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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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08:14

Inside Hyundai’s calculated silence on Boston Dynamics

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Hyundai Motor Group is now on the hook for full ownership of Boston Dynamics, a Massachusetts-based robotics company best known for its Spot robot dog. A clause in its agreement with SoftBank allowed the latter to sell its remaining stake if an initial public offering (IPO) did not take place. With the deadline for the listing set for the end of June, industry insiders predict that the Korean automobile giant

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03:08

A single watermelon now costs more than dining out

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. With abnormally hot weather arriving in Korea earlier than usual, prices of summer vegetables and fruits such as watermelon are climbing quickly, adding to the overall pressure on grocery bills already pushed higher by costs of processed food and dining out. The average retail price of a watermelon stood at 26,091 won ($19) as of Tuesday, up 31.7 percent compared to the seasonal average over the past five years, excluding the

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04:21

International undergraduate admissions for Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Lee Tae-hee and read by an artificial voice. The first wave of spring 2026 undergraduate admissions for international students is underway. Some universities have created new majors that exclusively admit international students, while Yonsei University is set to open special transfer admissions throughout the year. Spring semester admissions for foreign nationals that wish to enroll in undergraduate programs tend to be spread out between July and October, with some of

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05:00

Samsung's operating profit nose-dives on pressure on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Shim Seo-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics' operating profit more than halved in the second quarter of this year, following a similar drop for LG Electronics, underscoring the intensifying impact of China on Korea's electronics and semiconductor industries as an export market, competitor and manufacturing base. On Tuesday, Samsung Electronics announced its preliminary earnings for the second quarter of 2025, reporting 74 trillion won ($54.1

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03:04

Big name data breaches thrust Korea's lax...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. A wave of personal data breaches at global luxury brands in Korea as well as domestic restaurant chains is raising alarms about lax cybersecurity in the country's retail sector. From Louis Vuitton and Dior to Papa John's and Subway, companies collecting sensitive customer information have failed to adequately protect it as they eagerly gather data for marketing but overlook the responsibility of securing it - often shielded

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03:50

President Lee vows to make Korea a global defense...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday underscored his intention to invest in and develop the defense industry, aiming for South Korea to become a global powerhouse in the arms sector. He noted that such capabilities not only bolster national security but also serve as a viable engine for the country's growth. "When carrying out my duties as president, I always keep in mind public safety and peace, as well as creating a society

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04:22

Trump tariffs pushed to Aug. 1, granting Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] With the Trump-proposed 25 percent tariffs now pushed back to Aug. 1, the Korean government faces the uphill task of mitigating the duties while simultaneously fine-tuning regulatory reforms on digital policy and U.S. beef imports. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac flew to Washington to meet with their U.S. counterparts to discuss the timing and terms for seeking relief from

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06:09

Seoul gov't program gives international students the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. "I'm living in a dorm right now, but I'll be moving out later," said Navena, a 25-year-old student at Hanyang University, as she attended a class on housing contracts hosted by the Seoul city government. She said she expects the class to be "helpful" in her moving process. For many students studying in Seoul, navigating the more complex aspects of moving to, living and finding jobs in Korea - such as signing housing

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03:36

Korea's population could shrink to 7.5 million in 100...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Chae Hye-seon and read by an artificial voice. If Korea's ultralow birthrate remains unchanged, the country's population could shrink to a mere fraction of its current size - just 15 percent - within the next 100 years, a new demographic projection warns. The Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future, a private think tank focused on long-term population trends, said last week it will release a report later this month forecasting the nation's population through

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02:17

Share of car buyers in 60s and 70s hits record high...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The proportion of new passenger car registrations made by people in their 20s and 30s fell to a 10-year low in the first half of 2025, while those by drivers in their 60s and 70s continued to rise, reaching record highs. A total of 29,066 new passenger vehicles were registered to individuals in their 20s in the first half of the year, car data site CarIsYou revealed Tuesday. That accounted for just 5.7 percent of the total

