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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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02:31

Remembering the playful swagger of a ‘Real American’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/31

Song Ji-hoon The author is a sports reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. A nation's identity can sometimes be seen more vividly on stage or in an arena than in politics or economics. The recent passing of Hulk Hogan, the U.S. professional wrestling icon, at the age of 71, serves as a reminder of that truth. With his hulking frame, gleaming blond hair, and signature handlebar mustache, Hogan dominated the ring with flamboyant moves, embodying the swagger of 1980s and 1990s America - an era when

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06:59

Local Korean eateries disappearing as ingredient...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee, Jang Won-seok and read by an artificial voice.While global demand for Korean food rises, the neighborhood kitchens that defined it are closing one by one. After 17 years serving hearty food to loyal locals in Anyang, longtime owner Park closed her doors in April, citing soaring ingredient costs, her own dwindling energy and no successor in sight - a quiet but telling sign of the vanishing home-style Korean eateries that once anchored their

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06:37

[WHY] Status on your sleeve: Why Korea's varsity...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Though they may not be a common sight in the sweltering heat of July, university students wearing bulky jackets are a regular scene to anyone passing by a college campus. The jackets themselves may not seem so unusual to international visitors, as other countries also have similar uniform traditions for college students. However, Korea's college clothing does differ from others - and the secret lies in the details. These

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05:39

Trump turns up heat in trade negotiations: 'If you...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Kim Won, Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. With just over a week left before the United States imposes reciprocal tariffs on Aug. 1, the collapse of the anticipated "2+2" trade talks has left Korea in a precarious position - as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to increase pressure. Trump has targeted negotiating countries, telling them "If you pay like Japan, tariffs can be lower" and also emphasizing market opening. Experts point out that in order to

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01:54

How Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's smash-hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" offers plenty of delights - including the opportunity to virtually travel through Seoul and indulge in its signature flavors. From the iconic Namsan Seoul Tower - where a massive swarm of possessed Saja Boys fans gather - to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where HUNTR/X perform the spellbinding track "Golden," the film showcases Seoul's cityscape and culture in vivid

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01:54

How Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's smash-hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" offers plenty of delights - including the opportunity to virtually travel through Seoul and indulge in its signature flavors. From the iconic Namsan Seoul Tower - where a massive swarm of possessed Saja Boys fans gather - to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where HUNTR/X perform the spellbinding track "Golden," the film showcases Seoul's cityscape and culture in vivid

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01:44

How Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' brings Seoul's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. From the iconic Namsan Seoul Tower - where a massive swarm of possessed Saja Boys fans gather - to Jamsil Olympic Stadium, where HUNTR/X perform the spellbinding track "Golden," the film showcases Seoul's cityscape and culture in vivid detail. Despite being produced by an American studio, Sony Pictures, the K-pop-themed animation delivers a distinctly Korean experience. The Korea JoongAng Daily breaks down some of

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02:09

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 break preorder...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics announced Friday that it had released its latest foldable smartphones - the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 - as well as the Galaxy Watch 8 in Korea, with launches to follow in 110 countries, including Britain and India. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest and lightest model in the Z Fold series to date, 8.9 millimeters (0.4 inches) thick when folded and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded, with a weight of

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04:20

Digital tour project brings to life Britain's heroic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Over 70 years after the sounds of exploding mortars ceased in the Imjin River valley north of Seoul, the hills that saw some of the fiercest fighting by British soldiers after World War II are alive once again - not with gunfire, but with narration, music and digital storytelling. A new initiative from the British Korean War Memorial Committee (BKWMC), a Seoul-based nonprofit, is transforming this landscape, scarred by the

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04:04

Renault Scenic EV test drive: A wide SUV enters a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. CHUNCHEON, Gangwon - A well-balanced car with no extremes - nothing to rave about, but nothing to complain about. That's my one-line verdict after test driving Renault's Scenic EV. Korea's EV market is fiercely competitive. Within that, the family SUV segment is an even narrower battleground. While Tesla's Model Y dominates the space, and Kia's EV5 is also on the horizon, I couldn't stop asking: What unique strengths can the

