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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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03:22

Monsoon comes to abruptly quick end in southern areas...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Jeong Eun-hye and read by an artificial voice. Korea's monsoon came to an unexpectedly quick end in the southern regions of the country - including Jeju and other areas of the peninsula - according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on Thursday. "As the North Pacific high-pressure system expanded to cover the Korean Peninsula, Jeju escaped the influence of the stationary front on June 26, and the southern regions on Tuesday," said KMA forecast analyst Gong

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03:04

Haters gonna hate: Actor Yim Si-wan takes backlash...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Yim Si-wan's character in Neflix's "Squid Game" (2021-) may have made him one of the most disliked people in the world - but he says he saw this coming. In fact, the actor has taken all the hate as a "compliment" for a job well done. "The director and I often joked that once this series airs on Netflix, Myung-gi would probably receive a lot of hate," the actor said during an interview with reporters at a cafe in Jongno

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04:30

'Chairperson is entering' moment sparks frenzy as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. "The chairperson is entering now" is one of the most cliché lines in Korean dramas about chaebol, a large, family-owned conglomerate, usually delivered by a secretary or aide to signal authority or draw attention. When that exact line was accidentally heard behind Annie, a member of the rookie mixed-gender quintet Allday Project, during one of her livestreams, it reminded viewers that the 23-year-old is an heiress of

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03:19

'There's no excuse': 'Squid Game' actor Park...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Park Gyu-young made a sincere apology about unintentionally spoiling the final season of Netflix's "Squid Game" (2021-), breaking her six-month-long silence over the issue in a recent interview with the press. "There's no excuse - it was a foolish mistake, and I've reflected deeply on it," Park said during an interview with reporters at a cafe in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. In January, the actor had

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04:26

Early Korea-U.S. summit in doubt as Secretary of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government's plan to use U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's expected visit as an opportunity to coordinate the agenda and schedule of a Korea-U.S. summit was disrupted after Rubio canceled his trip, which had been slated for sometime around next Tuesday. With President Lee Jae Myung yet to hold an introductory meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, concerns have arisen that the cancellation could

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02:53

North slams U.S. hostility toward regime, hints that...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Thursday criticized the United States' policy toward the regime, claiming that Washington's ambition to invade the North remains unchanged. The statement appears to be a response to U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently launched airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities while simultaneously signaling he wished to resume dialogue with North Korea. In an article published by the state-run Rodong Sinmun on

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04:09

Recording ties ex-President Yoon to unreported drone...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/03

This article is by Kim Bo-reum and read by an artificial voice. The special investigation team probing allegations of insurrection related to the Dec. 3, 2024 martial law incident has obtained a recording in which a military officer claims that former President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered a covert drone operation targeting Pyongyang. The recording includes a statement allegedly made by a senior officer from the Drone Operations Command saying, "I heard from Commander Kim Yong-dae that V gave the

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07:39

Gov't mulls renaming Unification Ministry amid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.[KEY PLAYER] As the Lee Jae Myung administration eyes its first major governmental reorganization, one issue has unexpectedly become a flashpoint: whether South Korea's Ministry of Unification should keep its current name. At the crux of the debate is whether the word "unification" still reflects the ministry's role - especially in light of North Korea's recent declaration that it no longer sees the South as part of the same

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03:58

Sol Beach Namhae brings the best of the region to the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. People often travel to the far ends of a country in search of nature and a sense of purpose - and when that feeling extends to lodging, the experience becomes truly unforgettable. The new Sol Beach Namhae hotel and resort appears to have taken that idea to heart, bringing the essence of Namhae indoors. Located at the southern tip of Namhae County in South Gyeongsang, where lush greenery meets the sea, the 93,153-square-meter

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03:40

Exclusive: Hyundai's Georgia plant to use Boston...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor plans to deploy Atlas, a bipedal humanoid robot developed by its U.S. subsidiary Boston Dynamics, in October at the automaker's EV plant in Georgia, marking the robot's first field trial ahead of full-scale commercialization. It's the first case of Atlas being introduced into a Hyundai manufacturing facility anywhere in the world, as well as the first time its humanoid robot is being deployed to replace tasks

