Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Last remaining Dokdo resident dies at 88

The last remaining resident of Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo has died, leaving the outcroppings without a registered dweller, officials said on Tuesday.

2026-03-10

North Korean commando-turned-South Korean pastor Kim Shin-jo passes away at 83

Kim Jae-hyun, a former North Korean commando who famously defected to the South after attempting to assassinate the country's president and later dedicated his life to Christian ministry, died early Wednesday morning at the age of 83.

2025-04-09

Comedian Kim Shin-young apologizes for criticism of virtual idol group Plave

Comedian Kim Shin-young apologized to the virtual idol group Plave and its fans on Monday after she came under fire for making "disrespectful" comments about the virtual boy band.

2025-02-18

Senior presidential security official denies he interfered with executing Yoon arrest warrant

Kim Shin, a senior official with the Presidential Security Service (PSS), denied on Monday allegations of interfering with executing an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2025-01-20

Daughter serving life sentence for father’s murder acquitted after 24 years

Kim Shin-hye, a 47-year-old woman who had been serving a life sentence for murdering her father, has been acquitted 24 years after the incident.

2025-01-07

'National Singing Contest': Can latest host bring back show's glory days?

One of Korea's longest-running music programs is struggling to improve its viewership ratings, even after changing out its show host earlier this year.

2024-05-01

KBS responds to backlash over 'National Singing Contest' host debacle

The national broadcaster has issued an explanation in response to criticism over its decision to replace host Kim Shin-young with very short notice.

2024-03-08

Kim Shin-young abruptly removed as 'National Singing Contest' host

KBS faces criticism for abruptly replacing host Kim Shin-young with comedian Nam Hee-suk for 'National Singing Contest' without prior discussion with the show's production team. Kim has hosted the show since October 2022.

2024-03-04

Broadcaster Kim Shin-young, comedian Ahn Young-mi test positive for Covid

Broadcaster Kim Shin-young and comedian Ahn Young-mi both tested positive for Covid-19 Thursday, putting a halt to all their activities for the time being.

2022-12-29

Kim Shin-young nominated for Best New Female Actor at Blue Dragon Film Awards

Comedian Kim Shin-young has been nominated for the Best New Female Actor award at the upcoming Blue Dragon Film Awards. Kim's nomination follows her work on the silver screen in the supporting role of detective Yeon-su in the film “Decision to...

2022-11-09