Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea plans cash relief handout for 70% of public, some foreigners eligible

The government will provide cash support to 70 percent of the population to offset the impact of rising living costs linked to the Middle East conflict. A range of 100,000 won and up to 600,000 won ($68 up to $405) will be provided per person.

2026-04-11

Busan man sentenced to prison for failing to pay child support in first for city

A man in Busan was sentenced to prison for refusing to pay child support in a first for the city, but was given time to fulfill a settlement agreement reached with his former partner.

2026-04-07

Gov't to operate low-interest loan program for SMEs facing difficulties due to trade deals

The government will operate a low-interest loan program for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are suffering or expected to suffer damage from Korea's trade agreements with foreign countries.

2026-04-06

Suwon Samsung Bluewings may be stuck in second, but the fans are in overdrive

The once-mighty Suwon Samsung Bluewings may have fallen, but the club is drawing renewed strength from its supporters, louder and more loyal than ever.

2026-03-19

Website that put spotlight, shame on deadbeat parents returns

The organization that claims to hold deadbeat parents accountable by exposing their identities is back — with a record of influence and no shortage of controversy.

2026-03-17

Korea considers options as Trump calls on allies for military support in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged allies including Korea to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked the strategic shipping route, placing Seoul under potential pressure to join a maritime security effort.

2026-03-16

North supports election of Iran's new supreme leader amid raging war in Middle East

North Korea said Wednesday it supports the election of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after his father was killed by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Tehran, noting it "respects" the Iranian people's right to choose and elect their leader.

2026-03-11

HD Hyundai Oilbank, Lotte Chemical get first petrochemical restructuring green light

The government approved the petrochemical industry’s first restructuring plan, known as the Daesan No. 1 Project, as domestic companies seek to respond to a prolonged crisis led by oversupply from global competitors.

2026-02-25

K-Sure to expand trade insurance support for content exports

The Korea Trade Insurance (K-Sure) said on Wednesday that it will expand trade insurance support this year for the cultural content industry, which is seeking to boost its exports amid the global popularity of Korean culture.

2026-02-04

Activist exposes faces of fathers abandoning half-Filipino children in revealing posts

The faces of Korean men who allegedly abandoned their half-Filipino children have been revealed by an activist known for publicly identifying parents who fail to pay child support.

2025-10-27