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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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01:16

Toss to waive international money transfer fees for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Mobile payment service Toss will waive fees for foreign residents in Korea when making international money transfers until the end of the year. The promotion comes four years after Toss declared "free transfers" in August 2021. Since then, Toss customers saved around 2 trillion won ($1.43 billion) in transfer fees with Toss' waiver program, according to the company. The new foreign transfer promotion applies to the four

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02:12

Dumplings for 48,000 won: Louis Vuitton opens...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Louis Vuitton will open its first permanent restaurant in Korea in September at its Cheongdam-dong flagship store, expanding its global footprint in high-end dining. The luxury brand began taking reservations for the new restaurant, Le Café Louis Vuitton, on Monday ahead of its opening on Sept. 1. Within hours, traffic surged on the booking site, with all morning slots during the first week of September fully booked. Weekend

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03:36

Shoppers navigate pet policy maze as retailers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Lim Sun-young and read by an artificial voice. Shoppers in Korea increasingly wheel pets through malls in strollers as retailers cater to the country's 15 million pet owners, but inconsistent rules and clashing views on pet etiquette are turning shopping trips into a source of confusion. Retailers face growing pressure between customers who welcome pets and others who want them banned. Each company has its own rules on pet entry, according to retail industry sources on

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02:53

Art of 'seven treasures' lights up the world in a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Park Sang-moon and read by an artificial voice. The name "chilbo," meaning "seven treasures," refers to the rich colors resembling those of gold, silver, jade, coral, agate, pearl and amber. The history of cloisonné in Korea dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C.-668 A.D.) and flourished through the Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1910) dynasties. Korean artisans developed unique patterns and styles that reflected traditional aesthetics. Lee Soo-kyung, born

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09:54

President Lee likely to take 'pragmatic' approach to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Tokyo this weekend for his first bilateral summit since taking office, meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a move that signals Seoul's growing strategic focus on its historically fraught relationship with Tokyo. Although the pair previously met on the sidelines of the Group of 7 gathering in Canada in June, Lee's choice to hold his first overseas summit

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03:48

Bill Gates calls Korea's bioscience work 'impressive'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice.President Lee Jae Myung met with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in Seoul on Thursday, discussing ways to expand cooperation in global health initiatives, small modular reactors (SMR) and future industries, according to the presidential office. During the 30-minute meeting at the Yongsan presidential office, Gates recognized the growth of Korea's bioscience sector, stressing that Seoul can make a difference through its

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02:25

Dongwon’s Kim Jae-chul recounts a life built on the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. From modest beginnings as a fisher on a deep-sea vessel, Kim Jae-chul built Dongwon Group into a formidable player in the global seafood industry. After acquiring the U.S. tuna brand StarKist in 2008, the Korean conglomerate has since claimed the title of the world's largest producer of canned tuna. In "Sailing Through Life's Storms," the founder and honorary chairman of Dongwon Group depicts his dramatic journey and moments

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05:13

Exclusive: I hope Koreans see me as a bridge with the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. From defense cost-sharing to tariff negotiations, Korea and the United States are navigating a series of high-stakes challenges. Yet U.S. Sen. Andrew Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, reaffirmed the critical partnership between Korea and the United States, while acknowledging divergences with the Donald Trump administration on trade and commercial policy. "What are things that we might be able to do in a win-win way between

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02:19

Prime Video's 'Butterfly,' boosted by popularity of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Daniel Dae Kim, lead actor of Prime Video's spy thriller "Butterfly," described the show as coming at the "right time," as it brings a Korean setting and culture into a U.S. production amid unprecedented global interest in Korean content. "I felt like 'now' because there's so much interest and popularity of Korean food, beauty products, drama and K-pop," Daniel Dae Kim said during the show's Korean press conference held in

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04:15

In Korea, hopes rise for greater economic cooperation...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice.Just a few years ago, "No Japan" slogans were seen on streets across Korea - but in the face of intensifying U.S.-China rivalry and global supply chain realignments, the two nations are increasingly viewed as indispensable partners, and Korea's business community is now voicing strong support for deeper collaboration. Hopes are growing for a stronger Korea-Japan economic partnership across the industry. Amid discussions of

