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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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04:24

One year after City Hall crash, Seoul prioritizes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/01

This article is by Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. On the first anniversary of a deadly crash near City Hall in central Seoul that killed nine people, concerns grow over the rising number of traffic accidents caused by older drivers, prompting a focus on improved pedestrian protections and stricter licensing regulations. The incident occurred on July 1 last year, when a vehicle driven by a 69-year-old man, surnamed Cha, sped down a one-way street in the wrong direction and

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06:27

Facing low pay and long hours, elite students snub...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Choi Min-ji and read by an artificial voice. The "Korean parents want their kids to become doctors" meme is no joke in Korea, even in the age of tech and science. The day after the successful launch of the homegrown Nuri rocket (KSLV-II) in June 2022, a post titled "The uncomfortable truth about KARI [Korea Aerospace Research Institute]" went viral on an anonymous online community for office workers. The post claimed that the researchers who developed the Nuri rocket

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07:02

The Labubu effect: Crowds continue at Korea's Pop...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. No Labubu, no problem. The most sought-after plush toy may have vanished from Pop Mart branches in Korea, but the stores are still swarming with people. In the middle of central Seoul's Myeong-dong neighborhood - known for the sweet scent of batter wafting from street stalls, flashy storefronts vying for attention and tourists dragging suitcases across lanes - one store stood out as the busiest. It was Pop Mart. Inside the

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04:22

She built K-pop boy bands — and a vision of hope...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] K-pop has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade - and Kim Hye-im, CEO of Beat Interactive, has not only watched but also lived through it all from the inside. As one of the few female idol producers in the industry when she founded Beat Interactive in 2016, Kim has navigated the challenges of the traditionally male-dominated field while leading the careers of the rookie boy band Newbeat and

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02:07

Hong Kong's 1997 handover: A turning point in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

Roh Jung-tae The author is a writer and a senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. At midnight on July 1, 1997, the Chinese flag was raised over the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The red banner with five yellow stars replaced the British Union Jack, marking the official end of British colonial rule and the return of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty. But empires do not last forever. The once-mighty British Empire, stretched thin by two world wars,

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05:30

Understanding the ‘I’ in denuclearization: Lessons...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

The author is the head of the diplomatic and security news department at the JoongAng Ilbo. Since the administration of former President Moon Jae-in, the phrase "complete denuclearization" has often been used in reference to North Korea. However, the longstanding international standard in denuclearization efforts remains "complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization," or CVID. The shift in terminology during the Moon government was not incidental. Ahead of the April 27, 2018,

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05:00

Can Korea’s conservative party find a way forward?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

Kang Won-taek The author is a professor of political science and international relations at Seoul National University. A month has passed since Korea's presidential election, and while the transition lacked a formal committee, the Lee Jae Myung administration is quickly finding its footing. Despite some early controversy, appointments to key cabinet posts and the presidential office have largely been seen as steady and competent. After months of political upheaval, many citizens appear to

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03:01

Time to reform Korea’s breach of trust law that keeps...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

As the ruling Democratic Party (DP) prepares to push forward amendments to the Commercial Act, party leaders met Monday with heads of the country's six major business associations. Business representatives urged lawmakers to consider the full impact of the proposed changes, particularly measures they see as potentially harmful to corporate governance and investor confidence. Jin Sung-joon, the DP's policy chief, said his party is open to revisions if problems arise during implementation

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02:30

People Power Party shows little renewal after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

Kim Yong-tae, former chair of the People Power Party's emergency leadership committee, offered blunt criticism of his party as he stepped down on Monday. In his farewell press conference, Kim pointed to the party's continued ties to former President Yoon Suk Yeol as a key reason it has failed to regain public trust. "No matter how right the conservative opposition may sound, it cannot earn credibility from the people because it remains entangled in the legacy of the Yoon Suk Yeol

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06:22

'Squid Game' director axed happy ending to reflect...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Warning: The article may contain spoilers. Would you believe that there was an entirely different fate planned for Seong Gi-hun in the recently ended Netflix series "Squid Game" (2021-2025)? According to the show's creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, there was, at least in the beginning. "I think I vaguely assumed that if there were a season two, it would naturally have a happy ending," director Hwang said during an interview

