Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Marriages, births up in September as 'echo-boom' gen turns common marriage age

Marriage and birth rates in Korea rose significantly in September, driven by a demographic shift as the "echo-boom" generation — typically defined as those born between 1990 and 1995 — enters popular years for starting families.

2025-11-26

Consumer coupons not the cause for inflation: Finance ministry

Consumer prices in Korea rose 2.4 percent in October from a year earlier — the fastest pace in 15 months — driven by higher costs for food and lodging. The government rejected claims that its consumer coupons contributed to the rise.

2025-11-04

South Jeolla launches Korean language initative for foreign students

South Jeolla has launched a region-wide Korean language education initiative in partnership with Sunchon National University, Mokpo National University and Dongshin University as participating institutions.

2025-10-27

RISE program spurs cities to compete for international students

Since the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) initiative expanded nationwide this year, various regional governments have been naming their university partners, with international student support among the common goals.

2025-06-25

Incheon National University eyes selection for regional innovation project

Incheon National University is working closely with local economic organizations as it eyes getting selected for the city's Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) project.

2025-04-15

Seoul universities form committees to drive RISE projects

Seoul-based universities are establishing committees as they eye Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) projects that will be organized by the city government.

2025-02-10

Busan launches RISE alliance with 31 partners to boost regional innovation

Busan officially launched the RISE alliance on Monday, bringing together 31 universities and organizations to strengthen the city’s regional growth capacity.

2024-12-16

Education Ministry prepares for nationwide RISE expansion with regional meetings

The Ministry of Education announced Friday that it will be meeting with local governments and universities ahead of the deadline to expand the Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) project to all regions in 2025.

2024-08-09

Seoul Metropolitan Gov't to invest $470 million in local universities

Seoul plans to invest at least 650 billion won ($470 million) into 54 universities in the city over five years to foster future talent and enhance its urban competitiveness.

2024-06-18

유가, 요즘 왜 오르나

Oil prices have climbed in recent weeks, spurred by concerns over supplies and geopolitical risks, including wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Analysts say the momentum could carry prices higher.

2024-04-15