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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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02:57

Consumer sentiment improving amid easing domestic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

This article is by Ahn Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. Despite lingering concerns over an economic slowdown, the government has noted encouraging signs in domestic demand, particularly in consumer sentiment. "The Korean economy continues to face downside pressures amid delayed recovery in private consumption and construction investment, as well as persistent labor market challenges in vulnerable sectors," the Ministry of Economy and Finance said in the July edition of its

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03:11

'Malicious and foolish': Yoon slams special counsel's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

This article is by Jeong Hae-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently held at the Seoul Detention Center, has condemned the special counsel's move to block visits from nonfamily and nonlegal representatives, calling it "malicious and foolish" in a letter sent from prison. Yoon's criticism came after the special counsel team investigating his alleged role in an insurrection barred all meetings except those with family or lawyers, effectively canceling

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04:42

Korea's proposal to rein in online platforms sparks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Washington is pushing back hard against Seoul's plan to rein in monopolistic online platforms, turning Korea's proposed so-called Online Platform Fair Act Law into a flashpoint in the countries' upcoming trade negotiations. "The United States is raising the strongest objections to the Online Platform Fair Act Law, even more than its push for the opening of Korea's agricultural and livestock markets such as beef. It has become the

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03:26

16 years in limbo, Sewoon District park finally...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

This article is by Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. After years of false starts and stalled plans, Seoul is finally moving forward with its long-delayed Sewoon District park project, breaking ground in the first half of next year and launching a sweeping urban renewal that has been stuck in limbo for 16 years. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Thursday that it had finalized the first-phase implementation plan for the "Sewoon District Urban Park Project." Central to

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05:32

Seouled my Soul to Hechi: The city's popular mascot...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Dozens of visitors stream in and out of a store at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul on a rainy Wednesday afternoon, browsing goods ranging from ramyeon and candles to stationery and hoodies. At first glance, the products may seem ordinary - until shoppers notice the distinctly Seoul-inspired touches: the city's mascot Hechi or its official slogan, "Seoul, My Soul." The store is filled with items bearing the

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03:46

Original productions take center stage in global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

This article is by Ha Nam-hyun and read by an artificial voice. In an industry ruled by towering blockbusters that won't age out, a new generation of Korean musicals is refusing to play it safe. With quirky charm, bold subject matter and an eye on the global stage, these original works are shaking up the landscape and aren't waiting decades to make their mark. Leading the charge is "Shadow," a rock musical crackling with dark energy, opening on Sept. 5 at Baekam Art Hall in Samseong-dong,

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02:36

World Heritage designation raises hopes and questions...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

Kang Hye-ran The author is a senior reporter on culture at the JoongAng Ilbo. The recent addition of the "Petroglyphs of Bangucheon Stream" to Unesco's World Heritage list has sparked celebration in Ulsan. "We waited 15 years. Now that the banners are up, people are excited," said one resident. Many hope the international recognition will boost tourism in the southeastern industrial city. The site includes the Bangudae and Cheonjeonri petroglyphs in Ulju County. Listed on Unesco's

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04:41

The power of hybridity behind 'KPop Demon Hunters'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. "I'm a 44-year-old dad with a 9-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son. We have family movie nights every Friday, and Netflix recommended this animated film. I barely knew what K-pop was - I had to ask my wife - but after watching it, all four of us were hooked. The movie is fantastic, and the music is even better!" This comment, posted by an American viewer on the YouTube video for "Golden," a song featured in "KPop Demon Hunters,"

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03:03

President Lee’s call for constitutional reform...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/18

President Lee Jae Myung on July 17 called for constitutional revision for the first time since taking office. In a message posted on Facebook to mark the 77th Constitution Day, he wrote, "Just as we change our clothes with the seasons, it is time to revise and update our Constitution to reflect the new realities of our time." He expressed hope that the National Assembly, as the representative of the people, would take the lead in launching a "people-centered constitutional

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09:28

Finding the perfect peach: Fuzzy fruit trending in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice.Yellow Dream, Great, Innocence, Shinbi, Yumyeong - and the list goes on. These aren't the names of this season's hottest lipstick shades, but they're Korea's latest trend obsession: peaches. Korea is no stranger to fast-changing trends, and the appetite for the newest, hottest pick of the season has spilled into the fruit market. Luscious pink peaches - varying in size, color and texture - with enticing names are flooding local

