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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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05:52

Virtual idols, now surging in popularity, poised to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/07

This article is by Kim Min-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Once dismissed as a fringe subculture, virtual idols are now filling stadiums, topping music charts and edging closer to the mainstream K-pop spotlight - backed by billions of dollars and powerful tech. According to Global Information, a market research firm, the combined market for virtual idols and virtual YouTubers is projected to grow from $1.08 billion in 2023 to $4.04 billion by 2029. What was once a novelty - virtual

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06:05

Korean fury over Tesla battery error builds as gov't...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] The Korean government is weighing a subsidy cut for Tesla over unresolved battery errors that have rendered some three-year-old models unchargeable, escalating scrutiny of the EV giant's commitment to consumer protection. This comes as Tesla owners in Korea grow increasingly furious - first over the battery errors, and again over what they describe as the EV firm's "irresponsible" response. Owners have begun

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06:06

He was on death row. Then they learned about his...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/06

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #3] Behind the glitz and glamour seen in pop culture, Korea's grimmest and most harrowing crime stories, some more well-known than others, continue to haunt society today. The Korea JoongAng Daily takes a deep dive into some of these stories, sharing a glimpse into the darker side of society as well as the most up-to-date known facts. - Ed. "We found the body of your father," a police officer told a man at

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02:31

New meets old as name brands embrace, adapt to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/06

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice.At Gwangjang Market in central Seoul, stall owners known for selling savory mung bean pancakes and sweet twisted doughnuts greeted customers in matching black hats and shirts - all branded by K-fashion label Matin Kim. The collaboration, marking the brand's store opening, brought together 150 vendors, all wearing the same outfit, to welcome visitors. Founded more than 120 years ago, Gwangjang Market - Korea's first permanent

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03:08

From desk to table: How a civil servant became...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/06

This article is by An Dae-hun and read by an artificial voice. His success didn't come by chance. The thick calluses between his thumb and index finger, and the hardened palms resembling a pair of worn gloves, tell the story of relentless effort. Seo Sang-jin trains by pulling heavy ropes - each end weighted with 30 kilograms, sometimes up to 100 - to simulate the resistance of an opponent. "It's grueling," he said. "But it's the only way to build real strength for the table." But behind

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07:31

Korea's banks roll out more financial services for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/06

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. As more foreign residents settle in Korea, their growing economic presence is reshaping how banks do business, prompting them to roll out more banking services targeting expatriates. Bank of Korea data show that the number of foreign customers at domestic banks was 8.13 million as of last year, a 13.87 percent jump from the 2021 figure of 7.14 million, while their card spending reached a record high in the second quarter of

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07:53

Korea weighs banning 'English kindergartens' amid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/05

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. "Even though the tuition is nearly five times higher, I still recommend English kindergartens," said Ms. Hwang, a mother who moved her child from a private kindergarten to an institution that teaches in English. In Korea, many parents turn to these full-day English immersion programs, widely known as "English kindergartens," in the hope that their children will pick up the language naturally, despite the steep tuition

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04:31

Real estate fears return as prices surge under Lee...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/05

Joo Jung-wan The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The Seoul housing market is showing signs of overheating again despite repeated interventions from the Lee Jae Myung administration. Government data from the Korea Real Estate Board shows that, as of Monday, apartment prices in the capital rose 0.27 percent from the previous week, the sharpest weekly gain in 12 weeks. The board releases its statistics every Thursday, and the increases have been accelerating since early

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02:54

Lee signals flexibility on investment barriers for AI

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/05

President Lee Jae Myung said his administration is considering easing Korea's rules separating the finance and industrial sectors for the artificial intelligence realm, signaling a shift in policy designed to attract more capital into emerging technologies. In a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday, Lee said the scale of AI investment is so large that the government should explore limited relaxation of existing restrictions, provided safeguards are in place to prevent

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07:57

South Korea's policy puzzle: Lee's top aides divided...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/04

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] The head of South Korea's Unification Ministry and the country's top security adviser have aired starkly differing views on North Korea policy. While one sees North and South Korea as "two states," the other opposes this viewpoint - an issue that is stirring debate over what course the government will take on Pyongyang. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young told reporters on Sept. 25 that South and North Korea are

