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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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03:41

Saja Boys' 'Soda Pop' was once a guitar demo...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/17

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice.An old guitar demo recorded at least seven years ago became the foundation for the "KPop Demon Hunters" track "Soda Pop," a Billboard-charting song performed in the film by fictional boy band Saja Boys, said songwriter Vince. "It was literally just a guitar sketch that I did in my own room seven or eight years ago. Then one day, a colleague and producer named 24 asked for something bright, so I handed this demo over to him

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05:26

Adieu, scarecrow? Farming communities turn to drones...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/17

This article is by Kim Bang-hyun, Kim Jun-hee and read by an artificial voice. In addition to spraying pesticides, drones can now monitor for signs of heat exhaustion and scare away birds more effectively than scarecrows. As rural populations shrink due to aging and low birthrates, drones have become invaluable tools - even aiding in tasks such as exterminating hornets. One city leading in such efforts is Jeongeup, North Jeolla. Jeongeup City has deployed a drone patrol team to protect

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04:21

The task ahead for Korean trade in the Trump era

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/17

Lee Joo-hyoung The author is a professor at the University of Seoul Law School and a lawyer. The Bretton Woods system was born in July 1944 at the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. From the launch of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1947 to the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, it was the United States that drove the reorganization of international trade rules and order. America was not only a

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04:50

Can I be free of dementia?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/17

Park Eun-jung The author is a professor at Kyung Hee University School of Medicine If someone were to ask me what disease I fear the most, I would, without hesitation, answer "dementia." For 14 long years, I watched my father-in-law struggle against it - stripped, against his will, of even the bare minimum of human dignity. When his cognitive function briefly returned, the psychological pain and terror he must have felt are beyond words - and he wasn't alone in his suffering. My family's

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06:38

Pools, fashion and merch: Young women transform...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/17

This article is by Lee Ji-young and read by an artificial voice. Baseball's hottest trend in Korea isn't on the field - it's in the stands. Women in their 20s are turning ballparks into weekend destinations, packing seats in coordinated jerseys, flashing photo cards like VIP passes and singing team anthems loud enough to rival the stadium speakers. With brand pop-ups, poolside views and mascot merch drops, the game has become a full-blown lifestyle event where style, fandom and sport

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06:25

As Korean petrochemical industry faces collapse,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/17

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. The government will likely accelerate efforts to restructure the struggling petrochemical industry under its own leadership. While the government had initially hoped for voluntary restructuring by the private sector, progress has been slow, raising concerns that the "golden time" for action could be lost. "The petrochemical industry is facing a serious crisis," said President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday, calling for "a swift,

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09:38

Not-so-'Ominscient' production shows webtoon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Cho Young-shin and read by an artificial voice.In the entertainment business, there is no single recipe for success. A formula that works today may fail tomorrow, and what failed yesterday might strike a chord today. This may be why even in the 21st century, some still perform the traditional "pig's head" ritual to ward off misfortune. In a way, the content industry could be said to depend entirely on how much risk can be reduced. This is where web novels and webtoons

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02:37

History and 'people's sovereignty' take center stage...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung was ceremonially sworn in at a public ceremony at Gwanghwamun Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule on Friday that blended national history, cultural performances and a political message in defense of democracy. The "people's appointment ceremony," as the government billed it, drew senior political figures, foreign diplomats, representatives from across

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03:08

President Lee tells foreign envoys Korea will...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.President Lee pledged a foreign policy 'grounded in pragmatism' and domestic vision embracing diversity during an evening banquet for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Blue House on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The gathering, which take place in the State Guest House's ornate Banquet Hall, drew about 170 guests, including more than 80 ambassadors, heads of

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04:41

China surpasses U.S. in investment pledges to Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. China's direct investment pledges to Korea surged to a record $6.79 billion last year, as Beijing appeared to be maneuvering around U.S. trade restrictions, according to a recent report by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP). The report underscores Korea's growing prominence as a strategic investment destination, serving not only as a manufacturing base but also as a key logistics hub. China's reported

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05:02

Why Vietnam is turning to Korea for K9 howitzers and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Kim Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. Korea and Vietnam are drawing closer in the defense and shipbuilding sectors following a bilateral summit earlier this week, with Korea beginning exports of weapons to Vietnam, a comprehensive strategic partner. Seoul is expected to strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding and logistics at Hanoi's request. Hanwha Aerospace signed a government-to-government (G2G) contract with Vietnam in late July to export more than 25 K9

