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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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07:16

Too hot? These cold Korean dishes will cool you down...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. For me, summer often means feeling hungry, but not necessarily for one specific food. What does feel appetizing, though, is something cold. Koreans often cite iyeolchiyeol, which means "fight fire with fire," to endure the summer heat by eating something boiling - but to me, nothing feels more refreshing and cool than a frosty bowl of soup that jolts the appetite awake. And one dish that often comes to mind is naengguk, or cold

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06:11

Tariffs cripple exports, but this transformer maker...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEXT CHIP] For decades, semiconductors and automobiles have dominated Korea's exports, driving growth and defining its global trade identity. But as shifting global dynamics and mounting uncertainties over U.S. tariffs unsettle traditional trade patterns, a new industrial order is taking shape. Sectors such as shipbuilding and defense are emerging as the next engines of growth. In our "Next Chip" series, we examine the rise of

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02:46

Habitat 67: A failed experiment that became a modern...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

Kim Bong-ryeol The author is an architect and professor emeritus at the Korea National University of Arts. The 1967 Montreal Expo carried the theme "Man and His World," seeking humanism in the industrial age. Of the 90 national pavilions, only one remains a landmark today: Habitat 67, a striking apartment complex originally built as Canada's centennial project. Both then and now, it has stood as one of Montreal's most recognizable symbols. The 20th century's greatest architectural

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04:27

Housing supply measures needed for Seoul and the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

The author is a professor at the Sogang University Graduate School and chair of the Reset Korea Real Estate Committee. In late June, just before the government unveiled its first real estate measures, housing prices in Seoul were rising. According to data from the Korea Real Estate Board for the week ending June 23, apartment prices in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, rose 0.99 percent, the steepest weekly increase in the city. In the south, Songpa District recorded a 0.88 percent rise

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04:42

Toward a happier Korea

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

The author is a professor emeritus of sociology at Yonsei University. From June 16 to Aug. 14, I served as a member of the Presidential Commission on Policy Planning under the Lee Jae Myung administration, heading the task force on national vision. The assignment was to redefine Korea's vision, governing principles, and policy goals. For me, a scholar of social development and the spirit of the times, the subject held deep personal interest. I had earlier led a similar team in 2017 for the

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03:59

It's time for Korea to conscript women

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

Kim Jung-ha The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. What is the greatest threat to Korea's security? Many would answer North Korea's nuclear weapons. Yet a more pressing danger lies elsewhere: the steep decline in the pool of conscripts caused by low birthrates. Nuclear arms are catastrophic in theory, but as the war in Ukraine shows, deploying them in combat is highly constrained. Korea must prepare against Pyongyang's arsenal, but nuclear weapons have not yet inflicted

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02:43

'Yellow Envelope Bill' passed despite business...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/24

The National Assembly on Aug. 24 passed the "Yellow Envelope Bill," an amendment to the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act. The law expands the definition of employers, broadens the scope of labor disputes and restricts companies from seeking damages from striking workers. After a six-month grace period, it is set to take effect early next year. The government has pledged to form a task force to gather input from labor and management and reduce uncertainty before

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02:33

President Lee Jae Myung embarks on six-day diplomatic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/23

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung departed on a six-day trip Saturday morning that will take him to Japan for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the United States for a high-stakes first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Lee, accompanied by first lady Kim Hea Kyung, departed from Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, at 8:30 a.m. marking the couple's second overseas trip since the president took office in early

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08:16

[WHY] Boy meets girl in K-pop: Are coed moments...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [WHY] Netflix's smash hit "KPop Demon Hunters" is packed with fantastical elements like demons, superpowers, mystical creatures - and a joint fan signing event by a girl group and a boy group. For many K-pop fans, the sight of a popular girl group member and a rookie boy group member sitting side by side, whispering to each other with a seemingly intimate vibe during what is supposed to be a fan event, feels even less

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05:54

Korea to develop humanoid robots, court foreign...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Jang Won-seok, Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. The government will prioritize AI as the top national growth driver for the next five years, committing funding and personnel to reverse the slowing growth caused by demographic challenges. The economic strategy, announced at a joint meeting of the growth strategy task force and economic ministers on Friday, outlines the policy blueprint for President Lee Jae Myung's administration. The government set the

