Korea Joongang Daily
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National Assembly set to vote on anti-fake news bill as filibuster nears deadline

The National Assembly, led by the Democratic Party, was set Wednesday to vote on a contentious anti-fake news bill, as the opposition's filibuster to block the move was reaching its 24-hour limit.

2025-12-24

Top anti-doping body's global conference opens in Busan to set code, promote fairness in sports

The sixth edition of the World Conference on Doping in Sport opened Tuesday in the southeastern city of Busan, where the next iteration of the world's anti-doping code will be finalized.

2025-12-02

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

Korea to raise anti-dumping tariffs for 2 Chinese PET film firms

Korea's trade watchdog decided Thursday to raise anti-dumping tariffs on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film products imported from two Chinese companies, citing the need to protect domestic companies' market share.

2025-11-20

Activist group members sent to prosecutors over anti-North leaflet launches

Members of an activist group accused of launching balloons carrying anti-North Korea leaflets and other items from the South's border areas have been referred to prosecutors without detention, the Gyeonggi Yeoncheon Police Precinct said Wednesday.

2025-11-19

Protestors demonstrate in front of Trump's hotel in Gyeongju, dispersed by police

A group of anti-Trump activists staged a surprise protest in front of the Hilton Hotel in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, on Wednesday, where U.S. President Donald Trump was staying during his visit to Korea for the APEC summit.

2025-10-29

North installs anti-tank barriers along inter-Korean border: South lawmaker

North Korea has built sections of anti-tank barriers spanning 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) along the tense inter-Korean border, a lawmaker said Tuesday, in the North's apparent efforts to sever ties with South Korea.

2025-10-14

Stalking crimes increase in past 3 years after 2021 enactment of anti-stalking law

Stalking crimes have increased in the past three years since the enactment of the anti-stalking law in 2021, a lawmaker said, citing government data.

2025-10-08

Lee calls for crackdown on anti-Chinese rallies

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for a crackdown on anti-Chinese rallies and other demonstrations against foreigners, saying such discriminatory acts and hate speech harm the national interest.

2025-10-02

Tensions rise in Daegu ahead of the upcoming Queer Culture Festival

Tensions are rising once again in Daegu ahead of the 17th Daegu Queer Culture Festival, scheduled to take place in the city center on Saturday.

2025-09-14