Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Monthly rents drop, maintenance fees rise for studio apartments in major university neighborhoods

The average monthly rent of studio apartments in major university neighborhoods in Seoul has dropped year-on-year, while the average maintenance fee for these units has risen.

2025-08-12

Police reveal identity of double homicide suspect

Lee is accused of killing two women in their 60s who ran Korean-style coffee shops known as dabang.

2024-01-10

Double homicide suspect arrested in Gangwon

The suspect is accused of murdering two women in their 60s. He reportedly told authorities that after feeling emasculated, he killed the women to prove that he wasn’t weak.

2024-01-06

'Music Dabang of Memories' brings retro back to Seoul

There is a new kid in town that will likely bring back memories for people in their 50s and 60s while also attracting wide-eyed youngsters curious about Korea’s old-school cafes.

2021-12-16