Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Bom Kim: Coupang founder's silence speaks volumes amid raucous backlash over scandals

Bom Kim made a fortune as his startup emulated the evolution of Jeff Bezos' Amazon to become a part of everyday life in Korea, but his avoidance in response to Coupang's scandals have been met with a reverberation of criticism.

2026-01-06

WKBL’s ‘unfair advantage’ Saki Iijima makes history as first foreign player to top All-Star voting

When coming over from Japan in 2024, Saki Iijima of Korea's women’s professional basketball team Bucheon Hana Bank probably never imagined being voted No. 1 in the WKBL All-Star fan poll less than two years later.

2026-01-05

K League to introduce major rule changes for 2026 season

The K League will introduce major rule changes in the upcoming 2026 season, including a revised U-22 player requirement and a new foreign player system.

2026-01-04

Former baseball player arrested for assault in Busan

A former professional baseball player who later joined a Busan-based gang has been arrested for assaulting his wife, authorities from the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency said on Monday.

2025-09-08

Court upholds footballer Hwang Ui-jo's suspended sentence for illegal sex tapes

Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo was handed a suspended sentence on appeal on Thursday after being convicted of illegally filming sex tapes.

2025-09-04

New Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to focus on economy, transparency and accountability

Kim Min-seok, Korea's new prime minister, aims to revitalize the economy and unite the country amid controversies regarding his past. Appointed by President Lee Jae Myung, he will focus on transparency and accountability in governance.

2025-07-07

Ex-diplomat Wi Sung-lac brings pragmatic touch as Lee's national security adviser

Korea's President Lee Jae-myung appoints Wi Sung-lac as national security adviser, emphasizing practical diplomacy and strengthening U.S. relations. Wi, an experienced diplomat, faces challenges including North Korea ties and regional cooperation.

2025-06-13

Olympic rugby player gets 2 1/2 years for attempted rape, assault of ex-girlfriend

An Olympic rugby player who represented Korea at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics received a prison sentence of two years and six months in his appeals trial for attempting to rape and assault his ex-girlfriend last year.

2025-05-21

Son Heung-min named KFA Player of the Year for eighth time

Son Heung-min was named KFA's 2024 Player of the Year.

2025-03-31

[VIDEO] Mbappe wins Globe Soccer Award for Best Men's Player

The French forward was named the Best Men's Player at the Globe Soccer Awards Europe Edition.

2024-05-29