Korea Joongang Daily
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국악원 민속악단 감독 “BTS에 감사… 다음엔 무대 위에서 ‘아리랑’ 함께”

Yu Ji-suk, art director of the National Gugak Center's folk orchestra, has recently added an unusual entry to her illustrious career: performing "Arirang" in front of Gwanghwamun for K-pop megaband BTS's comeback performance.

2026-04-10

점점 일본 닮아가는 한국 금융시장…중국·미국과는 멀어져

Korea’s market is breaking from longstanding patterns, moving more in step with the Japanese yen and Japanese equities while leaving behind its former ties to the Chinese renminbi and U.S. stocks.

2026-04-08

한강공원 10km 달려 만든 버터…반신반의 ‘버터 런’ 도전기

If you have been on social media recently, you may have seen the latest viral running trend: the butter run challenge.

2026-04-06

서울시립미술관, 8개 분관 각각의 자율성과 정체성 찾기

Running one museum is demanding. So imagine what it's like for Choi Eun-ju, the director of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), who runs eight.

2026-04-03

As hopes rise for the Iran war’s end, Korea must prepare (KOR)

The government should therefore reassess its energy response measures and maintain an emergency posture by diversifying supply sources.

2026-04-02

Is Hormuz a prelude to stagflation (KOR)

Ultimately, the issue is not just higher oil prices but the persistence and spread of the shock. The lesson of the 1970s is clear: supply disruptions often begin underestimated, but their costs exceed expectations.

2026-04-02

Prepare detailed contingency plans as war risks drag on (KOR)

Clear communication is equally important. By providing transparent information, the government can help prevent panic buying and encourage voluntary energy conservation.

2026-03-30

Alaska purchase and the price of empire (KOR)

It is a moment from history that is difficult to imagine repeating today. That is why proposals such as President Donald Trump’s suggestion to annex Greenland are widely criticized as anachronistic.

2026-03-30

해외 북한 식당 찾는 한국인들… 감시·논란·윤리적 논쟁 직면

Switching smartphone language settings and speaking Chinese or English — these are tactics some South Koreans strategically use to get into North Korean restaurants overseas.

2026-03-30

Egypt’s first pharaoh remains a matter of debate (KOR)

The identity of Egypt’s first pharaoh, therefore, remains unresolved. Though Menes occupies a prominent place in later historical tradition, the lack of contemporary evidence leaves room for competing interpretations.

2026-03-27