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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.

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05:49

A president’s cautious debut and the question of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

The author is a columnist of the JoongAng Ilbo and a chair professor and director of Doheon Academy, Hallym University. The month following Korea's presidential election unfolded with unusual calm. For once, politics retreated into the background. As conservatives fell into disarray, progressives quietly regrouped. Progressive voters maintained a composed demeanor, while conservatives tended to their wounds. This atmosphere set the stage for President Lee Jae Myung's first press

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02:19

People Power Party faces doubts over its ability to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo abruptly resigned as head of the People Power Party's (PPP) reform committee just five days after accepting the role. Citing the party leadership's rejection of calls for personnel reform, Ahn declared the initiative effectively dead before it even began. He had accepted the position with the pledge to revive a party in "a comatose state" and expressed his determination to root out the "abscesses and infections" that had corrupted Korea's conservative politics. Ahn, who

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08:11

New Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to focus on economy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. Kim Min-seok, a four-term liberal Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker and close ally of President Lee Jae Myung, formally became Korea's 49th prime minister last week. On Thursday, the DP-controlled National Assembly passed the confirmation motion for Kim, 61, a former student activist, with 173 votes in favor, three against and three invalid, in a vote boycotted by the main opposition People Power Party (PPP). "The fate of the

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02:43

Lee meets Cardinal You Heung-sik, proposes that pope...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Oh Hyun-seok and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung proposed that Pope Leo XIV visit North Korea during a meeting with Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, at the presidential office in central Seoul on Monday. Lee thanked South Korea's Catholic Church for its contributions to human rights, peace and the country's democratization. He also asked You whether Leo would attend the 2027 Catholic World Youth Day, which

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02:05

Karina apologizes in YouTube interview for clothing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Karina of girl group aespa apologized again for posting a picture of herself in a red-colored outfit during election season. "I really wanted to say that I never meant anything of the sort," the singer said on a video uploaded to YouTube channel Fairy Jaehyung, run by veteran singer Jung Jae-hyung, on Sunday evening. Karina was a featured guest. "I felt so sorry because the fans worried about me so much," she continued. "I

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02:35

Korea's 'unkillable demon king' to vie for second...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. League of Legends star Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, is gunning for a second title at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, where Saudi Arabia is putting up a record $70 million prize pool to brand itself the global home of gaming. Savvy Games Group, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, is hosting the seven-week competition, which begins Tuesday and marks the second EWC after last year's debut. The

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01:58

Dodgers' Kim Hye-seong puts on defensive clinic in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Song Ji-hoon and read by an artificial voice. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Kim Hye-seong made a strong impression both at the plate and in the field in his return to the starting lineup in a 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday. Starting as the Dodgers' No. 6 hitter and second baseman in a home game against the Astros at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, Kim went 1-for-4. He also showed off excellent defense twice, drawing a standing ovation from the

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03:18

Eagles lead KBO at halfway mark for first time in 33...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Bae Young-eun and read by an artificial voice. The Hanwha Eagles have climbed to the top of the KBO standings in the first half of the regular season for the first time since 1992. The club completed a dominant three-game sweep over the Kiwoom Heroes with a 10-1 away win at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on Sunday. With the victory, the Eagles improved their winning percentage to .598 with 49 wins, two draws and 33 losses, securing the top spot regardless of the

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05:02

Seoul sends security chief to U.S. as tariff talks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Kim Hyoung-gu and read by an artificial voice. As the deadline for the suspension of U.S. reciprocal tariffs approaches on Tuesday, last-minute pressure from the Donald Trump administration to conclude trade negotiations is intensifying. Wi Sung-lac, director of the National Security Office, who made an urgent trip to Washington on Sunday amid a critical juncture for Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations, is determined to make an all-out effort to find a compromise in the

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03:21

Firms to cut prices on processed foods by up to 50%...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The government is partnering with major food and retail companies to launch extensive discount events for processed goods this month, aiming to alleviate the burden of rising food prices during the summer break season. Large retailers and convenience store chains will cut prices by up to 50 percent on popular items such as ramyeon (instant noodles), bread and coffee, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural

