As Korea’s minimum wage moves through the 10,000 won ($6.70) range, the focus of debate is shifting from raising the wage to expanding its coverage. This year, whether delivery riders, courier drivers ...

Sugar, alcohol and caffeine are falling out of favor with younger consumers, and the food and beverage industry is racing to keep up. From low-sugar snacks to lighter alcoholic drinks and ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that ...

A Korean research team has developed rapid diagnostic technology that can detect pancreatic cancer within 15 minutes using a single drop of blood, Konkuk University announced Tuesday. The team, led by ...

YEONGAM, South Jeolla — On a weekday morning, building owner Park Chan-su pauses his sweeping outside a small apartment complex in a rural county to greet a tenant heading to work on a bicycle.

BEIJING — Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed developing a new model of economic cooperation to reflect changing times and move toward a path of mutual benefit during ...

Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong expressed concern on Friday about a “K-shaped recovery” in the economy while warning that growth outside of certain sectors like semiconductors remains ...

Morning temperatures in Seoul fell to minus 11 degrees Celsius on Friday as frigid weather continued to grip the country a day after Christmas, the weather agency said. As of 5 a.m., the temperature ...

As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng ...

TV personality Jun Hyun-moo’s agency denied allegations Friday that Jun received illegal medical treatment after a clip from a 2016 television episode resurfaced online showing him with an intravenous ...

The political shock waves surrounding allegations that politicians received funds from the Unification Church are growing by the day. Names continue to surface across party lines, including the former ...

Heavy snow that gridlocked roads in Seoul and Gyeonggi on Thursday night caused delays that persisted into Friday morning’s commute, triggering complaints that local authorities did not prepare ...