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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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06:00

Was Korea's first 'KPop Demon Hunters' sing-along...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/22

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. BUSAN - "Dad! I'm going to sing louder than a pterodactyl cries!" A little girl behind this reporter's seat told her father just before the theater went dark. And true to her word, she did, as did her father. The first-ever sing-along screening of Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" in Korea took place Saturday evening in Busan as part of the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The 700-seat venue sold out almost

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02:50

President Lee warns Korea's $350B investment deal in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/22

This article is by Kim Eun-bin and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung warned that complying with U.S. demands regarding a $350 billion investment deal could put Korea at risk of a financial crisis similar to the one it faced in 1997, Reuters reported Sunday. In an interview with Reuters on Friday, President Lee said that a formal agreement between Korea and the United States had yet to be finalized due to differing views on how the investment should be

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08:04

Ateez's Yunho talks up teamwork, cooks up tofu tiramisu

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/22

This article is by Hwang Jeong-ok, Lee Se-ra, Song Jeong and read by an artificial voice. For Yunho, Ateez's towering mood-maker and newly minted actor, survival comes down to two things: teamwork and self-care. The boy band members dance like their lives depend on it, sweat it out on stadium tours across the globe and still find time to experiment with TV shows and snack-sized films. Ateez have survived the infamous "seven-year curse" intact - and with their latest single smashing its way

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06:05

In this ‘cool’ industry, Hyosung juices up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/21

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEXT CHIP] For decades, semiconductors and automobiles have dominated Korea's exports, driving growth and defining its global trade identity. But as shifting global dynamics and mounting uncertainties over U.S. tariffs unsettle traditional trade patterns, a new industrial order is taking shape. Sectors such as shipbuilding and defense are emerging as the next engines of growth. In our "Next Chip" series, we examine the rise of

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04:59

Crisis in Korea’s public pensions starts with clear...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/21

Yun Suk-myung The author is an honorary research fellow at the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs and chair of Reset Korea Pension Reform Subcommittee A study by the National Pension Research Institute last year warned that if the current pension design remains unchanged, Korea's elderly poverty rate will climb from 37.4 percent in 2025 to 42.3 percent by 2050. The paper drew criticism and was placed under permanent embargo, then released after controversy. Around the same time,

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05:04

U.S. conservative preconceptions of the Lee Jae Myung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/21

Choi Hoon The author is the senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. Despite the outward success of the recent Korea-U.S. summit, unease lingered over a message from U.S. President Donald Trump just before the meeting. On social media, he wrote, "What is happening in Korea right now? It looks like a purge or a revolution." Speaking to reporters, Trump accused Korea's new administration of "attacking churches in a very vicious manner" and of "entering U.S. bases to seize information"

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02:50

APEC summit to test Korea’s bridge role as Trump and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/21

U.S. President Donald Trump recently wrote on social media that he had a "productive" call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump said they would meet during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Korea next month and that he plans to visit China early next year. Though neither government has formally confirmed the details, expectations are rising that a Trump-Xi summit will take place on the sidelines of the APEC meeting that opens in Gyeongju on Oct. 31. If realized,

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04:51

Trump's H-1B visa fees likely to become new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/21

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The Donald Trump administration's imposition of a $100,000 visa fee on highly skilled tech professionals is likely to become a flashpoint in ongoing discussions between Seoul and Washington over visa reform, particularly as the recent mass detention in Georgia has gained momentum as a diplomatic concern. Still, the immediate impact on Korean companies is expected to be minimal as of now, as few of their workers in U.S

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06:38

Exclusive: 'KPop Demon Hunters' creator Maggie Kang...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/21

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] "I feel like I am living a life of a K-pop star," says Maggie Kang, mastermind behind the phenomenally popular animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." And indeed, she isn't far off. On Wednesday, Kang walked down the red carpet at the Busan International Film Festival and attended networking events before hopping on a train to Seoul the next day. On Thursday, she gave a speech at the JoongAng 60th Anniversary Global

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03:27

Korea's foreign minister vows practical diplomacy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun pledged to steer the country's diplomacy with pragmatism and national interest at its core, stressing that Seoul will deepen relations with key allies while preparing for shifting global dynamics during a press conference with foreign correspondents. Speaking to foreign correspondents in Seoul on Friday, Cho said the Lee Jae Myung administration has faced an "unpredictable" international

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03:51

Tariff negotiations still in deadlock as Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Tariff negotiations between Korea and the United States remain deadlocked, raising concerns for Korean exporters as talks show signs of dragging on. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, Korea's chief trade negotiator, returned on Friday from a four-day trip to Washington and told reporters, "We explained in detail why Japan and Korea are different." Korea and the United States reached a trade deal in late July to reduce mutual tariffs and

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03:08

'Would love to help Korean cinema': Director...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. BUSAN - Legendary Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro, renowned for the mythical and grotesque monsters of his films - including his latest work "Frankenstein" - expressed his interest in Korean monsters at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). "I like Korean monsters," said del Toro at a press conference during the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) held at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae District on Friday. The

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03:26

Incheon Airport packed as union launches strike

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Lim Jeong-won, Jang Jin-young and read by an artificial voice. Unionized airport workers launched a one-day strike on Friday to demand better working conditions. Operations at Incheon International Airport and 14 other airports continued with no major delays. About 1,700 employees from subsidiaries of the Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airports Corporation took part. The unions seek a shift change from a three-team, two-shift system to a four-team,

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02:15

From the Moonwalking to shelf stocking: KAIST unveils...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. A research team at KAIST has developed the legs of a next-generation humanoid robot designed to have advanced mobility for future deployment in real-world industrial environments. KAIST said Friday that a team led by Prof. Park Hae-Won of the Humanoid Robot Research Center, known as Hubo Lab, within its Department of Mechanical Engineering, had finished the lower-body platform for a new humanoid robot. The robot, expected to

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03:02

KT confirms another hack mere weeks after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. Amid a wave of cyberattacks targeting Korean telecom companies, KT confirmed again on Friday that one of its servers has been hacked, just weeks after the company became embroiled in a scandal involving unauthorized microtransactions. KT said Friday it reported signs of a security breach to the Korea Internet & Security Agency at 11:57 p.m. on Thursday. The company said it detected four confirmed breaches and two other

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01:33

Gov't miffed as Google Maps mislabels Dokdo Museum as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. An error on Google Maps that mislabeled the Dokdo Museum in Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang, as the "Kim Il Sung Memorial Hall" has prompted strong regret and swift corrective action from the Korean government. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok instructed the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to "urgently request Google to correct the mislabeling and deliver the

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04:24

Apartment prices north of Han get hot after mortgage...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Baek Min-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's apartment prices, which had cooled since the government's mortgage restrictions in June, are climbing once again, led by the northern Han River belt districts of Seongdong, Mapo and Gwangjin. Despite the government's housing supply measures announced earlier this month, market jitters have persisted. Buyers are flocking to areas such as Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, and Mapo District, western Seoul, out of

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04:03

Saudi Arabia aims for net zero, but Korean solar...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/19

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. Saudi Arabia is aggressively expanding solar power with its oil wealth, but Korean solar manufacturers are struggling to benefit as cheaper Chinese panels dominate global markets. Instead, Korean players are turning to the United States, where policy-driven efforts to distance supply chains from China are creating new opportunities. The Saudi government aims to generate 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources

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06:05

Foreign visitors flock to Golgul and Geumsun temples...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/18

This article is by Baek Jong-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Which temple stay program in Korea sees the highest number of foreign participants? Two temples have become top destinations among foreign visitors: Golgul Temple on the slopes of Mount Hamwol in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, and Geumsun Temple nestled in the foothills of Mount Bukhan in Seoul. Foreign participants significantly outnumber Korean visitors in both. Golgul Temple is famed for its sunmudo program, a form of

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06:55

Chipotle's Seoul debut will make a splash. But will...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/18

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Chipotle is finally answering the call of Korean fans. The popular Mexican chain, best known for its customizable burrito bowls, will open its first Asian location in Seoul next year. But can it win over Korea's picky diners in an already fiercely competitive dining scene? One thing's for sure. Korean taste buds are ready. Mexican cuisine has gone from niche to mainstream in record time. Over the past decade, not only have

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