Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Domestic consumption slumps sharply in November after gov't stimulus measures, Chuseok end

Korea’s domestic consumption slumped sharply in November. The index of retail sales, a key gauge of consumer spending, fell by the most in 21 months, underscoring how the record-breaking export boom has yet to translate into stronger domestic demand.

2025-12-30

Adolescents who experience violence in school bring violence home to family, study finds

Three out of 10 adolescents who experienced school violence have committed violence against their parents, raising calls for support measures that focus on families rather than only individual students.

2025-12-25

Consumer sentiment hits 8-year high on U.S. tariff deal, robust Q3 growth

Korea's consumer sentiment rose to an eight-year high in November, buoyed by the country's tariff agreement with the United States and stronger-than-expected quarterly economic growth, the central bank said Tuesday.

2025-11-25

Man gets suspended sentence after wife requests leniency in assault case

A man received a suspended prison sentence for cutting the hair of his wife and injuring her with a weapon during a domestic dispute in Gwangju, the court said on Monday.

2025-11-10

Finance minister vows efforts to boost domestic consumption

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Sunday pledged to step up efforts to promote domestic consumption as Korea's annual nationwide shopping event is being held on the largest-ever scale, his office said.

2025-11-02

Police arrest man for over alleged attempt to kill sleeping wife

A man faces possible criminal charges for allegedly attempting to kill his sleeping wife by striking her with a blunt weapon, with the police opening a case to be pursued once the man regains consiciousness after passing out following the attack.

2025-10-21

Man sentenced to prison for assaulting mistress in Cheongju

A man in his 60s was sentenced to prison for repeatedly assaulting his mistress — including burning her with a lit cigarette and striking her face with a soju bottle — after she attempted to end their relationship

2025-10-13

Man arrested for allegedly killing common-law partner on golf course in South Gyeongsang

Geoje police arrested a man in his 50s for killing his former common-law partner at a golf course earlier this month, authorities said Monday.

2025-09-15

90% of citizens to get vouchers in second round of stimulus

Korea will hand out 100,000 won vouchers to 90 percent of its citizens starting Sept. 22 as part of the government's second round of stimulus meant to revive spending and shore up household budgets.

2025-09-12

One killed, three injured in series of South Gyeongsang marital disputes

Four people were killed or injured in two separate domestic disputes in Yangsan and Geoje, South Gyeongsang, in which a man attacked his wife with a knife before taking his own life and a woman set fire to her home.

2025-08-26