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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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01:54

SKT rejects recommendation to extend penalty waiver...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Kim Nam-young and read by an artificial voice. SK Telecom (SKT) has rejected the communication watchdog's recommendation to extend a penalty fee waiver until the end of the year. The Korea Communications Commission's dispute mediation committee issued an ex officio mediation decision on Aug. 21 in response to dispute settlement applications filed over SKT's SIM card hacking incident in April. The committee had urged the nation's largest mobile carrier at the time to

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02:55

Culture minister warns of severe challenges facing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. "From what I've heard on-site, the reality was surprisingly poor, unlike the glamorous image on the surface," said Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Chae Hwi-young during a news conference Thursday in central Seoul. "There is definitely an opportunity right now, but some say Korea's culture industry has reached its peak, saying there is only a downward slope ahead of us. There were also voices of desperation, making us

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07:16

'KPop Demon Hunters' got you craving a 'Golden' view...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice.N Seoul Tower is enjoying unprecedented global stardom thanks to Netflix's smash hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." HUNTR/X and Saja Boys fans are flocking to the tower, helping Seoul welcome 1.36 million international visitors in July alone - a 23.1 percent increase from last year. As much as N Seoul Tower, rising over central Seoul, is cherished as a destination for sweeping views, it is also a symbol of the city's

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03:29

K-food giants aim to spice up global markets with sauces

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. From kimchi salsa to fiery Buldak sauces, sauces inspired by Korean cuisine are spicing up dinner tables worldwide - and Korea's food giants are betting big that these bottled flavors will be the next global K-food sensation. Companies like Samyang Foods, CJ CheilJedang and Theborn Korea are broadening their business horizons for business-to-consumer retail sales and even business-to-business (B2B) partnerships. On Wednesday,

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03:00

New data reveals sharp increase in newborns receiving...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. Out of the some 238,300 babies who were born last year, 734 were born with gold spoons in their mouths as they were gifted an average of 91.41 million won ($65,570) in assets as soon as they were born, totaling 67.1 billion won. Rep. Park Sung-hoon of the People Power Party (PPP), a member of the Strategy and Finance Committee of the National Assembly, disclosed this information on Thursday from data based on regular tax

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02:20

Trump's legal battle over tariff legitimacy could...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that if his administration loses a lawsuit over reciprocal tariffs, recently signed trade agreements with countries including Korea could be invalidated. "Our country has a chance to be unbelievably rich again," Trump said to reporters at the White House ahead of a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. "It could also be unbelievably poor again. If we don't win that case,

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04:33

In fight for survival, petrochemical firms fight key...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/04

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. Corporate restructuring is often described as "bone-cutting," underscoring how painful and difficult the process can be - especially when multiple stakeholders with conflicting interests are involved. Nevertheless, the government has decided to once again leave petrochemical industry restructuring to the companies themselves, more than a year after shelving earlier plans. With each firm facing different

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02:23

Presidents and scientists, and national prioritization

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

The author is a principal researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.Scientists are trained to question what others might overlook. They ask, almost by habit, "Is there evidence?" and are even willing to doubt their own assumptions. Research is not simply their occupation but their identity. Pride runs deep, yet when faced with logical counterarguments or data, they step back. It is rare to see scientists and a president seated together. I recall seeing three different

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04:52

Expanding resource territory key to surviving tech...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

Kang Cheon-gu The author is a guest professor at the Graduate School of Manufacturing Innovation at Inha University. At the heart of the U.S.-China rivalry lies a battle for technological supremacy. This competition has evolved into a race to secure supply chains, which now includes the weaponization of resources and a scramble for raw materials. The demand for critical minerals used in advanced industries continues to surge. These include copper, indium, gallium, lithium, nickel, cobalt,

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04:40

Trump and the dawn of North Korea’s “Security with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. President Lee Jae Myung recently described North Korea as a "poor but fierce neighbor" during a visit to the United States. Pyongyang bristled at the remark, calling it a grave insult, yet the description is difficult to dispute. North Korea is poor by most measures. According to a report released last month by the Bank of Korea, which used United Nations methodology to estimate growth, the North's nominal gross national income in

