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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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04:18

A shameful chapter in Korea’s past

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The late Jeon Jung-yoon (1919-2014), honorary chairman of Samyang Foods, once described the pain he endured during the so-called beef tallow scandal. "It was agony to endure. I lost factories I had built over a lifetime and suffered damages worth hundreds of billions of won," he said in a media interview before his death 11 years ago. He spoke openly of the strain, saying it was severe enough to make him urinate blood. The scandal

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04:58

Lawmakers and their sense of privilege

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy and a former president of Seoul National University. Power tends to enlarge itself. Institutions often justify this by arguing that greater authority allows them to serve the public more effectively. Reality, however, shows that expanding power does not necessarily lead to better service for citizens. The National Assembly is a clear example. Once dismissed as a subordinate to the executive during the authoritarian era, the

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03:04

Kori-2 approval a step in right direction toward...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission approved the continued operation of the Kori Unit 2 reactor in Busan's Gijang County on Thursday, concluding a decision that required three rounds of deliberation. The plant, offline for two years and seven months after its operating license expired, can now resume generating power. The approval came later than many expected, but it is a meaningful step. As competition intensifies worldwide to expand AI infrastructure, nuclear power has become

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04:42

'Time to look ahead’: NewJeans back, stocks up, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. NewJeans' sudden decision to return to ADOR appears to have brought a dramatic - yet controversial - end to a high-profile saga that stretched on for nearly a year, sending shock waves through the industry. Stocks soared while fans erupted online, especially as questions mounted over the differing timing and manner of the members' return announcements. ADOR confirmed to the Korea JoongAng Daily on Thursday that it is currently

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06:30

Won-dollar uncertainty wreaking havoc with company plans

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. As the exchange rate currently hovers at the weaker end of the 1,400 won-to-dollar range, Korean companies are scrambling to finalize next year's business plans amid volatile currency swings that threaten to erode profits, deepen cost pressures for importers and expose small firms to mounting financial strain. A manager who works in the finance team of a domestic confectionery company is struggling to finalize next year's

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02:58

Korea's fiscal deficit surpasses 100 trillion won,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Korea's cumulative fiscal deficit through September had exceeded 100 trillion won ($68.1 billion), the second-largest shortfall on record after 2020, when the government drafted supplementary budgets to counter the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a report released on Thursday by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, total revenue reached 480.7 trillion won as of September, up 41.4 trillion won from a year earlier. National

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06:29

Walking the talk: Symbolic benches along Jeju hiking...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island - Hikers setting out on the Jeju Olle Trail Route 8 will encounter 10 sculptural benches, each representing one of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), as they follow the pristine coastal path along the famous hexagonal basalt cliffs overlooking turquoise waters in Seogwipo on Jeju Island. A group of around 100 dignitaries and guests, including ASEAN-Korea Centre Secretary-General Kim

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07:02

Grab, grip, glory: Korea's claw machine experts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Whether to kill time, add some spark to a date or cap off a boozy night out with friends, claw machines have become a mainstream pastime in Korea in recent years. For many brave players who step up to the glass window, these machines are rarely about winning the prizes inside but about the emotional roller coaster - the flicker of hope, the inevitable disappointment and the renewed determination that leads to yet another visit

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02:08

A science fiction film beloved by physicists

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

The author is a professor at the School of Semiconductor and Display Engineering at Hallym University. "What is the most beloved science fiction film among physicists?" To mark the centennial of quantum mechanics, a publisher posed this question to physicists around the world. The results pointed to Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" (2014) and "The Prestige" (2006). The latter was a surprise, but "Interstellar" felt inevitable - and personally gratifying, since I have watched it about 10

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05:02

If Trump’s tariffs fall, will it really be good news?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

The author is a senior economic reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. "No taxation without representation." The slogan, seen on license plates across Washington, D.C., still resonates in the U.S. capital today. It originated during the 18th-century American Revolution, when colonists argued that it was unjust to impose taxes on citizens without giving them a voice in government. D.C. residents continue to display it as a silent protest: Unlike the 50 states, the district pays federal taxes but

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05:04

Cui bono: Who benefits from the decision to drop the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

