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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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07:29

From reverence to reckoning: Scandals pull back...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] After decades spent weaving a formidable web of religious, business and media companies, the Unification Church - formally known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification - now finds itself under the harsh light of official inquiries in both Korea and Japan. Long dismissed by traditional Christian denominations for its departures from mainstream theology, the church today faces a different set of

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01:52

Chung Mong-joon calls for 'close cooperation' between...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Chung Mong-joon, founder and honorary chairman of the Seoul-based Asan Institute for Policy Studies, on Wednesday likened Korea-Japan relations to a "half-filled cup," calling on Tokyo to "make an effort to fill the rest." Speaking at the 2025 Korea-Japan Policy Dialogue in Tokyo, Chung emphasized the need for "close cooperation" between the two countries amid rapidly changing regional security conditions. "According to

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05:22

'KPop Demon Hunters' star EJAE opens up about...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix "KPop Demon Hunters" artist EJAE - the singing voice behind HUNTR/X's Rumi - has been steadily building her music career as a composer, working behind the scenes and collaborating with K-pop groups such as Red Velvet, Le Sserafim, Twice and NMIXX. Now, however, she is set to step into the spotlight as a singer, something she had only been able to dream of before. "I've always thought being a composer is the most

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03:16

'Unpretty Rapstar' returns after 9 years with 'Hip...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Mnet has brought back its iconic female rapper competition series "Unpretty Rapstar" (2015-) after a nine-year hiatus with the fourth and latest installment, "Unpretty Rapstar: Hip Pop Princess." And no, that's not a typo: The new season of the show aims to blend hip-hop and pop to debut a hip-hop-focused girl group from its 40 contestants, half of who are from Korea, and the other half from Japan. The concept marks a sharp

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11:04

390 miles to Busan: One intrepid reporter's six-day...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Jim Bulley and read by an artificial voice. [GIVE IT A GO] When we started the "Give it a Go" series six months ago, we never expected it to culminate in someone cycling the length and breadth of Korea. But that's where it's taken us (to be clear, the series isn't ending - I just assume nobody will ever give it a go as hard as I gave it a go), and here's the story of my six-day cycling adventure crossing Korea from the northwestern port city of Incheon to the

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09:57

'We're back to square one': Nuclear manufacturers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Shin Su-min and read by an artificial voice. CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang - As Korea's new government signals another pivot away from nuclear power, small reactor-part manufacturers in cities like Changwon fear a return to the bleak years of the previous phaseout policy, warning that the industry can't survive policy whiplash every election cycle. "There's nothing I can do - we're back to square one," said Kang Seong-hyeon, the CEO of Youngjin Techwin, speaking from his

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03:18

Experts warn relocating fraud groups complicates...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/15

This article is by Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. Fraud gangs in Cambodia, responsible for kidnapping and detaining Korean nationals, are showing signs of mass moving their locations in a bid to escape investigations. Officials warn that if those groups relocate to other parts of Southeast Asia, it could make the Korean government's response more difficult. On Tuesday, multiple Telegram channels and police briefings indicated that several scam groups based in Sihanoukville's

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03:30

Finally solo, Bae Jin-young wants to show fans the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Singer Bae Jin-young has worn quite a few hats over his eight-year career in K-pop - first as a contestant on Mnet's "Produce 101" (2016-19), which made him a member of the now-disbanded Wanna One, and later as part of CIX, which he left last year. Now stepping out on his own as a soloist, the 25-year-old says his story as an artist is not even halfway written. "I believe I've only shown about 40 percent of what I have so far

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02:10

Roasting peanuts

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

Oh Kyung-ah The author is a garden designer and the CEO of OhGardens. It rained throughout the holiday in Sokcho. Remembering the peanuts a friend had recently harvested and given me, I peeled off the outer shells and roasted them in a frying pan until the room filled with their nutty aroma. I belong to a small circle of five families in Gangwon Province who share a love of gardening. We meet about once a month to exchange flowers and crops we have grown. Last month we traded pumpkins,

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05:59

K-Defense must seize Southeast Asia’s golden hour

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

Ko Young-kyung The author is a research professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies. Southeast Asia's defense industry is entering a period of rapid expansion. According to global forecasts, the regional market is projected to grow from $14 billion in 2024 to $25.4 billion by 2032, an annual increase of 6 to 8 percent. Three structural shifts are driving this growth. The first is the deepening of multilayered security risks. Tensions in the South China Sea,

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05:01

Relief funds: Economic lifeline or temporary fix?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

