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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea

Newsroom of the Korea JoongAng Daily

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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02:53

Democratic Party must reconsider its push for a 'fake...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/11

A revision to the Information and Communications Network Act, labeled the fake information eradication bill, passed the National Assembly's Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee on Wednesday under the unilateral drive of the Democratic Party. The bill would impose punitive damages of up to five times the harm when media outlets or online creators intentionally distribute illegal or fabricated information. While the goal of strengthening remedies for victims deserves

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04:33

It takes two: Embassies of Argentina and Uruguay hold...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/11

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.The notes of a bandoneón and the hush of an expectant crowd filled the Art Hall of the Yongsan District Office in central Seoul on Thursday afternoon as diplomats, local officials and dancers gathered to showcase tango, which was born on the shores of the Río de la Plata in South America but has found a home in Korea. The performances, held for the International Day of Tango, showed how passion can become a diplomatic language

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02:26

SPC inks agreement with North Chungcheong on $203M...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/11

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. SPC Group will invest 300 billion won ($203 million) to build a large-scale bakery plant in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong, with a focus on safety following a series of fatal workplace accidents. The new facility will incorporate AI, robotics and internet of things technologies as part of SPC's broader safety-first management reforms. The project follows recommendations made by the company's internal task force, launched

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02:17

SK On, Ford agree to dissolve $11B battery joint...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SK On, a Korean battery maker, and Ford Motor have decided to dissolve their $11 billion joint battery venture across three U.S. factories, opting to split the facilities between the two parties. The move comes amid a slowdown in the electric vehicle market, as Ford simultaneously overhauls its EV strategy. Under the mutual agreement announced Thursday, Ford will assume full ownership of two plants in Kentucky, while SK On will

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04:23

Government hints at easing investment restrictions in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/11

This article is by Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said the government has "prepared substantial practical measures that do not undermine the separation of industrial and financial capital," indicating that regulations hindering investment in advanced industries may soon be eased. The comment marks growing momentum for deregulation in response to intensifying global competition in sectors like AI and semiconductors. Business leaders argue

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02:11

Korean Air carries over 16 million passengers in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/11

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. Tokyo was the most popular destination for travelers flying on Korean Air for the second year in a row, the carrier said Thursday. Japan has been the most favored destination nation for travelers leaving Korea so far this year, according to the flag carrier's year-end report using data from Jan. 1 to Nov. 10. The Japanese capital was followed by Osaka and Fukuoka. The Thai capital of Bangkok placed fourth. Travel to

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04:53

AI-driven semiconductor supercycle fuels logistics boom

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

This article is by Lee Ga-ram and read by an artificial voice.As AI drives up the demand for chips, Korea's semiconductor factories are running so hard that even high-stakes logistics involving moving ultra delicate, multimillion-dollar equipment have become a booming industry of its own. On Tuesday morning, a logistics warehouse inside the integrated logistics center in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, was filled wall to wall with cargo, from large plywood crates to small parcel boxes - all spread

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02:08

On the Hill at 85 Hoegi-ro

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

The author is an HCMC distinguished professor at the Korea Institute for Advanced Study.At twenty-one, an age filled with ambition, we formed scrums of students on a campus clouded by shouts from pro-democracy rallies and tear gas. We pushed forward, then fell back. Youth, yearning for freedom, burned with thirst. Before long the university was shut by force and we scattered without direction. In those bleak months, when there seemed nowhere to rest our thoughts, a close friend handed me

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04:42

Korea must strengthen economic security as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

The author is Director of the East Asia Center, Institute for 21C Security Strategies Research-Korea. Since Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a comprehensive Taiwan policy in January 2019, the possibility of a contingency in the Taiwan Strait has become a key security issue for East Asian states. For Korea, the implications are stark: about 40 percent of its trade volume passes through the Taiwan Strait, meaning any military confrontation would have direct economic consequences. The

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04:56

When law begins to resemble an oracle

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

The author is the head of the editorial board at the JoongAng Ilbo. In Herodotus' "Histories" (c. 440 B.C.), there is a tale about Croesus, the king of Lydia. After offering gold to the oracle at Delphi, he asked whether he should attack Persia. The Pythia delivered her prophecy: if Croesus crossed the Halys River, he would destroy a great empire. Encouraged, he marched into war and suffered a crushing defeat. Barely escaping with his life, Croesus returned to the temple and demanded an

