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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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04:26

How 'KPop Demon Hunters' showcases Seoul's global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Kim Min-wook and read by an artificial voice. When Netflix's monster hit "KPop Demon Hunters" turned Seoul's rooftops and neon streets into a supernatural battleground, the city itself stole the spotlight. From hanok (traditional Korean house) eaves framing N Seoul Tower's night glow to action sequences in the touristy neighborhood of Myeong-dong, central Seoul, Korea's capital got the kind of cinematic treatment usually reserved for Rome or Paris. For example, instead

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05:59

President calls U.S. detention of Koreans an 'unjust...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Shim Seok-yong and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday expressed "a deep sense of responsibility" for the detention of more than 300 Korean workers in Georgia, stating that such an "unjust infringement" on Korean nationals and businesses must never recur. The government plans to dispatch a charter flight as early as Wednesday to repatriate all detained Korean nationals under a "voluntary departure" arrangement. Speaking during a

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02:12

FSS employees wear black to protest gov't plan to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Hundreds of employees at the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) wore black to work on Tuesday to protest the government's plan to restructure financial oversight agencies. Around 700 staff members - roughly 30 percent of the work force - gathered in the lobby of the FSS headquarters in Yeouido, western Seoul, holding placards denouncing the separation of the Financial Consumers Protection Agency (FCPA) from the FSS and the

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03:09

Chinese national arrested for illegal entry attempt...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Choi Choong-il and read by an artificial voice. JEJU - A Chinese national was arrested in Jeju for allegedly attempting to illegally enter Korea by sea after a rubber boat was discovered on the island's western coast, police said on Tuesday. Authorities from the Jeju Seobu Police Precinct detained the individual at a motel in Seogwipo at around 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The person is under investigation for violating the Immigration Control Act. "I entered Korea illegally to

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02:23

HD Hyundai shows off AI, latest carriers at Gastech 2025

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. HD Hyundai is presenting a range of environmentally friendly and AI-powered ship technologies at Gastech 2025, the world's largest gas exhibition, which opened in Milan, Italy, on Tuesday. The four-day event brings together more than 1,000 companies and is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors. Six HD Hyundai affiliates, including HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Mipo, HD

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03:38

Hyundai unveils concept EV THREE in Munich. Could it...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. MUNICH - Hyundai Motor has torn the wrapping off a new concept car named THREE at the IAA Mobility 2025 event on Tuesday. The car hints at potentially becoming the Ioniq 3 and specifically targets European consumers. Set to become the most compact vehicle in Hyundai's Ioniq EV range, the model is expected to launch in 2026 and will sit beneath the high-performance SUV, Ioniq 5. The hatchback-style design features a vertical

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01:52

LG Chem cathode material plant becomes IRA compliant...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Choi Sun-eul and read by an artificial voice. LG Chem announced Tuesday that Toyota Tsusho, part of Japan's Toyota Group, has acquired a 25 percent stake in its Gumi cathode material plant, becoming the second-largest shareholder as the two companies join forces to expand their presence in the global cathode material market. The new ownership structure allocates 51 percent to LG Chem and 25 percent to Toyota Tsusho, while China's Huayou Cobalt's stake has been reduced

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04:25

Bread, tuna and shampoo: Schools offer them for just...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Along the way to achieving their academic and career goals, what often hits international students the hardest is financial hardship amid rising rent and food prices. With the average monthly rent in Seoul being 670,000 won ($480) and a loaf of white bread priced at 4,150 won, surviving on 1,000,000 won a month - the average stipend for international students, according to the National Institute for International

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02:20

Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong visits company's newly...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Park Hae-lee, Lee Ga-ram and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the company's newly opened North America headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, late last month, industry insiders told the JoongAng Ilbo Tuesday. The visit is seen as a move to check on the U.S. market as trade risks rise under the Donald Trump administration's tariffs. The trip came after Lee wrapped up his schedule as part of a business

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01:36

Incheon Airport snubs court order to cut rents for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. A court ordered Incheon International Airport Corp. to cut rent for duty-free shops by 25 percent, but the airport operator says it will not accept the ruling, setting the stage for a prolonged fight. The Incheon District Court on Friday issued a compulsory mediation order to the airport authority and Shilla Duty Free. The court assessed fair rent at about one-quarter below current levels. Shilla Duty Free and Shinsegae Duty