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05:44

Korea loses Unesco vote to add Japan's Hashima Island...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. For the first time ever, Korea and Japan faced off in a vote at an international forum - the Unesco World Heritage Committee - over the issue of Japan's failure to acknowledge the history of forced labor at its modern industrial sites, including Hashima Island, also known as Battleship Island. Korea failed to secure enough votes to have the issue formally added to the committee's agenda, losing a rare opportunity to hold

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01:42

Music video for Blackpink's 'Jump' to be released Friday

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. The music video for girl group Blackpink's new song "Jump" will be released on Friday at 1 p.m., according to the quartet's agency YG Entertainment. A teaser video was uploaded on YG Entertainment's official blog on Tuesday, showing the four Blackpink singers featured in billboard advertisements in the theme of superheroes. The video also features the name Dave Meyers, the U.S. music video director who has worked with some of

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02:14

From field to patty: McDonald's sweetens its burgers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. McDonald's Korea is traveling to the "City of Jewelry" Iksan in North Jeolla as part of its annual marketing campaign that highlights the country's local delicacies. This year, the fast food chain is using the city's lesser-known gems, sweet potatoes and cheese, in its burgers and breakfast muffins for a creamy, sweet bite. McDonald's will start selling the burgers and breakfast sandwiches from Thursday onward as part of its

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04:09

High earners in 20s, 30s turn to investments as low...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Park Yu-mi and read by an artificial voice. For Koreans in their 20s and 30s, this stage of life is typically when they save for a home and lay the groundwork for retirement. Among this demographic, high-income earners are aggressively growing their wealth through investments, while those with lower incomes tend to prefer safer savings options like fixed deposits - a trend that is widening the asset gap. Experts warn that if this continues, asset polarization will become

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03:13

Samsung Electronics to buy back 3.91 trillion won in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics will repurchase 3.91 trillion won ($2.85 billion) of its own shares after reporting second-quarter results that fell greatly short of market expectations. The company's board approved the buyback of 56,888,092 common shares worth 3.51 trillion won and 7,834,552 preferred shares worth 401.9 billion won, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The amounts were calculated based on the previous day's

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04:22

'Our journey is just beginning': Riize bursts with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. A year and 10 months after its debut, K-pop boy band Riize finished the Seoul leg of its first solo tour on Sunday, releasing unlimited energy and timeless messages of hope to its fans. "I still can't believe we completely filled such a huge venue without a single empty seat, all with our Briizes," Sungchan of Riize said, referring to the band's fans, during the third and final concert at KSPO Dome in Songpa District, southern

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04:08

Costs of imported refrigerants spike with summer heat

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/08

This article is by Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. As summer heat intensifies, prices of refrigerants - critical for air conditioners and refrigerators - are rising sharply, prompting service providers to hike rates. Making matters worse is that Korea is heavily dependent on imported refrigerants from China, which is suffering from even hotter temperatures. An example is an air conditioner refrigerant charging company in Anyang, Gyeonggi, that raised its standard call-out fee

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05:09

Key inflation indicator is down — but not at Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Jin Min-ji and read by an artificial voice. [BEHIND THE NUMBERS] The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, has stabilized to around 2 percent since August of last year, signaling the end of pandemic-driven high inflation. However, few consumers relate to the headline figure, as the prices of essential food items like instant noodles and instant coffee have surged, masked by the broader inflation indicator that tracks a wider basket of goods. To offset

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02:52

Trump announces 25% tariffs on Korea, Japan

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a sweeping 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from Korea and Japan, citing what he described as enduring trade imbalances with both countries. The tariffs, set to take effect on Aug. 1, were unveiled in separate letters addressed to Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, which Trump posted on his preferred social media website, Truth

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02:12

The summer of 1994 and a turning point on the Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

Roh Jung-tae The author is a writer and a senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. The summer of 1994 was marked by a stifling heat that arrived after an unusually short monsoon season. But the rising temperature was not limited to the weather. Tensions were escalating on the Korean Peninsula over North Korea's nuclear ambitions, prompting growing unease in the region and beyond. In 1993, North Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, raising alarm

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