Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Cambodian worker killed by falling mold at Busan factory

A Cambodian worker in their 30s was killed after a heavy metal mold toppled over at a factory in Busan on Friday.

2025-04-26

Korea, U.S. agree to advance pan-gov't shipbuilding cooperation with NSCs taking central role

Senior security officials of Korea and the United States agreed Friday to advance pan-government cooperation in the shipbuilding sector with the two countries' National Security Councils (NSCs) at the center of the efforts, Seoul's NSC said.

2025-04-26

Trump says tariff talks will be finished over 'next three to four weeks'

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that tariff talks with scores of countries will be finished "over the next three to four weeks," claiming he has already made 200 deals.

2025-04-26

Korea, U.S. agree on achieving 'expedient, meaningful' progress toward 'reciprocal' trade: USTR

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Friday that Korea and the United States agreed to seek "expedient and meaningful" progress toward "reciprocal and balanced" trade during a bilateral meeting in Washington the previous day.

2025-04-26

Huneed named top supplier by Reaper drone maker GA-ASI

Huneed Technologies was recognized by its client General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for being an excellent supplier based on its product and service quality and delivery promptness.

2025-04-25

Kia, Hyundai Mobis's Q1 sales hit record amid EV demand surge but margins and tariffs cloud outlook

Kia posted its highest-ever first-quarter sales, helping propel the combined revenue of parent company Hyundai Motor and Kia past 70 trillion won ($49 billion) for the first time in a single quarter.

2025-04-25

U.S. throws currency curveball at Korea in tariff talks

The Korean delegation sent to Washington for negotiations on tariffs was thrown a curveball with a push to add currency policy to the agenda, but the U.S. side seemed impressed with Seoul's approach in the talks.

2025-04-25

Samsung SDI's Q1 operating loss exceeds $278 million amidst U.S.-related uncertainties

Samsung SDI reported an operating loss of more than 400 billion won ($278.3 million) in the first quarter, hit by a temporary slowdown in electric vehicle demand.

2025-04-25

Soundwith develops 'Warning Sound 2.0' alarm for more rapid response to industrial dangers

Violinist Won Hyung-joon, CEO of Soundwith, has developed a warning sound that effectively prompts human cognitive response, ultimately fostering a safer working environment, the sound research company said Friday.

2025-04-25

Trump Jr. to meet with Korean conglomerate chiefs in Seoul

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is set to meet with leaders of Korea's top conglomerates during his visit to Seoul next week, industry sources said Friday.

2025-04-25