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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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04:09

North's drone accusations more political than...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Shim Seok-yong and read by an artificial voice. Security experts in South Korea say Pyongyang's sudden accusation that Seoul sent surveillance drones across the border is less about the aircraft themselves than a political effort to blunt a renewed push for diplomacy by the Lee Jae Myung administration. The claims, issued by the North Korean military on Saturday, were quickly dismissed by South Korea's Defense Ministry as untrue. But analysts say the

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02:57

Korea-based Green Climate Fund says recent U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Korea-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) said Friday that the recent U.S. withdrawal from its board would not disrupt its operations nor commitment to supporting developing countries tackle climate change-related challenges. In a statement, the GCF said the board seat vacancy would be filled in line with its policies, and that Washington's absence would not affect the functioning of the board or the fund's activities. The

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02:57

Korea-based Green Climate Fund says recent U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Korea-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) said Friday that the recent U.S. withdrawal from its board would not disrupt its operations nor commitment to supporting developing countries tackle climate change-related challenges. In a statement, the GCF said the board seat vacancy would be filled in line with its policies, and that Washington's absence would not affect the functioning of the board or the fund's activities. The

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02:58

Five dead in series of multi-vehicle highway...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Kim Jung-seok and read by an artificial voice. A series of multi-vehicle collisions occurred near the Namsangju Interchange on the Seosan–Yeongdeok Expressway in North Gyeongsang on Saturday morning, leaving five people dead. The accidents are believed to have been caused by so-called black ice, a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that formed on the road as temperatures dropped sharply that day. According to police and other authorities, a 9.5-ton cargo truck traveling

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03:19

'Completely untrue': South's defense minister denies...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's defense minister on Saturday rejected North Korea's claim that Seoul had again sent drones into the North's airspace, calling the allegation "completely untrue" and suggesting a joint investigation to verify the facts. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back made the remarks in response to questions from Yonhap News after North Korea said it had forced down South Korean drones that allegedly crossed the border in September

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03:34

Pyongyang warns Seoul will 'pay high price' for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of violating its sovereignty by infiltrating drones into its airspace in September last year and again earlier this month, warning that Seoul would have to "pay a high price" for the alleged provocations. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a spokesperson for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army denounced South Korea as "the most hostile" enemy

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03:33

Pyongyang warns Seoul will 'pay high price' for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of violating its sovereignty by infiltrating drones into its airspace in September last year and again earlier this month, warning that Seoul would have to "pay a high price" for the alleged provocations. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a spokesperson for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army denounced South Korea as "the most hostile" enemy

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08:39

For North Korea, U.S. strike on Venezuela reaffirms...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/09

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.While U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies framed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a surgical strike against narco-authoritarianism, the raid's most profound impact may be felt half a world away. In Pyongyang, the sight of a sitting leader in U.S. custody appears to have deepened the darkest anxieties of the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and reaffirmed his belief that only nuclear weapons can

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04:33

'Petflation' expected to worsen in 2026, though gov't...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/09

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. As more Koreans welcome pets into their homes, a new kind of inflation is hitting households — and it barks. The rising cost of raising cats and dogs is quietly squeezing wallets across the country in a phenomenon dubbed "petflation," a portmanteau of "pet" and "inflation." A Pomeranian owner surnamed Kang, for example, spends over 100,000 won ($70) a month on pet food, treats and grooming. "I bought several months' worth of

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02:58

Comedian adapts 'Beetlejuice' for Korean audience

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/09

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice."Comedy requires a shared sense of empathy. More than sadness, laughter demands a deeper, more precise form of connection." That understanding, by musical director Shim Seol-in, shaped the ongoing production of "Beetlejuice," which, for the first time, brought a comic talent onto its writing team. "I honestly thought they were joking at first," comedian Lee Chang-ho told reporters Friday in Jongno District, central Seoul. Lee