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02:43

North Korea, China, Russia show unity, testing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

The leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia stood side by side atop Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the 80th anniversary of China's victory in World War II. It was the first time Kim Jong-un appeared on a multilateral stage with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The scene echoed a moment from 1959, when Kim Il Sung, Mao Zedong and Nikita Khrushchev stood together at the same site. In his speech, Xi declared that the Chinese people "have never bowed to coercion or violence,"

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05:01

Xi showcases China's strength at parade with leaders...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Flanked by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a veiled warning to the United States against using pressure to rein in its adversaries as he presided over his country's largest-ever military parade in decades to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Wednesday. "Humanity must choose between peace and war, between dialogue and

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03:32

Succession in sight? Kim's daughter Ju-ae in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un brought his daughter Ju-ae with him on a visit to China on Tuesday, in what appears to be a move to officially introduce her at home and abroad as part of the Kim family's dynastic line - often referred to as the Mount Paektu bloodline. The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim arrived at Beijing Station at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Unlike the

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05:44

Union resistance in Korea, U.S. threatens to sink...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Korea's $150 billion initiative to help revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry has elevated the sector to a key area of bilateral cooperation, but growing backlash from labor unions in both countries poses a tangible challenge. Compounding the matter is the recent passage of the pro-labor "Yellow Envelope Bill" in Korea, which curtails excessive corporate damage claims against unions and workers during

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07:16

Netflix Korea banks on reality shows with 'Culinary...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix Korea is doubling down on unscripted content after scoring big with reality shows such as "The Devil's Plan" (2023-25) and "Culinary Class Wars" (2024), with a new variety series released every month starting in September. Among those slated for release is a new season of "Culinary Class Wars" in December. "We feel a certain pride in the fact that Korean variety formats and reality survival shows have emerged as global

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03:54

LG Chem, GS Caltex to consolidate naphtha cracking...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice.LG Chem, Korea's largest petrochemical company, is pursuing a "naphtha alliance" with local refiner GS Caltex in what could become the first major restructuring move in the domestic petrochemical industry. According to industry sources on Wednesday, LG Chem is in discussions with GS Caltex to consolidate their naphtha cracking centers (NCC) in Yeosu, South Jeolla. The proposal reportedly involves LG Chem selling

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03:58

YouTuber's 990 won bread slammed for undermining...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Bread prices in Korea have been rising by over 6 percent for the past six consecutive months, adding to consumers' financial burden amid the ongoing inflation of food prices. The persistent rise came to the fore after a popular YouTuber, Syuka, sold bread for 990 won (70 cents), sparking a debate over whether the current prices of baked goods are justified. According to data from Statistics Korea's national statistics

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05:08

More than numbers: License plate of Kim Jong-un's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Shin Kyung-jin, Park So-young and read by an artificial voice. BEIJING - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's private train, the Taeyangho, arrived at Beijing Station around 4 p.m. Tuesday, local time - 10 hours after it was first spotted by foreign media passing through Shenyang in Liaoning Province around 6 a.m. the same day. Kim began his fifth visit to China with what appeared to be symbolic "license plate diplomacy." At approximately 4:19 p.m., his convoy of

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01:43

LG Energy wins estimated $11B battery contract with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution has inked two supply deals with Mercedes-Benz with a combined volume of 107 gigawatt-hours (GWh), following a previous supply contract signed with the German automaker last October. The company said in a regulatory filing that it will provide 32 GWh of batteries to Mercedes-Benz and 75 GWh to the carmaker's affiliate, without providing further details. Market watchers estimated

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09:18

Emerging artists explore identities and bodies...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Female queer art, long sidelined, is stepping into the spotlight at Frieze Seoul 2025. Frieze Live, the international art fair's platform for live art and performance, partnered with local contemporary art institution Art Sonje Center to showcase the "off-site 2: Eleven Episodes" exhibition, which features artworks and performances by 11 emerging Korean artists who identify as female and/or genderqueer. It foregrounds

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