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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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02:54

Egypt’s story: Narmer and the question of the first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

Kwack Min-sooThe author is the director of the Korea Institute of Egyptology. Among the candidates for the title of first pharaoh, Narmer stands out. Unlike Menes, discussed previously, Narmer's existence is firmly supported by archaeological evidence. One of the most important discoveries was made in 1897 by British Egyptologist James Quibell at Hierakonpolis in Upper Egypt. Excavating a temple site, Quibell uncovered a large number of early dynastic artifacts that had been buried for

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05:38

The unease behind the phrase ‘bottom 70 percent’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

Cho Min-geun The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. "The government will provide 100,000 won per person in high oil price relief funds to those in the bottom 70 percent of income earners." Reading Budget Minister Park Hong-keun's supplementary budget announcement on March 31, one phrase stood out as oddly jarring: "bottom 70 percent." Regardless of whether the eligibility threshold is appropriate, attaching the label "bottom" to such a large share of the population feels

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05:32

Conservative opposition in need of reconstruction

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

Cho Yoon-je The author is a special appointment professor at the Graduate School of Economics at Yonsei University. One of the most dramatic political shifts in early 20th-century Britain was the collapse of the Liberal Party. Rooted in the Whig tradition, the Liberals had stood at the center of British politics in the late 19th century, producing prominent leaders such as William Gladstone. Yet within a generation, they were pushed to the margins. Though they championed free trade and

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02:56

North’s cluster munitions test calls for stronger...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

North Korea has claimed it successfully tested cluster munitions that disperse submunitions in midair as well as electromagnetic pulse weapons designed to disable power systems. The state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that evaluation tests conducted between Monday and Wednesday confirmed the weapons could devastate a target area of 6.5 to 7 hectares (16 to 17 acres). Cluster munitions, referred to by North Korea as "dispersion bombs," release multiple explosive devices over a

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04:49

Hormuz tollbooth fares unlikely to impact price at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.Korea predicts that even if Iran imposes a transit fee on the Strait of Hormuz, the effect on domestic fuel prices will likely remain marginal at around 0.5 percent, or under 1 percent at most. "Crude oil is currently trading at around $90 to $100 per barrel. Should a transit toll be levied, prices might rise to roughly $101 per barrel — a one percent increase," said Yang Ki-wook, Director-General of the Office of Industry,

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03:37

Busan gears up to host World Heritage Committee, eyes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The World Heritage Committee is the primary decision-making body on matters related to the World Heritage Convention, overseeing the inscription, conservation and protection of World Heritage sites. The annual event is attended by the Unesco Director-General and delegations from the convention's 196 States Parties. The 11-day event will take place at Busan's Bexco convention hall from July 19 to 29. Korea hopes the global

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04:16

DP in turmoil over directive banning use of past...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

This article is by Kang Bo-hyun, Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Confusion is deepening within the ruling Democratic Party (DP) over a leadership directive that bans the use of past images and videos of President Lee Jae Myung by the party's candidates in campaign materials ahead of the June 3 local government elections. Lee ordered an internal inspection on Wednesday into claims that the directive had been issued by the Blue House in a Telegram group chat involving 60 senior

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02:04

Blue Brown Records, co-founded by late singer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. A new girl group is preparing to debut, its label, Blue Brown Records — co-founded by the late singer Wheesung before his death last year — said on Thursday without revealing its name and debut date. Through a series of teaser clips on its official social media, Blue Brown Records signaled that the upcoming launch of a five-member act, nurtured by creative director Myung Sang-woo, is fast approaching. Rather than introducing

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02:06

Blue Brown Records, co-founded by late singer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. A new girl group is preparing to debut, according to its label Blue Brown Records — co-founded by the late singer Wheesung — on Thursday. Through a series of teaser clips on its official social media, Blue Brown Records signaled that the upcoming launch of a five-member act, nurtured by creative director Myung Sang-woo, is fast approaching. However, the label did not reveal the new group's name or debut date. Rather than

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02:29

Hwasa goes softer, simpler and self-reflective on new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Singer Hwasa is returning with a softer, more introspective sound in her new digital single "So Cute," according to her agency P Nation on Thursday. The single, due to be released at 6 p.m. Thursday, marks her first release since megahit "Good Goodbye" (2025) six months ago. Teaser images ahead of the release hint at a shift in tone. In one image, Hwasa appears blank-faced wearing a birthday hat and a white bralette, while in

