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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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05:33

All eyes on North's Kim as first foray into...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Shin Kyung-jin, Chung Yeong-gyo and read by an artificial voice. Every step by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at Beijing's Victory Day celebrations on Wednesday is expected to be scrutinized as a "first." The event will mark his debut on a multilateral diplomatic stage. Kim reportedly departed Pyongyang by his private train Monday afternoon for a visit to China, according to Seoul government sources. Kim has so far confined his diplomacy to carefully managed bilateral

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03:54

Gov't earmarks over $1.44 billion to acquire 50,000...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Kang Kwang-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government has allocated more than 2 trillion won ($1.44 billion) in next year's budget to secure graphic processing units (GPUs), a core component of AI infrastructure. Budgets for research and development (R&D) in next-generation technologies - including advanced biotechnology and quantum science - as well as efforts to rebuild the basic science ecosystem, will also see major increases. The Ministry of Science

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03:07

North Korean troops choosing suicide over capture by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. North Korea has confirmed through state television that its troops deployed to Russia's Kursk front are engaging in acts of suicidal bravery, airing footage on Sunday that praised the actions as "heroic sacrifice." North Korea's state-owned broadcaster, Korean Central Television (KCTV), revealed cases in which soldiers killed themselves rather than surrender and detonated grenades when they ran out of ammunition. KCTV named

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03:59

ZeroBaseOne remains stronger than ever despite...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Boy band ZeroBaseOne's first full-length album, "Never Say Never," comes at a pivotal moment for the group, which is nearing its expected contract expiration set for January next year amid ongoing speculation and uncertainty over a possible extension of its activities. The album serves as a timely and unmistakable testament to how the nine members have outgrown their past selves ahead of what could become a turning point in

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04:40

'SYNK: aeXIS Line' concert highlights aespas's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. If there's one word to capture girl group aespa's third and latest concert, it's fun. The two-hour spectacle brimmed with whimsical visuals, playfully cheeky storylines and all the theatrics you'd expect from a K-pop production. Rarely was there a dull moment for the crowd, as expected - though at times the heavy buildups gave it the polish of a year-end TV ceremony rather than a live concert. aespa kicked off the tour, titled

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03:35

EV fires stoke worries of rising 'battery phobia',...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/09/01

This article is by Choi Sun-eul and read by an artificial voice. A spate of fires linked to e-scooters and portable batteries is stirring consumer anxiety in Korea, raising fears within the industry that the problem could trigger a broader "battery phobia" that could affect demand for electric vehicles. The National Fire Agency reported 49 battery-related fires in May, 51 in June and 67 in July. Investigators cite overcharging, defective chargers and simultaneous charging as the main

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03:32

'Perception really matters': Why 2PM's Jun. K asked...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Ten years later, the process has become far more systematized, with dedicated production teams working in sync. "I've been part of JYP Entertainment for 21 years now, and I've seen how the company has grown to become much more structured," Jun. K said during a roundtable in southern Seoul on Wednesday. "Though the process may feel a bit more rigid, it has also become much more streamlined and efficient." Jun. K debuted in

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05:31

Redefining the Korean garden: Les Jardins de...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. YANGPYEONG, Gyeonggi - While Korea's Joseon-era gardens carry a quiet, understated beauty, they lack the global recognition of those in Europe, particularly France. However, a new garden complex that opened Monday aims to change that. Les Jardins de Médongaule in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi - about 90 minutes from Seoul by car - covers around 200,000 square meters (49 acres) of land and aims to the challenge the notions around what

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09:57

A case of 'he said, he said' — how the killer in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #5] Behind the glitz and glamour seen in pop culture, Korea's grimmest and most harrowing crime stories, some more well-known than others, continue to haunt society today. The Korea JoongAng Daily takes a deep dive into some of these stories, sharing a glimpse into the darker side of society as well as the most up-to-date known facts. - Ed. For almost two decades, the man who stabbed a young Korean

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02:34

Yoshinogari Historical Park recreates Japan’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

The author is an architect and professor emeritus at the Korea National University of Arts.In 1986, construction work for an industrial complex in Kyushu led to the discovery of one of the largest archaeological sites in Japan. Unearthed at Yoshinogari was a settlement dating back two millennia, raising speculation that it might be the legendary Yamatai kingdom, long known only from ancient chronicles. Excavations revealed an extensive site covering 40 hectares (99 acres). Archaeologists

