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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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06:03

Climate ministry faces challenge of balancing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

Kim Myung-ja The author is the chair of the board at KAIST and the former minister of environment. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment was launched on Oct. 1, expanding and restructuring the Environment Ministry that had been in place for 30 years. UN Secretary General António Guterres warned in 2023 of a new era of "global boiling." Against this backdrop, Korea's decision to strengthen the top command post reflects the urgency to address the climate crisis. At the same time,

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02:52

Democratic Party's escalating rhetoric against the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

Senior Supreme Council Member Jeon Hyun-heui of the Democratic Party (DP) warned on Oct. 9 that the National Assembly could issue a writ to compel Chief Justice Jo Hee-de to appear at a parliamentary audit. Asked whether a compulsory appearance could apply if he refuses to attend, she said, "If he does not appear, the same standard as for ordinary witnesses should apply." While chief justices typically deliver an opening statement and then leave, she added that Jo should be sworn in and

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03:00

Korea set for tactical test against Brazil at int'l...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Song Ji-hoon and read by an artificial voice. Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America, Korea's national football team is set to test out its competitiveness against world-class outfit Brazil. The team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will face Brazil's "samba boys" in a friendly international match at 8 p.m. on Friday at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul. Korea is scheduled to play another friendly against Paraguay on Tuesday. The two

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03:04

'Breadflation' impacts Korea as bagel prices rise 44...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The term "breadflation" - inflation driven by rising bread and pastry prices - is becoming a reality in Korea, with the price of bagels rising 44 percent over the past three years. Popular items such as salted bread and sandwiches also saw price hikes of more than 30 percent. The best-selling bakery item in the first half of 2025 was salted bread, accounting for 15.7 percent of all bakery sales, according to a report

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01:55

Lotte Group chief makes first inspection tour of U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin visited the group's U.S. biopharmaceutical hub in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, marking his first inspection of the site since its acquisition in 2023. Shin toured the Lotte Biologics campus with his son, Shin Yoo-yeol, vice president of Lotte Corporation and head of global strategy at Lotte Biologics, as well as Lotte Biologics CEO James Park, according to the Lotte Group. The chairman

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06:00

Gov't expected to unveil new real estate...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. Despite earlier pledges that it would not curb real estate prices through taxation, the government is now considering strengthening property-related holding taxes. With housing prices in Seoul and the greater capital area continuing to rise despite new loan restrictions and supply measures - introduced on June 27 and Sept. 7, respectively - the government is moving toward a comprehensive real estate package. Plans under

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02:50

Trump may have 'ended seven wars,' but Nobel odds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Hong Joo-hee, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Although U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a peace deal, he has just a 6 percent chance of winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, according to online betting odds. The odds slightly rose after Trump announced on Wednesday - two days before the prize was to be awarded - that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of what he called the "Gaza Peace Plan." "I am very

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03:46

Korea in tight spot as China tightens rare earth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. China has introduced new measures to tighten control over rare earth minerals and related technologies, which are crucial for the advancement of artificial intelligence, semiconductors and electric vehicles, ahead of the closely watched Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit at the end of this month. The move will bar the transfer of rare earth-related technology, as well as document and expand the list of restricted

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03:28

No. of damaged NIRS systems higher than first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Kim Min-wook, Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. The number of government systems damaged due to last month's fire is not 647 but actually 709, the latest findings revealed Thursday, leading to mounting criticism of the government's handling of the case. The revised figure was confirmed after the restoration of ntops, the internal system used to manage servers within the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) Daejeon data center. The late correction -

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03:37

Michael DeSombre confirmed as senior U.S. diplomat...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Kim Hyoung-gu and read by an artificial voice. Michael DeSombre, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific affairs, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday - nearly seven months after his nomination was announced on March 11. DeSombre was confirmed by a Senate vote of 51 in favor and 47 against, according to the U.S. Congress website on Wednesday. DeSombre will now formally assume the post responsible for

