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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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04:29

Apple TV+'s 'KPOPPED' packs star power, lacks edge

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [REVIEW] What is K-pop? The latest competition show "KPOPPED" on Apple TV+ attempts to answer that question by pairing global pop icons - such as Megan Thee Stallion, Spice Girls and Patti LaBelle - with K-pop idols to perform reimagined versions of the former's hit songs, infused with a K-pop twist. In short, pop hits are getting "Kpopped." And the verdict? It sure is a bold experiment - but one key element came up short: The

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09:45

How HBM split the paths of Samsung, AMD and SK hynix

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

[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. - Ed. At the Hot Chips symposium in California in 2016, a senior engineer from Micron took the stage and sharply criticized

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02:13

Lessons from the great fire of London: Governance in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

The author is a writer and a senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. Just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 2, 1666, a fire broke out at a bakery on Pudding Lane in London. Fueled by strong winds, the flames spread quickly. At the time, some 460,000 people lived crowded together in wooden houses hastily built across the city. With nearly 10 months of drought, London had become a city that could ignite like a box of matches. The City of London had enjoyed special

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04:21

Korea must lead in setting global AI norms

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

The author is a former president of the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS). The Korean government has begun in earnest to develop its own foundation model, referred to as "sovereign AI" - a domestically built large-scale artificial intelligence system intended to reduce reliance on foreign platforms. The Ministry of Science and ICT recently selected five "national teams" out of 15 applicants to lead the project. Once complete, the technology will be released as open source for public

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03:56

To plant seeds, the field must first be tilled

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. President Lee Jae Myung has defended his government's 2026 budget proposal with what he called a "seed theory." "We cannot make the mistake of leaving the field idle simply because there are too few seeds to plant," he said. In an earlier meeting with private-sector experts on fiscal policy, he remarked, "If planting a small measure of seeds today can yield a full harvest in the fall, then of course we should borrow seeds to sow." His

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04:00

Farmers suffer, hotels shut doors as Gangneung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Park Jin-ho and read by an artificial voice. GANGNEUNG - In a sun-scorched field in Gangneung, Gangwon, a 93-year-old resident helplessly watches scallions turn yellow and die, a stark sign of a drought so severe that the city is preparing for water rationing. On Monday afternoon, in a scallion field next to an elementary school in Wichon-ri, Seongsan-myeon, dust rose from the cracked earth from a mere step onto the field. Nearby cabbage seedlings had shriveled from lack

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05:10

Well runs dry for Yeosu small businesses as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Choi Kyeong-ho, Hwang Hee-gyu and read by an artificial voice. YEOSU - On Thursday night, the commercial district of Museon in Yeosu, South Jeolla, long known as a commuter town for workers at the Yeosu National Industrial Complex and a center of nightlife, was eerily silent. Of the roughly 100 storefronts that once lined the main road, just six or seven had their lights on. Many of the shuttered restaurants and bars had stickers reading "For Lease" or "For Sale" posted

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05:33

All eyes on North's Kim as first foray into...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Shin Kyung-jin, Chung Yeong-gyo and read by an artificial voice. Every step by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at Beijing's Victory Day celebrations on Wednesday is expected to be scrutinized as a "first." The event will mark his debut on a multilateral diplomatic stage. Kim reportedly departed Pyongyang by his private train Monday afternoon for a visit to China, according to Seoul government sources. Kim has so far confined his diplomacy to carefully managed bilateral

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03:54

Gov't earmarks over $1.44 billion to acquire 50,000...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Kang Kwang-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government has allocated more than 2 trillion won ($1.44 billion) in next year's budget to secure graphic processing units (GPUs), a core component of AI infrastructure. Budgets for research and development (R&D) in next-generation technologies - including advanced biotechnology and quantum science - as well as efforts to rebuild the basic science ecosystem, will also see major increases. The Ministry of Science

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03:07

North Korean troops choosing suicide over capture by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. North Korea has confirmed through state television that its troops deployed to Russia's Kursk front are engaging in acts of suicidal bravery, airing footage on Sunday that praised the actions as "heroic sacrifice." North Korea's state-owned broadcaster, Korean Central Television (KCTV), revealed cases in which soldiers killed themselves rather than surrender and detonated grenades when they ran out of ammunition. KCTV named