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05:30

'Tempest' screenwriter explains intention behind...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Warning: This article may contain spoilers. The screenwriter behind Disney+'s "Tempest," starring Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won, addressed the controversial line spoken by Jun regarding China, saying she never intended to offend anyone. "I was the one who wrote that line, and given the situation, I kept thinking about whether I should step forward and say something," said Chung Seo-kyung, the show's screenwriter, during a

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05:01

Chun Kyung-ja retrospective explores unconventional...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/03

This article is by Lee Eun-ju and read by an artificial voice. Painter Chun Kyung-ja (1924-2015) defied convention both on and off the canvas - a flamboyant dresser, a fearless traveler and a pioneer of modern Korean color painting. Ten years after her death, a major exhibition in Seoul revisits the dazzling freedom that defined her life and art. The retrospective at Seoul Museum in Jongno District, central Seoul, titled "The 101st Page of My Sad Legend," offers a sweeping look at the

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06:57

Hyundai in a catch-22 as it absorbs U.S. tariffs...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [BEHIND THE NUMBERS] Hyundai Motor is bearing mounting costs on an unprecedented scale due to the hefty 25 percent tariff imposed by the Donald Trump administration - in sharp contrast to competitors like Toyota and Volkswagen, whose home countries have already reached tariff agreements with the United States. Hyundai and sister brand Kia have paid almost 5 million won ($3,600) as tariff per vehicle exported in the second

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01:41

Amorepacific's Mamonde brand tackles European market...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/02

This article is by Jeong Hye-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Skincare brand Mamonde has officially entered the European market through a partnership with Lyko, a leading beauty retailer based in Sweden, Amorepacific announced Thursday. Mamonde products are now available at 33 Lyko brick-and-mortar stores in Sweden, Norway and Finland, as well as through online platforms in five additional countries: Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Austria. The launch lineup features

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04:23

aespa's shaky ABC performance reignites the question:...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/02

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Every few months, a familiar controversy hits K-pop. An idol act takes the stage abroad, delivers a somewhat stripped-down or seemingly lip-synched performance and the internet erupts - they can't sing, they can't perform without the spectacle. This time, it's girl group aespa. But behind the repeated criticism lies a deeper question: in an industry built as much on fan engagement, visuals and storytelling as on music itself,

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08:08

Escape rooms — and palaces — are a breakout hit among...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/02

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Enter a room - or, these days, not - search for hidden clues and unravel a mystery. That's how a growing number of tourists are choosing to spend their time in Korea these days. Foreign visitors' spending on escape rooms skyrocketed 1,419 times in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), with the trend especially clear in tourist-heavy areas like

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01:45

Fire breaks out at Lotte Innovate Data Center in Daejeon

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/02

This article is by Shin Jin-ho, Son Sung-bae and read by an artificial voice. A fire broke out at the Lotte Innovate Data Center (IDC) in Daejeon on Thursday morning, just days after a separate blaze disrupted the government's digital systems nationwide. The fire started at around 4:59 a.m. at Lotte IDC in Daejeon and was extinguished by 5:38 a.m., authorities from the Daejeon Fire Headquarters and Daejeon Metropolitan Police said. Fire authorities deployed 21 vehicles and 62 personnel to

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02:13

A dialogue with future generations

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/01

Ko Jae-hyunThe author is a professor at the School of Semiconductor and Display Engineering at Hallym University. When raising children, parents often ask themselves how much they are willing to sacrifice. Most would say they could give their lives for their children. The same instinct usually extends to grandchildren, whether out of affection or biological drive. But what about descendants 10 generations down the road? Rationally, one might feel the same obligation, yet the sense of

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05:27

Do Not Suppress Allies: A Lesson from 2,500 Years Ago

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/01

Lee Cheol-jae The author is a senior defense reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. "Never again drive your armed forces against Greece. Its land defends itself, as if fighting on its behalf." This line comes from "The Persians" (472 B.C.) by Aeschylus, the ancient Athenian tragedian. It is spoken when the ghost of Darius I appears before his son, Xerxes I, warning him not to invade Greece. The setting is around 480 B.C., when Xerxes sent Persian forces to march on Greece. The historian Herodotus

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05:55

Symbolic, imaginary and real

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/10/01

Chin Jung-kwon The author is a professor at Kwangwoon University. According to French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan, human subjectivity is composed of three orders: the symbolic, the imaginary, and the real. Whether one accepts his philosophy or not, this tripartite framework can be applied not only to individuals but also to the broader condition of society, offering a way to understand today's political distortions. Lacan defined the symbolic as the realm of language, logic, reason and

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