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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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05:14

Will targeting retail investors slow the won’s slide?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/16

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. "Foreign investors are selling Korean stocks and bonds and taking the money home, and we are even giving them a favorable exchange rate on the way out." This was one of the comments posted beneath news articles on Friday, when foreign exchange authorities signaled a forceful intervention to halt a sharp climb in the won-dollar rate. The won, which had weakened toward 1,475 per dollar in intraday trading, bounced back into the 1,450

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05:15

An era of loneliness we can no longer ignore

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/16

The author is a professor emeritus of sociology at Yonsei University. When the U.S. sociologist David Riesman brought "loneliness" into public debate in the mid-20th century, he argued that modern people had become anxious about losing their place within the organizations they belonged to. In "The Lonely Crowd" (1950), he described how this anxiety produced an "other-directed" character type, shaped less by individual conviction than by concern for how others think and behave. For Riesman,

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03:29

Korea must ensure U.S. investment leads to domestic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/16

Following the conclusion of Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations and the release of a fact sheet outlining concrete investment conditions, the question of how to prevent industrial hollowing-out has emerged as a new policy challenge. The United States has proposed large-scale investment plans focused on energy, power grids and advanced manufacturing. Ensuring that these initiatives translate into real opportunities for Korean companies must be a priority in follow-up negotiations. With Korean

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07:09

Samsung, Hyundai to invest $400B at home as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/16

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Samsung pledged to invest 450 trillion won ($310 billion) in Korea over five years to sharply expand its chip manufacturing capacity as President Lee Jae Myung voiced concerns that an intensified focus on U.S. investment could come at the expense of domestic spending under the recently concluded tariff deal with Washington. The chipmaker also began structural construction of its P5 plant in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, which has been

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09:27

How the prosecution’s decision to not appeal the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] The long-running saga over alleged corruption in the Daejang-dong development project in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, took an unexpected turn this month when prosecutors announced they would not contest the sentences handed down by the Seoul Central District Court against key defendants on Oct. 31. By forgoing an appeal, the prosecution effectively abandoned the chance to argue that the defendants - a network of private

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06:49

AI boom requires lots of energy. Korea isn't moving...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/15

This article is by Ahn Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. As AI research accelerates, Korean universities are facing a growing power shortage - so severe that some have had to restrict energy use by shutting down servers in other labs. "AI research consumes massive amounts of electricity, and power-related issues are becoming more frequent," said a professor at a university in the Seoul metropolitan area. "Even if Nvidia delivers high-performance GPUs as promised, we may not be

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09:55

[WHY] Good luck? Good energy? Or just a good time?...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. At around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, dozens of people lined up outside a shop called Spa in northern Seoul's Nowon District waiting to buy lottery tickets. The line snaked around a corner, with even a small stand set up selling nuts to bored customers enduring the wait. "I came here because I thought I might have better luck winning," said Choi Eun-hee, 28, after finally purchasing her ticket after waiting for 15 minutes in the

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04:39

West Bund shines as the heart of Shanghai Art Week

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. SHANGHAI - November is arguably the best month to visit Shanghai: mild temperatures, blue skies, and the city's beloved hairy crab in peak season. It's also when Shanghai Art Week - one of China's largest, citywide art celebrations - brings an extra dose of international flair. With major art fairs, Shanghai Biennale and dozens of parties and exhibitions across the city, the port megacity gives art lovers plenty to explore. At

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09:55

[WHY] Good luck? Good energy? Or just a good time?...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. At around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, dozens of people lined up outside a shop called Spa in northern Seoul's Nowon District waiting to buy lottery tickets. The line snaked around a corner, with even a small stand set up selling nuts to bored customers enduring the wait. "I came here because I thought I might have better luck winning," said Choi Eun-hee, 28, after finally purchasing her ticket after waiting for 15 minutes in the

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02:00

Le Sserafim's agency warns it will take legal action...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Source Music, a K-pop agency under HYBE managing girl group Le Sserafim, issued a warning that it will take legal action in response to "a sharp surge of malicious posts" on Friday. The official statement comes as online debates and fan wars intensify following NewJeans' return to ADOR, another HYBE label. "We have confirmed a recent sharp surge in malicious online posts targeting Le Sserafim and individual members, including

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06:03

'Better than Japan': Korea, U.S. ink $350B investment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea and the United States on Friday sealed a memorandum of understanding for a $350 billion investment package, including $200 billion in cash investment, in exchange for the U.S. lowering its tariffs on most Korean goods to 15 percent. This comes roughly three and a half months after the broad framework agreement reached in the tariff negotiations on July 30. The $150 billion will be used in Korea's massive shipbuilding

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08:48

Disney+ turns to shamans, a webtoon and action with a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. HONG KONG - From K-shamanism and a beloved webtoon-turned-romance fantasy to a sweeping period drama and action-packed series, Disney+ is charging full speed ahead with a strong Korean title lineup to capture the hearts of global audiences and capitalize on the popularity of K-content. The lineup set for release at the end of this year through next year was announced at the Disney+ Originals Preview 2025 event, held on Thursday

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02:34

Disney execs applaud Korea's 'ingenuity,' discuss...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. HONG KONG - Localization was the key for Disney+'s success in content made in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to its executives. "This local-for-local strategy, supported by our global leaders, has worked well for us," Carol Choi, the executive vice president of original content strategy at Disney APAC, said during a special talk - dubbed "Creative Conversation" - held at the Disney+ Originals Preview 2025 press event

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02:47

Mercedes plans 40 new models in Korea by 2027 as CEO...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. INCHEON - Mercedes-Benz plans to roll out at least 40 new models in Korea by 2027, the brand's most expansive product road map as the premium German automaker deepens its ties with Korean component suppliers such as Samsung and LG. Mercedes will also open a procurement hub in Korea on Jan. 1 next year to further strengthen collaboration across the Asian market. "Tech-savvy Korean Mercedes customers and fans really appreciate

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03:45

Friends confront domestic violence in Netflix series...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

This article is by Hwang Jee-young and read by an artificial voice. Director Lee Jeong-lim knew her Netflix debut, "As You Stood By," had struck a chord when her mother-in-law called her in tears. "She told me she watched all eight episodes and asked, 'Are Eun-su and Hui-su doing okay?'" Lee recalled. Even her usually stoic mother, a woman in her '70s from Gyeongsang, was moved to tears by the story. During an interview at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno District, central Seoul, on Nov

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02:40

Short-term Treasury shock exposes fragility in U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/11/13

The author is a professor at Unist and the head of the Global Industry-University Cooperation Center. A series of abrupt rate spikes in the U.S. short-term Treasury market has raised concerns about the stability of dollar funding. The volatility began after the U.S. Treasury Department shifted its issuance mix from roughly 20 percent short-term and 80 percent long-term securities to a heavier tilt toward short maturities at 55 percent. The surge in bill supply tightened conditions across

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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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