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03:59

ZeroBaseOne remains stronger than ever despite...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Boy band ZeroBaseOne's first full-length album, "Never Say Never," comes at a pivotal moment for the group, which is nearing its expected contract expiration set for January next year amid ongoing speculation and uncertainty over a possible extension of its activities. The album serves as a timely and unmistakable testament to how the nine members have outgrown their past selves ahead of what could become a turning point in

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04:40

'SYNK: aeXIS Line' concert highlights aespas's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. If there's one word to capture girl group aespa's third and latest concert, it's fun. The two-hour spectacle brimmed with whimsical visuals, playfully cheeky storylines and all the theatrics you'd expect from a K-pop production. Rarely was there a dull moment for the crowd, as expected - though at times the heavy buildups gave it the polish of a year-end TV ceremony rather than a live concert. aespa kicked off the tour, titled

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03:35

EV fires stoke worries of rising 'battery phobia',...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Choi Sun-eul and read by an artificial voice. A spate of fires linked to e-scooters and portable batteries is stirring consumer anxiety in Korea, raising fears within the industry that the problem could trigger a broader "battery phobia" that could affect demand for electric vehicles. The National Fire Agency reported 49 battery-related fires in May, 51 in June and 67 in July. Investigators cite overcharging, defective chargers and simultaneous charging as the main

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03:32

'Perception really matters': Why 2PM's Jun. K asked...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Ten years later, the process has become far more systematized, with dedicated production teams working in sync. "I've been part of JYP Entertainment for 21 years now, and I've seen how the company has grown to become much more structured," Jun. K said during a roundtable in southern Seoul on Wednesday. "Though the process may feel a bit more rigid, it has also become much more streamlined and efficient." Jun. K debuted in

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05:31

Redefining the Korean garden: Les Jardins de...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. YANGPYEONG, Gyeonggi - While Korea's Joseon-era gardens carry a quiet, understated beauty, they lack the global recognition of those in Europe, particularly France. However, a new garden complex that opened Monday aims to change that. Les Jardins de Médongaule in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi - about 90 minutes from Seoul by car - covers around 200,000 square meters (49 acres) of land and aims to the challenge the notions around what

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09:57

A case of 'he said, he said' — how the killer in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #5] 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. For almost two decades, the man who stabbed a young Korean

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02:34

Yoshinogari Historical Park recreates Japan’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

The author is an architect and professor emeritus at the Korea National University of Arts.In 1986, construction work for an industrial complex in Kyushu led to the discovery of one of the largest archaeological sites in Japan. Unearthed at Yoshinogari was a settlement dating back two millennia, raising speculation that it might be the legendary Yamatai kingdom, long known only from ancient chronicles. Excavations revealed an extensive site covering 40 hectares (99 acres). Archaeologists

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04:57

Korea’s failure on suicide prevention shows national...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

Song In-han The author is a professor of social welfare at Yonsei University and the chair of the Reset Korea Inequality Reduction Subcommittee. President Lee Jae Myung's recent remarks that "suicide is a social disaster" marked an important recognition of the scale of the problem. Suicide prevention cannot be left to a single ministry or professional group. It requires coordinated action across health, welfare, psychology, education, employment, housing and law. Without the clear will of

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04:52

AI and robots speed the ‘end of work’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. At the dedication of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia on March 26, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung delivered congratulatory remarks. Behind him sat several hundred workers. Unlike Hyundai's plants in Korea, many of the workers were young women. In blue T-shirts and white caps, they looked more like engineers than line workers. On Aug. 25, the Hyundai Motor union approved a strike plan by an overwhelming

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02:57

Are we in a revolutionary moment? The special...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

Jeon Hyun-heui, who chairs the Democratic Party's task force on three special counsel probes, said she will push to create a special tribunal dedicated to insurrection cases. Citing a court's denial of an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, she warned that "a judiciary that blocks a special counsel must fear the people." Hard-liners in the ruling Democratic Party added pressure, saying courts were "too passive" on insurrection trials and publicly criticized Judge Ji

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