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04:55

Tesla launches budget model, challenging Hyundai and Kia

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Kim Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. Tesla has reignited a price war in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market with the launch of new budget models, posing a fresh challenge for Hyundai Motor and Kia, which had positioned themselves as affordable EV options. The move comes on top of the 25-percent tariff burden already facing Korean carmakers exporting to the U.S. market. Tesla unveiled new "Standard" trims for its Model Y electric SUV and Model 3 sedan on

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05:16

No longer 'soulless, boring and depressing': How the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/09

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [Interview] Seoul has long been built for survival. Shaped by decades of colonization, war and breakneck development, the city is now confronting a new challenge: how to design places that feel not only functional but also human. That question is at the heart of the 5th Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism, running through Nov. 18. Hosted by the city government, the biennale serves as a platform for cities around the world

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07:04

U.S. tariffs leave Korean SMEs beset by unpredictable...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. Korea posted record export figures in September, but the realities of the tariff-driven chaos faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) tell a very different, colder story. In addition to the ongoing economic uncertainties stemming from prolonged negotiations between the Korean and U.S. governments over tariffs, SMEs face the headwinds of unpredictable taxes, stalled U.S. orders and mounting storage costs. "Since

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10:29

A match made in Hallyu: Contemporary and classic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Like peanut butter and jelly in the United States, Korea has its own food pairings that just work, bringing out the best in each other. Some are rooted in culinary balance, offering complementary tastes and textures. Others are favored for their nutritional benefits or cultural significance. While certain combinations have been passed down for generations, others are modern creations popularized through television, film and,

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04:25

Pension and retirement reform must address youth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

Jeon Yong-il The author is a professor of Economics, Sungkyunkwan University Korea's rapidly shifting economic and social conditions are pushing the government and the National Assembly to consider reforms in pensions and employment. Lawmakers are expected to propose legislation within the year, with special focuses on the sustainability of the national pension system and debate over extending the retirement age. Public interest has grown as the country faces a falling birthrate and

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03:02

EU’s 50% tariff on steel deepens Korea’s export squeeze

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

The European Union (EU) announced on Oct. 7 that it will raise the tariff on imported steel to 50 percent. It will also cut duty-free quotas by roughly half and levy the higher rate on shipments above the quota. The move follows the United States' decision in June to set tariffs on steel and aluminum at 50 percent. Brussels acted to block a surge of diverted exports to Europe after Washington's increase. For Korea's steelmakers already reeling from U.S. duties, the EU's announcement adds

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02:38

Seoul to mark Hangul Day with quizzes, hands-on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. Seoul city officials announced Wednesday that the commemorative event for the 579th Hangul Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the King Sejong statue at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul. This year's theme is "Hangul, Connecting the World," highlighting the Korean script not just as a writing system, but also as a tool for global communication. In keeping with this spirit, the city has

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05:31

Trump, Xi's schedules threaten to dash South Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

This article is by Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a one-night, two-day visit to South Korea starting Oct. 29, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit set to take place in Gyeongju on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. If this plan is finalized, Trump would likely miss the main event of the summit, which is being hosted this year by South Korea. The South Korean government says it is still working to finalize the

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07:13

Criticism of Washington's $350 billion investment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

This article is by Park Shin-hong and read by an artificial voice. As South Korea struggles to finalize a trade deal with the United States, the negotiation deadline set ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is fast approaching. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun remains confident that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached - one that aligns with both nations' interests and ultimately strengthens the South Korea-U.S. alliance. "We are conducting negotiations based on

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06:58

New Climate Minister maps out ‘renewable energy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/08

This article is by Chon Kwon-pil and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment officially launched last Wednesday, consolidating oversight of climate, energy and environmental policies for the first time in the country's history. The new ministry represents a major structural reform in Korean governance, uniting two areas that had long operated in tension: energy development and environmental regulation. Appointed as the inaugural

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