Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Military aircraft bringing back 211 Koreans, foreigners from Saudi Arabia amid Middle East conflict

A Korean military transport aircraft is bringing home 204 nationals from Saudi Arabia, officials said Sunday, in the first airlift evacuation using a military plane since the conflict began in the Middle East late last month.

2026-03-15

Here's to 80 years

Cathay Pacific Airways announced on March 11 that it is opening a pop-up store showcasing the brand’s history at IFC Mall in Yeouido, western Seoul, to celebrate its 80th anniversary.

2026-03-11

Defense chief inspects security posture while aboard Air Force aircraft

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back conducted his first inspection of the year Thursday aboard an airborne early warning aircraft amid lingering security concerns over North Korea, the ministry said.

2026-01-01

Korea to supply two more next-gen frigates to the Philippines in $587 million deal

Korea will supply two additional next-generation frigates to the Philippine Navy under a project worth 850 billion won ($587 million).

2025-12-26

Police investigate passanger who touched emergency exit handle on aircraft in Busan

A passenger is under police investigation after touching an emergency exit handle on a commercial aircraft while it sat on the ground at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, according to Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday.

2025-12-24

Chinese and Russian military aircraft enter and exit Kadiz

Chinese and Russian military aircraft, including bombers and fighter jets, entered and exited Korea's air defense identification zone (Kadiz) on Tuesday morning, Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

2025-12-09

Chinese jets direct fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, says Japan

Chinese fighter jets directed their fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft over international waters on Saturday near Japan's Okinawan islands in two separate incidents that Japan's defense minister condemned as “dangerous.”

2025-12-07

Explosion of antiaircraft shell injures four military personnel in Paju

An explosion involving a 30-millimeter (1.2-inch) anti-aircraft shell injured four military personnel at an Army training site in Paju, Gyeonggi, the Army announced Tuesday.

2025-12-02

All flights to be grounded for 35 minutes Thursday during CSAT English section

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday that all domestic and international flights will be grounded nationwide for 35 minutes on Thursday, the day of the CSAT, during the English listening comprehension section.

2025-11-11

Cargo aircraft skids off a Hong Kong runway into the sea, killing 2 airport workers

A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early on Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said. The plane's four crew members were unhurt.

2025-10-20