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09:37

Seven trials, one former president: Yoon faces first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] When the Seoul Central District Court delivers the first of several verdicts in cases involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol next week, it will pass judgment on one of the most consequential episodes in modern South Korean political history: his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024. Yoon, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court five months afterward, currently faces seven

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08:03

A K-beauty patient's best friend: Medical tourism...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. In recent years, Korea has become an increasingly popular choice for overseas patients seeking cosmetic and other medical treatments thanks to its advanced techniques and widely available medical services. What many find confusing, however, is where to begin that journey: which clinic to choose, which surgeon to approach for a procedure or even how to book an appointment — particularly in a country with roughly 1,200 plastic

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02:30

Exclusive: Apple eyes September for foldable debut as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. Apple is eyeing a release of its first foldable smartphone in September, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the world's largest smartphone maker moves to enter the market for the relatively new form factor, which is currently dominated by Samsung Electronics. In line with Apple's alleged schedule, Samsung Display, a panel maker 84.8 percent owned by its namesake, will begin the production of Apple-bound

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02:43

Gold, silver and Bitcoin

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

Cho Won-kyeong The author is a professor of economics at Sejong University. The year 2025 was a revealing one in regard to global asset markets. Gold and Bitcoin, once grouped together as "alternative assets," have clearly diverged paths. While gold has continued to set record highs, Bitcoin remains the subject of sharply divided views on its trajectory for 2026. This difference is not simply a result of price movements. It reflects the questions that we must ask about capitalism itself

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04:48

Semiconductor plant locations cannot rely on green...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

Kim Won-bae The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Calls to relocate semiconductor fabs slated for the Yongin semiconductor cluster to Saemangeum in North Jeolla Province mark a departure from conventional regional lobbying for industrial projects. These demands seek to politically overturn a national strategic industry already approved and under construction by invoking access to renewable energy. Asking companies to move fabs that have already broken ground in Yongin is

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04:29

Education reform for the AI era cannot wait

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

Oh Se-jung The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy and a former president of Seoul National University. Just over three years have passed since OpenAI released ChatGPT in late November 2022, yet AI is already reshaping daily life and industrial workplaces. Tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft's Copilot and Google's Gemini now excel at tasks such as document summarization and information retrieval and are widely used in schools and companies. Universities are struggling to

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03:07

Climate minister’s reflection on nuclear power must...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Sung-hwan has acknowledged the flaws of the nuclear phaseout policy pursued under the Moon Jae-in administration and recognized the need for nuclear power. It is a rare moment of self-reflection from the Lee Jae Myung government's top energy policymaker, who had previously been a leading advocate of denuclearization during the Moon government. Speaking at the Second Policy Forum on a Desirable Energy Mix on Wednesday, Kim said Korea must operate

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04:37

Samsung's operating profit forecast triples to $14...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics' estimated operating profit more than tripled to 20 trillion won ($14 billion) for the September-December 2025 period compared to the year before, beating even heightened market expectations amid a semiconductor supercycle driven by the AI boom. The estimate blew past the market consensus of 18.5 trillion won provided by market tracker FnGuide, marking a whopping 208.17 percent surge from the same quarter a

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04:37

Samsung's operating profit forecast triples to $14...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics' estimated operating profit more than tripled to 20 trillion won ($14 billion) for the September-December 2025 period compared to the year before, beating even heightened market expectations amid a semiconductor supercycle driven by the AI boom. The estimate blew past the market consensus of 18.5 trillion won provided by market tracker FnGuide, marking a whopping 208.17 percent surge from the same quarter a

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03:00

Our robots are made for work, not 'kung fu,' says...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.[INTERVIEW] LAS VEGAS — Zachary Jackowski, head of humanoid development at Boston Dynamics, highlighted the technological edge of their robots over Chinese counterparts that focus on flashy "kung fu" moves, dismissing such displays as lacking practical and economic value. His remarks directly rebut market skepticism over the delayed launch of its Atlas humanoid compared to Chinese rivals amid a surge of robot unveilings by

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