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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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05:49

SK Innovation E&S backs Indonesia’s next startup wave...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. JAKARTA, Indonesia — What if you could determine, in advance, the most optimal soil for cultivating fruit? What if a single spray could extend the shelf life of apples by 10 days? These were just a few of the startup ideas awarded at the MAJU:ON Final Demo Day, an entrepreneurship support program backed by SK Innovation E&S, held on May 21 at the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub in Jakarta, Indonesia. SK Innovation E&S launched the

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05:49

Minister’s labor roots revealed in Samsung strike...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/24

The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. "From my perspective, the idea of invoking emergency arbitration was never even something I considered." That was Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon's reflection in a media interview after Samsung Electronics management and labor unions reached a tentative wage agreement. He likely meant that he had done his utmost as a mediator to prevent a breakdown in negotiations. His efforts deserve recognition. Yet the remark left lingering questions. At

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03:00

May’s cycle of hate needs a mature public response

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/24

Controversies over mockery and hate have resurfaced in May, a month that symbolizes Korea's democratization. After Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotion hurt the families of victims of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement and many citizens, President Lee Jae Myung said on Sunday that a person linked to Ilbe, a far-right online community, appeared to have mocked the late former President Roh Moo-hyun. Lee said Korea may need to review punishment, punitive damages or even the closure

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07:06

[WHY] One Americano, four hours: Inside Korea's 'cafe...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/22

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.Not here. Climb one flight above the entrance of a Hollys Coffee branch near Cheonggyecheon stream in central Seoul on a weekday afternoon, and the air changes into an abrupt, studious silence. Downstairs, the palette is warm, the music is audible and customers are doing what customers traditionally do in cafes: gossiping over lattes. Up here, the walls are grey, the playlist has dropped to a murmur and nobody is talking to

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05:01

NPS reports record gains amid stock market rally, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/22

This article is by Shin Sung-sik, Kim Nam-young and read by an artificial voice.The Kospi's surge has fueled optimism that the depletion date of the pension fund could be delayed by 20 to 30 years. But some experts caution against excessive optimism. While there is an estimate of how far back the depletion date may have been pushed back, it isn't a formal reassessment. NPS recalculates the depletion forecast for its pension fund every five years, and there hasn't been a case when the

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04:32

Le Sserafim chants 'Boompala' as it enters 'Fearless...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/22

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Le Sserafim arrived four years ago with a name built from the phrase "I'm fearless." Now, the girl group knows the shape of its fear — and with "Boompala," it turns that fear into a chant. The quintet's latest lead track repeats "Boompala, Boompala, Boompala," over a "Macarena" (1993) rhythm. The hypnotic hook carries the song's message like a mantra — fear, depending on how one looks at it, may be nothing more than an

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10:23

Busan's colorful backstreets embody the port city's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice.[BUSAN DEEP DIVE] BUSAN — If exploring alleyways is high on your itinerary while traveling, Busan has plenty to offer. Instead of the busy, neon-lit alleys you would normally encounter in Seoul, this coastal city hides retro, bookstore-packed backstreets and smoke-filled lanes lined with yang gopchang (beef tripe) joints behind the scenic shoreline. The alleys feel as if you have been time-warped to an earlier era, and lazy

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04:21

Uniqlo bets on Myeongdong's tourism revival with new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

This article is by Hwang Jeong-il and read by an artificial voice. Once battered by a prolonged slump in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, Myeongdong — long regarded as Seoul's top tourist shopping district — has returned to its prepandemic bustle, with retail vacancy rates also normalizing. The revival has been fueled by the district's transformation from a duty-free and cosmetics-centered shopping zone into a multifaceted destination spanning fashion, food, culture and beauty. As

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03:28

Hyundai Motor Group jumps into growing military...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

This article is by Ko Suk-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Defense is becoming the auto industry's newest battleground — and Hyundai Motor is entering with hydrogen in hand. Automakers facing a slowdown in their traditional businesses are increasingly eyeing the defense sector, where they can readily leverage their existing manufacturing infrastructure. Hyundai Motor Group is also broadening its military vehicle lineup through its smaller affiliate Kia. At the recent defense

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02:55

Egypt’s Story: Khasekhemwy, the mediator of conflict

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

Kwack Min-sooThe author is the director of the Korea Institute of Egyptology. The names of pharaohs in ancient Egypt were displayed in two main formats. The better-known cartouche was an oval frame shaped like a looped rope that first appeared around 2600 B.C. during the late Third Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Even after ancient Egyptian civilization had effectively come to an end, the cartouche continued to be used to inscribe the names of Roman emperors. It demonstrates how symbolic

