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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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02:22

A place for pause and reflection: Kazeno-oka Crematorium

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

Kim Bong-ryeol The author is an architect and former president of Korea National University of Arts. Kazeno-oka, or "Wind Hill," in Nakatsu, Kyushu is a medieval necropolis scattered with ancient tombs. Burial mounds dating back to the fourth century coexist with cremation sites from the eighth to tenth centuries, when Buddhism flourished. Together, they trace a millennium of Japan's funerary customs. At the foot of the hill, a new crematorium was built in 1997, reopening the space of

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05:16

The guilt of having a home, the punishment of having...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

Ha Hyun-ock The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Real estate in Korea - viewed as a home, an asset, a high-yield investment and a symbol of social status - has become a national "trigger button." The web of competing interests between Seoul and the provinces, between those with and without homes, between owners of one and multiple properties, between apartments and other housing types and between high-priced and ordinary homes is dense and fraught. The housing market

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04:33

Unrestrained power of the National Assembly and the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

Jaung Hoon The author is an emeritus professor at Chung-Ang University and a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. Washington has no skyscrapers. Hardly any building rises above the white dome of the U.S. Capitol, topped by the Statue of Columbus. Since the revision of the Height of Buildings Act in 1910, which set the limit at 27 meters (88.6 feet), the Capitol has loomed over the city as a symbol of supreme authority. That same desire to project legislative power now appears in a distorted

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02:56

Trump’s visit to Korea must not mean recognition of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again made remarks suggesting de facto recognition of North Korea's nuclear weapons. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Oct. 24 (local time) en route to Asia, Trump said, "I consider North Korea a kind of nuclear power." He was responding to a reporter's question about whether he was open to dialogue if Pyongyang demanded to be treated as a nuclear-armed state. Trump also repeated that he maintains a "personal and good relationship" with North Korean

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03:53

Beyond the stereotypes: Two unique spots in Seoul for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

Indian food is well-known in Seoul - but somehow, much of it looks and tastes the same. Curries arrive in identical brass bowls and the tandoori chicken sizzles on a hot stone platter with scattered onion slices, while dimly lit dining halls are covered with paisley patterns and elephants. Many are run by Nepali or Punjabi chefs who specialize in North Indian cooking - the version of Indian cuisine that has long been exported abroad. Across the world, the image of "Indian food" has been

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02:21

EcoPro BM to set up European subsidiary to fuel EV...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. EcoPro BM, a Korean battery materials producer, will establish a sales subsidiary in Europe to swiftly respond to the region's growing demand for EVs and to navigate shifting global trade dynamics. The company plans to elevate its existing European liaison office in Germany to a corporate entity, expanding its scope beyond cathode materials marketing to include operations such as battery recycling. The push aims to strengthen

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05:32

After breakthrough in U.S. Navy shipbuilding, Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/26

This article is by Lee Jae-lim, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The chiefs of Korea's top chipmakers and shipbuilders, along with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, are set to gather at next week's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, a high-profile event expected to shape both tariff negotiations and broader business cooperation in AI and advanced manufacturing. One of the first breakthroughs came in the shipbuilding sector on Sunday, where the largest shipbuilders from both countries - HD

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07:03

Awakening the palate: How Mumbai's dining scene is...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/25

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. MUMBAI, India - Indian food abroad is often reduced to clichés - chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken and butter naan. But these represent only a sliver of the country's cuisine, primarily from the north, which includes the country's capital, New Delhi. On the west coast is Mumbai, India's financial capital, its most populous city and home to the multibillion-dollar Bollywood film industry. Nicknamed the "City of Dreams," it

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06:55

Has Taylor Swift taken a page from the K-pop playbook?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/24

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Taylor Swift's latest chart-dominating album "The Life of a Showgirl" has taken the world by storm - and sparked an equally loud debate over marketing that feels all too familiar to many K-pop observers. Beyond its musical composition and critical reception, much of the conversation online centers on Swift's decision to release more than 30 variants of the album, both physical and digital. The move has fueled debates over

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04:06

Loan delinquency rates climb among young people as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/24

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice. Financial delinquencies among people in their 20s and 30s are emerging as a growing concern amid a steady rise in overdue loans across Korea's banking sector. More young borrowers are defaulting on small personal loans from internet-only banks, as well as on government-backed loans designed to prevent illegal lending. As of the end of August, the delinquency rate for Korean won-denominated loans at domestic banks - based on

