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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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03:03

Defense minister nominee and presidential office...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

At the confirmation hearing for Ahn Gyu-baek, nominated as Korea's first civilian defense minister since the 1961 military coup, discrepancies emerged between the nominee and the presidential office over the timeline for the transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon) from the United States to Korea. When asked by Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun of the People Power Party about the timing of the Opcon transfer, Ahn said he understood that "the goal is to achieve the transition during the Lee Jae

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02:34

New management to clarify Son Heung-min's future with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. Tottenham Hotspur of Britain posted a photo on social media on Tuesday of Son Heung-min smiling as he began training with the team at Hotspur Way. Son joined the team late on July 12 after receiving prior permission due to family matters. On his first day back, he reportedly underwent a blood test and participated in a grueling 1-kilometer run (0.6 miles) that left many players exhausted. Speculation continues to swirl over

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04:57

Opcon 'not a negotiation card' as Korea, U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Yoo Jee-hye, Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice. Korea pushed back hard against speculation that it might dangle wartime operational control (Opcon) as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Washington, warning that such theories risk undermining sensitive diplomacy. "This is not new," the presidential office said Friday, while National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated Sunday that Opcon is "not a negotiation card." The sharp denials follow whispers in

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08:25

Ex-President Yoon faces full weight of Korean justice...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] For the second time in six months, former President Yoon Suk Yeol finds himself under arrest at the Seoul Detention Center on charges tied to his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 last year. On Thursday, the Seoul Central District Court approved a warrant for Yoon's arrest, requested by the special counsel team that is investigating allegations that Yoon attempted to subvert the country's

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03:29

Gov't, DP agree to ease electricity bills for two...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Jo Su-bin and read by an artificial voice. The government and the Democratic Party (DP) agreed Tuesday to ease cumulative electricity billing rates and expand fee reductions for disadvantaged households during July and August, responding to growing concerns over rising cooling costs amid a record-breaking heat wave in Korea. In a policy consultation meeting held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Tuesday, officials agreed to adjust the electricity billing

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02:39

LS Electric on U.S. Big Tech’s radar for power system...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] BAC NINH, Vietnam - Koo Ja-kyun, CEO and Chairman of LS Electric, says the rapid boom of AI has been a boon for Korea's power sector. "A sudden surge in demand has left major industry players scrambling to meet the needs of their longstanding clients and failing to accommodate emerging entrants," Koo said in an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily in Bac Ninh. "LS Electric sees this as an underserved niche and

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03:53

KT to invest 1 trillion won to bolster customer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Yun Jung-min and read by an artificial voice. KT announced Tuesday that it will invest more than 1 trillion won ($724 million) over the next five years in bolstering its information security systems to enhance services that directly reduce harm to customers, such as voice phishing. KT unveiled its plans to overhaul its information security framework to improve customer safety and trust in a press briefing on Tuesday. The company plans to increase its annual information

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04:22

Japan repeats claim over Korea's Dokdo islets in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Kim Hyun-ye, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Japan has reiterated its claim over Korea's Dokdo islets - referred to as "Takeshima" by Tokyo - for the 21st consecutive year in its 2025 defense white paper. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani presented the 2025 edition of Japan's defense white paper on Tuesday, which includes Tokyo's claim to Dokdo, at a cabinet meeting attended by Prime Minister Ishiba. In the first such report under the Shigeru Ishiba

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04:31

Philip Morris International stock unfazed by market...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Hwang Jeong-il and read by an artificial voice. Philip Morris International, a global tobacco firm, became one of the hottest stocks among U.S. investors in the first half of this year, defying market volatility triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff rhetoric. Philip Morris International shares steadily climbed, repeatedly hitting record highs, despite fluctuations in the broader market. Shares briefly traded at $186.69 on June 16 before closing at $180.99 on

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03:31

Defense minister nominee aims to 'achieve Opcon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. Ahn Gyu-back, defense minister nominee, on Tuesday signaled that Lee Jae Myung administration intends to push forward with the long-delayed transfer of wartime operational control, or Opcon, from the United States to Korea. "I understand that the goal is to achieve Opcon transfer during the Lee Jae Myung administration," Ahn told lawmakers at the National Assembly's National Defense Committee on Tuesday, responding to a

