Korea JoongAng Daily
WEB2 days ago · The Korea JoongAng Daily is an English-language daily published by the JoongAng Group, Korea’s leading media group, in association with The New York Times.
T-ara's Jiyeon and baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun confirm divorce
WEB3 days ago · Jiyeon of girl group T-ara and baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun have filed for divorce, the singer's attorney confirmed Saturday. "The two parties could not overcome their differences and decided to file for divorce after spending some time apart," said Jiyeon's attorney Choi Yu-na of Lawfirm Taesung. T-ara's Jiyeon, baseball star Hwang Jae-gyun ...
Korean airlines delayed more than competitors, gov't data shows
WEB6 days ago · Korean airlines are seeing more delays than their international competitors, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's July report. Only one category of flights from a domestic carrier, Asiana Airlines' routes to Europe, achieved a top-three on-time departure rate. The report highlighted a concerning trend of increasing ...
North Korean army officers reportedly killed in Ukrainian missile ...
WEB3 days ago · North Korean army officers reportedly killed in Ukrainian missile strike near Donetsk. Artillerymen of the 15th Operative Purpose Brigade of the Ukrainian National Guard fire a 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops amid a Russian assault near the town of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region on Thursday. …
Yoon begins six-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour for Asean …
WEB3 days ago · Yoon begins six-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour for Asean-related meetings. President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, and first lady Kim Keon Hee, center, are received by an honor guard as they arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila for a state visit to the Philippines on Sunday. Yoon began a six-day visit to the Philippines ...
Korean nationals evacuated from Lebanon amid rising military …
WEB4 days ago · The evacuation comes amid escalating military tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which have hindered the ability of Korean citizens to leave Lebanon via commercial flights. Of the 97 evacuees, 96 are Korean citizens, while one is a family member of Lebanese nationality. No citizens from allied nations were on board the …
Hyundai’s $3.3 billion IPO in India expected on Oct. 22: Report
WEB3 days ago · Hyundai Motor India is expected to go public on Oct. 22, aiming to raise up to $3.3 billion through the country's largest anticipated share offering. The Indian subsidiary of the Korean automaker is targeting a valuation of $19 billion for the initial public offering (IPO), according to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources. The automaker ...
Everland's panda family ventures outdoors — in pictures
WEB6 days ago · The panda family at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi, enjoyed a day out in the sun on Thursday, Korea’s National Foundation Day. The amusement park revealed photos of the mother panda Ai Bao and 15-month-old baby twins Rui Bao and Hui Bao exploring the outdoor yard area. Everland has been steadily expanding the pandas’ field of activity …
Voting begins in Kazakhstan referendum to build nuclear power …
WEB3 days ago · ASTANA, Kazakhstan — Voting in a referendum to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant began on Sunday, with Korea keenly watching the process as one of the four candidates for the project if the referendum passes. A total of 10,323 polling stations in the Central Asian country and 74 more abroad welcomed more than 12 …
Girl group aespa to release members' solo tracks on Oct. 9
WEB2 days ago · aespa is also set to release its fifth EP, "Whiplash," on Oct. 21. The girl group recently wrapped up the Asian leg of its "SYNK: Parallel Line" world tour with two concerts in Bangkok. The tour will continue next year with stops in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Europe. BY YOON SO-YEON [[email protected]] aespa SM …