to deeper ties New direction, broader vision
10d ago · 8:25
Once driven largely by interest in K-pop and Korean dramas, the network is expanding its role as a platform for academic, career and business exchanges. HANGZHOU, China — In a modest but newly opened classroom in Hangzhou, China, rows of desks and whiteboards sit alongside displays of Korean culture, including colorful hanbok (traditional Korean dress) and musical instruments like janggu (double-headed drum). At the center of the room, a student listens intently as a passionate instructor introduces him to the Korean language and culture. The classroom may be small, but the curiosity behind it
For this Dominican beauty magazine manager, Korea is a beautiful place to innovate
12d ago · 8:00
[Hired in Korea] As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng Daily talks with professionals who have carved out their paths in diverse fields, offering readers real-world insights on how to start their careers in the country in this series "Hired in Korea." While taking part in a global business program in Austria, Coral Virginia Ortiz Estevez from the Dominican Republic realized Korea could be the ideal place to build her career. Drawn to t
As dog meat ban nears in Korea, canines still require rescue Related Article Dog meat soup alley quiet during final boknal season before government ban takes effect Let them eat goat: Gov't to boost local production with dog meat ban Villagers seek apology over false dog slaughter claims The lucky 3 percent The law, and its ticking clock What the closure numbers hide The farmers' catch-22 Bridging gaps From panic selling to $1,000 per dog Blind spots in enforcement Shift to black goat
13d ago · 15:21
Government closure data show that while most dog farms have shut down, an estimated 97 percent of their dogs were sold or distributed rather than rescued. GANGJIN COUNTY, South Jeolla —Inside a cramped, rust-stained farm in rural Gangjin County in South Jeolla, the air was thick with the mid-August heat and filled with the odor of dog feces and urine. It is one of the few dog farms still operating in Korea as the country counts down to a February 2027 ban on breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for meat. Dozens of dogs were kept in cages lined up like prison cells at the farm. Each cage was
Independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's final prison calligraphy unveiled Related Article
17d ago · 5:29
A rare 1910 work by independence activist Ahn Jung-geun returned from Japan and was shown publicly for the first time. Calligraphy written by Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) just days before his execution was disclosed to the media Thursday for the first time, following its return from Japan last year. The work which reads "Manguk Gongbeop Buryeo Daepo" and translates to "International Law Is No Match for Cannons," was written by Ahn in 1910, the year he was executed, in Lushun Prison in China. The words reflect his lament over the powerlessness of international law when
Son Heung-min scores in shootout to keep LAFC's knockout hope alive at Leagues Cup Related Article
17d ago · 2:33
The win rounded out the club's league stage play, leaving its hopes of advancing dependent on Thursday's results. Los Angeles FC (LAFC) have earned a second shootout victory in a continental tournament, with Korean superstar Son Heung-min converting his spot kick. Son was the second of five successive LAFC players to score their penalties in a 5-3 shootout victory over Club Queretaro of Mexico's Liga MX at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday. This was LAFC's third and final match of the opening phase of the Leagues Cup, a tournament featuring 36 teams from MLS and Liga MX. During the leagu
Beyond the court: Korean university basketball finds new connections with continental league Korean teams on the Asian stage Building a continental stage for college sports Exchange beyond the court Looking ahead: Starting with Korea
17d ago · 7:33
The AUBL's Hangzhou tournament brought together teams and students from across Asia as the league moves toward a regular-season format. HANGZHOU, China — When Yonsei University and Korea University took the court at the Binxing Gymnasium in Hangzhou, China, the familiar chants and rhythmic cheers felt like a home game transported across the West Sea. The cheering scale may be smaller than the roaring crowds surrounding the historic Seoul rivalry, but the heart and passion remained unmistakably the same. Yet once the opening tip-off arced upward, it became clear this was more than just a reloca
'American dream' becomes nightmare as U.S. visa uncertainties unsettle Korean students Related Article A growing chilling effect across campus Rethinking where to go, and who can still afford to A harder calculus for male students What's confirmed, and what's still just talk
19d ago · 9:36
New U.S. rules and proposals are prompting Korean students and families to rethink study and work plans in America. When Park first moved to New York for college from Korea, she loved the sense of open-ended possibility her education offered. She graduated from a competitive international school in Korea where about 95 percent of her class went on to study in the United States, and she pictured a future built around career freedom and doing things on her own terms. Three years later, the soon-to-be-junior, who is studying communications and asked to be identified only by her surname, is living
Challenges greet President Lee upon return as approval sinks below 50 percent (KOR) Related Article This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
25d ago · 7:22
After his deal-filled trip to the United States and South America, President Lee Jae Myung must now confront falling approval ratings, market turmoil and backlash over his administration's legal reforms. President Lee Jae Myung returned home Monday from his tour of the United States and South America, but the news upon coming back to Korea was hardly welcoming. A Realmeter poll showed that 50.5 percent of respondents disapproved of his performance — the first time his negative rating has surpassed 50 percent since he took office. His approval rating also fell to a record low of 45.9 percent. D
