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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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04:25

Bread, tuna and shampoo: Schools offer them for just...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Along the way to achieving their academic and career goals, what often hits international students the hardest is financial hardship amid rising rent and food prices. With the average monthly rent in Seoul being 670,000 won ($480) and a loaf of white bread priced at 4,150 won, surviving on 1,000,000 won a month - the average stipend for international students, according to the National Institute for International

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02:20

Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong visits company's newly...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Park Hae-lee, Lee Ga-ram and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the company's newly opened North America headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, late last month, industry insiders told the JoongAng Ilbo Tuesday. The visit is seen as a move to check on the U.S. market as trade risks rise under the Donald Trump administration's tariffs. The trip came after Lee wrapped up his schedule as part of a business

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01:36

Incheon Airport snubs court order to cut rents for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/09

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. A court ordered Incheon International Airport Corp. to cut rent for duty-free shops by 25 percent, but the airport operator says it will not accept the ruling, setting the stage for a prolonged fight. The Incheon District Court on Friday issued a compulsory mediation order to the airport authority and Shilla Duty Free. The court assessed fair rent at about one-quarter below current levels. Shilla Duty Free and Shinsegae Duty

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10:40

How the rise of AI is reshaping Samsung and SK hynix

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Shim Seo-hyun, Lee Ga-ram, Park Hae-lee, Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice. [CHIP REPORT ] Korea's semiconductor industry is undergoing a dramatic shake-up fueled by the explosive rise of generative AI. Market leaders are losing ground while once-overlooked underdogs are gaining momentum. This Chip Report series unpacks the forces driving this shift and explores how the industry's new hierarchy is likely to take shape in the years ahead. When Samsung

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06:28

U.S. visa roadblock creates speed bump for Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Lee Jae-lim, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] A recent U.S. immigration crackdown on Korean employees in Georgia has laid bare the severe talent dilemma and unaccommodating visa system facing major Korean conglomerates as they attempt to execute multibillion-dollar investment projects there. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's acknowledgment that training from foreign experts is valuable and the Korean government's vow to fix visa issues,

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08:43

Warsaw's 'Polonization' is powered with partners in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. KIELCE, Poland - The quiet provincial city of Kielce became, for one week, the beating heart of Europe's defense industry, with a mix of Polish national pride and a spotlight on Korea as an emerging top-tier supplier. The 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) unfolded from last Tuesday to Friday, attracting more than 811 companies from 35 countries. The Korea JoongAng Daily queued for nearly two hours with

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04:39

Trump to 'look into' ICE raid as 300 detained Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/08

This article is by Kim Eun-bin, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. More than 300 Korean workers detained at an immigration detention facility in Georgia are expected to return home on a chartered flight as early as Wednesday, according to an official at Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cho Ki-joong, consul general at the Korean Embassy in Washington, told reporters on Sunday that the repatriation is expected "around Wednesday," following a visit to the U.S. Immigration and

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05:12

Seoul Fashion Week goes back, to the future with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Collaboration and change were at the heart of Seoul Fashion Week's 2026 Spring/Summer edition, which marked the event's 25th anniversary. From staging its official runway show at the historic Deoksu Palace in central Seoul to partnering with Fashion Council Germany to bring international brands to the city, Seoul Fashion Week concluded on Sunday after a week of events that aimed to push the decades-old fashion celebration

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08:23

'KPop Demon Hunters' singer Andrew Choi finds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] Andrew Choi, the voice behind Jinu's songs in Netflix's animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters," has learned one thing about life - it rarely goes as planned. Looking back on his roller-coaster journey from avid K-pop teen in the United States to band member, English teacher, singer, producer and now Netflix villain, he's decided not to overthink what comes next. "I realized that I have absolutely no control over what

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00:38

Seoul's night sky glows with 'KPop Demon Hunters'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. A total of 1,200 drones were used for the performance which took place at Ttukseom Hangang Park in eastern Seoul on Sunday from 8 p.m. From Derpy the tiger and six-eyed magpie Sussie to HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, Seouls' night sky lit up with some of the film's most popular characters in colorful formations. The Sunday event was first in a five-part drone performances inspired by "KPop Demon Hunters." The remaining shows are