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03:33

Daejeon marks Liberation Day with special merch and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Kim Bang-hyun and read by an artificial voice.In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea's Aug. 15 Liberation Day, products and events commemorating the occasion and honoring veterans are drawing attention in Daejeon. One of the most popular is "Liberation Day Bread." Jointly developed by the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, headquartered in Daejeon, and the city's famous bakery chain, Sungsimdang, the bread will be sold at all Sungsimdang locations

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06:52

Mugwort, milk and moisturizer: How old Korean spa...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. When Rumi finally gives in, it's love at first soak. "I want to come here every day of our three-month hiatus," she says. Beyond these relaxing, leisurely dips, however, lies a ritual as deeply ingrained - and as beloved - as the bathhouses themselves: seshin, a Korean spa treatment that purports to scrub away dead skin and reveal a fresh layer beneath. While not an everyday practice, many Koreans book a New Year's cleanse as a

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08:18

Marathoner Son Kee-chung's legacy continues as his...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Kim Hyun-ye and read by an artificial voice. YOKOHAMA, Japan - Eighty-nine years after Son Kee-chung's triumphant gold medal run at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, his son is still fighting for one final victory - to see the Korean marathoner's nationality restored before it's too late. "Even now, my father's nationality is listed as Japanese. Will it be possible to change it while I'm still alive?" said Son Jeong-in, the 82-year-old son of marathon hero Son Kee-chung

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10:04

'No one wants to take responsibility': 80 years on,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. HAPCHEON, South Gyeongsang - Eighty years after a nuclear weapon leveled Hiroshima, the only omen that 86-year-old Bae Kyung-mi recalls of the city's impending doom is the distant roar of an airplane. Aged six at the time, she dashed into the yard and called to her mother in Japanese, " Oka-san, hikoki, hikoki desu!" - "Mother, an airplane, it's an airplane!" Then, her world went dark. When she awoke, her forehead was torn and

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05:58

K-beauty’s rapid rise and the next frontier: Becoming...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

The author is the Chair of the Board at KAIST, and former Minister of Environment A cosmetics company, listed for just 18 months, recently surpassed Korea's two leading beauty firms to claim the top spot in market capitalization at more than 8 trillion won at $5.8 billion, driven largely by exports. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea's cosmetics exports reached a record $10.2 billion in 2024, making the country the world's third-largest exporter after France at $23.3

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03:09

National agenda lacks manufacturing strategy

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

The Presidential Committee on National Policy Planning unveiled the new administration's policy vision on Aug. 13, outlining a broad range of priorities. Missing, however, was a plan to strengthen manufacturing, the backbone of Korea's economy. Many of the country's key manufacturing sectors face crisis amid shifts in global industry conditions and oversupply. Petrochemicals are under immediate strain. Yeochun NCC, hit hard by China's low-price offensive, recently averted bankruptcy after

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05:52

K-pop labels killed it in the second quarter. Domes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice.JYP Entertainment delivered a surprise with its second quarter earnings call on Wednesday, despite investors bracing for bad news - becoming the latest to join other major K-pop stocks in proving that the genre's global momentum is far from fading. The secret? Stadium sellouts and cute dolls, apparently. A rapid surge in merchandise and concert sales buoyed the strong results across the industry, while the long-awaited reunion

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05:20

Exhibit highlights the rich, dramatic history of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Kang Hye-ran and read by an artificial voice. From battlefields and prison cells to Himalayan peaks and the streets of Gwangju, the Taegeukgi, or Korean national flag, has flown through some of the country's most defining moments. A new exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in central Seoul brings together 210 of these flags - including the one that draped the coffin of student activist Park Gwan-hyeon during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising - to tell

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03:15

'KPop Demon Hunters' sends tourists flocking to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Baek Jong-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Naksan Park, the National Museum of Korea and Myeong-dong, central Seoul, have become must-visit stops for fans caught up in the "KPop Demon Hunters" craze. Locations from hit series and films are drawing travelers from around the world, turning TV moments into real-life itineraries. 'KPop Demon Hunters' turns Seoul into a stage Netflix's Seoul-set animated hit follows HUNTR/X, a K-pop idol group battling demons against the

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