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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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03:01

DP urges gov't to shut the barn door on U.S. beef...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Jo Su-bin and read by an artificial voice. Seventeen years after nationwide protests over mad cow disease rocked Korea, the prospect of allowing U.S. beef from older cattle back into the country is once again stirring political backlash. As the possibility of lifting the ban on U.S. beef from cattle older than 30 months emerges in Korea-U.S. trade and tariff talks, Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers on the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and

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03:01

DP urges gov't to shut the barn door on U.S. beef...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Jo Su-bin and read by an artificial voice. Seventeen years after nationwide protests over mad cow disease rocked Korea, the prospect of allowing U.S. beef from older cattle back into the country is once again stirring political backlash. As the possibility of lifting the ban on U.S. beef from cattle older than 30 months emerges in Korea-U.S. trade and tariff talks, Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers on the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and

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03:42

'Gimbap kept appearing': Seoul mayor praises 'KPop...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon praised "KPop Demon Hunters" on Wednesday, saying the Netflix hit authentically depicted the Korean capital and reflected the city's global recognition. Oh has watched the animated movie, which prominently featured landmarks across the city, in full. The mayor said the project captures the life of Seoul residents well and is a testament to city's growing influence - a stark contrast to a decade ago,

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03:13

Korean, Chinese talent to form one boy band in 'Boys...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Mnet's "Boys II Planet," the latest installment in the K-pop audition franchise "Planet," aims to uncover talent from Korea and China - the latter home to popular contestants, such as last season's winner Zhang Hao, and a powerhouse voting bloc. The new season splits into twin programs, "Boys II Planet K" and "Boys II Planet C," each one catering to Korean and Chinese contestants, respectively, with the ultimate goal of

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05:43

Riding AI wave, LS Electric seizes Asean as next...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. HO CHI MINH CITY - It may not yet be peak travel season, but a convention center in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is teeming with delegates and visitors from around the world, drawn not to a popular attraction but to a power systems exhibition few outside the industry would recognize by name. "We've been sourcing power systems including switchgears from LS Electric for the past twenty years, and their products strike a good

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07:39

Pop-up like it's hot: Exclusivity of 'temporary'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi, Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. At dawn on July 8, the usual commuter rush filled Yeouido Station in western Seoul: office workers clutching coffee, eyes fixed on their phones. But another crowd was gathering - not to board trains, but to line up. Outside The Hyundai Seoul, shoppers waited for the first day of a collaboration between GS25 and popular Japanese discount giant Don Quijote. By the time the department store opened, all 1,200 daily

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02:51

Underpaid and overworked, lifeguards are in short supply

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Lee Eun-ji and read by an artificial voice. At Haeundae Beach in Busan, lifeguards plunge into the waves under a punishing sun, hauling their bodies through rescue drills - all for little more than minimum wage. As temperatures hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) on Monday, 20 lifeguards pounded through two hours of rescue training, followed by land drills, before clocking in for six hours of beach patrol. For nine hours of grueling labor, they earn just

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03:08

Amcham hosts first cybersecurity seminar focusing on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) held its first cybersecurity seminar on Wednesday at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, under the theme "Cybersecurity as National Security: Global Trends & Industry Lessons." The event brought together high-level officials from Korea and the United States, industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts to discuss growing digital threats and the need for coordinated national and

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02:46

Can insurance cover Wegovy? It depends, says FSS in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Kim Nam-jun and read by an artificial voice. A patient who wished to remain anonymous was recently diagnosed with hyperglycemia and prescribed Wegovy, a high-cost obesity drug known to suppress appetite and aid in weight loss. The patient had private health insurance. So when their monthly medication costs ran into the hundreds of thousands of won, they filed a claim with their private insurer - only to be rejected. Apparently, obesity treatments are not covered under

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04:11

Sewing machine to Olympic dream: Kim Chae-yeon's mom...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/16

This article is by Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. Each bead, each seam and every late-night whirr of her mother's sewing machine travels with Kim Chae-yeon onto the ice. While most figure skaters dazzle in designer gowns worth thousands of dollars, the 18-year-old spins in costumes stitched by her mother at the kitchen table - a homespun secret behind her soaring scores. With the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on the horizon, Korea's Kim unveiled her new figure skating

