Korea Joongang Daily
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Korea's industrial output grows 2.5% in February, marking fastest growth since June 2020

Korea's industrial output posted its fastest growth in five years and eight months in February, driven by gains in manufacturing and services, government data showed Tuesday.

2026-03-31

BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-up stores in collaboration with MU:DS

BTS will open pop-up stores to coincide with the release of its new album “Arirang,” the boy band announced on Weverse on Tuesday.

2026-03-10

Producer prices rise 0.4% on month in December 2025 due to increased semiconductor, food product prices

Producer prices in Korea rose for the fourth consecutive month in December 2025, as costs for semiconductors and food products continued to climb.

2026-01-20

National Museum of Korea logs 3rd most visitors worldwide at 6.5 million in 2025

The National Museum of Korea surpassed 6.5 million visitors in 2025, marking a 70 percent increase from the previous year, coming in behind only the Louvre Museum in Paris and the Vatican Museums.

2026-01-02

Weak won hits imported raw materials, causing coffee and convenience store prices to rise

Rising exchange rates have put pressure on Korea’s distribution industry as the value of the won fell to the 1,480‑won level against the dollar, increasing costs for imported raw materials.

2025-12-23

Korea, Britain sign upgraded FTA deal easing rules of origin for Korean cars, consumer goods

Korea and Britain have signed an upgraded FTA aimed at easing rules of origin for Korean automobiles and consumer goods, as well as opening up the latter's high-speed rail and online game markets, Seoul's Trade Ministry said Tuesday.

2025-12-16

Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival

The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youth-driven appeal.

2025-12-03

Foreigner gets 10 years attempting to smuggle in meth worth $2 million

A foreign national has been sentenced to prison for attempting to smuggle enough drugs for 60,000 doses into Korea by concealing the substances in canned goods.

2025-09-12

Exports and equity income drive Korea's current account surplus growth

Korea logged the largest current account surplus for the month of July, driven by solid exports of chips and vessels as well as an increase in income from equity, central bank data showed Thursday.

2025-09-04

Korea logs current account surplus for 23rd month in March

Korea logged a current account surplus for the 23rd consecutive month in March on rising exports, central bank data showed Friday.

2025-05-09