Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Bayern Munich announce friendly against Jeju SK FC in August

The German football giants FC Bayern Munich announced Friday that they will visit Korea in August for a preseason exhibition match against a domestic club.

2026-04-10

World Cup tune-ups prove need for new battle plan as Taeguk Warriors fall 1-0 to Austria

The contrasting fortunes of Asia's two most dominant football nations were on clear display Tuesday, with Korea losing 1-0 to Austria while rivals Japan beat England 1-0 as all four sides wrapped up their tune-ups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-04-01

Korea will be full strength when it takes on Austria, with chance to put recent poor showing in rear view

Korea will face Austria in their next men's football friendly match at full strength, with a couple of key attackers ready to roll after being limited in their previous contest, head coach Hong Myung-bo said.

2026-03-31

In 4-0 drubbing by Ivory Coast, Korea ran dry after hydration break while opponent flooded scoreboard

Korea’s 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast in a friendly on Saturday showed how the new hydration break system can turn a brief pause into a tactical turning point, but Korea national team manager Hong Myung-bo failed to make effective use of the stoppage.

2026-03-31

Son urges teammates to learn from 4-0 drubbing by Ivory Coast

With Korea trying to pick up the pieces after a 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast in their friendly match in England on Saturday, captain Son Heung-min insisted the team must use the occasion as a learning experience.

2026-03-29

Korea's new pet-friendly restaurant regulations confuse business owners, customers

Just three weeks after Korea introduced a pet-friendly restaurant system allowing dogs and cats into eateries and cafes, both business owners and customers are expressing confusion over the new regulations.

2026-03-20

India envoy calls to shipbuilding ties as new friendship body debuts

Indian Ambassador to Korea Gouranggalal Das called for a more "aggressive" approach to building bilateral ties, citing untapped potential in sectors ranging from high-end shipbuilding to the explosive popularity of K-content across the subcontinent.

2026-03-18

‘Pet-friendly’ law not so user-friendly as cafe owners, customers face strict rules

A revision to the Food Sanitation Act intended to open cafe and restaurant doors to pets has tied establishments' hands with strict rules, while dog and cat owners feel it is less "pet-friendly" and more "pet-permitting under certain conditions."

2026-03-10

Auto exports rise 20 percent in January on eco-friendly model demand

Korea's auto exports rose 21.7 percent from a year earlier in January, driven by robust shipments of eco-friendly models and a larger number of working days, government data showed Thursday.

2026-02-19

Four-legged family members join Lunar New Year festivities

Dogs have become family for one in four households in Korea, and during the Lunar New Year, the hospitality and leisure industries are making sure four-legged companions don't feel left out of the holiday celebrations.

2026-02-12