#Tao, a former member of boy band #EXO, said his sanitary pad business has surpassed 150 million yuan ($21.62 million) in sales — but has yet to break even. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Girl group Le Sserafim’s Hong Eun-chae has been selected as the K-pop fans’ favorite communicator of the year, according to a poll by K-pop voting platform Picnic. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

The lead track for girl group #Blackpink’s upcoming EP #Deadline is titled #GO. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said he made it clear to U.S. officials that #Korea is not intentionally delaying legislation tied to a special bill on investment in the #UnitedStates, pushing back against concerns that have fueled renewed #tariff threats. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Boy band #BTS is set to host a citywide large-scale festival in #Seoul to celebrate the release of its upcoming full-length album #Arirang from March 20 to April 12. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

On a recent frosty morning, dressed in UGG boots, old jeans and a heavy wool coat, I exited the subway at Bukhansan Ui Station and headed to a nearby hiking center. I was ready to see what the K-hiking hype was all about. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik will meet again with Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s secretary of state for defense procurement, at the Blue House on Friday, as Korea steps up efforts to secure Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine project. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Veteran outfielder Son Ah-seop, the last unsigned free agent in the transfer market, re-signed with the #HanwhaEagles on a one-year deal worth 100 million won ($68,000). koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

A #cold wave advisory was issued for #Seoul from 9 p.m. on Thursday, with the Seoul Metropolitan Government operating a 24-hour cold wave #emergency response center to minimize damage. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Trump will be pleased by this figure. Korea's U.S. crude oil imports hit an all-time high last year ---- and experts say, they are expected to climb even more sharply this year. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

A brand-new Michelin Guide for Korea is coming to food lovers this spring. The Michelin Guide will host a ceremony in Busan on March 5 to officially unveil the latest edition of the fine dining guide for Korea, the Michelin Guide said Thursday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Seoul reportedly sought cooperation from the UNC in January on a plan under which South Korea would manage parts of the demilitarized zone (DMZ), sources said Thursday, raising concerns that the move could trigger further friction with the command. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Staff at Hanshin University were indicted for allegedly forcing Uzbek students to return home over bank balance requirements, along with a former immigration official accused of illicitly offering visa favors. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Coupang confirmed an additional personal information leak on Thursday involving around 165,000 user accounts. The e-commerce giant’s previous information breach is estimated to have affected nearly 33 million users. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Big Ocean, the first K-pop group comprised completely of deaf members, will return with its third EP “The Greatest Battle” on March 3, the band's agency Parastar Entertainment said Thursday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Singer Chungha will release a digital single titled “Save Me” on Monday, her agency More Vision announced on Thursday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Jindo County Gov. Kim Hee-soo came under fire after saying that “foreign young women from Sri Lanka or Vietnam should be imported” as a response to the issue of population decline. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

"K-hiking" is one of the latest trends among tourists in Korea, and Seoul has done everything it could to make it as accessible as possible, from gear rental to boardwalks hundreds of meters up. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Former President Park Geun-hye’s private residence has been seized by the court at the request of YouTuber Kim Se-ui, after Park failed to repay 10 billion won ($6.8 million) owed to Kim. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Three people — a mother and her two daughters — were found dead at an apartment in Wonju. Police were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report from a man who said, “I received a text message from my daughter that hinted at suicide." koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Must #art endure forever to be #meaningful? A quietly radical exhibition at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art questions this fundamental notion through a show about art that #decomposes. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Police have resummoned the head of Saekdongwon, a residential facility for people with severe developmental disabilities, regarding allegations that he sexually assaulted 19 women who were cared for at the facility. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

To women, “having a child was a loss” in their minds during the years when birthrates saw a steep decline. Recently, however, they have increasingly seen people around them deciding to have children when certain conditions are met. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Eom Jeong-hye and her husband, Kim Seung-hun, both 36, welcomed their first child last year, ending eight years of their lives as a “double income, no kids” (DINK) couple. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Trump will be pleased by this figure — Korea’s U.S. crude oil imports hit an all-time high last year. And experts say, they are expected to climb even more sharply this year. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

SK hynix will pay its largest-ever performance bonuses to employees after having set this year’s profit-sharing (PS) payout rate at 2,964 percent, according to industry sources on Wednesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Hamish Hamilton, the British director known for leading major global broadcasts such as the Super Bowl halftime show, will direct BTS’s upcoming performance at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on March 21, Netflix announced on Wednesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Actor Ha Jung-woo’s bride-to-be is fellow actor Cha Jung-won, local media Dispatch reported on Wednesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Embattled former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin is set to unveil her new plans Thursday morning. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Korea was infamous for its subzero birthrate. But after hitting rock bottom in 2023, the number of births in Korea began to rise in 2024, albeit gradually, especially among women in their 30s. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

“Hi, Renault. Warm my butt!” Without missing a beat, the car cheerfully replied, “I’ll turn on the heated seats,” and the seat warmer started immediately. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

A man was booked by police after he was seriously injured while allegedly trying to break into his ex-girlfriend’s home by climbing a gas pipe. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

A South Korean missionary has been detained by Russian authorities in Khabarovsk, Russia. Another South Korean missionary was detained in 2024 and remains captive. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Authorities will cull 3,900 pigs after African swine fever was confirmed at a farm in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang, the provincial government said Wednesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Despite Seoul’s back-to-back dispatch of top foreign affairs and trade officials to the United States for a last-minute persuasion push, Washington has shown no sign of backing off its plan to hike tariffs again. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Bread supply concerns are growing among major restaurant chains as operations at SPC Samlip’s Sihwa factory in Siheung, Gyeonggi, remain completely halted for a second day following a fire. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

The fortunes of Korea’s leading midsize SUVs are diverging. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

A JoongAng Ilbo reporter slid into the driver’s seat of #Renault Korea’s new car, the #Filante, and decided to skip the technical jargon for a very important request on Monday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

#Katseye has been tapped to appear in a Super Bowl advertisement, which is set to air during next Monday’s National Football League championship broadcast. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Boy band #Cortis will stage a halftime show at the 2026 Ruffles #NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, becoming the first K-pop act to headline a signature NBA event. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Actor #HaJungwoo is getting married to a noncelebrity in the summer, reports said Wednesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

The Kospi closed above the 5,370 mark on Wednesday, setting new all-time intraday and closing highs on the back of net buying by institutional investors. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

The recent allegations of tax evasion against Cha Eun-woo have drawn independent agencies into the discussion over potential exploitation by celebrities as a means of avoiding a 45 percent tax bill.

A South Korean missionary has been detained by Russian authorities in Khabarovsk, Russia, according to information confirmed on Tuesday. The case follows a similar incident in 2024 when another South Korean missionary was detained. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Actor #KimSeonho has settled additional personal income #tax on past income received through an independent agency, which is now being dissolved. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

With the confirmation that #BTS will hold a free concert to mark its comeback at #Gwanghwamun Square and the adjacent royal palace on March 21, attention is now shifting to how the K-pop megastars will use the historic backdrop for the spectacle. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Comedian Shin Dong-yup’s daughter has reportedly been accepted to the prestigious Seoul National University (SNU) following her earlier admission to the Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts). koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

A Korean Canadian recently won a #lottery jackpot worth 15 million Canadian dollars ($11 million) — but he didn't even know that he'd won. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...

Korea will reinstate Constitution Day on July 17 as a public holiday, 18 years after it was removed. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-01...

Should employers be legally barred from asking job applicants where they went to school? The question has resurfaced in Korea as lawmakers and civic groups push to expand fair hiring rules. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02...