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02:42

Everland's twin pandas celebrate second birthday —...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Choi Mo-ran and read by an artificial voice. Rui Bao and Hui Bao, twin giant pandas born at Everland, marked their second birthday on Monday with a celebration as adorable as it was bittersweet - their last with their mother before they begin life on their own as they transition into adulthood. The twin sisters enjoyed a lavish birthday party on Monday morning at the amusement park's Panda World in Yongin, Gyeonggi, complete with a bamboo and flower cake one meter (3.2

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03:56

Seoul to repatriate six North Koreans this week,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Keun-pyung, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. The South Korean government is set to repatriate six North Korean nationals who drifted across the maritime border into the South in March and May of this year, potentially as early as this week, the Ministry of Unification announced Monday. Analysts interpret the move as an effort to rekindle inter-Korean engagement by eliciting a response from the North, which has thus far remained silent

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05:59

Blackpink, assemble! From solo tracks to past hits,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. GOYANG, Gyeonggi - Summer is in full swing, and so is the concert calendar at the Goyang Sports Complex. A steady stream of K-pop performances have taken place at the venue so far this year, with the latest being Blackpink's new "Deadline" world tour. The concerts kicked off on Saturday with two massive shows at the complex's main stadium, drawing 78,000 fans. However, the latest show from the K-pop quartet marked a departure

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03:15

Samsung gears up for Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics will unveil its seventh-generation foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, in New York City on Wednesday. At this Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung Electronics plans to showcase devices that are thinner, lighter and equipped with enhanced AI capabilities compared to their predecessors, as part of its strategy to stay ahead of Chinese rivals and focus on the U.S. market. Samsung sets sights

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02:24

Starbucks with North Korea view sees 120,000...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. A Starbucks branch in Gimpo known for its panoramic views of North Korea has drawn some 120,000 customers since opening last year in November. Starbucks Korea said Monday that the Gimpo Aegibong Peace Ecopark branch, which opened in November 2024, recorded 123,000 customers through the end of June. The cafe, located within Aegibong Peace Ecopark, has earned the nickname "the North Korea-view Starbucks" among visitors. The

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02:56

Seoul calls for exemption to proposed U.S. port fees...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Wi Moon-hee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government has formally requested that the United States exempt Korea from newly proposed port entry fees targeting foreign-built car carriers, pushing for the charge to only apply to China. Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries submitted a five-page opinion letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday, according to the USTR office on Monday. In April,

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02:46

Korea's potential growth rate drops below 2 percent...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forecast Korea's potential growth rate at 1.9 percent for this year, the lowest ever since 2001 and also the first time that the figure has dropped below the 2 percent mark. The OECD's latest figure is 0.1 percentage point lower than the projection made last December and marks the first time since 2001 that the organization has estimated Korea's potential

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04:43

Trump's efforts to revive U.S. shipbuilding slowed by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Ha Su-young, Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. The United States is pushing to revive its shipbuilding and maritime shipping sectors to curb China's expanding global power projection. However, inconsistent policies under U.S. President Donald Trump's second term have turned out to be more of an obstacle than a support, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The White House National Security Council (NSC), which had established a new office dedicated

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07:19

HD Hyundai eyes U.S. Navy's Aegis maintenance deal

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/06

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEXT CHIP] For decades, semiconductors and automobiles have dominated Korea's exports, driving growth and defining its global trade identity. But as shifting global dynamics and mounting uncertainties over U.S. tariffs unsettle traditional trade patterns, a new industrial order is taking shape. Sectors such as shipbuilding and defense are emerging as the next engines of growth. In our "Next Chip" series, we examine the rise

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07:46

Rising interest in K-culture brings visitor surge to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/06

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. The National Museum of Korea, the country's largest and most representative cultural institution, saw 2.7 million visitors in just the first half of 2025, a 64 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The figure marks the highest attendance in the 20 years since the museum's relocation to Yongsan District, central Seoul, according to the facility on Tuesday. The number of international visitors reached 97,985 this

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