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04:25

Live like royalty at the spring edition of the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. "We have expanded from 10 to 12 programs for foreigners across the spring and fall editions," said Kim Kwang-hee, deputy minister at the Korea Heritage Agency, on Tuesday. Of the six programs eligible for pre-reservation by foreigners in the spring edition, two are new: the "Royal Ancestral Ritual Music Nighttime Performance at Jongmyo Shrine" and "The Dance of Crown Prince Hyomyeong and the Moon." "Starting this year, we have

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04:34

Gyeongdong 1960: The hidden Starbucks store that...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Alicia Carr and read by an artificial voice. At Gyeongdong Market in Dongdaemun district, eastern Seoul, a busy hum fills the air as mostly older adult shoppers weave through tightly packed stalls. Vendors sell fresh produce, dried seafood and traditional herbal medicine. Yet, just above this lively maze, hidden at the top of an unsuspecting staircase, is Gyeongdong's secret gem — an atmospheric Starbucks cafe. Dubbed Gyeongdong 1960, the store is an ambient, cinematic

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04:39

Samsung posted record profit. An ex-employee went on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Lee Young-keun and read by an artificial voice. Soon after Samsung Electronics reported an estimated record operating profit for the first quarter of the year, an unusual message began circulating inside the company's internal network on Tuesday. An employee posted a widely read note announcing their plan to leave for competitor Micron and urging their former colleagues to join a planned strike — a sign that even blockbuster earnings may be doing little to ease tensions

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04:31

Béjart Ballet Lausanne to perform in Seoul with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Ha Nam-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Switzerland's world-renowned ballet company Béjart Ballet Lausanne is on its way to Korea with performances starring Kim Ki-min, a principal dancer at the Mariinsky Ballet, one of the world's leading ballet companies. The company will perform at the GS Arts Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, from April 23 to 26. It marks the ballet company's first performance in Korea since 2011 and its first in Seoul since 2001. The

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04:15

Insurance firms launch new mental health products as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Oh Hyo-jeong and read by an artificial voice. The number of people in Korea focusing on their mental health is rising. In response, insurance firms are rapidly launching new products that cover mental illness. Coverage is also diversifying beyond depression to include panic disorder and eating disorders. Kyobo Lifeplanet Life Insurance recently launched a separate insurance product for panic disorder and burnout. The policyholder, in the case of a 30-year-old woman,

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02:29

What makes a marriage? Reflections of Francis Bacon.

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

The author is a former emeritus professor of history at Konkuk University.Watching an elderly woman dozing on the floor of a crowded hospital ward as she tends to her ailing husband, one cannot help but wonder what marriage truly is. Even after decades of life, the answer remains elusive. At such moments, the words of Francis Bacon (1561-1626) come to mind, a figure familiar for the phrase "scientia est potentia" — knowledge is power. Born into a prominent family, Bacon was the son of a

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06:26

Housing choices, old age and the sunk cost trap

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

The author is an adviser at Optus Asset Management. In advising on retirement finances, housing often emerges as the central issue. Consider a client living in a large apartment with an adult child and their spouse, while still carrying a mortgage. Monthly principal and interest payments leave little room for daily expenses. A clear financial solution exists: Sell the home, repay the debt, allow the child's family to move out, downsize to a smaller apartment and supplement income through a

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05:05

When AI training wheels help and hinder learning

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. Discussions about artificial intelligence are everywhere in Korea. Seminars and lectures on how to use AI are multiplying. Some expert assessments suggest that current AI systems operate at an equivalent of an IQ of 120 to 130, well above average human intelligence. With such powerful tools in hand, the opportunity cost of spending time acquiring and processing information independently has risen sharply. Korea's

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02:39

Hormuz cease-fire and navigation rights

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

The United States and Iran agreed Tuesday to a two-week temporary cease-fire mediated by Pakistan. It is a relief that tensions stopped short of catastrophe, after a standoff that escalated with warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump that "an entire civilization could disappear" and Iran's defiant brinkmanship. Direct negotiations aimed at ending the conflict are scheduled for Friday in Islamabad. There is cautious hope that this fragile opening will lead to a full cease-fire. About

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03:12

hrtz.wav combines eclectic mix of styles,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. An unlikely rock band has arrived on the K-pop scene — bringing together a Berklee student, a former DJ and a "three-year-old" star drummer all under one name: hrtz.wav. "Each of us has such a distinctive style that we could easily have clashed," said vocalist Riann during the band's debut showcase held in western Seoul on Wednesday, ahead of the release of its first EP, "The First Wave." "But just like different colors come

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