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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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03:18

Ruling party-government push risks undermining the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

The ruling party and the Ministry of Unification are pressing legislation that would allow the Korean government to approve nonmilitary access to the demilitarized zone (DMZ), drawing a sharp response from the United Nations (UN) Command, which oversees the armistice regime on the Korean Peninsula. In a statement issued on Dec. 17, the UN Command said authority over DMZ access is exclusively vested in the command under the Korean War Armistice Agreement. Citing Article I, Paragraph 10, it

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04:27

Gov't to relax forex liquidity regulations to push...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Ahn Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. The government will relax foreign currency liquidity regulations for banks and exporters and urge securities firms to curb overseas investment promotions in an effort to push more U.S. dollars into the market and slow the won's prolonged decline. The Ministry of Economy and Finance jointly announced the measures on Thursday with the Finance Ministry, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Bank of Korea (BOK) and Financial

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03:37

Choi Ji-woo returns to big screen to tackle family...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Choi Ji-woo is set to return to the big screen for the first time in three years with the film "Sugar: A Mother's Code," in which she plays the mother of a son with Type 1 diabetes. "I hope the film reminds people how precious everyday life is and warms their hearts," said Choi during the film's press conference held in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Thursday, describing the movie as a "warm family film." "And I hope

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03:19

From underdogs to 'perfect all-kills,' the stories...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Choi Min-ji and read by an artificial voice. Singer Hwasa's "Good Goodbye," Davichi's "Time Capsule" and Woodz's "Drowning" (2023) - these winter hits owe part of their success to the personal stories that inspired them. "Good Goodbye" saw a sudden surge in popularity after Hwasa and actor Park Jeong-min, who also stars in the song's music video, performed a skit at the Blue Dragon Film Awards on Nov. 19, during which they re-enacted a dramatic farewell between

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03:54

Is Ford’s pullback from LG Energy a warning shot for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.The fallout from Ford Motor's decision to terminate a $6.5 billion supply contract with LG Energy Solution - a deal worth roughly 30 percent of the battery maker's annual sales - has sent shock waves through Korea's battery industry, stoking fears of broader contagion. The move follows Ford's earlier dissolution of a $11 billion battery joint venture in the United States with SK On, citing slowing EV demand. LG Energy said

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04:41

Gov't to begin distributing Nvidia GPUs in February

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The government will begin distributing Nvidia GPUs to companies, universities and national AI projects in February of next year as part of a broader push to expand AI infrastructure through research programs supporting domestically developed neural processing unit (NPU)-based AI semiconductors and upgrades to next-generation networks. The Ministry of Science and ICT unveiled the strategies with names that roughly translate

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01:35

HD Korea Shipbuilding workshop showcases...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering hosted a workshop to present the results of future technology research conducted with global maritime partners, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Greek shipping company Capital and the American Bureau of Shipping, the company said Thursday. The two-day workshop held through Thursday marked the completion of the first year of research by a consortium formed

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04:13

Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre riding streak of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [Interview] Sold-out shows, devoted fans and performers pulling off impressive movements onstage. No, not a K-pop band - it's the Seoul Metropolitan Dance Theatre. With its fourth and final production opening Thursday, the company has already filled every seat for its three previous productions this year, selling more than 10,000 tickets - an unprecedented achievement for the 51-year-old public dance company. "It came as a huge

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05:15

BOK says 'excess liquidity' concerns stem from liquid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/18

This article is by Park Yu-mi and read by an artificial voice. With concerns growing over "excess liquidity" - that too much money in circulation is fueling asset prices and the weakening exchange rate - the Bank of Korea (BOK) said the perception is a "statistical illusion" and moved to clarify the data. The central bank said it will publish an additional indicator next year that excludes liquid assets as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) alongside the existing data on "broad money,"

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07:12

A stocking full of shows: Christmas performances,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.As winter settles in and Seoul's temperatures dip below freezing, the city's theaters offer a warm refuge. This holiday season has a packed calendar full of ballet, musicals and concerts that draws families, couples and solo theatergoers alike. Here are five Christmas-related live performances to catch in Seoul during the year-end holidays. 'The Nutcracker' The Korean National Ballet is staging its annual year-end "Nutcracker"