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04:09

Ulsan celebrates Unesco inscription of prehistoric...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Kim Youn-ho and read by an artificial voice. The "Petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream" - bearing vivid traces of Neolithic whale hunting - have been officially added to the Unesco World Heritage list, elevating Ulsan's status as an emerging global destination for cultural tourism. The inscription, confirmed on July 12 at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, includes both the Bangudae Petroglyphs and Cheonjeon-ri Petroglyphs in Daegok-ri,

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02:44

I stepped into a color lab to recreate my favorite...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. [GIVE IT A GO] "Under the sky, no shade is truly alike" is a line Korean beauty influencers often use to emphasize the uniqueness of each color. It may sound hyperbolic to some, but I found myself relating to it after repeatedly failing to find the exact same shade of a discontinued Peripera lip tint, despite scouring Olive Young stores and countless online malls. When encountered with an opportunity to experience a

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06:01

'I'm giving it everything': Actor-turned-publisher...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Yoo Ju-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Actor Park Jeong-min's life is all about curveballs - one that he definitely threw with the most unexpected career change as a book publisher. It was in 2016, when Park had just been cast as Romeo in the Korean rendition of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," when he met with the JoongAng Sunday for an interview. At the time, Park was a breakout star thanks to director Lee Joon-ik's film "Dongju: The Portrait of A Poet"

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04:11

Coupang has its head in the AI clouds with push to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Coupang, the dominant player in Korea's e-commerce industry known for its signature Rocket Delivery service, is now making a full-fledged push into the AI cloud market. The move is reminiscent of Amazon's transformation from a mere e-commerce company into a global tech behemoth. Backed by its logistics and retail data infrastructure, Coupang aims to evolve into a comprehensive IT platform provider - though it still faces key

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03:40

Record-breaking rains cause fatalities as road, train...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Yim Seung-hye, Shin Min-hee, Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice.Korea was battered by record-breaking rains on Thursday that flooded cities, collapsed roads, shut down schools and brought train networks to a halt, leaving at least two people dead and forcing the government to activate its highest-level emergency response. Seosan, a city in South Chungcheong, became the epicenter of the chaos after more than 438 millimeters (17.2 inches) of rain fell over just

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02:13

'Not even trying is the same as failing': Lotte chief...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin delivered a blunt message to his top brass during the group's biannual executive meeting: Anticipate change or risk irrelevance. "A fatal mistake in corporate management is ignoring a known problem, or failing to recognize one in the first place," Shin told senior executives at Lotte's biannual Value Creation Meeting (VCM), which runs through Friday at the group's human resources development

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01:06

Seventeen's Wonwoo releases self-written single...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Wonwoo of boy band Seventeen released a surprise self-written single for his birthday on Thursday. Titled "Gogae," the calm ballad compares our lives to a gogae - meaning a small hill in Korean - that we must walk over, even if it's a little tough sometimes. The song, with its soft piano and string sounds, is meant to give listeners the energy and hope to get through each day, according to Wonwoo's agency Pledis

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03:10

Naver unveils generative AI tools to innovate content...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Hong Sang-ji and read by an artificial voice.On Wednesday, a virtual astronaut beamed onto the screen at Naver's Vision Stage, the centerpiece of the tech giant's cutting-edge content production studio inside its Seongnam headquarters, Naver 1784, in Gyeonggi. "Please say hello to everyone here," prompted Oh Han-gi, head of Naver's Realtime Engine Studio team, from the stage - then added with a grin, "Give them a finger heart, too." The astronaut, controlled in

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01:52

SHINee Onew's unique voice is 100 on full-length...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. SHINee's Onew, one of K-pop's most instantly recognizable vocalists, has released his first full-length album in over two years, bold yet unmistakably his own sound. "When I was younger, I didn't really like my voice because I couldn't imitate anyone," said Onew, during a press showcase for his second full-length album, "Percent," held in western Seoul on Tuesday. "But looking at it from a different perspective, I learned that

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05:33

Daunting challenges ahead for Samsung Electronics'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/17

This article is by Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. Korea's Supreme Court acquitted Lee Jae-yong, executive chairman of Samsung Electronics, in the final trial over alleged accounting fraud and stock manipulation tied to the 2015 merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, as well as the accounting practices of Samsung Biologics on Thursday. The ruling closes the book on more than eight years of courtroom battles that have dogged the heir to Korea's largest conglomerate since

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