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03:44

'Physical: Asia' brings the star power to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/24

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's upcoming physical survival show "Physical: Asia" is gearing up for an intense nation-versus-nation showdown, where teams will compete to prove their superior strength, strategy and teamwork for the ultimate victory. Its producer describes the show as a "new kind of Olympics," with every participant representing their country. "What's definitely different in this season is the sense of pride that comes from representing

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02:00

GS Group partners with Vercel to enhance AI coding...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/24

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice.GS Group signed a strategic partnership with U.S. cloud application developer Vercel to deploy its vibe coding software across GS's industrial sites and enhance its generative AI platform, GS said Friday. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed Thursday at the "Ship AI 2025" conference held in San Francisco with executives from GS and Vercel present, the Korean conglomerate said in a press release. Vercel is an AI

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04:50

Foreigners using NPS's 'buy-back' system as longterm...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/24

This article is by Chae Hye-seon and read by an artificial voice. In Korea, some foreign residents are finding an unlikely investment opportunity in the country's public pension system. By making lump-sum "buyback" payments to cover years of missed contributions, they can secure lifetime monthly benefits - a practice that has turned a safety-net program into a retirement strategy for an increasing number of foreigners. When a 65-year-old foreign national made a lump-sum payment of 8.82

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02:51

Hidden fees exposed: Online prices must include all...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/24

This article is by Ahn Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. No more surprises for online shoppers - when booking hotels or other services online, consumers in Korea will soon be able to see the final price, including all taxes and service charges, on the initial shopping screen. Subscription services like Netflix will also be required to obtain explicit customer consent at least one month in advance before raising their fees. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) will begin enforcing these

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05:12

A weird Cold War incident gets even weirder in Byun...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/23

This article is by Jung Hyun-mok and read by an artificial voice.They thought the mission was executed perfectly - North Korean uniforms, greeters donning hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) and a runway dressed up as Pyongyang's. The only catch? The plane was still in Seoul. In 1970, Japanese left-wing radicals, called the Red Army Faction, hijacked a domestic flight - initially bound to Fukuoka from Haneda Airport - and headed to North Korea. But the plane mistakenly landed at Gimpo

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10:25

Much is on the line for South Korea as world leaders...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/23

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting returns to South Korea next week for the first time in 20 years, and the usually economy-focused forum is taking on outsized diplomatic and security implications. Held in the historic city of Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang, the gathering is expected to see 21 world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, under the theme

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03:30

Korea aims to boost calorie self-sufficiency to 50%...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/23

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's calorie self-sufficiency rate has remained in the 32 percent range for a third consecutive year, highlighting an accelerating food security crisis. While the government aims to raise the figure to 50 percent by 2027, experts warn that more sophisticated policies are needed, as stockpiling strategic crops involves considerable cost. According to the Korea Rural Economic Institute, Korea's calorie self-sufficiency rate

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02:04

The Thames and the Han River

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/23

Baek Woo-jinThe author is an economic columnist and the CEO of Geuljaengi Inc. "One in five Londoners can commute by river. Would you enjoy the wide, fast and breezy ride on a river bus to work?" That's how Thames Clippers, a company operating boats along the Thames River, promotes its service on its website. It highlights that 1.6 million Londoners live within a 15-minute bike ride of a river pier and provides data to back the claim. The Han River in Seoul, however, is different. Along

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04:51

'Extreme measure' land transaction permit system: How...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/23

Joo Jung-wan The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The government has taken what could be described as an extreme measure. Under its Oct. 15 real estate policy, the entire city of Seoul and 12 municipalities in southern Gyeonggi have been designated as land transaction permit zones. In these areas, anyone who wishes to buy or sell an apartment must first obtain approval from the local mayor or district head. Even if the buyer and seller agree on the terms, a transaction

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04:56

The crisis will return

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/23

Cho Yoon-je The author is a special appointment professor at Yonsei University's School of Economics. The history of finance is, in many ways, the history of financial crises. Though the modern financial industry is relatively young, nations and markets have faced crises large and small time and again. Since the 17th century, when finance began to take shape, financial shocks have struck the United States and Britain roughly every decade. Even in the 21st century, the world has endured the

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