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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea

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Audio recordings of the Korea JoongAng Daily"s in-depth, on-the-scene news articles and features informing readers around the world of the issues of the day in Korea. Under the slogan "Your window to Korea", the Korea JoongAng Daily is an English-language news organization focused on Korea that strives to publish factual, timely and unbiased articles.

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08:53

After a century of reinvention, Nodeul Island faces...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.Of all the targets for redevelopment by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, few have experienced as many fits and halts as Nodeul Island, a small artificial island in the middle of the Han River that the city is now transforming into what it anticipates will be a "global cultural landmark." The 370.4 billion won ($259 million) "Nodeul Global Art Island" project, which is being led by British architect Thomas Heatherwick and is

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05:28

Actors Hwang Jung-min, Kim Byung-chul and more return...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

This article is by Ha Nam-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Big-screen stars are flooding back to the stage, from Hwang Jung-min in "Mrs. Doubtfire" to Kim Byung-chul in "Waiting for 'Waiting for Godot,'" blurring the lines between Korea's film, television and theater worlds. "Failure makes you a traitor. Success makes you a revolutionary!" This line from the 2023 film "12.12: The Day" - delivered by the character Chun Doo-gwang, played by Hwang - had audiences holding their breath in

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05:39

A question of balance: Gov't struggles to extend...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. Extending the retirement age is a question of balance, as the government has to juggle filling the wage gap, increasing youth employment rates and minimizing any burden on corporations. Though the Democratic Party (DP) launched a task force in April to address this issue, progress has remained slow. Labor and management continue to stand on opposing sides, and discussions within the DP have stalled due to the issue's

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05:42

LS Electric quietly dominating key U.S. sector, sets...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. For decades, semiconductors and automobiles have dominated Korea's exports, driving growth and defining its global trade identity. But as shifting global dynamics and mounting uncertainty over U.S. tariffs unsettle traditional trade patterns, a new industrial order is taking shape. Sectors such as shipbuilding and defense are emerging as the next engines of growth. In our "Next Chip" series, we examine the rise of these

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02:39

Sirkap: A Hellenistic City of Many Faiths

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

Kim Bong-ryeol The author is an architect and former president of Korea National University of Arts. When Alexander the Great reached the Taxila region of present-day Pakistan in 326 B.C., his forces grew weary of the fierce resistance from local inhabitants and the oppressive heat. He turned back toward Babylon, but many Greeks who had followed the campaign settled in the area. In 180 B.C., Demetrius I of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom founded the city of Sirkap as its major center. The city

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04:17

Korea should not shy away from the challenge of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

Choi Chang-yong The author, a professor at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Public Administration, is an advisory board member of the JoongAng Ilbo Reset Korea campaign. The world is entering a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence. Civilizational shifts are not new, but what distinguishes this moment is the emergence of "digital humans," entities that blur the boundary between machines and life. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's pledge to supply 260,000 graphics

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05:00

Korea risks tapping foreign reserves to fund U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

Lee Ha-kyung The author is a senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman borrowed the line to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump's rhetoric in a column titled "Trump's Hot Mess of a China Policy." The Wall Street Journal wrote, "Beijing hit back, and it is hard to see what the United States gained from tariffs." China has been preparing carefully for

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02:30

Reforming the research ecosystem matters more than...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/09

At a national forum on science and technology hosted by President Lee Jae Myung on Nov. 7, the government unveiled plans to cultivate and attract scientific talent. A new "National Scientist Program" will select 20 researchers next year and 100 within five years, each receiving an annual research grant of 100 million won ($68,682). The government also aims to attract 2,000 outstanding or early-career researchers from overseas by 2030. The initiative is welcome in principle. Korea's future

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04:10

‘Avoid using 'collapse'': Why the Kospi became a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/08

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. When the benchmark Kospi index surged past the psychologically significant 4,000 mark last month, the Democratic Party (DP) was quick to credit the governing party and the Lee Jae Myung administration. But when it plunged back below the threshold over the past days, the party urged reporters to avoid using the word "collapse" - a reaction critics say reflects the risks of politicizing market movements. "Using the word

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06:32

[WHY] ‘Sushi on wheels’: Is Korea's obsession with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Ever heard of "sushi on wheels?" It's a funny little meme floating around in Korea - people joke that with so many white and black cars on the road, driving here sometimes feels like watching a line of sushi plates rolling by. If you ever take a close look at Korean roads, you'll get the joke right away. Almost every car you see is some shade of white, black or gray - a sea of neutral tones gliding through the streets. White,

