x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news daily news

All Episodes

01:36

Food safety authorities antsy over use of ants as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Rhee Esther and read by an artificial voice. Authorities caught a restaurant in Korea using ants in its dishes without proper authorization, violating food safety regulations. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said on Thursday that it referred a restaurant operator and the associated business entity to prosecutors for violating the Food Sanitation Act. The ministry launched an investigation after spotting blog posts and social media content showing a specific

en-us

05:03

Unfazed by Musk-Trump row, Korean investors boost...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Jin Min-ji and read by an artificial voice. [BEHIND THE NUMBERS] Elon Musk's feud with U.S. President Donald Trump and his announcement of the launch of a political party have sent Tesla shares into a tailspin, but some Korean investors are doubling down on the EV giant. Net purchases of Direxion Daily Tsla Bull 2X Shares (TSLL), a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed in the United States seeking a twofold daily return on Tesla, totaled $58 million from only

en-us

02:23

'Unbearably hot': Ex-President Yoon to endure summer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Shim Seok-yong and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol will return to Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi on Thursday, just 124 days after his release, following a court order approving his pretrial detention. The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant for Yoon, who is now set to be housed in a standard holding cell used for detainees awaiting trial, where heat, sparse furnishings and isolation have become a familiar backdrop for

en-us

06:53

South Korea’s repatriation of six North Koreans hints...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Six North Koreans returned to their homeland by boat on Wednesday, marking the first confirmed instance of repatriation under President Lee Jae Myung and also the first known direct human exchange between the two Koreas in months. On the surface, the repatriation was a routine act of humanitarianism: six fishermen who had drifted into South Korean waters earlier this year were rescued, interviewed and sent home

en-us

03:44

Lazy Koreans? Only 1 in 4 adults engage in strenuous...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Jung Jong-hoon and read by an artificial voice. Only about one in four Korean adults engages in physical activity strenuous enough to leave them out of breath. Residents of major cities, women and youngsters are especially bad, placing Korea near the bottom globally for physical inactivity, according to new public health data. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) released on Thursday an analysis of moderate- to high-intensity physical activity rates

en-us

03:26

For Judoka Kim Ha-yun, world championship gold isn't...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Pih Ju-young and read by an artificial voice.Kim Ha-yun showcased her skills by winning the judo world championship title this summer, just months after injury sidelined her from the national team - now she is setting her sights on the Asian Games and hoping her beloved baseball team, the Lotte Giants, can end their own decades-long Korean Series title drought too. The 25-year-old judoka captured gold in the women's over-78 kilogram (172-pound) division at the World

en-us

04:20

Samsung DX chief shares vision of expanded AI in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics will launch its long-awaited trifold phone and an extended reality (XR) headset under the banner of Project Infinity by the end of this year. The company also confirmed that it is developing its own version of smart glasses as it looks to diversify device form factors for the AI age. "We're working hard to raise the level of product completeness within the innovative device category and aim to launch [the

en-us

02:16

Hyundai, Kia deliver first units of wearable robot to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. A wearable robotic device designed to improve worker efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal strain is being introduced into the aviation maintenance field. Hyundai Motor and Kia said Wednesday that they held a handover ceremony on Tuesday at a Korean Air aircraft maintenance hangar in Jung District, Incheon, to deliver the first unit of their industrial wearable robot, the X-ble Shoulder. Developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia's

en-us

02:52

Read the fine print: Caution urged as travelers get...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) on Thursday urged consumers planning trips to Jeju Island during the summer vacation season to exercise caution when booking airline tickets, accommodations and rental cars - frequent sources of consumer complaints. A total of 1,523 restitution requests related to air travel, accommodations and car rentals in the Jeju region were filed over the past three years, according to the KCA, with 422

en-us

04:29

Snack-intolerant: IBD in children poses unique...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Rhee Esther and read by an artificial voice. When children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reach adolescence, their fight against the chronic condition often intensifies - not just physically, but emotionally, as they grapple with growth delays, dietary restrictions and a sense of isolation that can lead to depression. "Children who follow their treatment well and carefully avoid certain foods sometimes rebel during puberty - skipping their medication, eating spicy

en-us

02:32

Koreans keep an eye on electricity bills as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/10

