Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

DP leader slams lack of death penalty in Yoon's martial law sentencing

Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae on Thursday denounced a court's decision to sentence former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection, arguing that the judges should have imposed the death penalty.

2026-02-19

Regulator says Coupang should come up with acceptable compensation plan for data leak victims

The head of Korea's data protection regulator said that Coupang should come up with compensation plan that is acceptable to victims of its massive data leak amid strong backlash against the online retailer's offer of vouchers and discounts.

2025-12-31

PPP slams Lee administration's 'superficial' AI budget proposals and high AI spending levels

The People Power Party (PPP) is criticizing the Lee Jae Myung administration’s $6.9 billion AI budget, calling it a “superficial budget” for a collection of so-called AI projects with “little to no connection” to actual system development.

2025-11-27

PPP leader criticizes Foreign Ministry response to Cambodia abduction cases

People Power Party floor leader Song Eon-seog called for Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun to step down, citing suspicions of perjury during a recent parliamentary audit regarding cases of Korean nationals abducted in Cambodia.

2025-10-23

North Korea fires back after top U.S. diplomat calls it a 'rogue state'

North Korea issued its first direct criticism of the second Donald Trump administration Monday, warning of “tough counteraction” after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled the regime a “rogue state.”

2025-02-03

FC Seoul manager calls out Jesse Lingard: 'Fame doesn't win football games'

FC Seoul manager Kim Gi-dong didn’t hold back in his criticism of new signee Jesse Lingard on Saturday, slamming the former Premier League star’s lackluster performance and warning him that “fame doesn't win football games.”

2024-03-17

Should've gone to Specsavers: Referee criticized after Son Heung-min denied penalty

British referee Andy Madley faced criticism for not awarding a penalty to Son Heung-min during a friendly against Saudi Arabia. Leading optician Specsavers joined the conversation, commenting on the incident

2023-09-13

Going against public sentiment (KOR)

The way President Yoon Suk-yeol responded to criticisms of his appointment style is disappointing. In an interview with reporters at the doorstep of his office in Yongsan, he simply brushed them off.

2022-07-06

Going against public sentiment

The way President Yoon Suk-yeol responded to criticisms of his appointment style is disappointing. In an interview with reporters at the doorstep of his office in Yongsan, he simply brushed them off.

2022-07-05

Election ended, but NEC continues to face criticism

Criticism on the poor management of ballots from early voting by Korea's election commission continued throughout presidential election day.

2022-03-10