The author is the head of the editorial board at the JoongAng Ilbo. "Do not multiply assumptions unnecessarily. The simplest explanation is most likely true." This principle, known as Occam's razor, was introduced by 13th-century English friar William of Ockham. In seeking the cause of any event, the simplest answer often proves the most accurate. The government's decision to forgo an appeal in the Daejang-dong corruption case has triggered a tangle of contradictory explanations. Justice

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03:13

Rising volatility shadows Korea's stock market rally

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

Korea's stock market is soaring. The benchmark Kospi has risen more than 70 percent this year, the highest gain among global indexes. Much of the momentum comes from the semiconductor boom driven by artificial intelligence (AI). But beneath the rally lies growing unease. Bloomberg warned on Nov. 12 that leveraged buying by Korean retail investors is surging, fueling predictions of volatility. The volatility index, VKOSPI, has spiked to 44, far above the stable range of 10 to 20, signaling

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03:17

Beleaguered acting top prosecutor offers to resign...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Lim Jeong-won, Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. Acting Prosecutor General Noh Man-seok has offered to resign after coming under fire for deciding not to appeal the court ruling in the Daejang-dong land development case. Noh was criticized by prosecutors and the People Power Party after prosecutors decided not to appeal a lower court ruling in the Daejang-dong land development scandal, which acquitted defendants of breach-of-trust charges on Oct. 31. The

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03:04

Mnet facing accusations of unfair biz practices over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. CJ ENM's music channel Mnet is facing accusations over one of its audition programs for allegedly abusing its position against an independent music label. MPMG, one of Korea's leading non-idol music labels and a concert organizer, accused CJ ENM of unfair practices during the production of "Great Seoul Invasion" (2022), a band audition program which aired on Mnet. MPMG filed a complaint with the Fair Trade Commission on

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04:56

Samsung lags behind TSMC in chips. So why is Musk...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Elon Musk's recent decision to tap Samsung Electronics for AI5 and AI6 chips for Tesla has come as a surprise, given the lingering technology gap in custom fabrication between the Korean chip giant and Taiwan's TSMC. The Tesla CEO cited a surge in demand for high-performing AI chips essential in self-driving cars, humanoid robots and data centers, but industry insiders say he is ultimately pursuing an

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03:21

Korea and France set to celebrate 140 years of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Korea and France are preparing to celebrate the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year with a yearlong series of cultural, scientific and economic events - and a possible visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to mark the occasion. At a press conference at the French Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday, French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux and Cultural Counselor Pierre Morcos announced plans for more than 100

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03:22

French Embassy unveils events, poster to celebrate...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Korea and France are preparing to celebrate the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year with a yearlong series of cultural, scientific and economic events - and a possible visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to mark the occasion. At a press conference at the French Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday, French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux and Cultural Counselor Pierre Morcos announced plans for more than 100

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03:14

Conglomerate families are choosing business marriages...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/12

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. An increasing number of family-owned conglomerate owners, heirs and relatives are marrying into the business world or nonfamily-owned conglomerate households rather than pursuing politically arranged marriages, according to a report released on Wednesday. CEOScore, a corporate data research firm, surveyed 380 individuals from 81 family-owned business groups in 2025. The results show a generational shift in marital ties, one

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04:15

Ultra-thin phones: A failed idea or a market worth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/11

This article is by Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice. Is slimmer really better? Global smartphone makers are taking diverging approaches to the ultra-thin phone market, as both Samsung Electronics and Apple's efforts to launch slimmer models this year were met with underwhelming responses. While Samsung has paused development of a follow-up device, Apple appears determined to try again. Tech leaker Ice Universe on Sunday revealed that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 will be thinner

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07:05

Older Koreans master the digital ropes at Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/11

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Lee Geum-ok, a 74-year-old resident of western Seoul, confidently orders an iced Americano through a kiosk screen on a Tuesday afternoon. It isn't at a cafe or restaurant. Instead, it's a senior center in Sinwol-3-dong, Yangcheon District, in western Seoul. "We all need to learn how to use these machines since almost everywhere has them now, even restaurants," Lee said. "Old people like us tend to forget how to use them, so

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