Korea Joongang Daily
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'After all, they are a couple': Lawyer for former first couple recalls emotional meeting in court

An attorney for former first couple Yoon Suk Yeol and Kim Keon Hee shared behind-the-scenes accounts of Kim's tears after meeting her husband for the first time in nine months in court.

2026-04-16

Covid-19 'cicada' variant shows signs of spreading globally, including in Korea

A Covid-19 variant dubbed “cicada” is showing signs of spreading worldwide, including in Korea.

2026-04-16

'The pain has never gone away': Families remember victims of Sewol sinking at Mokpo

Grief filled Mokpo New Port on Thursday as bereaved families marked the 12th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster, breaking down in tears while remembering their loved ones.

2026-04-16

Special counsel requests 2-year prison term for former President Yoon on perjury charges

A special counsel team on Thursday sought a two-year prison term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of giving false testimony during former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's insurrection trial.

2026-04-16

Korea, China to hold high-profile economic talks amid Mideast "global polycrisis"

Korea and China will hold senior-level economic talks early next week to discuss joint efforts to ensure a stable environment for trade and investment amid the Middle East crisis, the foreign ministry said Thursday

2026-04-16

Four men indicted for sexually assaulting 15-year-old intoxicated girl

Four men in their 20s have been indicted for sexually assaulting and illegally filming a 15-year-old girl who was intoxicated and unable to resist, prosecutors said Thursday.

2026-04-16

Korea considers joining Britain, France in Hormuz navigation talks

Korea has been positively considering joining talks led by Britain and France over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the Blue House announced Thursday.

2026-04-16

'Never again' vows Lee at memorial 12 years after Sewol ferry sinking

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday vowed to “protect lives and safety as a fundamental principle of the nation” during a memorial event on the 12th anniversary of the Sewol ferry sinking.

2026-04-16

Senior diplomat to attend conference in Turkey, sideline talks with Middle East leaders expected

A senior Korean diplomat will travel to Turkey later this week to attend a high-level conference, where he is expected to hold sideline talks with top officials from the Middle East and elsewhere about the ongoing crisis.

2026-04-16

Seoul submits opinion letter to USTR office on trade practices investigations and concerns

The Seoul government has submitted a formal opinion letter to the United States on the ongoing probes into Korea and other nations involving what it calls “unfair” trade practices related to structural excess production and forced labor.

2026-04-16