Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Villagers seek apology over false dog slaughter claims

Residents of Naju, South Jeolla, have filed a defamation suit against an animal rights group that claimed on social media that the village attempted to slaughter a dog ahead of boknal, Korea's three hottest days of summer based on the lunar calendar.

2025-08-25

Koreans go vegan for boknal, swapping meat for creative veggie dishes

With growing interest in slower aging, animal rights and sustainable food culture, more Koreans are turning to plant-based meals during boknal — the three hottest days of summer in the lunar calendar traditionally marked by meat-heavy dishes.

2025-07-31

85-year-old woman named chief suspect in mass poisoning at senior center

Authorities on Monday identified an 85-year-old woman who passed away as the prime suspect in a pesticide poisoning at a senior citizen center in North Gyeongsang on July 15.

2024-09-30

Beat the heat Korean-style with a bubbling bowl of samgyetang

There is a Korean proverb that says even a tiny grain of sticky rice on the lips feels heavy during the dog days of summer. As temperatures shoot above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and the humid, steamy Korean heat begins yet again,..

2022-08-11