Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea launches committee for preliminary review of U.S. investment projects

The Korean government said Tuesday it has launched a committee to preliminarily review potential investment projects in the United States under a bilateral strategic investment agreement.

2026-03-17

Korea to form working-level team for preliminary review of U.S. investments

Korea is preparing to form a team of working-level specialists to back a newly launched government committee tasked with the preliminary review of potential investment projects in the United States as part of a trade deal between the two countries.

2026-02-15

Fans launch petition for U.S. ice dance athletes at Winter Olympics

Triple world ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates will leave the Milan-Cortina Olympics with silver medals, but also an outpouring of support from fans questioning the judging that denied them gold.

2026-02-13

Neighbours chef-owner Lee Keewuk brings fine-dining flair to casual Kiwi brunch in Seoul

Haebangchon's Shin Heung Art Market is now one of Korea’s coolest hangout spots, and Kiwi-style brunch restaurant Neighbours is a space that is helping to drive the market's vibrant energy and drawing visitors to the neighborhood.

2025-12-15

Taste of Italy mixes with local touches at Park Hyatt's Cornerstone

With five-star hospitality and a chef who has spent over two decades in hotel kitchens, Cornerstone becomes a seamless two-hour experience where every detail plays its part.

2025-11-17

Korean gov't again postpones decision to let Google export hi-res map data

The Korean government has postponed its decision on whether to allow Google to export the country's high-resolution map data, delaying the review for a third time.

2025-11-11

Ex-president Yoon's legal team renews fight against broadcast rule yet again

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team has once again asked the court to request a constitutional review of the “mandatory court broadcast” clause included in the special investigation law on insurrection, marking the third such request.

2025-10-29

At The Craic House, Guinness, meat pie and good times are on the menu

The Craic House started out as a home away from home for the Irish expat community, but has since evolved to be a warm and welcoming place for any and all to enjoy classic pub dishes — and, of course, a pint of Guinness.

2025-09-24

Thai restaurant Zaab E Lee lives up to its name with authentic spread

Thai restaurant Zaab E Lee lives up to its name, which means "delicious," with its intent on authenticity winning loyal Thai customers and introducing others to the unique, fiery flavors of the Isan region rarely found in Korea.

2025-09-11

Ceviche 210 brings the taste of Peru to Pyeongtaek

Possibly the best Peruvian food can't be found among the international dining scene in Itaewon, but in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, at Ceviche 210, run by two Peruvian natives who are all-in on "authentic."

2025-08-25