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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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03:21

Security flaws found in Ecovacs, Dreame robot vacuums

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Kim Nam-young and read by an artificial voice. Security flaws in several popular robot vacuum cleaners could expose images from inside users' homes, according to a government investigation released Tuesday. Most of the vulnerable devices were made by Chinese companies. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced Tuesday that, in a joint investigation with the Korea Consumer Agency, it discovered security issues in several robot vacuums currently on the market

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09:01

North Korean leader's return to Beijing highlights...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] When Chinese President Xi Jinping emerges on the balcony of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing to preside over a grand military parade on Wednesday, some of the foreign leaders accompanying him on the rostrum will be familiar faces to those who watched the same event a decade ago. But it is the presence of one new guest - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un - that will turn heads in Seoul, Washington, Tokyo and beyond. Kim's

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03:50

Is North Korea developing a deadlier ICBM? Kim's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a missile research facility Monday, a day before his trip to China, and signaled the development of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-20, state media reported Tuesday. Analysts said Kim's timing was intended to showcase enhanced nuclear capabilities ahead of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as part

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03:01

Toss Facepay pilot reaches 400,000 users, nationwide...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Korean fintech company Toss announced Tuesday that its facial recognition payment service, Toss Facepay, has surpassed 400,000 subscribers since its trial launch earlier this year and will be rolled out nationwide by the end of 2025. The company officially unveiled Facepay and its core technology, revealing a new lineup of dedicated payment terminals at a press conference at SJ Kunsthalle in Gangnam District, southern Seoul,

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03:21

KBO hits final stretch of regular season with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Bae Young-eun and read by an artificial voice. The 2025 KBO season has entered September with expanded first-team rosters and make-up games crowding the calendar, reshaping the dynamics of a postseason race already marked by tight competition for the middle spots in the standings. From Tuesday through the end of the regular season, each team can register 33 players instead of 28. The change allows managers to better manage the workload of starting players and gives

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04:22

Jun Ji-hyun, Gang Dong-won finally share the screen...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. A pairing of Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won, two of the era's most glamorous stars, had fans buzzing just at the thought of seeing them share the screen. Now, the two will star in Disney+'s new spy thriller "Tempest," set to be released on Sept. 10. The excitement wasn't one-sided. "Above all, I chose this project because I really wanted the chance to work with Gang before it was too late," Jun said with her trademark bubbly

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02:29

MLB scouts flock to KBO games as players look to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Ko Bong-jun and read by an artificial voice. MLB scouts are flocking to Korea in unprecedented numbers as the KBO season approaches its final stretch, monitoring both foreign players eying a U.S. return and local players considering a move abroad. The scene was most evident on Aug. 28 at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul, where the Hanwha Eagles faced the Kiwoom Heroes. The matchup drew 11 MLB clubs, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and

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03:18

Hacking allegations drive regulators to conduct probe...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. The Ministry of Science and ICT launched on-site inspections at KT and LG U+ on Monday to verify whether the mobile carriers were hacked, following allegations of data breaches. The companies denied the claims, stating their internal investigations found no evidence of an intrusion. The ministry and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), which oversee investigations into data breaches at private companies, began

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01:45

Lotte Card reports cyberattack after malware found on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Yeom Ji-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. Lotte Card reported a cyberattack after detecting signs of a breach in its internal servers late last month. The company filed the case with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) on Monday. The attack involved attempts to implant malware in company servers and steal internal data. Lotte Card said that during a server inspection on Aug. 26, it discovered malicious code on one server and subsequently conducted a

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04:22

Young people drop from work force amid growing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. "The stress is beyond what people can handle. There are so many jobs that are far worse than expected." These were among the responses in a survey conducted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor on 200 young people who had job experience but are now categorized as neither working nor looking for work. According to the ministry on Monday, the number of these so-called "resting youth" has reached a record high of between

