Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

South Korea, U.S., Europe not learning lessons of drone war in Ukraine, roundtable experts warn

Experts highlighted the unpreparedness of Korea, the U.S. and Europe for modern drone warfare as seen in Ukraine and emphasized the need for better cooperation to address evolving threats.

2026-03-20

Korean battery makers buzz as 'Made in Europe' policy set to restrict China

Korean battery makers are in high spirits as the European Union's latest industrial policy, aimed at prioritizing "Made in Europe" in a shift away from China, could benefit Korean companies in the so-called green industries such as EVs and batteries.

2026-03-05

Gov't discusses response to EU's industrial accelerator bill impacting local industries

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held a meeting with local industry representatives Thursday to discuss their response to a new industrial capacity building bill by the European Union expected to affect Korean companies.

2026-03-05

EU pauses U.S. trade deal amid concerns over Trump's new import tax

Frustrated European officials pushed Monday for clarification on how U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of a 15 percent global tax on imports would affect the trade deal they struck with Trump this summer.

2026-02-24

Korea, Europe could partner to maintain Arctic peace, says EU ambassador

Korea could become a partner of the European Union to preserve peace in the Arctic region, which includes Greenland, a territory eyed by the United States, EU Ambassador to Korea Ugo Astuto said Friday.

2026-01-30

EU envoy calls South Korea a potential 'partner' in combating hybrid warfare in Europe

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Korea Ugo Astuto on Friday stressed that South Korea can be a “like-minded” partner in fighting hybrid warfare in Europe, considering the East Asian country’s long experience dealing with North Korea.

2025-12-05

Trade minister vows efforts to address difficulties in battery firms' expansion in EU

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Wednesday the government will work to address challenges Korean battery firms face in expanding their business in the European Union by improving Seoul's trade environment with the EU.

2025-11-26

'Tackle climate change through everyday actions': Seoul hosts EU Green Day Festival 2025

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Korea held the EU Green Day Festival 2025 in Seoul, providing a platform for European nations to join hands with Korean civil society and individuals to tackle climate change through everyday actions.

2025-11-09

Trump says U.S. is completing trade deal with China, eyes straight tariffs for others

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States was in the process of completing a trade deal with China and would be setting straight tariffs for most of the rest of the world.

2025-07-24

Customs agency nabs 2 firms for evading tariffs for steel exports to EU

The Korea Customs Service has nabbed two local companies on charges of illegally exporting steel products to the European Union (EU) without paying tariffs.

2025-07-07