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03:01

Filibuster meltdown exposes deep dysfunction in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

The People Power Party (PPP) has sharply criticized National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik after a chaotic breakdown during a filibuster earlier this week. Floor leader Song Eon-seog said the party would pursue legal action over what he called Woo's violation of parliamentary rules. Deputy Speaker Joo Ho-young, also a People Power Party member, called the episode "deeply shameful" for the Assembly leadership. The clash stemmed from the speaker's decision on Dec. 9 to cut off a lawmaker's

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05:44

Cybersecurity in 'turbulent transition period' as AI...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

This article is by Hwang Kun-kang and read by an artificial voice. The rising wave of hacking attacks in the era of advancing AI isn't a coincidence but evidence of a balance that has been broken - says "white hat hacker" turned KAIST professor, Yun In-su. According to Yun, who teaches security and software systems and networking at KAIST, the recent waves of security breaches reflect the speed at which attackers adopt AI tools - opening up a new "turbulent transition period" as hackers

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09:37

Flipping the script: The foreign voice actor aiming...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/10

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." Brooke Megan

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06:00

Korea tops robot charts. But why can't it keep the lead?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] At Hyundai Motor's flagship plant in Ulsan, the entire process on the assembly line for car bodies - where the very backbone of a vehicle is manufactured - is handled entirely by robots, without a single human in sight. While such full automation has become a common sight, a closer look reveals a stark reality: Amid the global boom in "physical AI," Korea may top the charts in robot density - a measurement of

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02:16

Tulip bulbs and Audrey Hepburn’s faith in tomorrow

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

The author is a garden designer and the CEO of OhGardens. Audrey Hepburn's final work was not a film but a television series. "Gardens of the World" (1993), a seven-episode exploration of notable gardens, was filmed in the spring and summer of 1990. After Hepburn died on Jan. 20, 1993, the series began airing on Jan. 24 to coincide with her funeral. Her humanitarian work is well known, but her passion for gardening became widely recognized only through this series. She also left behind a

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05:05

Human rights and the essentials of our life

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

The author is the representative of Seoul Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Today in Paris, 77 years ago, world leaders made one of the most consequential global pledges of the modern era: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). By proclaiming the UDHR, the United Nations General Assembly set out for the first time in history a consensus on the basic rights to which all people, everywhere, are entitled, simply by virtue of being human. To honor this

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05:09

When laws and institutions falter, the economy and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

Chung Un-chan The author, a former president of Seoul National University, is the chairman of the Korea Institute for Shared Growth. The year draws to a close, yet Korea's national mood remains muted. Unlike the changing colors of the four seasons, today's self-portrait of the country is washed in gray. Time marches toward a new year, but diplomacy, security, the economy and people's livelihoods all seem to be running in reverse. National security faces mounting challenges amid global

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03:10

Questions over U.S.–Korea coordination after Chung’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

Kevin Kim, the chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, recently met with Unification Minister Chung Dong-young to underscore that sanctions on North Korea must remain in place. For Washington, maintaining and even strengthening sanctions is essential to reopening dialogue with Pyongyang and securing leverage in future negotiations. What drew attention was not the substance of the message but the unusual choice of messenger. Deputy Ambassador Kevin Kim delivered Washington's

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04:12

Ever wanted to direct a film? Now you can, sort of,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Who says people can only watch a film? That idea may soon feel outdated, as media tech company Aria Studios and theater chain CJ CGV join forces to introduce movies that listen, respond and evolve in real time based on the audience's voices and choices. "Our audience won't just be watching, they'll be given roles and become participants in the experience," said director Chae Soo-eung, the head of Aria Studios, during a showcase

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03:56

SoftBank CEO's warning highlights Korea's energy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/09

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son recently warned President Lee Jae Myung that Korea's "critical weakness is energy" as it heads into the AI age. The International Energy Agency (IEA) echoed similar concerns in its latest Energy Policy Review of Korea, released on Nov. 25, stating, " Substantial investments in new, diverse sources of electricity supply alongside reliable and resilient network infrastructure will be needed" to keep

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