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03:19

LG Electronics acquires Norway's OSO Hotwater to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice.LG Electronics announced the acquisition of OSO Hotwater, a Norwegian manufacturer of premium water heating solutions, marking a major strategic move to expand its global heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business. The deal, disclosed on Monday, gives LG a 100 percent stake in OSO, although the acquisition price remains undisclosed. Industry insiders estimate the deal is worth several hundred billion won. With

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03:12

Former North Korean commander dismissed over botched...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Kim Myong-sik, the former commander of North Korea's Navy who was reportedly dismissed following the disastrous launch of the Kang Kon destroyer, has unexpectedly reappeared in North Korean state media, reigniting speculation about his standing within the regime. The former admiral was prominently featured in a rebroadcast of the state documentary whose name roughly translates to "The Journey of Devotion to the People: A New

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02:30

Posco inks MOU on lithium extraction in U.S. with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. Posco Holdings signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Anson Resources to demonstrate its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology at a site in Green River City, Utah, the Korean steelmaker said Monday. Under the agreement, Anson will provide the land where it holds mining rights to lithium-rich brine deposits, while Posco builds a facility to test the technology. This marks the first time a

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03:10

Industrial production slides 1.1% on weak...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Jang Won-seok and read by an artificial voice. Korea's industrial production declined last month as new U.S. tariffs and prolonged weakness in major sectors pushed both output and investment sharply lower. Consumer spending remained stagnant as well, raising concerns over the economy's near-term momentum. The overall industrial production index dropped by 1.1 percent month-on-month in May to 112.5, with 2020 as a base of 100, according to Statistics Korea's May

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04:28

Korea is chasing U.S. Navy contracts. Japan wants to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. Japan has declared the revival of its shipbuilding industry, setting up a new front in its economic rivalry with Korea as both nations vie for lucrative contracts with the U.S. Navy. Bolstered by a deep security alliance with Washington, Tokyo plans to expand its shipyard infrastructure, signaling a strong return to a sector it once dominated. Japan is moving to sharpen its competitive edge by ramping up domestic shipyard

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03:31

Korean borrowers caught off guard as banks freeze...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. A sudden clampdown on online lending has left borrowers scrambling, as Korea's major banks freeze mobile loan services in a bid to comply with the government's tougher debt control measures. This was the case for a 40-year-old self-employed business owner surnamed Kim, as they were caught off guard by the sudden suspension of online credit loans by their main bank. "I often need fast cash for my business and repay the loan

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03:14

Finance minister nominee envisions nation as 'Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. Koo Yun-cheol, nominee for deputy prime minister and finance minister, said on Sunday he would push for sweeping economic reforms aimed at achieving "true growth." Speaking at a press conference shortly after the nomination was announced on Sunday afternoon, the former chief of the Office for Government Policy Coordination laid out his broad vision: "The basic direction is to manage Korea like a corporation - 'Korea

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04:40

From Labubu to Gentle Monster, cross-market headway...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. In an era of rising nationalism, some of the most popular brands in China and Korea are succeeding not by flaunting their identities - but by erasing them. Weirdly adorable figurines like Labubu and Molly. Sunglasses worn by Beyoncé. Miniso stores that look like Disney boutiques. On both sides of the East China Sea, companies are ditching national branding in favor of global aesthetics, capturing the attention of young

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04:49

Samsung gears up for new factory construction in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Samsung Electronics is gearing up to accelerate the construction of its chip plant in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, with the key approvals awarded by the city's government over the past months. The move follows months of stalled construction activity for new factories, as the Korean chipmaker seeks to regain lost ground in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) race against SK hynix and Micron. Samsung has obtained several

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02:07

Dome of the Rock: A shared origin of three faiths

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

Kim Bong-ryeol The author is an architect and professor emeritus at Korea National University of Arts. Jerusalem's Temple Mount is one of the most spiritually charged locations in the world. Revered by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - collectively known as the Abrahamic religions - it is the site where foundational narratives of each faith intersect. All three trace their spiritual lineage to Abraham, and it is believed that it was on this flat, rocky hill where Abraham prepared to

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