Challenges greet President Lee upon return as approval sinks below 50 percent Related Article This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
26d ago · 4:29
After his deal-filled trip to the United States and South America, President Lee Jae Myung must now confront falling approval ratings, market turmoil and backlash over his administration's legal reforms. Opinion Desk Opinion Desk Published August 4, 2026 - 11:46 a.m. Modified August 5, 2026 - 8:32 a.m. President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hye Kyung greet officials upon arriving aboard Air Force One at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 3, after completing their trip to the United States and three South American countries. JOINT PRESS CORPS President Lee Jae Myung returned home
Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era (KOR) Related Article This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
26d ago · 10:10
The author is a professor of Economics, Sungkyunkwan University The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea reached 2.91 million as of July and is expected to surpass 3 million by the end of this year. Of the nation's 227 municipalities, 142 now have immigrant populations exceeding 5 percent. About 1.1 million foreign nationals work in small and medium enterprises, agriculture, fisheries and livestock farming — sectors many Koreans avoid. Meanwhile students from immigrant backgrounds now exceed 200,000. Although immigrants have become vital to easing labor shortages in an aging society,
Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxation (KOR) Related Article Lee's approval rating falls for second consecutive week: Poll Property divide leaves more employed Koreans in their 30s living with parents Parliamentary speaker clarifies second term for sitting president 'not up for discussion' This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
26d ago · 8:56
The Lee Jae Myung administration has held five policy forums on housing supply, finance and taxation, promising to hear a wide range of views from the market. Yet the tax reform plan announced on Monday came down to one thing: higher taxes. President Lee's pledge that he would "not use taxes as a tool of housing policy" has vanished, as has the Presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom's call to "shut up and just build" more homes. Instead of expanding supply and encouraging transactions, the government has shifted its focus to raising the long-term burden of property ownership and transactions.
The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds' (KOR) The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds' (KOR) Related Article This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
26d ago · 11:11
Columns Korea should strengthen military education with better funding, Seoul-area training and service-specific expertise rather than merging the academies. Opinion Desk Opinion Desk Published August 4, 2026 - 9:33 a.m. Modified August 4, 2026 - 10:52 a.m. Newly commissioned Navy ensigns toss their service caps into the air and cheer at the commencement and commissioning ceremony for officer candidates of the Navy and Marine Corps on the grounds of the Naval Academy in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on May 28. ROK Navy Song Ho-keun The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo, a cha
Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxation Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxation This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
27d ago · 4:40
Editorials President Lee Jae Myung's real estate tax plan burdens homeowners, discourages transactions and risks worsening supply and rental pressures. Opinion Desk Opinion Desk Published August 4, 2026 - 12:01 a.m. Modified August 5, 2026 - 8:58 a.m. President Lee Jae Myung, fifth from left and on screen, speaks during the national debate on real estate policy at KBS in Yeouido, western Seoul, on July 23. JOINT PRESS CORPS The Lee Jae Myung administration has held five policy forums on housing supply, finance and taxation, promising to hear a wide range of views from the market. Yet the tax r
Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era Related Article
27d ago · 6:00
Columns As the foreign population surges, Korea must overhaul immigration policy, funding and integration systems to turn demographic change into growth instead of conflict. Opinion Desk Opinion Desk Published August 4, 2026 - 12:01 a.m. Modified August 5, 2026 - 8:57 a.m. International students tour the dormitory during a move-in ceremony in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, on March 11. This facility, designed to house five international students, serves as a prime example of adding new value to abandoned urban housing through collaboration between the local community and the university. Yonhap News Jeon Y
The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds' The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds' Related Article Lee wants an integrated military academy. What does that mean for South Korea's future defense and security? Daejeon mayor sees unified national military academy as major step forward for city This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
27d ago · 5:25
Columns Korea should strengthen military education with better funding, Seoul-area training and service-specific expertise rather than merging the academies. Opinion Desk Opinion Desk Published August 4, 2026 - 12:00 a.m. Modified August 5, 2026 - 8:59 a.m. Newly commissioned Navy ensigns toss their service caps into the air and cheer at the commencement and commissioning ceremony for officer candidates of the Navy and Marine Corps on the grounds of the Naval Academy in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on May 28. ROK Navy Song Ho-keun The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo, a cha
Paper crafts to carbon markets: A Russian entrepreneur's sustainability journey in Korea Related Article Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on the beauty of chasing your dreams Creating jobs, changing perceptions: A Chinese professional's insights on Korea's social sector
1mo ago · 10:51