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04:57

Korea’s failure on suicide prevention shows national...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

Song In-han The author is a professor of social welfare at Yonsei University and the chair of the Reset Korea Inequality Reduction Subcommittee. President Lee Jae Myung's recent remarks that "suicide is a social disaster" marked an important recognition of the scale of the problem. Suicide prevention cannot be left to a single ministry or professional group. It requires coordinated action across health, welfare, psychology, education, employment, housing and law. Without the clear will of

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04:52

AI and robots speed the ‘end of work’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. At the dedication of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia on March 26, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung delivered congratulatory remarks. Behind him sat several hundred workers. Unlike Hyundai's plants in Korea, many of the workers were young women. In blue T-shirts and white caps, they looked more like engineers than line workers. On Aug. 25, the Hyundai Motor union approved a strike plan by an overwhelming

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02:57

Are we in a revolutionary moment? The special...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

Jeon Hyun-heui, who chairs the Democratic Party's task force on three special counsel probes, said she will push to create a special tribunal dedicated to insurrection cases. Citing a court's denial of an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, she warned that "a judiciary that blocks a special counsel must fear the people." Hard-liners in the ruling Democratic Party added pressure, saying courts were "too passive" on insurrection trials and publicly criticized Judge Ji

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05:31

North Korea's participation in China's Victory Day...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet for the first time together in Beijing on Sept. 3, when they attend China's Victory Day ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Japan in World War II. The gathering of the three leaders comes just after President Lee Jae Myung's visits to Japan and the United

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04:20

Golf park association tees up professional league as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/31

This article is by Lee Hay-june and read by an artificial voice. Park golf, long regarded as a leisurely pursuit for retirees, is preparing to reinvent itself as Korea's next professional sport. The Korea Professional Park Golf Association (KPPGA) said it will launch a professional league next year, beginning with the inaugural Park Golf Pro Test, scheduled for Oct. 22 to 24 at Hanyeoul Park Golf Course in Pocheon, Gyeonggi. Applications opened Monday and will run through Sept. 12, but

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03:32

Cho Kuk courts controversy again with Facebook post...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/30

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Cho Kuk, head of the Institute for Policy Innovation at the minor Rebuilding Korea Party, stirred controversy over the weekend by sharing an article on his Facebook account that suggests that economically privileged youth in Seoul are more likely to hold far-right views. Cho previously attracted criticism with his remarks that Korean men in their 20s and 30s are turning toward the far right. The article he shared on Saturday

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02:32

Nat'l Assembly speaker urges lawmakers to wear hanbok...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/30

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Saturday renewed his call for lawmakers to don hanbok, the country's traditional attire, during the opening ceremony of the regular parliamentary session on Sept. 1. In a post uploaded to Facebook, Woo shared two photos of himself in blue and red hanbok, writing, "This is what I will wear for the opening of the regular session the day after tomorrow. I bought them about ten years ago,

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02:03

President Lee vows fiscal overhaul, follow-up to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/30

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung pledged to carry out sweeping fiscal reforms, pursue prosecutorial overhaul and deepen international partnerships in a message posted to his official Instagram account on Saturday. Lee described the draft budget approved by his Cabinet the previous day as the largest restructuring of state expenditures in the nation's history, aimed at both reviving growth and repairing public finances. "We are

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03:37

Hunt for ticks carrying deadly virus yields few leads

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/30

This article is by Shin Sung-sik and read by an artificial voice. Multiple government agencies are carrying out a joint epidemiological investigation following the death of an elderly woman in June from severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome, a rare but deadly tick-borne disease. The 69-year-old woman had been working in her vegetable garden in Boeun County, North Chungcheong, when she was bitten by a tick. Days later, she developed a fever and was rushed to the hospital in

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03:13

Kim Jong-un pledges regime will look after families...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/30

This article is by Hong Joo-hee and read by an artificial voice. In a rare, highly publicized ceremony on Friday that underscored the costs of Pyongyang's military involvement abroad, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un offered his condolences directly to the families of soldiers who were killed fighting in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Saturday that a second round of national commendations for "overseas operations units of the Korean

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