Korea Joongang Daily
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Shincheonji dogged by embezzlement allegations over legal defense fund to protect founder

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus raised about 17 billion won ($12 million) from its followers to defend its founder, Lee Man-hee, as he faced criminal investigations tied to the Covid-19 outbreak and alleged financial crimes.

2026-02-09

Survivor of religious cult JMS shares new details about her experiences in upcoming book

Maple Yip, a survivor of the controversial religious group Christian Gospel Mission, will publish a book detailing her experiences inside the cult.

2025-08-28

Korean animated film 'The King of Kings' arrives as rare U.S. box office hit

Korean animated film 'The King of Kings' debuted second at the U.S. box office, earning $7 million, on its opening weekend.

2025-04-13

JYJ's Kim Jae-joong and Taeyang in concert and other shows to check out in Korea

The Korea JoongAng Daily compiles a list of shows and events to check out in Korea.

2025-01-02

KT Wiz sign pitcher, Emmanuel De Jesus, in $1M deal

The KT Wiz announced Sunday they have signed pitcher Enmanuel De Jesus, a season after the left-hander excelled for a rival club in the Korean league.

2024-12-02

'SHAZAM!,' 'Still JYP' and other performances to check out in Seoul

French choreographer and director Philippe Decoufle is presenting “SHAZAM!,” which premiered in 1998 in Korea for the first time.

2024-10-24

‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ 'Turandot' and other must-see gigs in Korea

One of Italy’s greatest opera blockbusters written by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is making its first overseas outing in a century to Korea.

2024-10-17

And then there were none: Korea left without a manager as talks break down

Talks have broken down with all of the KFA's chosen candidates to take the helm of the Korean national team, pushing the vacancy to a fourth month and leaving Son Heung-min and the squad in the hands of another caretaker manager. What went wrong?

2024-05-21

[VIDEO] Club legend Jesus Navas leaves Sevilla

Jesus Navas will leave Sevilla at the end of the season. The 38-year-old captain has won eight titles over his two spells at the club.

2024-05-17

[VIDEO] Gabriel Jesus shows off some skills in Arsenal training

With the rest of the squad away on international duty, Gabriel Jesus and more have used the time to keep up the intensity at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.

2024-03-25