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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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09:01

Where have the 'gukmin' actors gone, and will we ever...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Korea mourned the loss of two venerated actors this winter — Lee Soon-jae and Ahn Sung-ki. The sense of grief was particularly heavy as both were towering figures often referred to as gukmin actors. "Gukmin actor," which translates to "nation's actor," is an informal title given to figures much-loved by all generations. The title gukmin can actually be given to not only actors but any public figures that are widely beloved and

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02:30

Meanwhile : A scientist’s walk

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

The author is a former president of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information.Walking is the slowest way to move, yet it is the way we encounter the most. As we walk, we take in scenery, register sounds and scents and quietly organize the flow of our thoughts. Science, too, gives walking a meaningful place. A steady walking rhythm activates the brain's default mode network, a system associated with reflection and early-stage idea formation. When this network is engaged,

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06:38

Expanding Techint and Humint to follow even Kim...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) is an organization wrapped in secrecy. Its headquarters does not appear on navigation apps and its location is blurred on online maps. Classified as a top-tier national security facility, the agency exists much like a ghost, with secrecy as its lifeline. Although it operates with a substantial public budget, the National Assembly

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05:13

Curbing Coupang or freeing Korean companies?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

The author is the economy and business news editor of the JoongAng Ilbo. Anger comes first, but there is also a lesson to be learned. Watching how Coupang has responded unilaterally to a series of controversies offers a revealing contrast with the regulatory burden long shouldered by what are often called "real" Korean companies. Consider first the fair trade system known as the "same person designation." Introduced in 1986, it is a regulation unique to Korea. Once a business group with

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03:12

Death penalty sought for former President Yoon, a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

At a sentencing hearing on an insurrection case held on Jan. 13 at the Seoul Central District Court, prosecutors sought the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol, the maximum punishment under Korean law. The case was heard by the court's Criminal Division 25, presided over by Ji Gui-yeon. The charge of leading an insurrection carries only three possible sentences: death, life imprisonment or life imprisonment without parole. That a president elected by popular vote now faces a

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02:59

Lee expresses desire to join trans-Pacific trade...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Yoon Sung-min, Oh Hyun-seok and read by an artificial voice. OSAKA, Japan — President Lee Jae Myung told Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during their summit in Nara, Japan, that South Korea intends to pursue membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the top office said Wednesday. "The CPTPP was among the topics discussed [during the leaders' meeting the previous day]," National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac

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02:55

MBK chief Michael ByungJu Kim avoids arrest, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Jin Min-ji, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. A Seoul court rejected a request for an arrest warrant for MBK Partners Chairman Michael ByungJu Kim and several executives of the private equity firm on Wednesday, following a record-long hearing on charges of fraud and violations of the Capital Markets Act related to the sale of Homeplus bonds. With the arrest warrant request rejected, Kim avoided the worst-case scenario, although he still must contend with the

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03:51

More cast members, higher stakes: 'Single's Inferno'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The hosts of Netflix's hit dating show "Single's Inferno" (2021-) — the streamer's first Korean original to reach a fifth season — teased the latest installment as the series' biggest yet. "I'm incredibly thankful that we've been able to set a record like this," said Hong Jin-kyung, one of the show's five hosts, during a press conference for the fifth season held in Mapo District, western Seoul, on Wednesday. "Making it to

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02:53

Hyundai chief meets with heads of Nvidia, CATL to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. From Jan. 4 to 13, Chung embarked on a 10-day tour of three major economies with significant global influence — China, the United States and India — accelerating global management efforts while inspecting key production sites on the ground. Chung first visited China on Jan. 4 and 5 to attend the Korea-China Business Forum, where he held in-depth discussions with CATL Chairman Robin Zeng on EV batteries. CATL established a

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07:43

Greek instructor in Korea sees bright future for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. [Hired in Korea] As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng Daily talks with professionals who have carved out their paths in diverse fields, offering readers real-world insights on how to start their careers in the country in this series "Hired in Korea." Ellada

