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Transport Ministry admits navigation structure involved in fatal Jeju Air crash did not meet safety standards

For the first time, the Transport Ministry acknowledged that a navigation structure involved in the fatal plane crash at Muan International Airport did not meet regulatory safety standards, reversing its stance more than a year after the accident.

2026-01-08

Samsung C&T, DT Infrastructure JV win 940 million won high-voltage power transmission project in Australia

Samsung C&T, the construction arm of Samsung Group, said Thursday its joint venture with Australia's DT Infrastructure has secured a 940 million won ($635.7 million) deal to build high-voltage power transmission facilities in Australia.

2025-12-18

Land ministry raises 2026 budget to 62.5 trillion won to boost safety, housing

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Tuesday that it has increased its 2026 budget by 7.4 percent from this year to 62.5 trillion won ($44.9 billion), with the increase focused on enhancing safety and stabilizing housing.

2025-09-02

U.S. firm CEO emphasizes role of education infrastructure investment at Seoul forum

Private capital plays a crucial role in strengthening U.S. education infrastructure, Bob Hellman, CEO of American Infrastructure Partners (AIP), said at a recent forum hosted by the JoongAng Ilbo.

2025-08-29

Lee-Trump summit's joint statement failure hints at high-stakes game of chicken

The absence of a joint statement following President Lee Jae Myung’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump was due to Washington’s refusal to accept Seoul’s demand to specify a 15 percent tariff ceiling on Korean exports.

2025-08-28

K-water bids to build Philippines' first groundwater storage dam

K-water plans to build the Philippines' first groundwater storage dam by 2032, proposing a $695.4 million water supply system for New Clark City.

2024-12-17

Forum highlights Africa's golden infrastructure opportunities

Korea is keen on securing more African infrastructure projects, including roads, railways and airports given the continent's impressive economic growth and population increase.

2024-06-05

Increasing the quota is just the beginning

Beefing up medical infrastructure in local areas is a more challenging task.

2024-02-08

China’s EV supremacy is not just luck

Central in China’s shift to EVs was Wan Gang, who studied in Germany after the Cultural Revolution and worked at Audi, in charge of technical innovation.

2023-11-02

Stop populist projects designed just for votes (KOR)

The fiasco of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum exposed many challenges for the country from complacent management and poor preparations.

2023-08-15