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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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03:47

From fine dining to film, Festival Shiwol to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/16

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. As autumn settles over the coastal city of Busan, Festival Shiwol is poised to transform the city into a vibrant playground of creativity and culture, offering a diverse range of activities, from drone competitions and live music to film screenings, gourmet dining on a bridge and even a cycling tour. Running from Sunday to Oct. 3, Festival Shiwol serves as Busan's integrated exhibition and convention project, uniting the city's

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09:10

A contract to kill: How a law student was accused of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/16

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #6] Behind the glitz and glamor 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. In the early hours of March 6, 2002, Ha Ji-hye's father, half

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06:40

From picture books to Park Chan-wook: Artist Yeon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/16

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Painter Henri Matisse once reportedly said, "I want to eat mangos in the bathtub while watching the sun, moon and clouds go by," as he traveled to the south of France in pursuit of finding the best and brightest light to inspire his art. The phrase was reemployed decades later by contemporary Belgian artist Rinus Van de Velde, who handwrote the quote at the bottom of one of his own abstract paintings - although he didn't

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04:26

What to expect at 'largest, finest' BIFF

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/16

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. When the sweltering heat gives way to cool, gentle breezes, it marks that time of the year when Korea's coastal city of Busan brims with cinephiles. The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), kicking off at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae District on Wednesday, is marking its 30th anniversary. The festival, which will run until Sept. 26, is taking things up a notch, inviting legendary auteurs from around the world like

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05:25

[단독] "회의만 한다고 해라" 美 입국 심사 매뉴얼까지... SK, 삼성 등 출장 지침 전면 강화

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/16

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. 최근 미 이민 당국이 조지아주 현대차그룹-LG에너지솔루션 합작 공장에서 일하던 근로자 475명을 체포·구금한 사태가 발생한 이후 삼성전자, SK하이닉스, 현대차 등 한국 대기업들이 미국 출장 지침을 대폭 강화하고 있다. 이미 수십조 원을 투자해 현지 공장을 건설 중인 국내 주요 그룹사 입장에서는 갑작스러운 미국 출장 제한 조치로 인해 인력 확보에 어려움을 겪고, 사업 계획에도 차질이 불가피할 전망이다. SK하이닉스는 최근 사내 긴급 공지를 통해 ESTA(전자여행허가)를 통한 출장 기간을 최대 2주 이내로 제한하고 연속 출장의 경우에는 최소 1개월의 공백 기간을 두도록 지침을 내렸다. 또한, 미국 입국 심사 시 사용할 수 있는 '답변 매뉴얼'도

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09:13

Ateez Wooyoung and Yeosang's special steak recipe:...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/12

This article is by Hwang Jeong-ok, Song Jeong and read by an artificial voice.K-pop stars energize fans with dynamic performances and a growing global footprint - and their disciplined diets and health routines get just as much attention these days. Ateez is no exception. It's why diets are no longer treated as torment. When members must manage carefully, they eat systematically; when they crave comfort, they eat deliciously. If they feel worn down, they rest. When it's time to push, they

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03:11

From perfumes to passport cases, 'KPop Demon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/12

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice.Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" is driving a surge in demand for products inspired by Korea's royal palaces, folk paintings and traditional patterns, as brands from cosmetics makers to discount retailers race to capture the K-culture boom. Cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax said Thursday it had developed two perfumes themed on the Joseon (1392-1910) royal court with the Korea Heritage Agency and the Korea Heritage Service's Royal

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04:01

90% of citizens to get vouchers in second round of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/12

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice.Korea will hand out 100,000 won ($72) vouchers to 90 percent of its citizens starting Sept. 22 as part of the government's second round of stimulus meant to revive spending and shore up household budgets. Officials unveiled details of the plan and the criteria for excluding the wealthiest 10 percent of households from receiving the vouchers at a press briefing at the government complex in Seoul on Friday. Households with a

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04:54

U.S. trade negotiations hit impasse as Seoul bristles...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/12

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Tariff negotiations between Korea and the United States have hit a serious impasse, despite the two countries reaching a broad trade agreement in late July. Disputes over the specifics of implementation have stalled progress, with Washington warning that it may roll back concessions. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told CNBC on Thursday that Japan had already signed the deal and warned that Korea would have to either pay

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02:19

Accept the deal or face tariffs, Lutnick says as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/12

