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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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02:13

Sitting in the theater of Taormina

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

The author is a playwright and director. I recently visited the ancient theater in Taormina on the Italian island of Sicily. Built in the third century BCE by Greeks who ruled the region, it is often called the Greco Theater, though later Roman expansions left the site with an uncommon blend of Greek and Roman forms. For actors and directors, ancient theaters are places of pilgrimage much like the Vatican is for Catholic believers. I had not set out to see the site, but since our travel

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05:04

The antagonistic symbiosis of 'Yoon-Again' and 'Gaeddal'

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

The authos is a researcher of Public Governance Research Institute at Kyung Hee University A year after the Dec. 3 emergency martial-law declaration, hostility between Korea's conservative and progressive blocs has escalated into what many describe as a psychological civil war. As both the Democratic Party and the People Power Party ride the energy of their most hard-line supporters to attack each other, the more pressing problem is how this conflict obscures the entrenched forces within

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05:03

Can New York’s Mamdani save capitalism?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

The author is a chair professor of economics at Seoul National University. A political upheaval shook New York, the heart of American capitalism, when 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor a month ago. His platform, striking for its scale and clarity, resonated with working families and younger voters. He promised free city bus service, universal child care for infants from six weeks old to age five and low-cost essentials through city-run grocery stores. He pledged to freeze rents

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06:38

True reconciliation and reconstruction are the only...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

The shock of a year ago has not faded. The emergency martial law declared on Dec. 3 shattered the lives of ordinary citizens and destabilized the nation's system and order. It was "an act of terror against democracy" and "a betrayal of public trust." The moment still circulates as a symbol of national disbelief. The past year has been a period of recovering national dignity and repairing a deep public wound. Fortunately, Korea and its people have proved resilient. The country achieved two

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04:12

Z TriFold hands-on: Samsung's most expensive Galaxy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. The Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung Electronics' newest smartphone with two hinges and three screens offering a 10-inch display, feels more like a tiny tablet than a smartphone. The device comes with the heftiest price tag among all Galaxy variants at 3.59 million won ($2,500), but it is 560,000 won cheaper than Huawei's competing model with the same storage capacity. It comes in a single color option, Crafted Black, with a domestic

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03:14

High-end soju trend boosting fortunes of local...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. They were bottles of Hwayo, a premium distilled soju. Those familiar with recent drinking trends may recognize Hwayo from the now-popular "Hwatonic," a mix of Hwayo and tonic water. Typically bottled at 25 percent alcohol, but also available in versions as strong as 53 percent, Hwayo can be easily turned into a cocktail by pouring it over ice and mixing it with sweet tonic to taste. Following in the footsteps of the ubiquitous

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02:24

Paris Baguette surpasses 700 stores globally with new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Paris Baguette, a bakery chain operated by Korea's SPC Group, has surpassed 700 global stores with the opening of its latest location in London's Westfield shopping center, the company said Tuesday. The new Westfield location is Paris Baguette's fourth in Britain and its second franchise branch in the country. With the expansion, the company is extending its franchise business model across Europe, following its established

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04:41

KTX and SRT to merge by 2027 as gov't enacts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

This article is by Kang Kap-saeng and read by an artificial voice. The government will integrate Korea's two high-speed rail systems - KTX and SRT - by 2027, officials said Monday. The merger fulfills a presidential campaign pledge and reflects longstanding demands from the railway union. The move will dismantle the competitive structure created in 2016 with the launch of SRT, effectively restoring Korail's monopoly over high-speed rail operations for the first time in more than a

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03:01

Climate activists, lawmakers discuss how to 'turn...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/02

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Live performances are the lifeblood of the K-pop industry, and their value has only grown in the aftermath of the pandemic. But as both stages and the number of people in the crowds grow larger, so does the elephant in the room: the carbon emissions and waste generated by large-scale concerts. During a seminar at the National Assembly on Tuesday, Democratic Party Rep. Park Soo-hyun, a member of parliament's culture, sports and

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09:58

Martial law crisis revealed weak checks on Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Almost a year has passed since Dec. 3, 2024, when then-President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a state of emergency martial law, stunning Korea and setting off a political crisis that continues to reverberate today. Within hours of Yoon's announcement, soldiers and police had encircled the National Assembly and other key institutions. For a moment, it appeared that democracy in Korea would be suspended for the first

