Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

South Korea, Ukraine ministers agree North POWs will be handled according to humanitarian principles

The foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to make efforts to resolve the issue of two North Korean soldiers captured during the Russia-Ukraine war in accordance with international law and humanitarian principles.

2026-03-28

Human rights body approves foundation supporting transgender people after nearly 2 years

Korea's human rights watchdog approved the establishment of a foundation advocating for the rights of transgender people on Thursday, following nearly two years of deliberations.

2026-03-05

Up to 8,000 North Korean troops remain in Russia's Kursk region, says Ukrainian military intelligence

Up to 8,000 North Korean troops deployed to Russia remain stationed in the Kursk region even after the battle there, marking the first confirmation of their continued presence since Russia retook the area last year.

2026-02-11

Active-duty soldier detained for alleged sexual misconduct with minor

Police detained an active-duty soldier on suspicion of luring a middle school girl to a motel after offering her money and coercing her into a sexual act, sources said on Wednesday.

2025-12-17

Court rules soldier who concealed DUI conviction isn't entitled to pension

A court has ruled that a soldier who concealed a drunk driving conviction for over a decade should not be entitled to receive a military pension.

2025-12-15

Soldier from JSA security battalion injured while holstering pistol during training

A soldier from the Joint Security Area (JSA) security battalion was injured on Thursday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the shin during a pistol training.

2025-12-11

Soldier gets four-month sentence for faking injury to return to unit

A soldier was sentenced to prison for faking a car accident to avoid returning to his unit at the end of his leave, instead spending time with his girlfriend, who abetted him in the scheme.

2025-11-30

Ukraine holds funeral for Korean and U.S. volunteers killed while fighting Russia

A Korean man who volunteered to fight for Ukraine died in a battle with Russian forces and was honored in a public memorial in Kyiv, Ukraine, Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.

2025-11-27

Soldier injured in explosion inside DMZ, condition not life-threatening

One soldier was injured Thursday morning after an explosion occurred inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, officials said.

2025-11-20

6 officers referred for discipline in case of soldier's death in September

Two months into the investigation of the death of a soldier who fell from a building in September, the Army has referred six officers to a disciplinary committee after determining that the unit failed to properly manage personnel and operations.

2025-11-17