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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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02:23

Presidents and scientists, and national prioritization

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

The author is a principal researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.Scientists are trained to question what others might overlook. They ask, almost by habit, "Is there evidence?" and are even willing to doubt their own assumptions. Research is not simply their occupation but their identity. Pride runs deep, yet when faced with logical counterarguments or data, they step back. It is rare to see scientists and a president seated together. I recall seeing three different

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04:52

Expanding resource territory key to surviving tech...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

Kang Cheon-gu The author is a guest professor at the Graduate School of Manufacturing Innovation at Inha University. At the heart of the U.S.-China rivalry lies a battle for technological supremacy. This competition has evolved into a race to secure supply chains, which now includes the weaponization of resources and a scramble for raw materials. The demand for critical minerals used in advanced industries continues to surge. These include copper, indium, gallium, lithium, nickel, cobalt,

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04:40

Trump and the dawn of North Korea’s “Security with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. President Lee Jae Myung recently described North Korea as a "poor but fierce neighbor" during a visit to the United States. Pyongyang bristled at the remark, calling it a grave insult, yet the description is difficult to dispute. North Korea is poor by most measures. According to a report released last month by the Bank of Korea, which used United Nations methodology to estimate growth, the North's nominal gross national income in

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02:43

North Korea, China, Russia show unity, testing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

The leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia stood side by side atop Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the 80th anniversary of China's victory in World War II. It was the first time Kim Jong-un appeared on a multilateral stage with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The scene echoed a moment from 1959, when Kim Il Sung, Mao Zedong and Nikita Khrushchev stood together at the same site. In his speech, Xi declared that the Chinese people "have never bowed to coercion or violence,"

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05:01

Xi showcases China's strength at parade with leaders...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Flanked by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a veiled warning to the United States against using pressure to rein in its adversaries as he presided over his country's largest-ever military parade in decades to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Wednesday. "Humanity must choose between peace and war, between dialogue and

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03:32

Succession in sight? Kim's daughter Ju-ae in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un brought his daughter Ju-ae with him on a visit to China on Tuesday, in what appears to be a move to officially introduce her at home and abroad as part of the Kim family's dynastic line - often referred to as the Mount Paektu bloodline. The North's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim arrived at Beijing Station at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Unlike the

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05:44

Union resistance in Korea, U.S. threatens to sink...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Korea's $150 billion initiative to help revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry has elevated the sector to a key area of bilateral cooperation, but growing backlash from labor unions in both countries poses a tangible challenge. Compounding the matter is the recent passage of the pro-labor "Yellow Envelope Bill" in Korea, which curtails excessive corporate damage claims against unions and workers during

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07:16

Netflix Korea banks on reality shows with 'Culinary...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix Korea is doubling down on unscripted content after scoring big with reality shows such as "The Devil's Plan" (2023-25) and "Culinary Class Wars" (2024), with a new variety series released every month starting in September. Among those slated for release is a new season of "Culinary Class Wars" in December. "We feel a certain pride in the fact that Korean variety formats and reality survival shows have emerged as global

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03:54

LG Chem, GS Caltex to consolidate naphtha cracking...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice.LG Chem, Korea's largest petrochemical company, is pursuing a "naphtha alliance" with local refiner GS Caltex in what could become the first major restructuring move in the domestic petrochemical industry. According to industry sources on Wednesday, LG Chem is in discussions with GS Caltex to consolidate their naphtha cracking centers (NCC) in Yeosu, South Jeolla. The proposal reportedly involves LG Chem selling

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03:58

YouTuber's 990 won bread slammed for undermining...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Bread prices in Korea have been rising by over 6 percent for the past six consecutive months, adding to consumers' financial burden amid the ongoing inflation of food prices. The persistent rise came to the fore after a popular YouTuber, Syuka, sold bread for 990 won (70 cents), sparking a debate over whether the current prices of baked goods are justified. According to data from Statistics Korea's national statistics

