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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea

Newsroom of the Korea JoongAng Daily

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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07:12

Envoy vacuums in Seoul and Washington hint at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] For the first time in recent memory, both Washington and Seoul are without ambassadors in each other's capitals - a simultaneous diplomatic vacuum that analysts call unprecedented and potentially risky. Six months into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to nominate an ambassador to South Korea. In turn, South Korean Ambassador to the United States Cho Hyun-dong returned home on July 12, leaving

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03:25

Alarm raised over DIY firearms as Incheon shooting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. A man who allegedly shot his son with a homemade firearm in Incheon on Sunday told police that he learned how to build weapons from YouTube, sparking renewed alarm over the spread of do-it-yourself firearms and the growing challenge of regulating them. The 62-year-old man had built the firearm by modifying steel pipes. Early Monday morning, police discovered another homemade device at the man's residence in Dobong District,

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01:54

Death toll after Korea's heavy rains rises to 19 as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. The death toll from the heavy rains that swept across Korea from July 16 to 20 has risen to 19, with nine people still missing, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's daily report on Tuesday. The figure is up by one from the previous day's count. Sancheong, South Gyeongsang, reported the highest number of deaths at 10, mostly caused by landslides. Other fatalities occurred in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi, with three

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03:26

Lee Jae Myung's trial on payments to North Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Choi Mo-ran and read by an artificial voice. A court on Tuesday delayed proceedings in President Lee Jae Myung's trial over suspicions of unauthorized payments to North Korea, effectively pausing all five criminal cases that began before he took office. The Suwon District Court said during the seventh preparatory hearing on Tuesday that "no trial date will be scheduled" for Lee, who stands accused alongside former Gyeonggi Vice Gov. Lee Hwa-young of third-party bribery

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02:29

Megabox, Lotte Cultureworks announce plans to invest...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Jung Hyun-mok and read by an artificial voice. Megabox JoongAng and Lotte Cultureworks plan to make significant investments aimed at revitalizing Korea's struggling film industry, the two theater chains announced on Tuesday. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in May to merge with the stated goal of "strengthening the competitiveness and ensuring the sustainability of the theater and film businesses." In a joint press release, the companies said they

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03:11

Prime Minister Kim says Korea and U.S. 'stronger' by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok outlined the Korean government's plans to reposition the country's economy and redefine its alliance with the United States as he called for a "zero-point shift" in how the two nations cooperate in a speech on Tuesday. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham), Kim provided insight into President Lee Jae Myung's economic vision, which centers on innovation,

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05:32

Finance, trade ministers to head to Washington to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Korea will launch an all-out diplomatic campaign in Washington this week as it prepares to negotiate with the United States ahead of tariffs to take effect on Aug. 1, with what the government has described as a "full-court press" to fend off Washington's trade demands. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will travel to Washington for a "2+2" trade dialogue scheduled for Friday with a strategy that has

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06:43

‘I got a phone and Wi-Fi’: How an extremely online...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Attention is a scarce and fleeting commodity in the heavily saturated market of K-pop. Idols often have mere seconds to capture the interest of potential fans. What will you do with that moment? Meet Kenny, a self-proclaimed "personality hire" of rookie boy band 1Verse and the resident meme master. The 22-year-old idol, along with his bandmates, has been uploading various short clips to social media in which he is dressed in a

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01:45

HYBE employees sentenced to prison for insider...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice. Three people affiliated with HYBE were handed fines and suspended prison sentences for trading on insider knowledge of boy band BTS's military enlistment. The Seoul Southern District Court on Tuesday gave a 37-year-old employee of HYBE subsidiary Source Music surnamed Kim a 10-month sentence, suspended for two years, along with a 231 million won ($166,420) fine, for violating the Financial Investment Services and Capital

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04:06

North Korea to build third 5,000-ton destroyer by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo and read by an artificial voice. North Korea announced plans to construct its third 5,000-ton-class warship of the Choe Hyon class by Oct. 10 next year, the founding day of the ruling Workers' Party. The move appears to be part of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's initiative to strengthen naval power, possibly with Russian support, and diversify platforms capable of delivering tactical nuclear weapons. The state-run Rodong Sinmun reported Tuesday that "a