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03:19

K-pop audition shows get terrible ratings. Why does...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Shin A-hyeon, a 20-year-old college student from Gyeonggi, is an avid viewer of K-pop idol audition programs, or "survival shows," like Mnet's infamous "Produce 101" franchise (2016-2019) and the upcoming "Boys II Planet." After nearly a decade of observation, she feels the format has indeed somewhat lost its luster - but she's still planning on watching the shows and doesn't doubt that producers will keep making them. "It

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06:14

Gut check time for Korea as Trump tariff deadline...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Kim Hyoung-gu and read by an artificial voice. WASHINGTON, D.C. - With just over two weeks left before the United States imposes new tariffs on Aug. 1, Korea finds itself weighing how far it can go to meet Washington's demands - and where it must draw the line. "It's now the time to make choices and decisions," said Yeo Han-koo, Korea's trade minister, highlighting the critical moment in the bilateral negotiations. Interviews conducted by the JoongAng Ilbo with Korean

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02:25

The case for public theaters built for the stage, not...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

The author is a playwright and director. A few years ago, I traveled to a city in South Gyeongsang for the Korea Theater Festival. The municipal government was deeply invested in the arts and actively supported the event. The venue was a newly built public theater, nestled in a scenic environment and equipped with well-designed facilities, including spacious dressing rooms. Yet when the curtain rose, a fundamental flaw became clear. The acoustics were poor, and the actors' lines echoed to

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03:03

Defense minister nominee and presidential office...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

At the confirmation hearing for Ahn Gyu-baek, nominated as Korea's first civilian defense minister since the 1961 military coup, discrepancies emerged between the nominee and the presidential office over the timeline for the transfer of wartime operational control (Opcon) from the United States to Korea. When asked by Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun of the People Power Party about the timing of the Opcon transfer, Ahn said he understood that "the goal is to achieve the transition during the Lee Jae

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02:34

New management to clarify Son Heung-min's future with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. Tottenham Hotspur of Britain posted a photo on social media on Tuesday of Son Heung-min smiling as he began training with the team at Hotspur Way. Son joined the team late on July 12 after receiving prior permission due to family matters. On his first day back, he reportedly underwent a blood test and participated in a grueling 1-kilometer run (0.6 miles) that left many players exhausted. Speculation continues to swirl over

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04:57

Opcon 'not a negotiation card' as Korea, U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Yoo Jee-hye, Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice. Korea pushed back hard against speculation that it might dangle wartime operational control (Opcon) as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Washington, warning that such theories risk undermining sensitive diplomacy. "This is not new," the presidential office said Friday, while National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac stated Sunday that Opcon is "not a negotiation card." The sharp denials follow whispers in

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08:25

Ex-President Yoon faces full weight of Korean justice...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] For the second time in six months, former President Yoon Suk Yeol finds himself under arrest at the Seoul Detention Center on charges tied to his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 last year. On Thursday, the Seoul Central District Court approved a warrant for Yoon's arrest, requested by the special counsel team that is investigating allegations that Yoon attempted to subvert the country's

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03:29

Gov't, DP agree to ease electricity bills for two...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Jo Su-bin and read by an artificial voice. The government and the Democratic Party (DP) agreed Tuesday to ease cumulative electricity billing rates and expand fee reductions for disadvantaged households during July and August, responding to growing concerns over rising cooling costs amid a record-breaking heat wave in Korea. In a policy consultation meeting held at the National Assembly in western Seoul on Tuesday, officials agreed to adjust the electricity billing

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02:39

LS Electric on U.S. Big Tech’s radar for power system...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] BAC NINH, Vietnam - Koo Ja-kyun, CEO and Chairman of LS Electric, says the rapid boom of AI has been a boon for Korea's power sector. "A sudden surge in demand has left major industry players scrambling to meet the needs of their longstanding clients and failing to accommodate emerging entrants," Koo said in an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily in Bac Ninh. "LS Electric sees this as an underserved niche and

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03:53

KT to invest 1 trillion won to bolster customer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/15

This article is by Yun Jung-min and read by an artificial voice. KT announced Tuesday that it will invest more than 1 trillion won ($724 million) over the next five years in bolstering its information security systems to enhance services that directly reduce harm to customers, such as voice phishing. KT unveiled its plans to overhaul its information security framework to improve customer safety and trust in a press briefing on Tuesday. The company plans to increase its annual information

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