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. With temperatures soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in July, Koreans are scrambling to stay cool while keeping a wary eye on their electricity bills. The blistering heat has pushed many households to rely on air conditioners despite growing anxiety over rising utility costs. Seoul hit 37.8 degrees on Tuesday, the highest temperature for early July since weather records began in 1907, according to the

en-us

09:35

'Playing by the platforms': In Korea, winning fashion...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.Pastel-colored tank-tops, mesh bustiers with dainty flower prints, puffy halter neck blouses - these effortlessly innocent styles are the staples of Foeto, a 10-month-old designer brand in Korea that took off through 29CM. The designer label racked up over 300 million won ($218,000) in sales during its flash launch event in September. Within just seven months on the platform, its cumulative sales surpassed 2 billion won. There

en-us

07:28

‘Almost anything is possible’: Inside Rolls-Royce’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. At precisely the appointed hour, a hidden seam in the wall of Signiel Seoul in Jamsil, southern Seoul, slowly parted. What moments ago looked like an ordinary panel now swung open to reveal a tranquil chamber inspired by hanok (traditional Korean homes), with wide windows framing a sunlit view of Seokchon Lake. This was no ordinary room: It was the Private Office Seoul, Rolls-Royce's discreet atelier. The facility, opened

en-us

02:02

Court issues warrant returning ex-President Yoon to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant early Thursday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest over his brief imposition of martial law, sending him back into custody just four months after his release. The decision followed a seven-hour hearing on Wednesday, during which the court reviewed special counsel Cho Eun-suk's request to formally arrest Yoon on five charges related to his short-lived martial law

en-us

02:02

Court issues warrant returning ex-President Yoon to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant early Thursday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest over his brief imposition of martial law last year, sending him back into custody just four months after his release. The decision followed a seven-hour hearing on Wednesday, during which the court reviewed special counsel Cho Eun-suk's request to formally arrest Yoon on five charges related to his short-lived martial

en-us

04:10

Tesla’s self-driving taxi shocks industry, sparks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

The author is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Seoul National University. Tesla's long-promised robotaxi service officially launched in late June in Texas. After several delays and missed deadlines in past years, the company finally delivered, meeting long-held market expectations. What sets this debut apart is not simply that Tesla rolled out autonomous vehicles - it's that it did so using only inexpensive camera sensors combined with artificial intelligence. In terms

en-us

02:22

Finding balance in a forest of information

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

The author is a professor at the School of Semiconductor and Display Engineering, Hallym University. A stray cat recently began frequenting our home. My wife and I, charmed by the unexpected guest, named it "Sonnyang," a Korean term of endearment combining "hand" and "cat." Each day we set out food, slowly gaining the cat's trust. At first, Sonnyang was extremely sensitive to sound. Its ears moved independently, scanning in all directions like miniature antennas, alert to any hint of

en-us

04:48

Trump’s trade tactics and the rise of 'TACO' diplomacy

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

Park Hyun-young The author is a senior economic reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. A new term has emerged to describe the pattern of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade negotiations: TACO, short for "Trump Always Chickens Out." First coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong in May, the acronym refers to Trump's tendency to announce aggressive trade actions, only to soften or delay them soon after. Armstrong observed a recurring pattern. When Trump unveils high tariffs, markets

en-us

02:46

Trump’s demand for sharp defense cost hike draws...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed calls for a dramatic increase in Korea's contribution to the cost of stationing American troops on the peninsula, raising concerns in Seoul over alliance stability and negotiation tactics. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on July 8 (local time), Trump claimed that Korea "makes a lot of money" and "has paid very little for its military defense," adding that the United States has been providing support "for free." He insisted that Seoul should pay $10

en-us

03:21

Korea’s AI ambitions face a crucial three-year test

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/09

A recent three-part series by the JoongAng Ilbo, "Peace Odyssey: On the Frontlines of China's AI Revolution," offered a vivid look into how Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firms are progressing despite U.S. sanctions. The Shanghai-Hangzhou corridor - dubbed China's Silicon Valley - is now home to a growing number of innovative companies eyeing the global market. In Hangzhou, China, tech giant Alibaba has become a near-invisible presence, powering everyday life through mobile payments,

en-us

4,991 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci