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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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03:28

K-beauty counterfeits cause $15 million in damage...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/07

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. As K-beauty continues to grow in global popularity, counterfeiters are capitalizing - with damages mounting to $15 million so far this year. Documents provided by the Korea Customs Service through an information disclosure request by the JoongAng Ilbo show that from January to September, violations of intellectual property rights related to domestic beauty brands amounted to 22 billion won ($15.1 million) - more than 24 times

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06:46

South Korean precision tools' appearance at Russian...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [EXCLUSIVE] Even as global sanctions aim to choke Russia's access to high-precision manufacturing equipment, a new investigation found that several South Korean machine-tool brands were on display at Russia's largest metalworking exhibition - highlighting the risk that these dual-use technologies could aid Russia's defense industry. The Economic Security Council of Ukraine (ESCU), a Kyiv-based think tank tracking sanctions

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05:43

Worth it for Instagram or just a rip-off? Hotel pool...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Why do Korean hotels charge extra for guests to use their pools and place limits on the number of times guests can use them? That was the question one frustrated Reddit user posted recently - and it quickly turned into a debate. Some 40 comments poured in, with some users defending the policy, while others were absolutely baffled by it. "Some high-end places charge for pool access because people only go there for the photos,"

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02:10

Mahler’s confession of being forgotten by the world

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

Na Sung-in The author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang. Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), one of the most influential composers of the early 20th century, sought to expose the contradictions of a world where ecstasy and suffering coexist. Through the eyes of an outsider, he embraced what was sometimes grotesque, sometimes distant from beauty, because it felt closer to the truth. This was not only his artistic lens but also his lived reality. He was, in his

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05:13

When home prices rise, it's golden time to create supply

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

Kim Won-bae The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Rising home prices in Seoul's Gangnam District are back in focus. The question is whether this can be solved. There is no quick or simple fix. When such questions arise, it is worth returning to fundamentals. In economics, when demand increases and prices rise, producers ramp up supply, which stabilizes prices again. The same principle applies to real estate. From a pragmatic view, a rising market is the best moment to

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02:55

Can Korea raise its carbon reduction target without...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held a public hearing on Nov. 6 to discuss the Lee Jae Myung administration's 2035 nationally determined contribution (NDC). Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries must submit updated NDCs to the United Nations (UN) every five years. The ministry presented two options: a 50 to 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels or a slightly higher 53 to 60 percent cut. The final plan will be reviewed by the Presidential

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02:16

Government lowers disaster alert level for NIRS...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. The government on Wednesday lowered its disaster alert level for public data systems from "serious" to "alert" as recovery efforts following a fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon reached near completion. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH), which had been activated due to widespread system outages, was also deactivated after 40 days of operation. Minister of the

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02:25

North Korea vows to respond firmly to new U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Kim Eun-bin and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Thursday vowed to respond firmly and patiently to a new round of U.S. sanctions. "We clarify our clear stance as we confirmed again the U.S. ulterior intention to be hostile towards our state to the last," Kim Un-chol, North Korea's vice minister for U.S. affairs of the Foreign Ministry, said in a statement, according to the Korean Central News Agency. "Recently, the new U.S. administration has imposed its

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02:07

Samsung SDI wins CES Innovation award for high-power...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Samsung SDI won the Best of Innovation award for the upcoming CES 2026, recognized for its technical prowess in a high-power cylindrical battery that delivers ultra-high output, ultrafast charging and long-lasting performance. The Korean battery maker said Thursday that its SDI 25U-Power, which won in the Construction & Industrial Tech category, is an ultra-high-power 18650 cylindrical battery that doubles output performance

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06:09

Rare stock bonus, Jensen Huang's hat tip signal...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Following a sluggish stretch in technological progress, Samsung Electronics looks to catch up with rivals Micron and SK hynix in next-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips. Signs point to renewed momentum: a hefty bonus for Samsung's HBM4 development team, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's encouraging remarks and Samsung's early ramp-up of HBM4 production all suggest a bright outlook for the Korean tech giant's

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02:42

After overtaking Volkswagen, Hyundai accelerates...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor aims to expand faster globally by leveraging its hallmark strength in managing complexity, especially as uncertainties surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs gradually dissipate. "The automotive industry is transforming faster than ever, but I've never been more confident in our ability to navigate what's ahead. Our success in 2025 proved that adapting is truly part of our DNA," Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz said