Chung Un-chan The author, a former president of Seoul National University, is the chairman of the Korea Institute for Shared Growth. The Lee Jae Myung administration's livelihood support fund program was a welcome relief for many struggling households. Traditional markets and neighborhood shops regained some life after the consumption coupons were issued, and ordinary citizens could finally breathe a little easier. Yet the question remains: Can such short-term relief address Korea's deeper

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02:59

Government must act as crimes in Cambodia escalate

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

Shocking reports continue to emerge from Cambodia following the death of a Korean university student who was tortured and killed by a transnational crime group. Yet authorities still lack a clear picture of how many Koreans are involved in such criminal networks, including voice phishing operations. Based on Cambodian government data, the Foreign Ministry estimates that about 2,000 Koreans are working with or trapped inside these organizations, a figure reported to the presidential office

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04:53

Lured to Cambodia through illegal debt trap, Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

This article is by Lee Eun-ji, An Dae-hun and read by an artificial voice. A man in his 20s who had borrowed money from an illegal lender charging 265 times the legal interest rate was lured to Cambodia with a false promise: his debt would be erased if he worked there. Instead, he was kidnapped by a criminal organization - and escaped only by jumping from a third-floor building, police said Tuesday. 'Work in Cambodia and your debt will be erased' The man, from South Gyeongsang, borrowed

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03:49

Kim Woo-bin talks about speaking Arabic and mixed...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Viewers who like Netflix's latest drama "Genie, Make a Wish" caution one thing: You have to bear the cringiness of the first few episodes to really get into it. And there is a good reason for that. The drama is inspired by an Arabian myth involving a genie in a magic lamp. Unlike the myth, however, the show is set in modern Korea and Dubai, which means that its protagonist - a genie named Iblis, played by Kim Woo-bin - speaks

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04:18

Samsung Electronics posts 12 trillion won operating...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

This article is by Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics posted an operating profit in the 10 trillion won ($7 billion) range in the third quarter for the first time in over a year, driven by a rebound in the global semiconductor industry and spurred by surging demand for AI, as well as robust smartphone sales. Samsung Electronics on Tuesday announced a preliminary consolidated earnings report of 86 trillion won in revenue and 12.1 trillion won in operating profit

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06:53

From Kyiv to Seoul: The language professional helping...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. 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." Before becoming the general

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09:33

Agentic AI at your complete service: The corporate...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/13

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Once dismissed as a buzzword, agentic AI - artificial intelligence technology that can independently reason and make decisions for users to accomplish their goals - is quickly becoming the next big paradigm shift, one that could redefine how the internet works in the decade ahead. For Korean companies, this wave represents a rare chance to reset the playing field. Having lagged behind global giants in large language models

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05:09

Exclusive: Nearly 4,500 Teslas in Korea report...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/13

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Nearly 4,500 Teslas in Korea have experienced battery system malfunctions that prevent charging, with over half replaced with reused batteries rather than new ones, fueling consumer outrage over the EV giant's failure to uphold accountability. Korea's Environment Ministry has formally demanded a resolution, warning that continued inaction could lead to the suspension of government subsidies. According to data acquired by the

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06:04

[단독] 한국 판매 테슬라 4500여대에서 배터리시스템 오류…절반은 ‘재제조 배터리’로 AS

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/13

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 2017년부터 한국에서 판매된 테슬라 차량 중 약 4500대에서 배터리 관리 시스템(BMS) 오류가 발생한 것으로 확인됐다. 또 배터리 오류 차량 수리 과정에서 절반 이상이 새 배터리가 아닌 사용된 배터리를 재조립해 만드는 일명 '리만배터리'(재제조 배터리)로 교체돼 소비자 반발이 확산되고 있다. 13일 국회 더불어민주당 박상혁 의원실이 테슬라코리아에 요청해 받은 데이터에 따르면, 한국에선 2017년 이후 테슬라 차량 4351대에서 4637건의 BMS 오류가 발생했다. 전체 오류의 약 65%인 2991건은 2021년형 모델에서 발생했다. 이중 1944건은 모델Y, 1047건은 모델3의 오류였다. 2021년 판매된 전체 모델Y의 22%, 모델3의

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02:31

Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/13

Roh Jung-tae The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. On Oct. 14, 1962, a U.S. U-2 reconnaissance aircraft captured evidence that would bring the world to the brink of nuclear war. The photographs showed Soviet forces constructing SS-4 ballistic missile launch sites in Cuba. Washington had suspected Moscow's activities on the island but lacked proof - until that moment. The discovery marked the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The

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