Marina Neretina shares how she built a career in marketing at renewable energy startup CnerG. [Hired in Korea] As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng Daily talks with professionals who have carved out their paths in diverse fields, offering readers real-world insights on how to start their careers in the country in this series "Hired in Korea." While running her own paper recycling business in Russia, Marina Neretina wanted a bigger opp
Why the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is unlikely to expand South Korea's nuclear rights Different scales, different stakes A calculated hedge Tied at the Hill Separating power from proliferation
1mo ago · 10:34
When the United States signed a civil nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia last week, it opened a door for Riyadh that it has kept shut for Seoul for half a century. As South Korea conducts its own negotiations with Washington to secure uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing rights, the timing of the U.S.-Saudi accord has not gone unnoticed. Thomas Countryman, who served as lead negotiator for the United States during the bilateral "123 agreement" renegotiations with Seoul from 2013 to 2015, described the U.S.-Saudi accord as a historic departure from American nonproliferation le
Unesco World Heritage Centre director urges preservation of Jongmyo amid development dispute
1mo ago · 5:03
Lazare Eloundou Assomo called for a proper assessment to determine whether a redevelopment plan threatens a site's Outstanding Universal Value. BUSAN — Calling Korea's Jongmyo Shrine a "jewel," Lazare Eloundou Assomo, director of the Unesco World Heritage Centre, stressed the need for a proper procedure to find a solution to the latest dispute over plans to redevelop the area around the landmark. "Jongmyo is the jewel of Korea — that's what I like to call it," Assomo said in a recent roundtable interview with the Korean press on the sidelines of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee
Additional Korean tidal flats inscribed on World Heritage list
1mo ago · 1:19
BUSAN — Additional getbol (tidal flats) of Korea were inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage site on Saturday in recognition of their rich biodiversity and important role as feeding grounds for migratory birds. The latest inscription is an extension of getbol's existing World Heritage listing made in 2021. The inscription was approved — without any proposed amendments from other state parties — at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee at the plenary session held Saturday morning in Busan. "South Korea's marine ecosystem has now become a great heritage that the world must protect toget
After 20 years on the move, a school for children with North Korean backgrounds gets a permanent home Related Article A quiet wish from North Korean defector youths Children of North Korean defectors born in third countries face discrimination, legal blind spots Young defector dreams of being on the silver screen Not in my backyard From cattle to classrooms A different kind of student
1mo ago · 10:39
The Ministry of Unification, Hyundai Motor and Seoul's education office signed a deal to build Yeomyung School a campus it won't have to leave — closing out two decades of leases and rejection. For more than 20 years, Yeomyung School — the only accredited middle and high school in Seoul for young people with North Korean backgrounds — has been looking for a place to call its own. Now, it finally found one. Founded in 2004, Yeomyung has been bounced three times and even blocked once outright, when an entire Seoul neighborhood organized to keep it out. A memorandum of understanding signed Friday
For Lee Dong-wook, action is more than a genre — it's a new acting tool
1mo ago · 5:13
Promoting the second season of the Disney+ series "A Shop for Killers" (2024–), actor Lee Dong-wook said that tougher action, new weapons and deeper emotions will raise the stakes. Actor Lee Dong-wook may have won audiences over with his deadpan personality on talk shows, but the attitude that he takes toward his work is anything but nonchalant. Talking about his latest project — the second season of the Disney+ series "A Shop for Killers" (2024–), which is packed with action-heavy sequences — Lee said that he's willing to keep at it until he's at least 60 years old. "There was a two-year gap
With Unesco opening ceremony, director Won Il wanted a 'pure dish' to serve up heritage
1mo ago · 4:38
The creative mind behind the performance turned limited space into a feast of tradition as the world gathers under one proverbial roof in Busan. Won Il, the director behind the opening ceremony at the 48th session of Unesco's World Heritage Committee on Sunday, said his vision was to create a stage that resembles "a pure white porcelain dish" that could complement any kind of cuisine — whether Korea's traditional banchan (side dish) or even steak. "We needed a stage that could go with any types of performances because we didn't have much time to change the stage design or move certain props,"
K-Heritage House travels through time, with technology and analog mastery
1mo ago · 5:08
The exhibition, set up in conjunction with Unesco's World Heritage Committee in Busan, invites visitors to see tradition like never before. BUSAN — Inside a darkened cube, a panoramic screen immerses visitors in a digital recreation of jerye, the grand royal ancestral rites performed during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). The digital exhibition draws on the uigwe, a collection of detailed royal protocols from the dynasty inscribed on the Unesco Memory of the World Register. At a neighboring booth, a towering LED monolith re-enacts the volcanic eruption that gave birth to Jeju Island and its la
Unesco-listed Ulsan petroglyphs captivate heritage experts, but preservation challenge remains
1mo ago · 5:59
Unesco heritage managers praised Ulsan's ancient rock carvings and XR presentation, while spotlighting the unresolved dam-related flooding that endangers the site. ULSAN — The towering, stratified cliff along the Bangu Stream and the ancient petroglyphs carved into its rock faces fascinated some 100 heritage experts from around the world who gathered at the site on Friday. "It's a fantastic site because of the landscape; where it's situated is truly fantastic," said Cyril Dworsky, an archaeologist, participating in the forum representing Austria. XR (extended reality) devices installed across