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice.U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday urged Korea to accept a pending trade deal with Washington or face tariffs, as talks remain deadlocked over details of the bilateral agreement. "The Koreans didn't sign when the president was in [...] the White House," Lutnick told CNBC, referring to President Lee Jae Myung's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in August. "Notice how we didn't talk about

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04:40

Gold fever hits market as Korean investors rush to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/12

This article is by Yeom Ji-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. A surge in global gold prices has ignited a rush among Korean investors toward gold-related financial products and bullion, with gold accounts and bars seeing explosive demand. The international price of gold has jumped nearly 40 percent this year, outpacing major stock indexes and cryptocurrencies, fueling the metal's allure as a safe-haven asset. Balances in gold banking accounts - known as "gold passbooks" - at KB Kookmin

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03:26

Where did all the instrument clusters go? Apparently,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. MUNICH - Strolling through the heart of Munich for this year's IAA Mobility expo, surrounded by a sea of futuristic cars, one thing stood out like a bad paint job - the traditional dashboard vanished like they missed the invite to the future. Brand new vehicles, "cars of the future," on display weren't shy about ditching the conventional instrument cluster - that familiar setup tucked right behind the steering wheel, whether

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06:35

Romance meets real estate: 'Imjang' becomes a new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Jang Han-sol, a 27-year-old office worker, spends weekends going on dates with her boyfriend like many other couples - but their outings take an unusual turn. Instead of typical date activities, the couple goes on " imjang" trips, a term that roughly translates to on-site real estate scouting. They are not looking to purchase a home or invest in property immediately, but say they are exploring future possibilities and learning

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05:05

'Would definitely go again': Sequels to working...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. For Kim Na-yeon, a 28-year-old former corporate worker, a year in Tokyo wasn't just a trip. It was freedom. Kim, who quit her arduous job in Seoul last year, recently spent a year on a working holiday in Japan and finally experienced something she had long craved: complete independence. "I always wanted to go on a working holiday, but I started working right after graduating from university," she said, speaking under a

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03:57

Ministry promotes rural regeneration through vacant...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. A once-abandoned cowshed on Jeju Island has been transformed into a thriving cafe and guesthouse complex, becoming a flagship example of private sector-led regeneration of rural vacant homes. "I heard the old man who used to live here built the cowshed with his own hands. I didn't want to tear it down," said 27-year-old Bang Soo-yeon. "Its age is part of its living history." Bang purchased an 800-pyeong (28,466-square-foot)

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02:11

Haydn’s “The Creation” and the opening of paradise

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

The author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang. "The Creation" (1798) offered Joseph Haydn the perfect subject to reignite his creative drive. The biblical story of God shaping the world in six days was familiar to everyone, and the newly made natural world gave the composer a broad canvas for musical illustration. As a master of depiction and humor, Haydn found in it an ideal theme. Creation itself is the central problem of all artists. In portraying

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05:01

Can Korea’s pension whale always deliver high returns?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In Korea's stock market, the National Pension Service (NPS) is often called the "whale in the pond." As of the end of June, its fund assets stood at 1,269 trillion won ($934 billion), an amount greater than half of the total market capitalization of the Kospi, which reached 2,512 trillion won at the same time. The metaphor captures the imbalance of a giant fund moving within a relatively small market. The NPS does not invest only at

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04:10

What Yoon and Kim appeared to know all along

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. What first looked like a single Dior bag worth 3 million won ($2,153) seemed unreal enough. A video of the newly inaugurated first lady calmly accepting a luxury gift felt almost too improbable to be genuine. But the allegation that former first lady Kim Keon Hee took valuables did not end with that one clip. As the probe by Special Counsel Min Joong-ki advanced, the list grew. New suspicions surfaced over a Sweet Alhambra bracelet, a

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03:36

Debate on special tribunals Is no light matter for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

At his press conference marking 100 days in office, President Lee Jae Myung pledged to be "a president for all the people" and to pursue politics and governance focused on unity. He described the past 100 days as a time for recovery and normalization, and said the remaining four years and nine months should bring growth that shares results across society. In a climate of partisan confrontation, the president's emphasis on integration is welcome. His approach to prosecutorial reform also

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04:53

In '3670,' a gay North Korean defector embraces...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/11

This article is by Jung Hyun-mok and read by an artificial voice. All we need may be love, but more than that is a sense of belonging - something that may not come easy for a gay North Korean defector living in South Korea studying for his college entrance. A film titled "3670" is hit local theaters last week with a rare peek into that life. The numerals in the title stand for "Jongno 3-ga, Exit 6, meet at 7" - a phrase used as coded language among members of the queer community in

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