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03:21

Democratic Party finalizes plans for second round of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The Democratic Party (DP) and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety finalized plans to distribute the second round of livelihood recovery consumer coupons starting Sept. 22, following a policy consultation held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Tuesday. The meeting brought together DP lawmakers and ministry officials to coordinate the rollout and explore ways to enhance the program's local impact. The consumer

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01:44

Gucci to open new restaurant in flagship store in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. Luxury fashion house Gucci is opening a new restaurant on the fifth floor of its flagship store in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Thursday. The new venue, named Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Seoul, replaces the original Gucci Osteria Seoul, which opened in 2022 in Itaewon, Yongsan District, central Seoul, marking a relocation and renewal of the dining concept. The space was designed to reflect the

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02:27

Theborn Korea CEO Paik Jong-won pledges to fund...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/02

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. Paik Jong-won, CEO of Theborn Korea, pledged to use his personal funds to finance the company's mutual benefit consultative group amid the company's controversies by taking out a loan of 12 billion won ($8.6 million) using his private shares as collateral. Theborn Korea disclosed changes in stock ownership of major shareholders, according to a filing on the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system on

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04:29

Apple TV+'s 'KPOPPED' packs star power, lacks edge

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [REVIEW] What is K-pop? The latest competition show "KPOPPED" on Apple TV+ attempts to answer that question by pairing global pop icons - such as Megan Thee Stallion, Spice Girls and Patti LaBelle - with K-pop idols to perform reimagined versions of the former's hit songs, infused with a K-pop twist. In short, pop hits are getting "Kpopped." And the verdict? It sure is a bold experiment - but one key element came up short: The

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09:45

How HBM split the paths of Samsung, AMD and SK hynix

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

[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. - Ed. At the Hot Chips symposium in California in 2016, a senior engineer from Micron took the stage and sharply criticized

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02:13

Lessons from the great fire of London: Governance in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

The author is a writer and a senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. Just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 2, 1666, a fire broke out at a bakery on Pudding Lane in London. Fueled by strong winds, the flames spread quickly. At the time, some 460,000 people lived crowded together in wooden houses hastily built across the city. With nearly 10 months of drought, London had become a city that could ignite like a box of matches. The City of London had enjoyed special

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04:21

Korea must lead in setting global AI norms

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

The author is a former president of the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety (KINS). The Korean government has begun in earnest to develop its own foundation model, referred to as "sovereign AI" - a domestically built large-scale artificial intelligence system intended to reduce reliance on foreign platforms. The Ministry of Science and ICT recently selected five "national teams" out of 15 applicants to lead the project. Once complete, the technology will be released as open source for public

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03:56

To plant seeds, the field must first be tilled

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. President Lee Jae Myung has defended his government's 2026 budget proposal with what he called a "seed theory." "We cannot make the mistake of leaving the field idle simply because there are too few seeds to plant," he said. In an earlier meeting with private-sector experts on fiscal policy, he remarked, "If planting a small measure of seeds today can yield a full harvest in the fall, then of course we should borrow seeds to sow." His

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04:00

Farmers suffer, hotels shut doors as Gangneung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Park Jin-ho and read by an artificial voice. GANGNEUNG - In a sun-scorched field in Gangneung, Gangwon, a 93-year-old resident helplessly watches scallions turn yellow and die, a stark sign of a drought so severe that the city is preparing for water rationing. On Monday afternoon, in a scallion field next to an elementary school in Wichon-ri, Seongsan-myeon, dust rose from the cracked earth from a mere step onto the field. Nearby cabbage seedlings had shriveled from lack

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05:10

Well runs dry for Yeosu small businesses as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Choi Kyeong-ho, Hwang Hee-gyu and read by an artificial voice. YEOSU - On Thursday night, the commercial district of Museon in Yeosu, South Jeolla, long known as a commuter town for workers at the Yeosu National Industrial Complex and a center of nightlife, was eerily silent. Of the roughly 100 storefronts that once lined the main road, just six or seven had their lights on. Many of the shuttered restaurants and bars had stickers reading "For Lease" or "For Sale" posted

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