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05:08

More than numbers: License plate of Kim Jong-un's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Shin Kyung-jin, Park So-young and read by an artificial voice. BEIJING - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's private train, the Taeyangho, arrived at Beijing Station around 4 p.m. Tuesday, local time - 10 hours after it was first spotted by foreign media passing through Shenyang in Liaoning Province around 6 a.m. the same day. Kim began his fifth visit to China with what appeared to be symbolic "license plate diplomacy." At approximately 4:19 p.m., his convoy of

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01:43

LG Energy wins estimated $11B battery contract with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution has inked two supply deals with Mercedes-Benz with a combined volume of 107 gigawatt-hours (GWh), following a previous supply contract signed with the German automaker last October. The company said in a regulatory filing that it will provide 32 GWh of batteries to Mercedes-Benz and 75 GWh to the carmaker's affiliate, without providing further details. Market watchers estimated

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09:18

Emerging artists explore identities and bodies...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/03

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Female queer art, long sidelined, is stepping into the spotlight at Frieze Seoul 2025. Frieze Live, the international art fair's platform for live art and performance, partnered with local contemporary art institution Art Sonje Center to showcase the "off-site 2: Eleven Episodes" exhibition, which features artworks and performances by 11 emerging Korean artists who identify as female and/or genderqueer. It foregrounds

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03:45

Kia's upgraded EV5 hits Korea, with Canada and Europe...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Kia's EV5 has officially landed on home turf, at nearly double its Chinese price, but re-engineered from the ground up with expanded cabin space and enhanced safety features to meet the needs of Korean families. Initially released in China in 2023, the model arrives in Korea as a "fundamentally different vehicle," in Kia's own words. A launch in Canada is expected sometime in 2026 with similar specs to Korea's, while no U.S

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06:06

Silence at shuttered petrochemical facilities draws...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Na Sang-hyeon, Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. Korea's petrochemical hubs in Yeosu and Daesan are sinking into crisis. Shuttered plants, plunging profits and layoffs are rippling through local economies, as experts warn that only government-driven restructuring - not voluntary corporate steps - can resolve the downturn. On Aug. 21, Yeochun NCC's Plant No. 3 in the Yeosu National Industrial Complex, South Jeolla, stood silent. Just a month

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04:50

With U.S. roadblocks, EV makers pivot to Europe at IAA

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. With Donald Trump poised to terminate federal EV subsidies in the United States as early as Sept. 30, global automakers are shifting gears - steering toward Europe, where incentives are still rich and the welcome mat for EVs remains firmly in place. This year's IAA Mobility 2025 is shaping up to be more vibrant and ambitious than ever, with Korean manufacturers like Hyundai Motor and Kia, alongside Chinese EV giants BYD,

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02:16

The benefits of regular gardening

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

The author is a garden designer and the CEO of OhGardens. The arrival of cooler air offered a welcome chance to return to the garden after weeks away. At dawn, I took up the task of clearing wilted plants while my husband trimmed large branches. Since early July, when the summer heat set in, I had mostly abandoned the garden. The result was worse than expected. Caterpillars had stripped the leaves from birch, mulberry and lilac bushes. This summer's severe drought in Gangneung and Sokcho

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04:05

The “Golden Turtle” scandal and appointments without...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, one credential dominated senior appointments: being a prosecutor. Prosecutors, particularly those close to the former president, filled key ministries such as those of justice, the interior and transport. Even highly specialized fields like broadcasting and finance were led by former prosecutors or individuals with pedigrees from Seoul National University Law School or Chungam High

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04:49

The other side of common sense

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

The author is the president of Taejae University. Thomas Paine opened his 1776 pamphlet "Common Sense" with a warning. "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right." Common sense, in its usual definition, refers to knowledge everyone is expected to share. Actions that run counter to it are often deemed foolish or wrong. Like a coin with two sides, however, common sense has a reverse. In times of rapid change, clinging to familiar truths can

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02:50

For business and labor to truly become “two wings”

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

President Lee Jae Myung said during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that "a bird flies with two wings. Both business and labor are important," cautioning against "killing the cow to straighten the horn," an ancient proverb for sacrificing the greater good for minor corrections. His remarks were widely seen as a response to ongoing debates over the commercial law revision and the "Yellow Envelope Bill". Lee said the purpose of both laws is to improve transparency in corporate governance and

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