Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Inmates' teenage children allowed visitation when accompanied by younger siblings

Teenage children of inmates will now be allowed to join special prison visits with their younger siblings, after the government eased a rule that had previously barred anyone 13 or older from participating.

2026-05-03

Samsung foundation-sponsored research helps children with brain tumors lead longer, better lives

A brain tumor no longer marks the boundary between life and death. The question now is how to ensure child survivors can live fulfilling lives.

2026-05-03

SK hynix shares have jumped over 99% this year. Why haven't Samsung's?

A widening gap in stock prices between Samsung Electronics and SK hynix shares is raising concerns among investors as the two memory giants diverge sharply in performance.

2026-05-03

Boy band Enhypen's 'Blood Saga' world tour starts strong despite Heeseung's sudden departure in March

Boy band Enhypen kicked off its world tour, “Blood Saga,” despite the latest shakeup following former member Heeseung’s sudden departure.

2026-05-02

Gwangjang Market restaurant owner denies claim that employees regularly reuse ice from trash

The owner of a restaurant in central Seoul’s Gwangjang Market has denied the claim that they make their employees reportedly reuse discarded ice.

2026-05-02

Girl group ILLIT unveils schedule for its 'Seoul Children's Grand Park Festival'

Girl group ILLIT unveiled the detailed schedule for the “ILLIT Seoul Children’s Grand Park Festival,” which will take place at Seoul Children's Grand Park in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, on Tuesday.

2026-05-02

Girl group i-dle to celebrate eighth anniversary with livestream

Girl group i-dle will celebrate its eighth anniversary with a livestream on Saturday.

2026-05-02

Rapper BewhY to shut down his hip-hop label Dejavu Group nine years after its founding

Rapper BewhY will shut down his hip-hop label Dejavu Group nine years after its founding, the rapper announced through his social media channels on Friday.

2026-05-02

Korea's Earth observation satellite CAS500-2 to launch following nearly 4-year delay

Korea’s Compact Advanced Satellite 500-2 (CAS500-2), a midsize Earth observation satellite, is set for launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 3:59 p.m. on Sunday.

2026-05-02

Yang Hyang-ja nominated as PPP candidate for Gyeonggi governor

Yang Hyang-ja, a member of the main opposition People Power Party's (PPP) supreme council, was nominated as the party's candidate for Gyeonggi governor in the June 3 local elections, the party announced on Saturday.

2026-05-02