Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Shinsegae and retailers look to make most of tourism during trifecta of regional Asian holidays

Korea's major retailers are launching promotions for foreign customers ahead of next month's overlapping Korean, Chinese and Japanese holidays.

2026-04-29

The arrival of spring brings 'Family Month' into full bloom. Here's where to go.

Peak spring arrives in May, or "Family Month" in Korea, when the calendar fills with days celebrating loved ones, starting with Children's Day on May 5 and Parents' Day on May 8.

2026-04-28

President Lee calls Vietnam an 'optimal partner' for Korea at business forum in Hanoi

President Lee Jae Myung underscored that Korea and Vietnam are "optimal partners" amid global crises leading to economic uncertainties at a Korea-Vietnam business forum in Hanoi on Thursday.

2026-04-23

After slow start, Lotte pitcher Kim Jin-uk is growing into a giant on the mound

A once-struggling top prospect is finally living up to his promise, as Lotte Giants pitcher Kim Jin-uk emerges as an ace and rekindles hope for the franchise.

2026-04-23

Lee calls football a ‘bridge connecting people and nations,’ stresses peace message at state banquet in Vietnam

President Lee Jae Myung said that football "is a bridge connecting people and nations" and thanked two Korean football coaches "for solidifying the friendship between Korea and Vietnam."

2026-04-23

Concession collaborations

Lotte Wellfood announced on April 20 that it has released collaboration products with the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) and will host the “2026 KBO Snack All-Star Game” event.

2026-04-20

Melon madness

Watermelons are displayed at a supermarket in Seoul on April 19.

2026-04-19

Lotte Duty Free lands back at Incheon Airport after 3 year absence

Lotte Duty Free returned to Incheon International Airport on Friday, reopening in the airport’s duty-free zone for the first time in about three years.

2026-04-17

'Daiso-nization': Market adopts ultra-low-price strategies as inflation ails grow

Consumers are increasingly prioritizing money over value amid worsening inflation, and the overall Korean market is going through a so-called Daiso-nization where retails opt for ultra-low-price strategies.

2026-04-17

Lotte Card given notice of $3M penalty, business suspension over massive data breach

Lotte Card has been notified by the financial watchdog that it is liable for around 5 billion won in financial penalties and a business suspension of over four months over a massive data leak, informed sources said Thursday.

2026-04-09