Korea JoongAng Daily 1.6

The Korea JoongAng Daily, a prominent English-language newspaper in South Korea, has been a significant source of news since its inception on October 17, 2000. Its motto, ‘Your window to Korea,’ reflects its commitment to providing accurate information on the political, economic, social, and cultural landscape of the Republic of Korea. The newspaper leverages a team of globally competitive English-speaking journalists to deliver timely reports, benefiting from a collaborative structure that includes a Korean publisher and a foreign chief editor to ensure balanced coverage.

It is widely regarded as the preferred newspaper among expatriates in South Korea and has gained recognition as the most cited Korean publication by leading international media such as The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Le Monde, and The Guardian. Notably, it served as the official English newspaper for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics, providing coverage for athletes from a record 92 nations. During this prestigious event, the Korea JoongAng Daily played a critical role in promoting South Korea on the global stage by publishing the official athletes' village newspaper.

The newspaper disseminates news about Korea to various regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, South America, and Asia through platforms like Google, Dow Jones-Reuters, Yahoo, MSN, and Nikkei. Its articles have gained academic relevance, appearing in national English certification tests and being utilized in Japan’s college entrance exams as well as public service examinations in Seoul.

Additionally, the Korea JoongAng Daily has launched a popular audio clip channel on Naver titled “New-Yorker-Read 3 Minute News,” catering to diverse audience interests. The main sections of the publication encompass National, Business, Opinion, Culture, and Sports. Each Saturday features a special issue titled “Think English,” aimed at readers looking to enhance their English language skills.

Since its establishment in 2000, the Korea JoongAng Daily has maintained a partnership with The New York Times, co-publishing the ‘Global-Local’ newspaper on a daily basis. Readers have access to both the Korea JoongAng Daily (12 pages) and The New York Times (20 pages) concurrently.

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