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05:35

Choi Clan House an architecturally superb tribute to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

To most Koreans, the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 B.C. to A.D. 935) is remembered as a land of heroes - an age when courage and passion lit up the darkness of antiquity. But Gyeongju, Silla's capital for nearly a thousand years, is not only a city of warriors. It also preserves the refined traditions of a simple and elegant culture, blending the legacies of the ancient and medieval eras and the languages of Buddhism and Confucianism in rare harmony. The city is home to Gyeongju Hyanggyo, a

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10:55

Can distiller Kim Chang-soo's labor of love give...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] Soju and makgeolli have seen flashes of global attention but never managed to establish a lasting foothold abroad. Now, a new contender is emerging to carry Korean liquor abroad - K-whiskey. And at the forefront of this movement is Kim Chang-soo, a 39-year-old whiskey maker who has spent nearly half his life chasing a single dream of crafting Korean whiskey. "Whiskey is like English, a common language," said the

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03:03

80% of older adults struggle with digital devices,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Lee Bo-ram and read by an artificial voice. Kim Yeong-hyeon, a 64-year-old Seoul resident, recently broke into a sweat at a sandwich shop when they confronted a newly installed kiosk that demanded a customer select every detail of the sandwich, from the bread to the ham, vegetables and sauces from dozens of options. "With the line growing behind me, I started sweating," Kim said. "In the end, I couldn't choose the ingredients I wanted and just ordered the recommended

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10:22

Breaking down the case against former first lady Kim...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] Kim Keon Hee, the controversial first lady accused of influence peddling, lost nearly all her power and prestige overnight and is now behind bars for bribery and corruption charges. Kim's arrest marks the first time in Korean history that a first lady has been detained, following the footsteps of her husband, ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. It is also the first time a former presidential couple is simultaneously

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02:29

Prices of naengmyeon and samgyetang climb again in Seoul

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice.The cost of several restaurant staples in Seoul climbed again last month, with naengymeon (cold noodles) and samgyetang (chicken ginseng soup) leading the seasonal surge. The average price of a bowl of naengmyeon in the capital rose to 12,423 won ($8.9) in July, up 154 won from June, according to data released Wednesday by the Korea Consumer Agency's price portal. Samgyetang increased by 269 won to 17,923 won during the same

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04:13

Trump’s possible equity-for-subsidy demand shakes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] The White House's apparent bid to take an equity stake in Samsung Electronics in exchange for subsidies has rattled the chip giant and Korea Inc., raising fears that the unprecedented maneuver could potentially open the door to oversight of management or ripple across other exporters. The proposal, floated by the Donald Trump administration, has drawn sharp criticism from domestic experts, who warn it could act

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04:00

'It's a matter of survival now': Petrochemical firms...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Korea unveiled a plan Wednesday to shore up its faltering petrochemical industry, linking financial support to voluntary production cuts in naphtha. However, industry insiders questioned whether the measures would be enough, arguing that real restructuring would require tough, government-led intervention rather than leaving firms to make bare-minimum survival choices. "Voluntary restructuring - at this point, it feels about as

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04:25

'Child care inflation' burdens parents as Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice. Korea is grappling with what some call "child care inflation," as the cost of raising children is rising even while the birthrate plunges. Instead of prices easing with falling demand, the shrinking market is shifting the financial burden onto parents. A couple in their late 30s, surnamed Kim, 39, and Lee, 37, with a 4-year-old and an 8-month-old, sighed as they compared their household budget with that of three years ago. The

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03:31

One ministry promised foreigners jobs. But another...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Korea Dual Program, a government-backed scheme expanded last year to help international students pursue a career in Korea after graduation, has failed to meet its initial targets. The issue was a familiar one: support for work visas. The Ministry of Employment and Labor initiative provides long-term vocational education and training at worksites and partnered schools. It expanded to include international students in

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03:31

One ministry promised foreigners jobs. But another...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Korea Dual Program, a government-backed scheme expanded last year to help international students pursue a career in Korea after graduation, has failed to meet its initial targets. The issue was a familiar one: support for work visas. The Ministry of Employment and Labor initiative provides long-term vocational education and training at worksites and partnered schools. It expanded to include international students in

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