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01:17

Hyundai's hydrogen cars will transport dignitaries to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The official fleet will include 34 Nexo hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, 12 G80 EVs, 14 EV9s and 3 Universe hydrogen-powered buses, which will transport delegates. The APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting will run from Aug. 27 to 28 at the Paradise Hotel and Nurimaru APEC House in Busan, inviting ministers and representatives from 21 member countries to discuss issues like strengthening power grid infrastructure, enhancing energy

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03:45

'I fiercely resisted': Lee Min-ho embraces role he...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Taking on a role in the film adaptation of renowned web novel "Omniscient Reader" was something actor Lee Min-ho initially wanted to stay away from - an effort to avoid comments from people saying that the choice was "so Lee Min-ho." Lee revealed this during an interview with reporters on Thursday at a cafe in Jongno District, central Seoul. "Playing Jung-hyeok was honestly a bit of pressure for me," the actor said. "To be

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04:00

Trump's tax cuts could axe $1.9 billion in Korean EV...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. The implementation of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", a large-scale tax cut package in the United States that took effect on July 4, could reduce the U.S. sales of Korean-made electric vehicles by up to $1.9 billion, according to data from the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI). According to a report released Sunday by the federation, titled "The Impact and Implications of the U.S. Trump Administration's Large-Scale Tax

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02:21

Apple Pay users now able to tap into Korea's transit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/22

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. From today, iPhone and Apple Watch users in Korea can finally tap into the country's transit system, Tmoney, using Apple Pay - a long-awaited move that lets Apple users ride buses and subways without feeling overshadowed by Samsung's long-dominant mobile payment services, the company announced Tuesday. The launch comes about two years after Apple Pay entered the Korean market. To use Tmoney on an iPhone or Apple Watch, users

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04:23

Convenience stores, other retailers ramp up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/21

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. As the government began distributing its consumer coupons on Tuesday, offering cash-equivalent vouchers to stimulate domestic consumption, retailers - especially convenience stores - are ramping up promotions to attract customers and maximize benefits from the stimulus. Up to 13.2 trillion won ($9.5 billion) will be distributed in two phases, providing each person between 150,000 won to 450,000 won in the first phase, and

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04:07

Korean museums balance preservation, energy concerns...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/21

This article is by Seo Hye-bin and read by an artificial voice. How, then, are Korea's leading museums safeguarding these invaluable cultural assets? Temperature and humidity, the alpha and omega The National Museum of Korea operates around 20 storage rooms, each categorized by material, such as rooms dedicated to metals, wood or calligraphy and paintings. Temperature and humidity have a significant impact on cultural heritage, and maintaining appropriate levels is considered

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08:01

Murder by gaslighting? Drowning in 2019 a tale of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/21

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #2] Behind the glitz and glamour seen in pop culture, Korea's grimmest and most harrowing crime stories, some more well-known than other, 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. Seven men and women take a fun trip to escape the heat to a stream

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05:04

Korea must elevate tourism into a strategic industry

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/21

The author is a professor of tourism at Hanyang University and a co-chair of the National Assembly Tourism Industry Forum Foreign tourists are becoming an increasingly common sight not only at major attractions in Korea, but also in back alleys, traditional markets and lesser-known neighborhoods. In 2024, approximately 16.4 million international travelers visited Korea, nearly matching the record set in 2019, when 17.5 million came before the pandemic. Expectations are high that the figure

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04:40

Concerns of 'Yellow Envelope Bill' undermining market...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/21

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In a recent roundtable hosted by the Korea Employers Federation, one participant remarked, "The real power of the 'Yellow Envelope Bill' lies in its name." The comment alludes to the popular nickname for the proposed amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act - better known as the "Yellow Envelope Bill." The bill's name can be traced back to a 2014 fund-raising campaign. Supporters sent

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03:10

Search in Sancheong continues for men swept away by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/21

This article is by An Dae-hun, Kim Min-wook and read by an artificial voice. SANCHEONG, South Gyeongsang - In the wake of record-breaking rains that have killed at least 10 people in Sancheong, South Gyeongsang, firefighters and villagers pressed on Monday to locate survivors, combing through mud, rocks and wreckage with whatever tools they could find - including bamboo sticks and borrowed wooden beams. The scene in Mogo Village was one of exhaustion and urgency. Around 7 a.m., about 20

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