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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea

Newsroom of the Korea JoongAng Daily

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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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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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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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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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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04:27

At international student job fair, Busan aims to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/20

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. BUSAN - As international students increasingly seek jobs in Busan, the port city hosted a job fair to connect them with job-related information and potential employers. Jointly hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and organized by the Busan Global City Foundation, this year's Job Fair for International Students in Busan took place on Tuesday at the city's Bexco convention center. The event targeted a growing number of

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04:51

Kia's PV5: We see a van. Kia sees the future of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] YEONGJONG ISLAND, Incheon - Well, this one's different. I've finally driven the Kia PV5 electric minivan, which might be the most unique - and most conversation-starting - vehicle out of the dozens I've tested so far. If you rely on a big vehicle to make a living - or your business runs on wheels - then this review is especially for you. The PV5 marks Kia's first step into the world of purpose-built vehicles, or as

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05:48

The Philippines as strategic hub for Korea’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

Ko Young-kyung The author is a research professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies. The Philippine economy is showing remarkable resilience. After recording 5.4 percent growth in the first quarter of 2025, the country expanded by 5.5 percent in the second quarter - the second-highest rate among the Asean-5 economies (Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines), trailing only Vietnam. While many nations have been downgraded amid a global slowdown

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03:36

Choi Kyo-jin's nomination raises concerns

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

Ahn Hye-ri The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. "Will Korea only fall further behind China?" When I heard the news on Wednesday that President Lee Jae Myung had nominated Choi Kyo-jin, the 72-year-old superintendent of education in Sejong, for education minister - just 24 days after withdrawing the scandal-ridden nomination of Lee Jin-sook - my first thought was grim: Perhaps what lies ahead is only a widening gap with China. Choi's resume hardly inspires confidence. A

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05:17

Restoring the nation’s dignity from the ground up

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

Chung Un-chan The author, a former president of Seoul National University, is the chairman of the Korea Institute for Shared Growth. A scene both shocking and disheartening unfolded on Aug. 1. The special counsel team investigating Kim Keon Hee sought to execute a warrant against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is currently in custody, citing his refusal to cooperate with questioning. According to accounts, Yoon resisted by stripping off his prison garb, remaining in only his

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06:37

One worker a day dies in Korean shipyards. Why are...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Kim Hyo-seong, Lee Su-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Korea's shipbuilding and steelmaking industries power the nation's exports and global standing. But inside the giant shipyards and steel mills, workers still fall, burn and die at alarming rates. On May 17, a subcontracted worker in their 40s stepped onto an unsecured maintenance hole inside a vessel under construction at HD Hyundai Samho in Yeongam, South Jeolla. The worker fell 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) and died

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04:20

Secret clause in Czech nuclear deal prompts probe,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] The presidential office has ordered a fact-finding probe into a recently finalized nuclear power deal with the Czech Republic, clouding the outlook for both the 26 trillion-won ($18.7 billion) contract and future exports of Korean reactors. The directive, announced by presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung on Tuesday, came after the revelation that the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP)

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03:36

President Lee meets with Korea Inc. chiefs to review...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung met with business leaders who will accompany him on his trip to the United States on Tuesday to review the game plan for Korea's ambitious investment package ahead of his first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, which included the chiefs of Korea's top four conglomerates and heads of major business associations, was arranged for Lee to "meet directly with businesspeople ahead of his

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09:38

Outdoors, but make it indoors: Five eco-friendly...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Owing to the capricious summer weather of August, many individuals may retreat to indoor spots like movie theaters, cafes and shopping malls. However, at such enclosed spots, some people might find themselves feeling cooped up, deprived of the freedom and freshness that only outdoor venues can offer. For those who still want to enjoy the open-air atmosphere while staying safe from the unpredictable weather - be it a

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04:28

Excluding semiconductors, Korea's export picture...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Ahn Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. Korea's exports look strong on the surface, but the picture changes once semiconductors are excluded. Analysts call it a "semiconductor illusion," with booming chip sales masking deep weaknesses in other industries. From January through July, exports rose 0.8 percent from a year earlier to $395.5 billion, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Tuesday. July exports hit $60.82 billion, a record for the

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04:43

Hangang Bus to launch next month, ushering new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. For those who want to experience a different side of Seoul - beyond its crowded subways and gridlocked boulevards - the upcoming Hangang Bus may offer a new way to see the city. In less than a month, the capital will launch its first waterborne public transportation service, a fleet of river buses designed for office workers racing to appointments as well as tourists looking to take in the skyline from the water. The city is

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04:29

Critics raise concerns over Westinghouse deal's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/19

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. The agreement Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) signed earlier this year with U.S.-based Westinghouse to end their intellectual property dispute reportedly includes a clause requiring Korea to provide Westinghouse with goods, services and royalties amounting to $825 million for every nuclear reactor that Korea exports outside of the country for the next 50 years. The "global agreement"

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