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04:58

Demand for Korea's favorite winter pastry stronger...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Across Seoul, the number of street vendors dropped from 6,079 in 2020 to 4,741 last year - more than a 20 percent decrease in just four years. That shrinking presence is felt on the ground. On a recent Tuesday afternoon in Jongno District, central Seoul, the app Bungsekwon - created in 2020 as stalls became scarce - showed three bungeoppang carts near Exit 6 of Euljiro 1-ga Station. The map marks vendors across the country so

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04:45

'Bungmakase' serves up unique bungeoppang with a side...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Sushi omakase serving slices of fish on rice seems to be everywhere these days. But there's an omakase in Seoul - the only one of its kind - that offers warmer, sweeter and softer "fish." It's bungeoppang omakase. Bungeoppang is a fish-shaped pastry stuffed with fillings like red bean paste or cream. And depending on the night, you might hear how someone's partner of five years once broke their heart or even get advice on how

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02:33

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. John Brown was a white man who spent much of his life moving from place to place as he struggled to support a large family. He came to despise slavery early on. In 1849, he settled in a Black farming community in North Elba, New York, where he felt a sense of solidarity and began to turn toward armed resistance. In 1855, Brown moved with five of his sons to Kansas Territory and joined the

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05:17

Why the pain of a weak won feels sharper than before

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

The author is the business and industry news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. For Korea, a high exchange rate has long been part of daily life. As a country that lives off exports and must earn dollars as a non-reserve-currency economy, the won has always faced structural pressure. Veteran economic officials often describe this posture as "external balance outweighs internal balance," meaning current account stability and exchange rate management matter more than inflation or employment. The

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05:30

How long will the government lead only through...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

The author is the executive editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. A year has passed since the Dec. 3 martial law crisis. Korea was fortunate. The country avoided serious damage to its democratic institutions, and the world took note of its resilience. The administration of President Lee Jae Myung, elected on a pledge to root out insurrection, launched three independent investigations. Most citizens considered them necessary. Severe punishment was unavoidable for those who conspired to use martial

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03:11

Ruling party’s push for a second special counsel...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

Jung Chung-rae, chairman of the ruling Democratic Party, said Monday that "it is time to consider a second comprehensive special counsel investigation to address what the three existing special probes have not completed." His proposal would merge the Marine Corps probe, which ended on Friday, with the martial law probe and the Kim Keon Hee probe, which are set to conclude on Dec. 14 and Dec. 28. The call comes two days before the first anniversary of the martial law crisis, but it is

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03:35

'A dream journey': Girl group NMIXX kicks off first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. INCHEON - It's been a long time coming. Girl group NMIXX has finally embarked on its first world tour - titled "Episode 1: Zero Frontier" - since its debut in 2022, and the members kicked it off with two sold-out shows at Inspire Arena in Incheon on Saturday and Sunday. From the start, NMIXX appeared determined to ensure that the concert would be worth its fans' while, especially as it comes after the sextet's landmark year,

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04:42

Korean companies cut back for 2026 due to global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. Korean companies are increasingly shifting their business strategies for 2026 from expansion to maintenance, as the economic slowdown and global uncertainty drag on and regulations on businesses tighten. The aggressive drive that once fueled the country's economic growth through bold corporate investment appears to be fading. "The only certainty in next year's plan is uncertainty," said a senior executive at one of Korea's top

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03:39

Woodz, the viral 'Drowning' sensation, heralds his...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter delivered genre-defying sets to a roaring crowd of over 10,000 at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in southern Seoul on Sunday, the final night of his two-day concert series. "I'm at the end of my 20s and about to start my 30s, which means one chapter of my life is ending and another is beginning," he said during the show. "The concert title is like the initial code that appears when you start

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01:49

'The essence of finance is shared happiness': Hana...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/01

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Hana Financial Group celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding at its Myeongdong headquarters on Monday, reaffirming its core values and long-term vision for the future. The event was attended by Hana Financial Group Chairman and CEO Ham Young-joo and about 200 executives and employees. Together, they commemorated the group's transformation from a small domestic bank into one of Korea's leading financial conglomerates,

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