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02:38

Defining the problem

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

Moon Hong-kyuThe author is a principal researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute. On stage, students demonstrated how they built an automated recycling sorter. Once a sensor detected an object, a machine learning program distinguished cans from bottles, and a 3-D-printed five-axis robotic arm deftly placed it into the correct bin. A robotics expert seated nearby let out a low whistle. Another team attached accelerometers to a rocket. The students then adjusted the

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04:52

NATO without America, Asia without America?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Asian allies of the United States likely watched as President Donald Trump pressed a Russia-friendly proposal to end the war in Ukraine and reassured themselves that their situation would be different from that of Europe's NATO allies. The idea of "NATO without America" is no longer unfamiliar. "Asia without America," however, has remained an alien concept for U.S. allies in the region. That confidence was not baseless. As Washington

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04:50

Personal data in an 'AI powerhouse' society

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. In October, the Pew Research Center released the results of a global survey on public perceptions of artificial intelligence. As AI moves rapidly into everyday life and mixes promise with anxiety around the world, Korean attitudes stood out. Korea recorded the lowest share among 25 surveyed countries of respondents expressing concern about the speed of AI's spread. Overall, the findings suggest an unusually positive

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03:05

Can the PPP claim moral high ground on free speech?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok said Tuesday that "one enemy inside is scarier than 50 outside." The remark underscored his backing of a party audit committee recommendation to suspend former Supreme Council member Kim Jong-hyuk's party membership for two years over remarks such as saying the conservative party had been "infected with a delusion virus." Jang argued that taking firm action and uniting the party mattered more than tolerating such behavior. It is worth asking

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02:34

SK selects Doosan as preferred bidder for wafer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice.SK Group has selected Doosan Group as the preferred bidder for the acquisition of a 70.6 percent stake in its semiconductor wafer subsidiary, accelerating a long-delayed divestment that could capture at least 3 trillion won ($2 billion) as part of its broader portfolio rebalancing effort. "Detailed terms will be determined through negotiations with the preferred bidder, and the company will make a follow-up disclosure once

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05:21

House call IVs from 'joosa aunties': A cure for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Korea's medical industry, which drew over 1.17 million tourists last year, is known for its speed, affordability and accessibility, with IV drips and cosmetic injections commonplace aspects of wellness culture. From hangover cures and fatigue recovery to skin-brightening injections, many treatments are readily available at neighborhood clinics. Patients can often walk in without an appointment, receive an IV infusion and leave

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09:34

Ordinance to extend hagwon hours in Seoul sparks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. At 10 p.m., the lights go off at bustling private cram schools, also known as hagwon, in Seoul. At least that's supposed to be the case officially, as for years, the nightly cutoff has marked one of the capital's few formal limits on an education system that often stretches late into the night. However, an ordinance to extend those hours until midnight is renewing questions about how far the city of Seoul should go in

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04:53

For 'Culinary Class Wars 2,' more is better as new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's hit cooking survival series "Culinary Class Wars" (2024-) is back with season two, and its producers promise even greater focus on the food, introducing more ingredients and dishes compared to the first one. The first three episodes dropped on Netflix on Tuesday. "This time, we really wanted to go all the way with the idea of letting the food lead the show," said producer Kim Eun-ji during a press conference for the

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05:31

As national museum rides 'KPop Demon Hunters' wave,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Kang Hye-ran and read by an artificial voice. One of the most unexpected beneficiaries of Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters," Korea's largest national museum, faces an important question: Should it make the most of the sudden boom and impose an entrance fee, or should it lie low just in case the trend dies down and a fee discourages people from coming even more? On one hand, some argue that the National Museum of Korea's free admissions harms the sustainability of long-term

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06:10

AI aces bar exam but bombs as a butler: Why Samsung,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/17

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] From passing bar and medical licensing exams to solving intricate coding problems, advanced artificial intelligence has racked up a string of achievements. But when that intelligence takes the form of humanoid "butler" robots, the promise often collapses, in ways that are at times downright comical, as machines frequently struggle with tasks humans consider simple and intuitive. Against the backdrop of

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