Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Digging for gold: Rising prices spark metal detecting boom on Korean beaches

Ever thought of going hunting for gold on the beach? Rising gold prices and affordable detection gear are driving a quiet boom for metal detecting in Korea.

2026-02-18

Beach bliss: Gangwon's beaches close as September draws near

Beachgoers enjoy Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Aug. 17, the final day of South Korea's summer holidays, as most local beaches in Gangwon prepare to close, excluding Sokcho and Yangyang.

2025-08-17

Korea’s Kim Seong-hyeon fires flawless 64 for co-first round lead at Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches

Kim Seong-hyeon put himself in prime position to become the third Korean winner at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches after firing a flawless 7-under 64 for the joint first round lead with American Chad Ramey on Thursday.

2024-03-02

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Take a winter break on scenic Jeju Island

Jeju Island's reputation as Korea's top summer travel destination means the island often gets overlooked in the winter. But there's plenty of reasons to visit during the off-season.

2022-11-25

Coronavirus cases drop to 17 on Sunday

Health officials Monday announced 17 new cases of the coronavirus, the first time in a month that the daily figure dropped below 20.

2020-06-22