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07:43

Greek instructor in Korea sees bright future for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. [Hired in Korea] As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng Daily talks with professionals who have carved out their paths in diverse fields, offering readers real-world insights on how to start their careers in the country in this series "Hired in Korea." Ellada

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03:07

Korea's latest decorating craze: Customizable pens

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. First came diaries covered with stickers and washi tape. Then bags followed, heavy with key rings and plush dolls. And just when it seemed there was nothing left to customize, the trend landed — unexpectedly — on pens. A pen may not seem like much of a canvas. But in the world of decoration, it is enough to make it personal and fun. The fifth floor of the complex has become the epicenter of Korea's newest decorating craze. At

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03:07

Korea's latest decorating craze: Customizable pens

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. First came diaries covered with stickers and washi tape. Then bags followed, heavy with key rings and plush dolls. And just when it seemed there was nothing left to customize, the trend landed — unexpectedly — on pens. A pen may not seem like much of a canvas. But in the world of decoration, it is enough to make it personal and fun. The fifth floor of the complex has become the epicenter of Korea's newest decorating craze. At

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06:39

Lee's panda push could signal potential boon for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Korea was heartbroken after sending away beloved giant panda Fu Bao in 2024. But there may be a new opportunity for fans of the adorable bears after President Lee Jae Myung asked China to loan Korea a new pair of pandas during his state visit last week. During his four-day visit to Beijing and Shanghai last week, Lee said discussions were underway regarding China loaning a pair of pandas to Uchi Park Zoo in Gwangju, regarding

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02:35

Now it is your turn to go

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

Kim Dong-ryul The author is a professor at Sogang University. A friend of my wife recently came to Seoul with her daughter. It was her first visit in decades. She currently lives in New York and used to avoid returning to Korea. In the turbulent 1980s, she had been a hard-line student activist, imprisoned repeatedly during the authoritarian era. Her father, a civil servant, ultimately lost his job because of her political activities. For many years, Korea was an object of anger and

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06:12

The return of the oil curse as Venezuela’s spring...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Venezuela, home to the world's largest proven crude oil reserves at roughly 17 percent of the global total, appears once again to be falling victim to what is often called the "oil curse." Under former president Hugo Chávez, massive oil revenues were poured into welfare programs. When oil prices collapsed, the country was left with hyperinflation, shortages of basic goods and a shattered economy. This time, however, the curse is not

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04:44

The strong do what they must, the weak endure

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

The author is the editor-in-chief at JoongAng Sunday. "The strong do what they must, and the weak endure what they have to." The phrase feels uncomfortably familiar. It captures the essence of ruthless international politics and traces back nearly 2,500 years to ancient Athens' ultimatum to the neutral island of Melos, recorded in "The Peloponnesian War" (411 B.C.) by Thucydides. Athens told Melos to surrender or face destruction. The Athenians warned the Melians not to argue that they had

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03:01

Expulsion of Kim Byung-kee must not become a case of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

The ethics committee of the Democratic Party decided on Jan. 12 to expel former floor leader Kim Byung-kee from the party. Committee chair Han Dong-soo said the decision reflected the gravity of the case. While additional procedures remain, including approval by the party's supreme council, a senior lawmaker who until two weeks ago represented ruling party lawmakers in the National Assembly has now received the harshest possible punishment. For a ruling party, the episode amounts to a

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03:26

New Jay Park-backed boy band LNGSHOT unfazed by odds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Boy band LNGSHOT is the latest newcomer to K-pop, who make it clear they have no intention of taking a backseat, even if, as the group itself puts it, "it's a long shot for sure." Freshly debuted under rapper and producer Jay Park, the rookie group places authenticity at the core of its identity, putting forward its creative energy from the start with its debut EP, "Shot Callers." "I believe authenticity is the keyword we

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04:59

Lee calls for deeper regional cooperation at summit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/13

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that he had urged closer trilateral cooperation among Seoul, Tokyo and Beijing during a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the ancient city of Nara in western Japan. Lee arrived in Japan for a two-day visit from Jan. 13 to14 as part of reciprocal leader-level exchanges between the two countries, known as "shuttle diplomacy," aimed at sustaining momentum in

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