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04:20

[단독] 현대차, 보스턴다이내믹스 ‘아틀라스’ 로봇 10월 조지아 공장에 첫 투입

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 현대자동차그룹이 인수한 미국의 로봇 개발·제조업체 보스턴다이내믹스의 휴머노이드 로봇 '아틀라스(Atlas)'가 오는 10월 미국 조지아주 메타플랜트 아메리카(HMGMA)에 처음 투입된다. 이는 본격적인 상용화를 앞두고 진행되는 실증 사업의 일환으로, 현대차그룹의 제조 공장에 아틀라스가 배치되는 첫 사례가 될 전망이다. 2일 익명을 요구한 자동차 업계 관계자에 따르면 조지아 공장은 올 10월 아틀라스의 첫 테스트 베드가 될 예정이다. 초기 성과에 따라 현대차 울산 전기차 전용 공장과 기아의 첫 전기차 전용 공장인 광명 이보 플랜트(EVO Plant)에도 아틀라스 투입 여부가 결정된다. 실제로 조지아 공장 준공식에 맞춰 공개된 유튜브 홍보 영상

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02:38

Lincoln, the science-minded president

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

The author is a principal researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteKnock, knock - the sound of a visitor at the door echoed through the U.S. Naval Observatory. Asaph Hall, an astronomer known for his later discovery of Mars' moons, greeted a tall man with a beard. That night, the man peered through a 24-centimeter (9.4-inch) telescope, observing the moon and stars. Though the nation was embroiled in civil war, the observatory offered him rare peace. He would return

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04:01

BTS’s Suga brings hope to children with autism...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

The author is an attorney and chair of the Korea Autism Advocacy Association A recent donation by BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, has generated widespread praise. The global pop star donated 5 billion won ($3.6 million) to Severance Hospital, affiliated with Yonsei University Medical Center, to support the establishment of a specialized treatment center for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. According to hospital officials, Suga's donation is the

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05:01

Mystery surrounds first lady's role in latest North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. In a 33-minute state-produced video aired repeatedly on North Korean television, a subtle but notable shift in the public image of Ri Sol-ju, wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is raising questions. Has her status diminished, or is it part of a carefully choreographed performance aligned with the regime's broader propaganda goals? The speculation stems in part

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03:00

Seizing the golden hour for education reform

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

Kim Eun-mi The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. The global reverberations of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, are intensifying. Korea ranks second only to the United States in paid subscribers to ChatGPT, one of the most widely used large language model (LLM)-based AI platforms. Observing how people use it reveals more than just work efficiency; many now engage in hours of dialogue with AI, seeking everything from career advice to

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03:13

Investigating the Pyongyang drone allegation must not...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

A special counsel team led by Cho Eun-seok has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations that South Korea sent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Pyongyang last year. On July 1, the special counsel summoned a researcher from the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), which manufactures drones for the military. The investigation team has also reportedly secured testimony from an active-duty officer who claimed the drone mission was "ordered by V," an apparent reference to the

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06:12

World DJ Festival brings K-EDM culture to Japan for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice. CHIBA, Japan - Korea's biggest EDM export just dropped the bass in Japan - and thousands came to feel the rhythm. When 24-year-old Honoka Suzuki stepped out of Makuhari Messe on Sunday, she couldn't hide her excitement. "I've always wanted to go to Korea's World DJ Festival," she said. "Now that it's here in Japan, it's even better. I'm most excited for The Chainsmokers!" she said, adding with a grin that she and her friend

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03:12

Teens more wired than ever as turn to caffeine for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Jun Yul and read by an artificial voice.Coffee cups and cram school books are becoming inseparable companions for Korea's teens, as more middle and high school students turn to caffeine to power through relentless study schedules - triggering concerns among doctors and health officials over the long-term risks of overconsumption. By midafternoon on Tuesday, a cafe in the Banpo neighborhood of Seocho District, southern Seoul - a hotbed of private academies - was already

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05:33

Regulatory issues weigh on Kyochon Chicken as brand...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. Kyochon Chicken, once the unrivaled leader in Korea's fried chicken industry, now finds itself under intense scrutiny as regulators pursue criminal charges over alleged unfair practices while customers bristle at a new exclusive deal with delivery giant Baedal Minjok. Industry analysts say the company's aggressive moves to reclaim the fried chicken industry's No. 1 spot have instead backfired, threatening to further undermine

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04:57

Korea Exchange chief eyes new high for Kospi as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Nam Yoon-seo, Kim Kyoung-rok and read by an artificial voice. Korea's stock market, which had been sluggish and stuck in a limited trading range, has shown a strong performance this year, outpacing major developed markets. Jeong Eun-bo, who has led the Korea Exchange since last year, has experienced both the highs and lows of the market. From the previous administration's "value-up project" to the current government's vision of a "Kospi 5000," he is tasked with the core

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