Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Director Na Hong-jin's upcoming film 'Hope' to be distributed by U.S. indie powerhouse NEON

Director Na Hong-jin's upcoming film “Hope” will be distributed in North America by the U.S. indie powerhouse distributor NEON, the movie’s co-producer, Plus M Entertainment, said on Monday.

2026-04-13

Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' invited to compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Korean director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film “Hope” has been invited to compete at this year's Cannes Film Festival, according to the festival's organizers on Thursday.

2026-04-09

Police official who led Park Na-rae investigation joined law firm representing her after retiring

The police official who led the investigation into television personality Park Na-rae for assault joined the same law firm that represents her shortly after retiring, raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest.

2026-02-19

Police to question Park Na-rae after holiday about 'injection auntie,' disputes with managers

Comedian Park Na-rae, who is facing allegations of illegal medical treatment through a so-called “injection auntie” and of workplace abuse toward her managers, is expected to appear for police questioning after the Lunar New Year holiday.

2026-02-17

Speed skater Lee Na-hyun optimistic about future after Olympic debut

Speed skating sprinter Lee Na-hyun is leaving her first Winter Olympics feeling good about her medal prospects at the next competition in the French Alps in 2030.

2026-02-16

Comedian Park Na-rae to appear before police over abuse, prescription drug allegations

Comedian Park Na-rae will appear before police on Thursday for questioning over allegations that she abused her former managers and obtained prescription drugs illegally through a proxy.

2026-02-11

Speed skaters set for 1st action in Milan with 1,000-meter race

Kim Min-sun and Lee Na-hyun will both compete in the women's 1,000 meters at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in northern Italy, starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

2026-02-08

Do independent agencies help stars strike out on their own — or just skip out on taxes?

The recent allegations of tax evasion against Cha Eun-woo have drawn independent agencies into the discussion over potential exploitation by celebrities as a means of avoiding a 45 percent tax bill.

2026-02-03

Man accused of breaking into Park Na-rae's home pleads for leniency in court

A man accused of breaking into comedian Park Na-rae’s home and stealing valuables worth tens of millions of won pleaded for leniency during his appeal trial.

2026-01-30

DP to take legal action against falsehoods about ex-prime minister

The liberal Democratic Party plans to take legal action over false information and what it described as “fake news” spreading online during the funeral period for the late former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan.

2026-01-29