Korea Joongang Daily
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K-pop's four main agencies in talks to create Korean version of Coachella

K-pop’s four major agencies are in the process of establishing a joint venture aimed at launching a large-scale concert project comparable to Coachella, tentatively dubbed “Fanomenon.”

2026-04-16

Gov't to build branch presidential office in Sejong, complete it within Lee's term

The Blue House announced Tuesday it will begin construction of a branch presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong, aiming to complete the project within President Lee Jae Myung's five-year term.

2026-04-14

Defense, Foreign Ministries raided over Yoon's presidential residence relocation

A special counsel team raided the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday as part of its probe into suspicions linked to the presidential residence's relocation under former President Yoon Suk Yeol.

2026-03-17

Over nine in 10 Koreans view nation's political polarization as 'serious,' poll reveals

Over 90 percent of Koreans believe the nation suffers from “serious” political and ideological divisions, according to poll numbers released on Wednesday.

2026-02-11

President Lee to host DP, PPP chiefs for luncheon Thursday to discuss bipartisan cooperation

President Lee Jae Myung will host the leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties for a luncheon meeting at the presidential office on Thursday, his chief of staff said Wednesday.

2026-02-11

Presidential chief of staff returns from Canada, expresses confidence in submarine bid

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik returned to Korea on Saturday after a trip to Canada and Norway as a special envoy for President Lee Jae Myung.

2026-02-01

Lee calls for wider public debate on sugar levy

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called for a candid and open public debate on his proposal to introduce a levy on sugar-laden foods and drinks, reiterating that the idea is intended to reduce sugar consumption and bolster public health care.

2026-02-01

Lee to send presidential envoys to Honduras following leadership change

President Lee Jae Myung is sending two ruling party lawmakers to Honduras this week as his special envoys, the Blue House said on Sunday, following the launch of a new government led by conservative Honduran President Nasry Asfura.

2026-02-01

Lee berates far-right group under probe for insulting statues of girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday decried a far-right civic group under investigation over insulting statues of a girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, calling the group "beasts that must be isolated" from society.

2026-02-01

Presidential K-culture committee appoints five senior global media executives as special members

The Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange appointed five senior global music and media executives as special members, the advisory body said Friday.

2026-01-30