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03:41

'Herd effect' driving frenzied purchases and sales of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Kim Tae-yun, Lee Hyun and read by an artificial voice. In Seoul's red-hot apartment market, panic seems to move faster than policy. Apartment sales in the Korean capital soared to their highest levels in nearly four years last month, only to nosedive weeks later - the latest twist in what analysts are calling a classic "herd effect." As of Sunday, Seoul logged 10,341 apartment transactions in June, according to the city government's real estate information site - the

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01:47

Summer not so sweet as Korea's watermelon prices...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Jeong Hye-jeong and read by an artificial voice. As an early heat wave grips Korea, the cost of one of summer's most beloved fruits has surged past 30,000 won ($21.69), stoking consumer frustration and raising concerns across the retail sector. The average retail price of a watermelon at traditional markets climbed to 30,327 won as of Monday, according to data released Tuesday by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. Nationwide, average prices hovered at

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03:47

Pretend tourists, lavish meals, empty beaches: North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Han Young-hye and read by an artificial voice. The billiards hall never closed, the beer was always cold and the beachgoers never seemed to sweat - welcome to North Korea's latest seaside spectacle, where even the vacationers might be on the payroll. The details were revealed on Monday by Russian journalists who recently visited the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone in North Korea, describing how some North Koreans pretended to be tourists to create the image of a

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03:17

Seoul gov't, district offices struggle to find funds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. As the application period for the Lee Jae Myung administration's public livelihood recovery coupons approaches on July 21, local governments are expressing deep concern over the financial burden. "We're on the verge of halting all district-level projects just to fund the consumer coupon program," complained a district mayor in Seoul. Districts left holding the bag The JoongAng Ilbo obtained the estimated amount that Seoul's

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05:28

They fly to Seoul in trousers. They leave in baggy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/14

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Polo shirts and slim-fit trousers are the unofficial uniform of many young men in the United States - including 27-year-old Jeremy Aban. But before heading off to graduate school to study ophthalmology, Aban was ready to try something bolder and trendier. "I was looking for something to improve my style," said Aban, who was on a week-long trip to Korea. "I usually wear very classic, but I am trying to be a little more

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03:57

On Emirates, economy goes premium to appeal to Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/14

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, is ramping up its push into the Korean market by deploying a newly refurbished Boeing 777-300ER on flights to Seoul. The Dubai-based carrier aims to set itself apart by revamping cabin interiors, in alignment with its broader global strategy. Emirates unveiled the remodeled aircraft at Incheon International Airport on July 7, marking its 20th anniversary of operations in

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07:41

Students blend study with suntans for 'learncation'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Just as she was starting to settle into campus life about a year after entering college, 24-year-old Jane Yang, a student at Chonnam National University, packed a single bag and boarded a flight not to her university, and not even her hometown, but to the distant island of Jeju to take classes. After arriving, she wanted to check off the first item on her college bucket list: an experience that would offer a break from her

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02:29

The rise of Twitter: From a simple idea to a global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/14

The author is a writer and a senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. On July 15, 2006, the world heard its first digital "tweet." Twitter, the new social media platform developed by San Francisco-based podcasting company Odeo, was officially introduced. Inspired by the sound of birds, the name captured the platform's essence: brief, fast and ubiquitous communication. Just three months earlier, on March 21, co-founder Jack Dorsey had posted the first message on the

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05:00

What it takes for the Kospi to hit 5,000

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/14

The author is the business and industry news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. During the last administration, Korea instituted what was informally known as the Finance 4 meeting. The regular gathering included the Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy, the governor of the Bank of Korea, the chair of the Financial Services Commission and the head of the Financial Supervisory Service. Together, these figures served as a de facto economic command center. Even after the December martial law scare,

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05:59

Real estate: The challenge that could overshadow the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/14

The author is the executive editor of the JoongAng Ilbo. In Korea, few policy issues are as critical and complex as real estate. It sits at the intersection of low birthrates, economic inequality and population concentration in the capital region. Despite President Lee Jae Myung's stated focus on livelihood issues, housing prices - arguably the most urgent concern for ordinary citizens - seem to have slipped from the administration's list of top priorities. The administration appears far

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