Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

A tale of two cities: Why Seoul demolished what Taipei preserved

BTS’s stage on Saturday will be Gwanghwamun, the focal point of Seoul’s reckoning with colonial architecture. The absence of a similar debate in Taipei reflects how the two societies have diverged in their interpretations of Japan’s imperial legacy.

2026-03-20

Moon Bo-gyeong's social media flooded with hate comments after Korea advances to WBC quarterfinals

Taiwanese internet users flooded Korean player Moon Bo-gyeong’s social media with abusive comments after Korea advanced to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals with a win over Australia that eliminated Chinese Taipei on Monday.

2026-03-10

Korea falls to Chinese Taipei 5-4 in extra innings in WBC

Korea lost to Chinese Taipei 5-4 in extra innings at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Sunday, coming out on the wrong end of a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes.

2026-03-08

MLB veteran Ryu Hyun-jin to start in crucial game for Korea against Chinese Taipei

Korea will turn to former major league All-Star pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin in a crucial opening round game against Chinese Taipei at the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

2026-03-08

Chinese Taipei manager hopes his players can sustain momentum in must-win game against Korea

With his team fresh off a resounding first victory at the World Baseball Classic, Chinese Taipei manager Tseng Hao-Jiu said Sunday he will count on his squad to build on that momentum in a must-win showdown against Korea.

2026-03-08

Australia shuts out Chinese Taipei to begin WBC Pool C action

Australia blanked Chinese Taipei 3-0 to begin Pool C play at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Tokyo on Thursday, prevailing in a battle between the two countries expected to battle Korea for a spot in the knockout round.

2026-03-05

Golden Disc nominees announced for event's 40th edition on Jan. 10 in Taipei

HLL JoongAng, the organizer and host of the Golden Disc Awards, announced on Tuesday the nominees for the major awards categories of the 40th edition of the awards on its official website and social media channels.

2025-11-25

Small Seoul galleries make big impression at Art Taipei

At Art Taipei, however, the five Korean galleries stood apart. None were association members, yet together they formed a diverse cohort of independent, almost ragtag exhibitors.

2025-10-30

Art Taipei organizer reflects quiet confidence of Taiwan’s art market

Taiwan's Art Taipei fair, running since 1992, showcases a strong collector-gallery relationship, fostering a vibrant art scene. This year's event attracted over 70,000 visitors and highlighted inclusivity and cultural diversity.

2025-10-29

40th Golden Disc Awards to pack Taipei Dome in January

The 40th Golden Disc Awards will take place on Jan. 10, 2026, at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan, organizers announced Friday, with organizers promising one of the biggest, most star-studded editions yet.

2025-07-18