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03:58

'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel could feature more...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. A sequel to Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" could feature "a wider range of Korean music styles" - from trot to heavy metal - if it gets made, director Maggie Kang said during a press conference held in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Friday. It may also feature the "backstories of its characters" as Kang thinks "there are still a lot of stories left to tell," though nothing official has been discussed yet. Released on June

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02:49

Stray Kids looks back on 'crazy' seven-year career...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Stray Kids' fourth full-length album, "Karma," is a victory lap for the boy band's record-setting stadium tour spanning 34 stops, 54 shows and 11 months. Fittingly, its lead track "Ceremony" celebrates the numerous milestones achieved on the octet's global journey - or "good karma," as the members put it. "Karma" marks the boy band's first new release in Korea since its digital single "Mixtape: dominATE" dropped in March, and

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02:37

Sports-themed Stray Kids pop-up celebrates new album,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Stray Kids has wrapped up its massive "dominATE" world tour, and a celebration is in order. "Spotify STAYdium," the boy band's latest collaboration with Spotify, is just that: a tribute to the group's global journey and Stay, the fans who made it possible. Upon entering, visitors are greeted with "Karma Track," an exhibition set up on a running track showcasing Stray Kids' milestones, including its 10 billion streams on

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01:16

Toss to waive international money transfer fees for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Mobile payment service Toss will waive fees for foreign residents in Korea when making international money transfers until the end of the year. The promotion comes four years after Toss declared "free transfers" in August 2021. Since then, Toss customers saved around 2 trillion won ($1.43 billion) in transfer fees with Toss' waiver program, according to the company. The new foreign transfer promotion applies to the four

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02:12

Dumplings for 48,000 won: Louis Vuitton opens...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/22

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Louis Vuitton will open its first permanent restaurant in Korea in September at its Cheongdam-dong flagship store, expanding its global footprint in high-end dining. The luxury brand began taking reservations for the new restaurant, Le Café Louis Vuitton, on Monday ahead of its opening on Sept. 1. Within hours, traffic surged on the booking site, with all morning slots during the first week of September fully booked. Weekend

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03:36

Shoppers navigate pet policy maze as retailers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Lim Sun-young and read by an artificial voice. Shoppers in Korea increasingly wheel pets through malls in strollers as retailers cater to the country's 15 million pet owners, but inconsistent rules and clashing views on pet etiquette are turning shopping trips into a source of confusion. Retailers face growing pressure between customers who welcome pets and others who want them banned. Each company has its own rules on pet entry, according to retail industry sources on

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02:53

Art of 'seven treasures' lights up the world in a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Park Sang-moon and read by an artificial voice. The name "chilbo," meaning "seven treasures," refers to the rich colors resembling those of gold, silver, jade, coral, agate, pearl and amber. The history of cloisonné in Korea dates back to the Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C.-668 A.D.) and flourished through the Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1910) dynasties. Korean artisans developed unique patterns and styles that reflected traditional aesthetics. Lee Soo-kyung, born

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09:54

President Lee likely to take 'pragmatic' approach to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Tokyo this weekend for his first bilateral summit since taking office, meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a move that signals Seoul's growing strategic focus on its historically fraught relationship with Tokyo. Although the pair previously met on the sidelines of the Group of 7 gathering in Canada in June, Lee's choice to hold his first overseas summit

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03:48

Bill Gates calls Korea's bioscience work 'impressive'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice.President Lee Jae Myung met with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in Seoul on Thursday, discussing ways to expand cooperation in global health initiatives, small modular reactors (SMR) and future industries, according to the presidential office. During the 30-minute meeting at the Yongsan presidential office, Gates recognized the growth of Korea's bioscience sector, stressing that Seoul can make a difference through its

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02:25

Dongwon’s Kim Jae-chul recounts a life built on the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/21

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. From modest beginnings as a fisher on a deep-sea vessel, Kim Jae-chul built Dongwon Group into a formidable player in the global seafood industry. After acquiring the U.S. tuna brand StarKist in 2008, the Korean conglomerate has since claimed the title of the world's largest producer of canned tuna. In "Sailing Through Life's Storms," the founder and honorary chairman of Dongwon Group depicts his dramatic journey and moments

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