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05:44

Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' misses out at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Korean director Park Chan-wook's latest film "No Other Choice" failed to win the highest honor, the Golden Lion, at this year's Venice International Film Festival despite much anticipation at home, as well as rave reviews from the media abroad. The top honor went to Jim Jarmusch's film "Father Mother Sister Brother." Despite missing out, director Park said the film's warm reception by audiences has already been a "big award" for

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04:38

While 'Kpop Demon Hunters' slays, Korea's indie...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. While "KPop Demon Hunters" is sweeping the mainstream animated world, there are a number of independent creators who prefer the freedom that the independent film scene brings. One of them is director Joung Yu-mi, who was the first Korean to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week short film competition with her animated short film "Glasses," this year. She was one of two Korean filmmakers invited to the festival,

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04:41

While 'KPop Demon Hunters' slays, Korea's indie...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. While "KPop Demon Hunters" is sweeping the mainstream animated world, there are a number of independent creators who prefer the freedom that the independent film scene brings. One of them is director Joung Yu-mi, who was the first Korean to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week short film competition with her animated short film "Glasses," this year. She was one of two Korean filmmakers invited to the festival,

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02:45

Why BMW’s panoramic display is more than just a screen

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] MUNICH - Two decades ago, BMW was the first brand to bring the head-up display to life. Now, it goes a step further with the world's first type of panoramic display. The Panoramic Vision display, iX3's 43-inch-wide pillar-to-pillar display positioned just below the windshield, was born out of BMW's desire to ensure that every passenger in the car - not just the driver - can clearly see the critical information

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04:16

BMW iX3 debuts as first 'Neue Klasse' EV with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. MUNICH - BMW lifted the lid on the latest iX3 electric SUV on Friday, the first model under the banner of the historic "Neue Klasse," aiming to replicate the resurgent era of six decades ago. With a striking design change featuring a smaller, retro-inspired kidney grille, the tech-savvy electric SUV comes with a new display design that no other brand has ever tried. Its range extended to 805 kilometers (500 miles) on a single

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04:03

Luxury brands reimagine ordinary items as high-end...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/05

This article is by Lim Sun-young and read by an artificial voice.Plastic bags, paint cans and orange juice cartons are strutting into the luxury aisle - ordinary objects reborn as status symbols. Luxury and fashion houses are increasingly releasing products that mimic everyday items. Analysts say this trend reflects the intersection of luxury brands' pursuit of differentiation and consumers' desire for unique purchases that set them apart from others. French luxury brand Balenciaga

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07:51

From Go to jump rope: Kids in Korea look for more...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/05

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Korean parents are famously dedicated to their children's education. But beyond the usual cram schools, known in Korea as hagwon, for math and English, a growing number are enrolling their children in private academies for everything from Go, a traditional board game, to basketball, taekwondo and even jump rope. "I go to a skating class after I finish my lesson at the Go academy," said a third-grade student in Daechi-dong,

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02:26

Naver, Kurly launch 'premium' online grocery service...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/05

This article is by Eo Hwan-hee and read by an artificial voice. Naver and Kurly launched an online grocery service, Kurly N Mart, on Thursday as they move to expand their presence in fresh food delivery and challenge Coupang's dominance in the sector. The platform is an elevated "premium" marketplace that sells goods not sold by competitors, according to Naver and Kurly on Friday. Kurly N Mart appears at the top of the Naver Plus Store homepage and offers a curated selection of frequently

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04:46

Roundtable event explores opportunities for enhancing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/05

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice.Smagin Evgenii, an AI strategist from Russia, chose to come to Korea 11 years ago while studying Asian Studies because Korea was then "one of the least popular countries." "Everyone else chose China and Japan over Korea, so I thought it could be an opportunity," said Evgenii during a roundtable hosted under the theme of "Hearing the Voice of Global Talent" at Seoul City Hall in central Seoul on Thursday. Having successfully

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04:38

Labor union urges overhaul of Samsung's bonus...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/05

This article is by Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), the company's largest labor union, has formally demanded that management adopt a bonus system tied to operating profit, similar to the one recently agreed to at SK hynix. The move comes just days after SK hynix's labor and management scrapped the traditional cap on performance bonuses and struck a landmark deal to distribute 10 percent of operating profit to employees. Analysts say

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