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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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02:37

History and 'people's sovereignty' take center stage...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung was ceremonially sworn in at a public ceremony at Gwanghwamun Square to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule on Friday that blended national history, cultural performances and a political message in defense of democracy. The "people's appointment ceremony," as the government billed it, drew senior political figures, foreign diplomats, representatives from across

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03:08

President Lee tells foreign envoys Korea will...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.President Lee pledged a foreign policy 'grounded in pragmatism' and domestic vision embracing diversity during an evening banquet for the foreign diplomatic corps at the Blue House on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The gathering, which take place in the State Guest House's ornate Banquet Hall, drew about 170 guests, including more than 80 ambassadors, heads of

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04:41

China surpasses U.S. in investment pledges to Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. China's direct investment pledges to Korea surged to a record $6.79 billion last year, as Beijing appeared to be maneuvering around U.S. trade restrictions, according to a recent report by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP). The report underscores Korea's growing prominence as a strategic investment destination, serving not only as a manufacturing base but also as a key logistics hub. China's reported

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05:02

Why Vietnam is turning to Korea for K9 howitzers and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Kim Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. Korea and Vietnam are drawing closer in the defense and shipbuilding sectors following a bilateral summit earlier this week, with Korea beginning exports of weapons to Vietnam, a comprehensive strategic partner. Seoul is expected to strengthen cooperation in shipbuilding and logistics at Hanoi's request. Hanwha Aerospace signed a government-to-government (G2G) contract with Vietnam in late July to export more than 25 K9

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03:33

Daejeon marks Liberation Day with special merch and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/15

This article is by Kim Bang-hyun and read by an artificial voice.In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea's Aug. 15 Liberation Day, products and events commemorating the occasion and honoring veterans are drawing attention in Daejeon. One of the most popular is "Liberation Day Bread." Jointly developed by the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, headquartered in Daejeon, and the city's famous bakery chain, Sungsimdang, the bread will be sold at all Sungsimdang locations

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06:52

Mugwort, milk and moisturizer: How old Korean spa...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. When Rumi finally gives in, it's love at first soak. "I want to come here every day of our three-month hiatus," she says. Beyond these relaxing, leisurely dips, however, lies a ritual as deeply ingrained - and as beloved - as the bathhouses themselves: seshin, a Korean spa treatment that purports to scrub away dead skin and reveal a fresh layer beneath. While not an everyday practice, many Koreans book a New Year's cleanse as a

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08:18

Marathoner Son Kee-chung's legacy continues as his...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Kim Hyun-ye and read by an artificial voice. YOKOHAMA, Japan - Eighty-nine years after Son Kee-chung's triumphant gold medal run at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, his son is still fighting for one final victory - to see the Korean marathoner's nationality restored before it's too late. "Even now, my father's nationality is listed as Japanese. Will it be possible to change it while I'm still alive?" said Son Jeong-in, the 82-year-old son of marathon hero Son Kee-chung

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10:04

'No one wants to take responsibility': 80 years on,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. HAPCHEON, South Gyeongsang - Eighty years after a nuclear weapon leveled Hiroshima, the only omen that 86-year-old Bae Kyung-mi recalls of the city's impending doom is the distant roar of an airplane. Aged six at the time, she dashed into the yard and called to her mother in Japanese, " Oka-san, hikoki, hikoki desu!" - "Mother, an airplane, it's an airplane!" Then, her world went dark. When she awoke, her forehead was torn and

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05:58

K-beauty’s rapid rise and the next frontier: Becoming...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

The author is the Chair of the Board at KAIST, and former Minister of Environment A cosmetics company, listed for just 18 months, recently surpassed Korea's two leading beauty firms to claim the top spot in market capitalization at more than 8 trillion won at $5.8 billion, driven largely by exports. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Korea's cosmetics exports reached a record $10.2 billion in 2024, making the country the world's third-largest exporter after France at $23.3

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03:09

National agenda lacks manufacturing strategy

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

The Presidential Committee on National Policy Planning unveiled the new administration's policy vision on Aug. 13, outlining a broad range of priorities. Missing, however, was a plan to strengthen manufacturing, the backbone of Korea's economy. Many of the country's key manufacturing sectors face crisis amid shifts in global industry conditions and oversupply. Petrochemicals are under immediate strain. Yeochun NCC, hit hard by China's low-price offensive, recently averted bankruptcy after

