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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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04:28

Shifting ground for Korea’s two-party system

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/03

The author is an emeritus professor at Chung-Ang University and a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. Korea's two-party system, a defining feature of its politics since democratization, is faltering. The conservative People Power Party (PPP) has lost much of its political weight, authority and appeal. Meanwhile, the liberal Democratic Party (DP), armed with 175 National Assembly seats and the full power of the presidency, has emerged as the most dominant ruling party since democratization. The

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05:42

Disparities, lack of details blight Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/03

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. A couple of sticking points loom following Washington's decision to cap Korea's tariffs at 15 percent: The details of $450 billion investment package that would trickle into the U.S. economy and disparities between the two countries on agricultural trade as well as lingering uncertainties on digital regulations and tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Korea's trade delegation was lauded by the government for

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14:07

For Ateez's Seonghwa and Jongho, success begins with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/01

This article is by Hwang Jeong-ok, Song Jeong and read by an artificial voice. Some say dynamic performances and overseas activities targeting the global market are hallmarks of fourth-generation idols - then what about their health management and diets? Boy band Ateez has the answer. Perhaps once a symbol of suffering, idol diets are different now. When management is needed, they eat systematically, and when healing is needed, they eat deliciously. If they're tired, they rest, and when

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03:31

Yoon refuses to dress for interrogation in defiance...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/01

This article is by Jeong Jin-ho and read by an artificial voice. A tense standoff unfolded on Friday morning at Seoul Detention Center as former President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to comply with a special counsel's attempt to execute a court-issued arrest warrant. An attempt by the special counsel team led by Min Joong-ki to detain Yoon at Seoul Detention Center failed after he resisted arrest and refused to leave his cell, forcing prosecutors to postpone the scheduled questioning that

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03:41

BOK set to revise economic outlook following...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/01

This article is by Park Yu-mi and read by an artificial voice. With the Korea-U.S. reciprocal tariff rate set at 15 percent - in line with major competitors like Japan and the European Union - attention is now turning to the Bank of Korea's (BOK) upcoming revised economic outlook for this month. Although tariff uncertainty has been reduced, experts say further scrutiny is needed on upcoming U.S.-China tariff negotiations and product-specific duties such as those on semiconductors. Back in

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05:28

In today's cutthroat K-pop world, this agency CEO...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/31

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [Interview] In today's world, K-pop has become more than just simply Korean pop - and agencies have become more than just purveyors of music. For Michelle Cho, CEO and co-founder of Singing Beetle who cut her teeth at SM Entertainment before launching her own agency, K-pop is not just about sound, language or geography. It's about infrastructure. And, more often times than not, it can come at a cost to the young artists inside

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04:36

Different worlds, one sound: 1Verse embarks on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/31

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. When Hyuk, the rapper of rookie K-pop boy band 1Verse, first met Michelle Cho, CEO of agency Singing Beetle, he was almost convinced she might be running a scam. "I never imagined even in my wildest dreams that I'd debut as a K-pop idol," Hyuk said during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily on July 24. At that time, he was working in a factory, years after escaping from North Korea in 2013. The idea that someone was

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02:31

Remembering the playful swagger of a ‘Real American’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/31

Song Ji-hoon The author is a sports reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. A nation's identity can sometimes be seen more vividly on stage or in an arena than in politics or economics. The recent passing of Hulk Hogan, the U.S. professional wrestling icon, at the age of 71, serves as a reminder of that truth. With his hulking frame, gleaming blond hair, and signature handlebar mustache, Hogan dominated the ring with flamboyant moves, embodying the swagger of 1980s and 1990s America - an era when

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06:59

Local Korean eateries disappearing as ingredient...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee, Jang Won-seok and read by an artificial voice.While global demand for Korean food rises, the neighborhood kitchens that defined it are closing one by one. After 17 years serving hearty food to loyal locals in Anyang, longtime owner Park closed her doors in April, citing soaring ingredient costs, her own dwindling energy and no successor in sight - a quiet but telling sign of the vanishing home-style Korean eateries that once anchored their