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04:35

Korean-Vietnamese screenplay blossoms into beautiful,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Jung Hyun-mok and read by an artificial voice. "Leaving Mom," which opened domestically on Wednesday, is a Korean-Vietnamese co-production that took three years of collaboration between the two countries' film studios, starting from the story development phase. It opened in Vietnam in August and drew 2.2 million viewers, becoming a box office hit. Despite its chilling title, the film is a warm, tearful journey. It follows a street barber named Hoan, played by Tuan Tran,

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02:02

LG Energy's software that doubles battery life to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. LG Energy Solution on Thursday said its proprietary software designed to more than double battery life has been recognized as an Innovation Award honoree for CES 2026, marking the first time a battery maker has received the honor for a purely software-based technology. The technology, named Better.Re, is designed to prolong battery life and reduce repair and replacement costs by automatically applying charging control or

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02:58

SME minister to push for pension funds to invest in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/06

This article is by Lim Sun-young and read by an artificial voice. Korea plans to allow pension funds to invest in venture capital to expand the size of the country's venture investment market to 40 trillion won ($27.7 billion), said Han Seong-sook, Minister of SMEs and Startups, on Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing marking her 100th day in office, held at Tipstown in Yeoksam-dong, southern Seoul, Han said the ministry would promote an "Again Venture Boom" under four main policy

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05:12

100 rehearsals and a 62-mile march: Newbeat takes the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/05

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. A hundred rounds of choreography, a hundred vocal takes per verse and a 100-kilometer (62-mile) march across Korea: Newbeat is taking the hard road - literally. The rookie boy band is carving out a distinct path for itself in the K-pop scene - usually defined by its glossy perfection - all while eyeing the U.S. market with bright-eyed ambition. "We're a team built on camaraderie," said member Jeon Yeo-yeo-jeong during an

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02:39

Interstellar visitor raises new questions about...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/05

Moon Hong-kyu The author is a principal researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute. In early July, when daytime temperatures hovered around 33 degrees Celsius in Korea, news of a new celestial object spread quickly online. The International Astronomical Union assigned it the temporary name A11pl3Z. Its orbital eccentricity was calculated at 6.1; by comparison, a circle has an eccentricity of zero, and closed, hyperbolic Sun-bound orbits have an eccentricity higher than

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04:41

North Korea deepens ties with China, Russia as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/05

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Sometimes it is not words but movements and numbers that reveal a nation's true intentions. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declined U.S. President Donald Trump's request for a meeting during Trump's visit to South Korea. Instead of preparing for a possible encounter, Kim made symbolic moves that pointed in another direction. On Oct. 25, to mark the 75th anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War, Kim visited the cemetery of

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04:20

Housing policies that cement privilege and block...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/05

Jang Deok-jin The author is a professor of sociology at Seoul National University. An old joke comes to mind. A man walks down the street muttering "Oh? Ah... Oh? Ah..." Someone asks why. He says he was shocked to see his hand missing and said "Oh?" Then took a step, saw his hand again and sighed in relief, "Ah..." Another step, the hand disappeared again. He never realized that hands moved back and forth when walking. Housing policy in Korea has followed a similar pattern. In 2002,

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02:51

Korea-U.S. tariff deal should go through National...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/05

The presidential office has concluded that the recent Korea-U.S. tariff agreement does not require ratification by the National Assembly. It argues that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) lacks legally binding force and therefore falls outside constitutional requirements. This stance is misguided. Article 60 of the Constitution requires the National Assembly to ratify treaties imposing significant financial burdens on the state or its people. Claiming that the deal bypasses this because

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03:31

'I-Know' from TVXQ's U-Know Yunho aims to share highs...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/05

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Beyond the glitz and glamor of show business lies an arduous journey, one marked by numerous sleepless nights behind the scenes. Few would know that better than U-Know Yunho of K-pop legend TVXQ. Now in his 22nd year in the industry, the singer is at last releasing his first full-length solo album, "I-Know," which delves into the contrast between his onstage persona and his true self. The record is built around the concept of

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