Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Want to know a Korean's political leanings? Ask them about the Starbucks Korea case.

The Starbucks Korea controversy over a 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion sparked political division, leading to public apologies and boycotts, reflecting broader tensions in Korean society surrounding historic events and political affiliations.

2026-06-02

After 50 years of being branded a 'pinko,' man cleared of violating anti-communism law

A man in his 70s had his name cleared almost half a century after he was wrongfully convicted on charges of being a communist sympathizer.

2026-04-08

Chile's leftist candidate concedes defeat to ultraconservative Kast in presidential runoff

The candidate of Chile’s left-wing governing coalition, communist Jeannette Jara, conceded defeat on Sunday after early presidential results showed a strong lead for ultraconservative Jose Antonio Kast.

2025-12-15

Wrongfully convicted fishermen acquitted after 56 years

A South Korean court acquitted four fishermen, originally convicted in 1969 for crossing into North Korean waters, citing wrongful detention and inadequate evidence against them.

2025-06-25

Kim Moon-soo compares Yoon impeachment to 'communist states like North Korea'

Kim Moon-soo of the PPP apologized for Yoon's martial law attempt but criticized the constitutional Court's impeachment decision as undemocratic.

2025-05-15

Courthouse riot demonstrates rise of angry young men on Korea's right-wing vanguard

Around half of the President Yoon Suk Yeol supporters that stormed the Seoul Western District Court on Sunday were men in their 20s and 30s, according to police, an indicator that the demographic fills much of the right wing's vanguard.

2025-01-21

PPP lawmaker platforms right-wing 'White Skull Corps' vowing to stop Yoon's 'illegal' arrest

A group of men in their 20s and 30s launched the so-called “White Skull Corps” to stop the “illegal arrest” of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol through a press conference at the National Assembly on Thursday.

2025-01-09

In praise of the farsighted first president

we must highly appreciate his wisdom and leadership at times of uncertainties.

2023-10-18

Gwangju rejects request to stop park for communist composer

Gwangju's city government dismissed a recommendation from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to cancel its initiative about a composer with communist ties...

2023-10-11

What would happen if Kim Jong-un were unable to rule?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emerged publicly last week following weeks of speculation about his health. But the media uproar over the dictator’s well-being begs the question, who will succeed him as head of the North’s Communist regime...

2020-05-04