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05:52

K-pop labels killed it in the second quarter. Domes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice.JYP Entertainment delivered a surprise with its second quarter earnings call on Wednesday, despite investors bracing for bad news - becoming the latest to join other major K-pop stocks in proving that the genre's global momentum is far from fading. The secret? Stadium sellouts and cute dolls, apparently. A rapid surge in merchandise and concert sales buoyed the strong results across the industry, while the long-awaited reunion

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05:20

Exhibit highlights the rich, dramatic history of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Kang Hye-ran and read by an artificial voice. From battlefields and prison cells to Himalayan peaks and the streets of Gwangju, the Taegeukgi, or Korean national flag, has flown through some of the country's most defining moments. A new exhibition at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in central Seoul brings together 210 of these flags - including the one that draped the coffin of student activist Park Gwan-hyeon during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising - to tell

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03:15

'KPop Demon Hunters' sends tourists flocking to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Baek Jong-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Naksan Park, the National Museum of Korea and Myeong-dong, central Seoul, have become must-visit stops for fans caught up in the "KPop Demon Hunters" craze. Locations from hit series and films are drawing travelers from around the world, turning TV moments into real-life itineraries. 'KPop Demon Hunters' turns Seoul into a stage Netflix's Seoul-set animated hit follows HUNTR/X, a K-pop idol group battling demons against the

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03:56

First lady special counsel leaves PPP HQ after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Son Sung-bae, Lee Chan-kyu, Choi Seo-in and read by an artificial voice. The special counsel team investigating former first lady Kim Keon Hee, led by special counsel Min Joong-ki, withdrew from the People Power Party's (PPP) headquarters in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul, at around 12:40 a.m. Thursday after a 15-hour standoff. The team entered the building at around 10 a.m. Wednesday after presenting a search warrant. The warrant was issued as part of an

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03:58

Trump's leadership could create 'breakthrough' with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun voiced hope that U.S. President Donald Trump's leadership could create a "breakthrough" in the stalled dialogue with North Korea, while also managing the "push-and-pull" of concessions between Washington and Pyongyang. When asked about any behind-the-scenes contact with North Korea, Cho, in his first press briefing since taking office in July on Thursday, recounted his conversations during

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04:28

More heavy rain forecast for Korea's northern and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/14

This article is by Jeong Hye-jeong and read by an artificial voice.Another bout of heavy rain is expected on Thursday, especially in the central regions of the country, while the southern regions of the peninsula and Jeju Island are expected to see partly cloudy skies. In the morning, the capital region is expected to be hit by torrential downpours of 30 to 70 millimeters (1.2 to 2.8 inches) per hour. As of 5 a.m. Thursday, extremely heavy rainfall of 30 to 50 millimeters per hour was

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06:22

Three triumphant art exhibitions to visit on Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/13

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.The streets of central Seoul this week were awash in red, blue and white, as giant Taegeukgi, the Korean national flag, fluttered proudly from towering building facades in anticipation of Liberation Day on Friday. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Aug. 15, 1945, when Japan surrendered to the Allies, ending World War II and 35 years of colonial rule over Korea. Across the city, museums are commemorating this pivotal moment

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03:20

Son Heung-min's MLS debut boosts Apple TV, challenges...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/13

This article is by Yu Sung-kuk and read by an artificial voice. Son Heung-min's high-profile Major League Soccer (MLS) debut on Sunday has sent ripples through Korea's streaming market - lifting Apple's prospects while dealing a setback to Coupang. Online forums quickly lit up with posts such as, "I'm subscribing to Apple TV because of Son Heung-min" and "I already subscribe to Coupang Play, but now I'm considering subscribing to Apple TV too." The surge in interest has raised questions

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06:24

Seokguram grotto: Symbol of Silla's past and future

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/13

Everything about the Seokguram grotto leaves a vivid impression. etched onto the soul of anyone who stands before it for the first time. This cultural treasure of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. to A.D. 935) resonates with a profound sense of awe - regardless of who you are, where you come from or the culture you've lived in. If you watch quietly, the Buddha figures within the grotto seem to stir to life. The overwhelming beauty, born of painstaking labor and spiritual devotion, calms

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06:46

Where Korea’s cults stand before Netflix's follow up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/08/13

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. When Netflix's docuseries "In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal" was released in 2023, Korea reeled from the harrowing exposés of brutal acts committed by cult leaders in the name of God, ranging from sexual assaults and physical violence to murder. The story of Maple, in particular, a survivor of sexual abuse and a former follower of the Christian Gospel Mission, better known as JMS, shocked viewers worldwide and encouraged more

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