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06:37

[WHY] Status on your sleeve: Why Korea's varsity...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Though they may not be a common sight in the sweltering heat of July, university students wearing bulky jackets are a regular scene to anyone passing by a college campus. The jackets themselves may not seem so unusual to international visitors, as other countries also have similar uniform traditions for college students. However, Korea's college clothing does differ from others - and the secret lies in the details. These

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05:39

Trump turns up heat in trade negotiations: 'If you...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Kim Won, Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. With just over a week left before the United States imposes reciprocal tariffs on Aug. 1, the collapse of the anticipated "2+2" trade talks has left Korea in a precarious position - as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to increase pressure. Trump has targeted negotiating countries, telling them "If you pay like Japan, tariffs can be lower" and also emphasizing market opening. Experts point out that in order to

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01:54

How Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's smash-hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" offers plenty of delights - including the opportunity to virtually travel through Seoul and indulge in its signature flavors. From the iconic Namsan Seoul Tower - where a massive swarm of possessed Saja Boys fans gather - to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where HUNTR/X perform the spellbinding track "Golden," the film showcases Seoul's cityscape and culture in vivid

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01:54

How Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's smash-hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" offers plenty of delights - including the opportunity to virtually travel through Seoul and indulge in its signature flavors. From the iconic Namsan Seoul Tower - where a massive swarm of possessed Saja Boys fans gather - to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where HUNTR/X perform the spellbinding track "Golden," the film showcases Seoul's cityscape and culture in vivid

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01:44

How Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. From the iconic Namsan Seoul Tower - where a massive swarm of possessed Saja Boys fans gather - to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where HUNTR/X perform the spellbinding track "Golden," the film showcases Seoul's cityscape and culture in vivid detail. Despite being produced by an American studio, Sony Pictures, the K-pop-themed animation delivers a distinctly Korean experience. The Korea JoongAng Daily breaks down some of

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02:09

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 break preorder...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics announced Friday that it had released its latest foldable smartphones - the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 - as well as the Galaxy Watch 8 in Korea, with launches to follow in 110 countries, including Britain and India. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest and lightest model in the Z Fold series to date, 8.9 millimeters (0.4 inches) thick when folded and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded, with a weight of

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04:20

Digital tour project brings to life Britain's heroic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Over 70 years after the sounds of exploding mortars ceased in the Imjin River valley north of Seoul, the hills that saw some of the fiercest fighting by British soldiers after World War II are alive once again - not with gunfire, but with narration, music and digital storytelling. A new initiative from the British Korean War Memorial Committee (BKWMC), a Seoul-based nonprofit, is transforming this landscape, scarred by the

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04:04

Renault Scenic EV test drive: A wide SUV enters a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. CHUNCHEON, Gangwon - A well-balanced car with no extremes - nothing to rave about, but nothing to complain about. That's my one-line verdict after test driving Renault's Scenic EV. Korea's EV market is fiercely competitive. Within that, the family SUV segment is an even narrower battleground. While Tesla's Model Y dominates the space, and Kia's EV5 is also on the horizon, I couldn't stop asking: What unique strengths can the

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04:02

From real life to animation: Leejung of 'Street Woman...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. For Leejung, the choreographer-dancer behind Blackpink, Twice and most recently Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters," dance is more than a job. According to the 26-year-old, it is her "salvation" as well as her "ego and pride." "Dance isn't just an art, a genre or a job to me anymore," Leejung said during an interview with reporters at a cafe in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Thursday. "It's what keeps me going. I hope this

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03:59

Korea holds shipbuilding as U.S. bargaining chip, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. Korea is positioning its shipbuilding industry as a key bargaining chip in tariff talks with the United States, with industry experts stressing that its technological edge can offer greater value than capital investment alone. Japan, which concluded its own talks on Wednesday, pledged over $550 billion in U.S. investment - a benchmark of what Korea could expect. Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office again in

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12:29

A match made in heaven: The evolution of Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] Netflix's "Better Late Than Single," now streaming, is the newest wild card in Korea's reality dating show scene - joining a string of Korean shows that have proven popular both at home and abroad. This show hones in on "motae solo" - a Korean term for adults who have never been in a romantic relationship - struggling to connect with their love interests and going on dates, often marked by awkward and endearing

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