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05:13

Young workers taking more short trips abroad, fewer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. After clocking out of work at an office in Gyeonggi on a recent Friday, Juliena Seong rushed to Gwanghwamun in central Seoul for a late work meeting, followed by a hoesik (work dinner). While her colleagues kept the drinks flowing, Seong held back - in just a few hours, she would be boarding a flight to Kuala Lumpur. Saying her goodbyes around midnight, she hurried to Incheon International Airport, dragging the suitcase she had

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02:59

Blackpink's Rosé, 'KPop Demon Hunters' and Katseye...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Blackpink's Rosé and Netflix's smash hit "KPop Demon Hunters" earned nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, according to the Recording Academy's announcement livestreamed on Saturday, alongside HYBE's global girl group Katseye. Rosé's viral megahit "APT." (2024), a collaboration with Bruno Mars, earned three nominations in total, and "KPop Demon Hunters" - as well as "Golden," the ever-present chart-sweeping anthem

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03:28

After slow start, department stores showing signs of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Korea's three major department store chains - Lotte, Shinsegae and Hyundai - have all reported their third-quarter earnings, showing signs of recovery after a sluggish first half. Lotte Shopping and Shinsegae disclosed their third-quarter results on Friday. Lotte Shopping reported 3.41 trillion won ($2.34 billion) in consolidated revenue, down 4.4 percent from the same period in 2024, and operating profit of 130.5 billion won,

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02:32

Could Mercedes be Samsung’s next big battery, chip...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Mercedes-Benz Chairman Ola Källenius's potential meeting with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong next week is heightening expectations of the two companies' collaboration to expand into the battery and display sectors. The meeting has drawn particular interest as Samsung has yet to supply batteries to Mercedes, despite being a longtime supplier to other German premium brands like BMW and Audi. Källenius is

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03:28

K-beauty counterfeits cause $15 million in damage...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. As K-beauty continues to grow in global popularity, counterfeiters are capitalizing - with damages mounting to $15 million so far this year. Documents provided by the Korea Customs Service through an information disclosure request by the JoongAng Ilbo show that from January to September, violations of intellectual property rights related to domestic beauty brands amounted to 22 billion won ($15.1 million) - more than 24 times

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06:46

South Korean precision tools' appearance at Russian...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [EXCLUSIVE] Even as global sanctions aim to choke Russia's access to high-precision manufacturing equipment, a new investigation found that several South Korean machine-tool brands were on display at Russia's largest metalworking exhibition - highlighting the risk that these dual-use technologies could aid Russia's defense industry. The Economic Security Council of Ukraine (ESCU), a Kyiv-based think tank tracking sanctions

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05:43

Worth it for Instagram or just a rip-off? Hotel pool...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Why do Korean hotels charge extra for guests to use their pools and place limits on the number of times guests can use them? That was the question one frustrated Reddit user posted recently - and it quickly turned into a debate. Some 40 comments poured in, with some users defending the policy, while others were absolutely baffled by it. "Some high-end places charge for pool access because people only go there for the photos,"

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02:10

Mahler’s confession of being forgotten by the world

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

Na Sung-in The author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang. Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), one of the most influential composers of the early 20th century, sought to expose the contradictions of a world where ecstasy and suffering coexist. Through the eyes of an outsider, he embraced what was sometimes grotesque, sometimes distant from beauty, because it felt closer to the truth. This was not only his artistic lens but also his lived reality. He was, in his

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05:13

When home prices rise, it's golden time to create supply

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

Kim Won-bae The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Rising home prices in Seoul's Gangnam District are back in focus. The question is whether this can be solved. There is no quick or simple fix. When such questions arise, it is worth returning to fundamentals. In economics, when demand increases and prices rise, producers ramp up supply, which stabilizes prices again. The same principle applies to real estate. From a pragmatic view, a rising market is the best moment to

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02:55

Can Korea raise its carbon reduction target without...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held a public hearing on Nov. 6 to discuss the Lee Jae Myung administration's 2035 nationally determined contribution (NDC). Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries must submit updated NDCs to the United Nations (UN) every five years. The ministry presented two options: a 50 to 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels or a slightly higher 53 to 60 percent cut. The final plan will be reviewed by the Presidential

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