Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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

Korea's official development assistance declines 3.9 percent to $3.87 billion in 2025

Korea's official development assistance (ODA) posted an on-year decrease of 3.9 percent to $3.87 billion in 2025, due to a weak exchange rate and reduced multilateral aid, the government said Friday.

2026-04-10

Busan gears up to host World Heritage Committee, eyes wartime site inscription

Less than three months remain until Busan hosts the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in July. Hosting the event — Korea's first since joining the convention in 1988 — carries significance beyond simply serving as the venue.

2026-04-09

North Korea's long-serving IOC member Chang Ung dies at 87

Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has died, the committee said on its website on Wednesday. He was 87.

2026-04-01

Gov't will set up task force to manage $350 billion U.S. investment, review projects

The government will set up a temporary task force to swiftly implement its planned $350 billion investment in the United States and begin a full review of the commercial viability of candidate projects.

2026-03-17

Assembly expected to pass U.S. investment this week

The National Assembly is expected to pass a special bill on Korea's $350 billion investment pledge to the United States this week after rival parties reached a bipartisan agreement Monday.

2026-03-09

Coupang cites commitment to 'constructive resolution' in Korea as interim CEO meets with U.S. House

Harold Rogers, interim CEO of the U.S.-listed company, attended a closed-door hearing of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee in Washington on Monday as part of the panel's review of the Korean government's treatment of American companies.

2026-02-24

North's parliamentary leader, other seniors excluded from party central committee members list

Choe Ryong-hae, the 76-year-old chairman of the North Korean parliament who once served as the top military leader, has been excluded from members of the country's ruling party central committee, along with other senior officials.

2026-02-23

Korean women's curling team knocked out in final round-robin match

Korea's hopes of winning its second-ever Olympic medal in curling evaporated Thursday in northern Italy.

2026-02-20

Samsung, IOC name 10 youth teams with innovative ideas for corporate social responsibility program

Samsung Electronics said Monday it has selected 10 teams of young people with innovative ideas to address local and global challenges under its corporate social responsibility program with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2026-02-09