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Episodes 60

Missing Jeju woman's death exposes police failures as Korea weighs unprecedented investigative power shift What happened to Jang Mi-ran? What happened to the officer who closed Jang's case? Could there be more victims? Why does the timing matter?

King Sejong Institutes look beyond language to build bridges between Korea and the world From Korean Wave to deeper ties New direction, broader vision

For this Dominican beauty magazine manager, Korea is a beautiful place to innovate

Independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's final prison calligraphy unveiled Related Article

Son Heung-min scores in shootout to keep LAFC's knockout hope alive at Leagues Cup Related Article

Beyond the court: Korean university basketball finds new connections with continental league Korean teams on the Asian stage Building a continental stage for college sports Exchange beyond the court Looking ahead: Starting with Korea

'American dream' becomes nightmare as U.S. visa uncertainties unsettle Korean students Related Article A growing chilling effect across campus Rethinking where to go, and who can still afford to A harder calculus for male students What's confirmed, and what's still just talk

Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era Related Article

Paper crafts to carbon markets: A Russian entrepreneur's sustainability journey in Korea Related Article Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on the beauty of chasing your dreams Creating jobs, changing perceptions: A Chinese professional's insights on Korea's social sector

Why the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is unlikely to expand South Korea's nuclear rights Different scales, different stakes A calculated hedge Tied at the Hill Separating power from proliferation

Unesco World Heritage Centre director urges preservation of Jongmyo amid development dispute

Additional Korean tidal flats inscribed on World Heritage list

For Lee Dong-wook, action is more than a genre — it's a new acting tool

With Unesco opening ceremony, director Won Il wanted a 'pure dish' to serve up heritage

K-Heritage House travels through time, with technology and analog mastery

Unesco-listed Ulsan petroglyphs captivate heritage experts, but preservation challenge remains

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Missing Jeju woman's death exposes police failures as Korea weighs unprecedented investigative power shift What happened to Jang Mi-ran? What happened to the officer who closed Jang's case? Could there be more victims? Why does the timing matter?

King Sejong Institutes look beyond language to build bridges between Korea and the world From Korean Wave to deeper ties New direction, broader vision

For this Dominican beauty magazine manager, Korea is a beautiful place to innovate

Independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's final prison calligraphy unveiled Related Article

Son Heung-min scores in shootout to keep LAFC's knockout hope alive at Leagues Cup Related Article

Beyond the court: Korean university basketball finds new connections with continental league Korean teams on the Asian stage Building a continental stage for college sports Exchange beyond the court Looking ahead: Starting with Korea

'American dream' becomes nightmare as U.S. visa uncertainties unsettle Korean students Related Article A growing chilling effect across campus Rethinking where to go, and who can still afford to A harder calculus for male students What's confirmed, and what's still just talk

Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era Related Article

Paper crafts to carbon markets: A Russian entrepreneur's sustainability journey in Korea Related Article Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on the beauty of chasing your dreams Creating jobs, changing perceptions: A Chinese professional's insights on Korea's social sector

Why the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is unlikely to expand South Korea's nuclear rights Different scales, different stakes A calculated hedge Tied at the Hill Separating power from proliferation

Unesco World Heritage Centre director urges preservation of Jongmyo amid development dispute

Additional Korean tidal flats inscribed on World Heritage list

For Lee Dong-wook, action is more than a genre — it's a new acting tool

With Unesco opening ceremony, director Won Il wanted a 'pure dish' to serve up heritage

K-Heritage House travels through time, with technology and analog mastery

Unesco-listed Ulsan petroglyphs captivate heritage experts, but preservation challenge remains