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10:40

How the rise of AI is reshaping Samsung and SK hynix

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Shim Seo-hyun, Lee Ga-ram, Park Hae-lee, Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice. [CHIP REPORT ] Korea's semiconductor industry is undergoing a dramatic shake-up fueled by the explosive rise of generative AI. Market leaders are losing ground while once-overlooked underdogs are gaining momentum. This Chip Report series unpacks the forces driving this shift and explores how the industry's new hierarchy is likely to take shape in the years ahead. When Samsung

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06:28

U.S. visa roadblock creates speed bump for Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Lee Jae-lim, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] A recent U.S. immigration crackdown on Korean employees in Georgia has laid bare the severe talent dilemma and unaccommodating visa system facing major Korean conglomerates as they attempt to execute multibillion-dollar investment projects there. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's acknowledgment that training from foreign experts is valuable and the Korean government's vow to fix visa issues,

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08:43

Warsaw's 'Polonization' is powered with partners in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. KIELCE, Poland - The quiet provincial city of Kielce became, for one week, the beating heart of Europe's defense industry, with a mix of Polish national pride and a spotlight on Korea as an emerging top-tier supplier. The 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) unfolded from last Tuesday to Friday, attracting more than 811 companies from 35 countries. The Korea JoongAng Daily queued for nearly two hours with

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04:39

Trump to 'look into' ICE raid as 300 detained Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Kim Eun-bin, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. More than 300 Korean workers detained at an immigration detention facility in Georgia are expected to return home on a chartered flight as early as Wednesday, according to an official at Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cho Ki-joong, consul general at the Korean Embassy in Washington, told reporters on Sunday that the repatriation is expected "around Wednesday," following a visit to the U.S. Immigration and

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05:12

Seoul Fashion Week goes back, to the future with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Collaboration and change were at the heart of Seoul Fashion Week's 2026 Spring/Summer edition, which marked the event's 25th anniversary. From staging its official runway show at the historic Deoksu Palace in central Seoul to partnering with Fashion Council Germany to bring international brands to the city, Seoul Fashion Week concluded on Sunday after a week of events that aimed to push the decades-old fashion celebration

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08:23

'KPop Demon Hunters' singer Andrew Choi finds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] Andrew Choi, the voice behind Jinu's songs in Netflix's animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters," has learned one thing about life - it rarely goes as planned. Looking back on his roller-coaster journey from avid K-pop teen in the United States to band member, English teacher, singer, producer and now Netflix villain, he's decided not to overthink what comes next. "I realized that I have absolutely no control over what

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00:38

Seoul's night sky glows with 'KPop Demon Hunters'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. A total of 1,200 drones were used for the performance which took place at Ttukseom Hangang Park in eastern Seoul on Sunday from 8 p.m. From Derpy the tiger and six-eyed magpie Sussie to HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, Seouls' night sky lit up with some of the film's most popular characters in colorful formations. The Sunday event was first in a five-part drone performances inspired by "KPop Demon Hunters." The remaining shows are

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05:44

Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' misses out at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Korean director Park Chan-wook's latest film "No Other Choice" failed to win the highest honor, the Golden Lion, at this year's Venice International Film Festival despite much anticipation at home, as well as rave reviews from the media abroad. The top honor went to Jim Jarmusch's film "Father Mother Sister Brother." Despite missing out, director Park said the film's warm reception by audiences has already been a "big award" for

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04:38

While 'Kpop Demon Hunters' slays, Korea's indie...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. While "KPop Demon Hunters" is sweeping the mainstream animated world, there are a number of independent creators who prefer the freedom that the independent film scene brings. One of them is director Joung Yu-mi, who was the first Korean to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week short film competition with her animated short film "Glasses," this year. She was one of two Korean filmmakers invited to the festival,

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04:41

While 'KPop Demon Hunters' slays, Korea's indie...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. While "KPop Demon Hunters" is sweeping the mainstream animated world, there are a number of independent creators who prefer the freedom that the independent film scene brings. One of them is director Joung Yu-mi, who was the first Korean to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week short film competition with her animated short film "Glasses," this year. She was one of two Korean filmmakers invited to the festival,

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