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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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03:14

Constitutional revision should proceed through...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/07

The National Assembly convened a plenary session Thursday to vote on a constitutional amendment proposed jointly by six political parties. The vote, however, collapsed after the People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the session in line with its official position. Although the ruling bloc says it will attempt another vote, the prospect of holding Korea's first constitutional referendum in 39 years alongside the June 3 local elections now appears unlikely. The proposed amendment would add the

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03:35

Korea secures 210 million barrels of Saudi, U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SEJONG — Korea secured roughly 210 million barrels of crude oil for May to July — more than 80 percent of the volume imported over the same period last year, despite massive supply shocks due to the Iran war — easing looming fears that a protracted Iran war could trigger an oil shock as early as May. Among non–Middle Eastern suppliers, imports from the United States have surged most conspicuously, marking the sharpest increase

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07:34

Brokerages sour on Samsung as union bonus demands...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/07

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice.After soaring nearly fivefold in a year thanks to explosive demand for advanced memory chips, Samsung Electronics is now facing some cautious calls from both local and foreign securities firms, with analysts lowering ratings and target prices. At the heart of the concern is costs. Samsung's union is demanding that 15 percent of annual operating profit be distributed as employee bonuses — a figure that, applied to FnGuide's

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06:11

New Yorker dives into Jeju tradition as village's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice.[INTERVIEW] A wave crashed against the shore strongly enough to make even seasoned haenyeo, Korea's traditional female free divers, hesitate — and that's when Kylie Genter realized just how dangerous her new job could be. "[A more experienced haenyeo] looked at me, and I could see that she was scared, and that made me scared because they are usually like, 'It's fine. Don't worry.' They're very tough," said Genter, a registered

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04:48

Once a magnet for foreign English teachers, Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

This article is by Fergus Goodall Smith, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The rise of AI is taking a toll on one of the most common gateways to Korea for many foreigners: teaching English, with a decline in foreigners coming over for such work evidence of a dramatic shift in a country known for underscoring the importance of English education. The number of E-2 Foreign Language Instructor visas issued totaled 1,286 people in the first quarter of the year, hitting a six-year

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03:04

Meanwhile : Napoleon’s first love, “Désirée”

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

Shin Bok-ryongThe author is a former emeritus professor of history at Konkuk University. Among the memorable historical films of the past was "Désirée" (1954), starring Jean Simmons and Marlon Brando. The film was based on the life of Désirée Clary (1777-1860), the first woman seriously loved by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) before he rose to power. At age 23, Napoleon visited the home of his older brother Joseph and met Désirée, Joseph's sister-in-law. She was known not only for her

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06:01

Everyone wants to be the judge in their own case

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

Chung Hyo-shik The author is the social news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. Everyone wants to be the judge in their own case. That is precisely why no one can be. A fair courtroom cannot exist if either the plaintiff or defendant also serves as the judge. One side will inevitably feel wronged, and the constitutional principle of equality before the law collapses. That is the fundamental limit imposed by the rule of law. Yet political power, by its nature, repeatedly seeks to push beyond such

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06:13

20260507_COL_A: Children in need of care also have...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

The author is a lawyer at the Disability Rights Law Center. Last month, Korea's National Assembly passed the Act on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, formally writing the principle of deinstitutionalization into law. The measure recognizes the right of people with disabilities to live within their communities rather than in institutions, marking a policy shift away from viewing disabled individuals as objects of management and toward recognizing them as holders of rights. In the

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03:26

Brace for the accelerating inflation shock

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

Inflation pressures stemming from the Middle East war are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. According to April consumer price data released Wednesday by the Ministry of Data and Statistics, prices rose 2.6 percent from a year earlier, marking the steepest increase in one year and nine months. Rising global oil prices were the primary driver, with petroleum products surging more than 20 percent. There is growing concern that inflation could accelerate further after May. Strategic

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05:30

North Korea scraps references to unification, limits...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.North Korea has removed all references to reunification with South Korea from its revised constitution, which now defines the regime's territory as limited to the area north of the inter-Korean armistice line and its borders with China and Russia. The amendments, adopted during the March session of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) — the North's rubber-stamp parliament — also significantly expanded the