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04:55

Choo Mi-ae’s contradiction in Gyeonggi

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

The author is the deputy editor of Content Division Three and the head of corporate research at the JoongAng Ilbo. Compared with the political heat surrounding Seoul, Daegu and Busan ahead of the June 3 local elections, the race for governor of Gyeonggi — Korea's largest provincial government — has generated surprisingly little attention. Multiple opinion polls show Democratic Party candidate Choo Mi-ae maintaining a comfortable lead outside the margin of error. With the main opposition

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05:18

Humanity is not a fixed point, but moving

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

The author is a principal of the Saemal Saemomjit School. Since the emergence of artificial intelligence, many people have warned that it will "destroy humanity" or "threaten human nature." Whenever a new technology appears, those trapped in old frameworks speak of humanity's collapse while attempting to delay the future and remain in the past. Even before AI, they tended to view technological civilization itself as corrosive to humanity. In reality, they are simply confined within an

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03:39

Bonus structure should not spread beyond Samsung

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

Samsung Electronics' labor union has suspended its planned general strike, avoiding what could have become a major disruption to Korea's semiconductor industry. Yet the unprecedented confrontation, driven by demands from highly paid workers for massive performance bonuses, has left broader concerns for Korean society and industry. Because Samsung has long been regarded as Korea's representative corporation and a benchmark for corporate management, the impact of the dispute is likely to

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09:58

From Israel’s detention of two Korean activists to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] Two South Korean activists heading to Gaza on a vessel on a humanitarian mission were intercepted and detained by Israeli naval forces in international waters earlier this week, sparking a diplomatic confrontation in a departure from Seoul's traditionally cautious Middle East policy. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, President Lee Jae Myung did not simply criticize Israel for the maritime seizure. He demanded the

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07:36

Samsung's $20 billion bonus deal fuels wage demands...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] The AI boom propelled Korean chipmakers to unprecedented profit, ushering in a new bonus system tying payouts to a fixed percentage of annual profits that amount to six times an employee's annual salary or more. Samsung's tentative agreement, following in the footsteps of SK hynix, lays the groundwork for a so-called AI bonus, prompting labor unions at firms not considered major beneficiaries of the AI boom to

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08:33

Ukrainian student's love for Korean literary classic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/21

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice.Korea's classic folk tale "Chunhyangjeon" first captivated Lina when she was a teenager. Inspired by the renowned literary work, the Ukrainian student devoted herself to studying Korean and eventually came to Kyungpook National University through the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program. Her love for Korean literature, language and culture, which has lasted for more than a decade, recently led her to become the first

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04:28

Shownu and Hyungwon's more reserved Monsta X subunit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/20

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Veteran boy band Monsta X is not a group known for doing things quietly. For more than a decade, the six-member group built its name on high-octane performances, thunderous charisma and bold declarations of love in its music. But as members Shownu and Hyungwon step out on their own as a duo, the volume drops — and the heat rises. "Love Me," set to be released at 6 p.m. on Thursday, is the second EP from Shownu X Hyungwon, the

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10:53

From the 'Gate of the Dead' to lively haunts,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/20

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. [ABOUT TOWN]: Sindang-dong Just east of the futuristic curves of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Jung District, central Seoul, lies the seemingly quiet neighborhood of Sindang-dong, best known for tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). Beneath its tranquil atmosphere, however, stands a far more eerie history — one marked by burial grounds and wandering spirits. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), cemeteries spread across the hills

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02:45

Meanwhile : The burghers of Calais

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/20

The author is a former emeritus professor of history at Konkuk University.Before the undersea tunnel opened in 1994, crossing the English Channel by ferry was a memorable experience in itself. When departing from the French port city of Calais, tour guides with even a modest knowledge of history would often stop in front of the city hall to point out the famous sculpture "The Burghers of Calais" (1895). In 1347, during the Hundred Years' War, French forces resisted an English siege in

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06:16

Korea must accelerate its energy transition beyond...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/20

The author is the former ambassador to Kuwait and head of the Reset Korea Climate Response Committee. Recent international developments are forcing countries to reconsider the fundamentals of energy security. In the Middle East, tensions between the United States and Iran continue to intensify, while Kuwait last month declared force majeure on exports of crude oil and petroleum products. At the same time, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has dragged on into a prolonged conflict, solidifying

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