Korea Joongang Daily
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Chef Anh Sung-jae suspends YouTube activities after restaurant's wine service controversy

Chef Anh Sung-jae, who gained popularity through Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars” (2024–), will temporarily suspend activity on his YouTube channel following backlash over a wine service controversy at his two Michelin-starred restaurant Mosu Seoul.

2026-05-14

UN human rights chief calls for 'guardrails' in AI development, expresses concern about North Korea

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk stressed the need for human rights to serve as the "DNA" of AI development during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday.

2026-05-13

Seoul approves major Gangnam redevelopment projects for Galleria, former Prima Hotel site

Seoul has approved major redevelopment projects, including a glass-clad Galleria Department Store by Thomas Heatherwick and a mixed-use tower at the former Prima Hotel site, enhancing urban design and public spaces.

2026-05-13

New Korean Publishers Association head discusses AI's impact, argues for 'fair compensation' for works

The new head of the Korean Publishers Association is focusing on what he calls “AI readers,” artificial intelligence systems that read books and interact with their content, as the industry adapts to the rise of AI.

2026-05-13

A nation of 'closet' drivers: Koreans get licenses in just 13 hours, then rarely get behind the wheel again

Just 13 hours. That is the total education period required for a driver’s license in Korea. However, this efficiency often results in people who have the right to drive but lack the confidence and experience to safely take to the road.

2026-05-13

Garden of Gratitude

Attendees at the completion ceremony for the "Garden of Gratitude" at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul, view stone sculptures honoring the 22 nations.

2026-05-12

A stream of light

Passersby walk along Cheonggyecheon in central Seoul on May 12 beneath lotus lanterns hung ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on May 24 this year.

2026-05-12

Foreign Ministry launches fourth round of exchange program for young Koreans and Chinese

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday it has launched a new round of a friendship program for young Koreans and Chinese aimed at fostering exchanges and goodwill between the two countries.

2026-05-12

Memorial honoring 22 nations in Korean War opens at Gwanghwamun Square

A memorial at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, honoring the 22 countries that sent troops or other forms of support to South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War, opened to the public on Tuesday.

2026-05-12

Bessent to meet Chinese vice premier in Seoul despite no official meeting with Korean gov't

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will fly into Seoul on Wednesday for a one-day stop to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng — but not, so far, anyone from the Korean government.

2026-05-11