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07:23

Korea's recent birthrate rise: Long-term trend or...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

This article is by Hur Jung-yeon and read by an artificial voice. When 34-year-old Kim Jeong-yun got married, she and her husband planned to save for three years before starting a family. Three years on, rising loan burdens, an expiring lease and an impending move have pushed those plans back. "Children? Of course I want them. Just not right now," she said. "But we still don't feel like we have a solid enough financial foundation. And even though workplace parental leave policies are

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05:15

Market for children's products grows as adults empty...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/06

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. Though fewer babies are being born in Korea, the market for infant and children's products is growing as families spend more on each child, driving demand for premium goods. The numbers reflect the trend in which parents and relatives all open their wallets for a single child, often described as a "gold kid" or "10-pocket," referring to the 10 different adults who empty their pockets for them — similar to the proverb "it

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04:43

Nuisance no more: Korean political parties embrace AI...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/05

This article is by Chang Yoon-seo and read by an artificial voice. AI, once treated as a nuisance during elections because of deepfakes, is taking on a different role ahead of the June 3 local races as campaigns embrace the technology, deploying it for everything from nomination screening and campaign routes to content production. Political parties are rolling out local election strategies using AI, according to political sources on Monday. The Reform Party even developed its own app,

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07:25

Korea weighs 'robot tax' as AI-driven job losses loom

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/05

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Advanced AI is wiping out a vast number of human jobs, fueling calls for a so-called "robot tax" as a hedge against mass technological unemployment. Korea is weighing the introduction of such a levy as the threat of AI-led disruption grows more tangible, underscored by the debut of the Atlas humanoid at CES 2026. OpenAI recently suggested the concept of taxing "automated labor," while major tech figures,

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03:02

Meanwhile : Citizens await a reply

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/05

Kim Myung-hwa The author is a playwright and director. In the past, people often wrote letters. They shared news in handwritten form and waited for replies. This practice has gradually faded, especially as it does not align with the modern emphasis on speed. But the seemingly "unproductive" time spent composing a careful message and waiting for a response once carried a distinct and meaningful value. Because letters can convey more emotion and sincerity than face-to-face encounters, they

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05:29

Trump’s shoes and the rise of 'political looksmaxxing'

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/05

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In early March, cameras captured U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio chatting with lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Attention, however, shifted not to his words but to his feet. A noticeable gap, wide enough to fit two fingers, separated his heel from the back of his black leather shoes. The image seemed oddly at odds with the stature expected of a top diplomat. Behind the scenes lies an anecdote. In December of last year,

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06:00

Global South approach calls for three-part diplomacy

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/05

The author is a professor of international studies at Korea University and head of the Ilmin International Relations Institute. To understand today's international politics, the framework of "three worlds" proposed by John Ikenberry, a professor of international relations at Princeton University, offers a useful starting point. The Global West refers to traditional Western countries. The Global East points to a new bloc centered on China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. The Global South

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03:33

Suspected attack on Korean vessel calls for full...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/05

An explosion and fire broke out late on May 4 aboard the Namu, a bulk carrier operated by HMM, while it was anchored off a port in the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz. Although the cause has not been confirmed, the possibility of an attack linked to Iran is gaining attention. The vessel sustained heavy damage and is no longer able to navigate under its own power, requiring towing. At the time, 24 crew members were on board, including six Korean nationals. Fortunately, no

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05:11

From dollar shop to tourist magnet: Daiso overtakes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/04

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Walk into the 12-story Daiso in Myeongdong on any afternoon and you will struggle to hear Korean. Tourists drag rolling suitcases up the stairs because the elevator line is too long. They fill baskets with 1,000 won ($0.68) snacks and 3,000 won cosmetics. Foreign card payments at Daiso rose 50 percent in 2024, 60 percent in 2025 and another 70 percent in the first three months of 2026. A store where almost nothing costs more

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06:07

New JTBC drama 'We Are All Trying Here' reminds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/05/04

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice. There were once eight people in their 20s who loved films and dreamed of making them. Back in their club room, they would critique others' work and read screenplays together. After 20 years, the members of this group had all found their place in the film industry as directors and producers — all except one, Hwang Dong-man, the aspiring director, who had written 14 screenplays over two decades but had yet to make a single

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