The World After The End, written by Sing-Shong, follows Jaehwan, a Walker who refused to regress when others used the “Stone of Regression” to return to the past. As the last survivor of humanity’s final hope, Carpe Diem, Jaehwan continues to push through the tower’s final floors in search of answers. His journey exposes the dark truth behind the Walkers’ existence and the nature of the tower itself.
In Chapter 173, Jaehwan confronted a powerful entity guarding the path to the final floor. The battle tested his strength and forced him to tap into his inner willpower. As he emerged victorious, a mysterious voice hinted at the true purpose of the tower and the reason for the regression system. Chapter 174 is expected to explore Jaehwan’s reaction to this revelation and how it influences his next move.
Plot of The World After The End

Jaehwan was one of many humans summoned to become Walkers, tasked with climbing the tower to save the world. After the discovery of the “Stone of Regression” on Floor 77, most Walkers chose to return to the past, leaving behind a broken future. Jaehwan, however, rejected regression and chose to keep climbing.
As the last remaining Walker, Jaehwan joined Carpe Diem, a group of survivors who also refused to regress. His strength and determination allowed him to reach the final floors, where he began to uncover the tower’s secrets. The tower was not simply a challenge for humanity but part of a larger system controlled by unknown forces.
In Chapter 173, Jaehwan’s victory over the final guardian revealed that the tower was created to test human willpower. A mysterious figure suggested that regression was not a gift but a form of control. Chapter 174 is expected to focus on Jaehwan’s response to this revelation and how it affects his next step toward the tower’s ultimate truth.
The World After The End Chapter 174 release date and time

The World After The End Chapter 174 is scheduled for release on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The release times for different regions are listed below:
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- India Standard Time (IST): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 8:30 PM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM
- Philippines Standard Time (PHT): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 11:00 PM
- Korean Standard Time (KST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 12:00 AM
- Eastern Time (EST): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Central Time (CST): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM
- Mountain Time (MST): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PST): Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 AM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 2:00 AM
Where to read The World After The End Chapter 174
The World After The End Chapter 174 will be available on Naver for the original Korean version. The official English translation can be found on Webtoon. Supporting the official platforms helps the creators continue the series.