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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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02:39

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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03:00

Localities face depleted EV subsidies as demand...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Ko Suk-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Subsidies for EVs have been depleted in some localities far faster than expected this year as demand surges due to price cuts by automakers and rising oil prices, according to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association on Wednesday. Although applications for local government subsidies only opened in early February, funds for passenger EVs had already run out in 45 of the country's 160 municipalities, and subsidies for

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05:30

Former Japanese prime minister calls for trilateral...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called Wednesday for the "urgent" creation of a permanent trilateral nuclear consultative framework among South Korea, the United States and Japan, arguing that conventional deterrence has become ineffective in the face of North Korea's advancing nuclear capabilities. Ishiba made the remarks during his keynote address at the Asan Plenum 2026, the annual international security forum

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02:47

Boy band Ampers&One unveils a trendy 'Joseon Dynasty...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Boy band Ampers&One channels its inner Saja Boys — the fictional boy band from Netflix's hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" (2025) — with "God," its latest sonic makeover combining traditional Korean motifs with what the group describes as a trendy "Joseon Dynasty [1392-1910] hip-hop sound." "The lead track, 'God,' has an intense Asian flair built on top of a trendy trap beat, which I think can be described as Joseon

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03:54

Indonesia courts Korean capital with faster permits

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. As recurring conflicts continue to disrupt the flow of Middle Eastern crude, Korea's refiners have been moving decisively to curb their dependence on the region. And one of the most consequential initiatives has been exploring oil in Indonesian blocks. Indonesia has pledged not only sustained incentives but also expedited approvals to support these efforts, said Anindya Novyan Bakrie, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of

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03:01

Seoul Photo Festival returns after 5-year hiatus with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. After a five-year hiatus, Seoul's flagship photography festival is returning — this time at a new home and with a broader ambition. The Seoul Photo Festival will run from Thursday to June 14 at the Photography Seoul Museum of Art in Dobong District, northern Seoul, its first permanent base. The 2026 edition, titled "Come Back Home," takes as its starting point a deceptively simple question: What does it mean to call a place

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03:01

After 50 years of being branded a 'pinko,' man...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Ko Seung-pyo and read by an artificial voice. A man in his 70s had his name cleared almost half a century after he was wrongfully convicted on charges of being a communist sympathizer. Shin Ji-woo, now 75 years old, was acquitted of violating the Anti-Communism Act by the Suncheon branch of the Gwangju District Court on Tuesday, 50 years after he was found guilty by a military court. Shin, who was serving as a homeland reserve soldier in 1976, was accused of failing to

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04:28

Death of premature twin after mother rejected from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Baek Kyung-seo and read by an artificial voice. DAEGU — A twin born prematurely to a 28-week pregnant American woman died after she struggled for hours to find a hospital in Daegu that could deliver her children earlier this year. She eventually gave birth more than 175 miles away in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, but it was too late for one of the babies. The other twin remains in critical condition. According to Daegu officials and emergency authorities on Tuesday, the

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02:27

BTS adds three shows to South American leg of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. K-pop megaband BTS will add three more shows to the South American leg of its upcoming world tour, the group's agency BigHit Music said on Wednesday, underscoring the surging demand across the region. According to a notice posted on Weverse, BTS will stage one additional concert each in Lima, Peru, on Oct. 7; Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 14; and Buenos Aires on Oct. 21. The additional concerts bring the total scale of the band's

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01:53

North Korea says Kim Yo-jong’s remarks were...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. A senior North Korean official on Tuesday cast doubt on any thaw in relations with Seoul, saying the previous day's statement by Kim Yo-jong was meant as a warning, not an opening, and dismissed South Korea's response as "wishful interpretation." Jang Kum-chol, the North's first vice foreign minister, issued the statement after officials in Seoul welcomed remarks by Kim, the sister of leader Kim Jong-un, as a

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01:53

North Korea says Kim Yo-jong’s remarks were...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. A senior North Korean official on Tuesday cast doubt on any thaw in relations with Seoul, saying the previous day's statement by Kim Yo-jong was meant as a warning, not an opening, and dismissed South Korea's response as "wishful interpretation." Jang Kum-chol, the North's first vice foreign minister, issued the statement after officials in Seoul welcomed remarks by Kim, the sister of leader Kim Jong-un, as a

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03:01

Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran, 'subject...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan's request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement, made in a social media post, came hours after Trump sharply escalated pressure on Iran to meet a deadline to reopen the strait by 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the same day, warning

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03:01

Trump agrees to 2-week cease-fire with Iran, 'subject...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan's request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement, made in a social media post, came hours after Trump sharply escalated pressure on Iran to meet a deadline to reopen the strait by 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the same day, warning

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06:40

Welcome to the hotel cosmic fortune: Feng shui draws...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Many people in Korea often turn to saju, or fortunetelling, for answers — and luck. Now, for some, that search has led to a seat in a hotel lounge, preferably with a cup of coffee. A fortune seeker named Lim Seo-hyeon recently visited the five-star Grand Hyatt Seoul hotel in Yongsan District, central Seoul, for that very reason. "I sat in a lounge with an open view and even stroked a turtle stone statue," Lim, who made the hike

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03:00

Meanwhile : Holy war revisited

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

Shin June-bong The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Umberto Eco (1932-2016), the Italian novelist and polymath, argued in an essay published by The New York Times in 2015 that many of the world's major wars have originated from monotheistic religions. Reflecting on the medieval Crusades, he noted with irony that "European barbarians" who had converted to Christianity launched wars to convert Muslims who worshiped the same God. The essay, also published in full by the

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04:25

Subway fare exemption for older riders needs rethinking

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. London operates a public transportation system that, at first glance, appears more generous to older adults than Korea's. Residents aged 60 and older can apply for a free travel card, which allows them to use not only the Underground but also buses at no cost. To prevent misuse, eligibility is verified annually to ensure that applicants actually reside in London. Foreign nationals can also benefit if they maintain a local address and

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05:13

Evian invitation calls for focus on G7’s real agenda

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

Lee Jae-seung The author is a professor of international studies at Korea University and head of the Ilmin International Relations Institute. During his recent visit to Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron left behind an invitation to the June Group of 7 (G7) summit in Evian. For Korea, being invited to the apex of global governance signals an ascension to insider status. Yet in international politics, invitations are rarely gestures of goodwill alone. With wars in the Middle East and

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03:03

All-out push to secure crude oil and naphtha must...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik departed on Tuesday for the Middle East and other regions to secure crude oil and naphtha supplies strained by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following a visit to the United Arab Emirates last month, Kang is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kazakhstan. The trip reflects a sense of urgency as prospects remain dim for the reopening of Hormuz, a key sticking point in cease-fire talks between the United States and Iran, even as

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01:48

U.S. strikes reported on Kharg Island, Iran's primary...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Han Young-hye, Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. U.S. forces have struck military facilities on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, according to a Tuesday report by U.S. media outlet Axios that cited anonymous sources. Iran's state-owned Mehr News Agency also reported that Kharg Island had come under repeated airstrikes and that explosions had been heard in succession. Situated off Iran's southern coast in the Persian Gulf, Kharg Island serves as the

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