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04:02

From real life to animation: Leejung of 'Street Woman...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. For Leejung, the choreographer-dancer behind Blackpink, Twice and most recently Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters," dance is more than a job. According to the 26-year-old, it is her "salvation" as well as her "ego and pride." "Dance isn't just an art, a genre or a job to me anymore," Leejung said during an interview with reporters at a cafe in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Thursday. "It's what keeps me going. I hope this

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03:59

Korea holds shipbuilding as U.S. bargaining chip, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/25

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. Korea is positioning its shipbuilding industry as a key bargaining chip in tariff talks with the United States, with industry experts stressing that its technological edge can offer greater value than capital investment alone. Japan, which concluded its own talks on Wednesday, pledged over $550 billion in U.S. investment - a benchmark of what Korea could expect. Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office again in

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12:29

A match made in heaven: The evolution of Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] Netflix's "Better Late Than Single," now streaming, is the newest wild card in Korea's reality dating show scene - joining a string of Korean shows that have proven popular both at home and abroad. This show hones in on "motae solo" - a Korean term for adults who have never been in a romantic relationship - struggling to connect with their love interests and going on dates, often marked by awkward and endearing

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02:31

Power without accountability: Korea’s political elite...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. As Korean pop culture continues to soar globally, the country's politics remain mired in public distrust. At the center of this disconnect is the political elite - a group whose privilege appears increasingly detached from public service. Sociologist Peter Turchin, in his book "The Collapse of Complex Societies" (2023 Korean edition), offers a definition of elites that resonates with Korea's current political climate. "Elites are not

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04:56

New science minister faces urgent tasks in AI,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

Oh Se-jung The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy and a former president of Seoul National University. Bae Kyung-hoon was officially appointed Minister of Science and ICT on July 17, becoming the first Cabinet member confirmed under President Lee Jae Myung. His appointment came swiftly after the National Assembly adopted his confirmation report without significant opposition. Concerns have been raised in the scientific community regarding the concentration of expertise

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02:47

U.S. postpones trade talks with Korea without notice,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

The United States abruptly postponed a planned Korea-U.S. "2+2" trade dialogue scheduled for Friday in Washington, a move that has thrown bilateral tariff negotiations into uncertainty. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, who was set to depart for the talks, received an email just an hour before his flight from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's office, citing an "urgent scheduling conflict." Koo turned back at Incheon International Airport. The meeting had been

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01:17

Webtoon adaptations draw audiences back to theaters

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Films based on popular webtoons are drawing audiences back to theaters as they dominate the box office. "Omniscient Reader," based on the web novel of the same name by writer singNsong, topped the Korean box office the day of its release on Wednesday with over 120,000 moviegoers, according to the Korea Box Office Information System. "Omniscient Reader" follows office worker Kim Dok-ja, portrayed by actor Ahn Hyo-seop, whose

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03:00

Huh Mi-mi defends Universiade title, winning gold at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

This article is by Pih Ju-young and read by an artificial voice. Huh Mi-mi successfully defended her Universiade title on Wednesday, dominating Hungary's Rozsa Gyertyas in the women's 57-kilogram final to take gold at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Essen, Germany. The 22-year-old - a Japan-born Korean national - won by ippon with a clean seoi-nage throw after scoring earlier with osaekomi-waza (grappling). She looked in control throughout the bout and easily handled her opponent,

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03:08

Over 40% of eligible Koreans apply for consumption...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. More than 40 percent of eligible Koreans applied for the first round of the government's consumption coupon program in just three days, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on Thursday. As of midnight Wednesday, a total of 21,486,247 people had submitted applications for the coupon since the program opened on Monday. That includes 7.2 million on the first day, 7.31 million on the second and 6.98 million on the

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04:14

South Korean spy agency suspends loudspeaker...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/24

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's spy agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS), recently suspended its loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea, a move a senior official on Wednesday says reflects a shift in the strategic landscape and comes in response to Pyongyang's earlier halt of its own propaganda efforts. The official said the decision was based on the assessment that, given the stark disparity in national capabilities,

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