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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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02:20

Kudzu and wisteria: Rethinking conflict through the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

Oh Kyung-ah The author is a garden designer and the CEO of OhGardens. A ten-minute walk from my home brings me to a small garden where I grow ornamental plants such as mophead hydrangeas and star magnolias. On a recent visit, I was stunned to find every inch of soil, and even the plants I had been nurturing, blanketed in a dense green mass. It was kudzu. Kudzu is best known for its roots. Traditionally, the root is juiced or dried and ground into powder for cooking. Its large, bean-like

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04:42

Korea faces a crucial turning point in cybersecurity...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

Byun Jae-sun The traditional concept of national security is rapidly evolving, as demonstrated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine. Cyberspace, once considered a secondary domain, now stands alongside nuclear weapons, missiles and drones as a core component of asymmetric warfare. North Korea already includes cyber capabilities among its three primary strategic assets, alongside nuclear arms and missiles. Despite these changes, South Korea's progress

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03:40

Two views on Korean universities: Lee Kun-hee and Roh...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

Chung Un-chan The author, a former president of Seoul National University, is the chairman of the Korea Institute for Shared Growth. During his presidential campaign, President Lee Jae Myung pledged to create 10 institutions on par with Seoul National University (SNU) and dramatically enhance regional universities. It is a bold and welcome idea. But for such a plan to take root, it must be informed by lessons from the past - particularly, how of two influential figures in early 2000s Korea

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04:12

DP defense of fundraising practices only sparks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

The author is an editorial writer of the JoongAng Ilbo. Allegations surrounding Kim Min-seok, the Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker who has been nominated for prime minister, emerged almost immediately after his nomination was announced. Yet at first, the controversy seemed predictable. Accusations of "daddy privilege" in his daughter's education - ranging from elite international schools in Korea to an expensive U.S. university - felt familiar, almost routine. So too did questions about how

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03:03

Confirmation hearing for prime minister nominee falls...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok's confirmation hearing took place at the National Assembly on June 24 without a single witness, a first since the current system was introduced in 2000. People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers immediately raised concerns. "There has never been a prime ministerial confirmation hearing without witness testimony," said Rep. Lee Jong-bae, a member of the special committee from the PPP. The Democratic Party (DP) countered that the breakdown resulted from the

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00:51

Astro's Yoon San-ha to release 2nd solo EP...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Singer Yoon San-ha of boy band Astro is set to release his second solo EP "Chameleon" on July 15, agency Fantagio said Tuesday. A teaser video was posted to Yoon's social media accounts the same day. The agency did not reveal additional information about the EP, such as the tracklist. Yoon last released the solo EP "Dusk," with the lead track "Dive," in August 2024. The singer debuted as a member of Astro in 2016. The

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02:07

Better than gold for BTS as RIAA platinum...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded new certifications to nine songs by BTS on Monday. Four tracks - "Run" from the group's fourth EP "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 2" (2015), "Blood Sweat & Tears" from its second full-length album "Wings" (2016), "DNA" from "Love Yourself: Her" (2017) and "Fake Love" from "Love Yourself: Tear" (2018) - each received platinum certification, which is awarded

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01:00

Kang Daniel to hold concerts at Olympic Hall in August

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Singer Kang Daniel is set to hold a two-day concert series at the Olympic Hall in southern Seoul on Aug. 9 and 10, his agency ARA said Tuesday. Titled "Act: New Episode," the concerts follow Kang's "Act" tour, which began in Seoul last October and saw the singer travel across cities in Asia and Europe until last May. Kang released his solo EP "Glow to Haze" with the lead track "Episode" on June 16. ARA said that the singer

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00:50

G-Dragon to feature as guest performer in Psy's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. G-Dragon is set to be featured as a guest performer on Psy's annual "Summer Swag" concert this year. The announcement was made on Psy's social media on Monday in a 10-second video, in which Psy asks, "What are you doing this summer?" The scene cuts to G-Dragon, who says, "I'm going to 'Summer Swag.'" Psy's "Summer Swag" concerts, famous for spraying water at the audience through cannons, is set to begin in Incheon on Saturday

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02:44

Samsung to unveil latest foldable smartphones at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics is unveiling its latest foldable smartphones - the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 - along with new wearable devices, including a smartwatch, at its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on July 9 at 10 a.m. in Brooklyn, New York. Under the tagline "The Ultra Experience Is Ready to Unfold," Samsung released a teaser showing two smartphones radiating light at their corners before one opens to reveal a sleek inner

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02:56

Nexon CEO says Korean game companies need to be more...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. "To survive, big players should create blockbuster games," Park said during his presentation at Monday's Nexon Developer Conference in Pangyo, Gyeonggi. "Chinese and Eastern European developers have already made that bet and it is paying off," he said, referring to Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong, which sold 20 million copies in its first week and made its developer one of the most profitable game companies on Steam, and

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03:58

Taiwan emerges as key growth market for Korean goods...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. Korea's exports to Taiwan are growing rapidly, driven by rising demand for high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips and offshore wind infrastructure. A recovery in exports of Korean consumer goods, buoyed by the global popularity of the Korean Wave, is further fueling the trend. As exports to key markets like the United States and China slow due to protectionist trade measures, Taiwan is emerging as a critical growth market. Korea

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02:32

Consumer sentiment hits 4-year high on political...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Consumer confidence in Korea improved for a third consecutive month in June, reaching its most optimistic level in four years, according to data released by the Bank of Korea on Tuesday. Analysts attribute the uptick to expectations for the new administration and the government's planned second supplementary budget. The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) rose to 108.7 in June, up 6.9 points from 101.8 in May. This

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02:59

Four in 10 Korean received prescription narcotics in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Jung Jong-hoon and read by an artificial voice. A total of four in 10 Koreans received prescription narcotics in 2024, with the highest number of patients prescribed propofol, a common anesthetic. Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications also saw a sharp increase, particularly among teenagers. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety released the 2024 statistics on the use of medical narcotics on Tuesday. The number of patients who

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03:42

Japan returns Joseon-era royal shrine in effort with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. A royal shrine from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), believed to have been removed from Korea nearly a century ago during Japan's colonial rule, has returned home. Known as Gwanwoldang, the wooden structure was officially transferred to Korea through a bilateral cultural collaboration marking the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic ties between the two countries. The Korea Heritage Service, together with the Overseas

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04:06

Lee Jae Myung calls for peace regime on Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung stressed that national security is directly linked to economic issues as he called for building a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula to ensure enduring stability in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Speaking to ministers in a meeting convened on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the 1950-53 Korean War, Lee further urged that there be efforts to ensure sufficient compensation for those who made sacrifices

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05:22

How do you write a Tony-winning show? Go through a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Hue Park, the first Korean lyricist to pen a Tony-winning musical, says he isn't happiest when writing. He studied the craft at Dongguk University but grew disillusioned with creative careers due to their office environments and low pay. The premise of "Maybe Happy Ending" - which clinched six Tonys, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, on June 8 - came to him while he was grieving the death of a close friend and

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02:08

Aramco Korea to sponsor distribution of reusable...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Aramco Korea is sponsoring a program to distribute 150,000 reusable food and drink containers to Seoul's two big baseball stadiums as part of efforts to reach a shared goal of cutting plastic waste with the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The Korean arm of Saudi Arabia's Aramco on Tuesday inked an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government for the program at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, western Seoul. Aramco ran the

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02:57

Busan's Festival Shiwol back and better than ever...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Hosted by the city government, Festival Shiwol is a combination of multiple cultural events and business forums, designed to elevate the city's global profile in both tourism and commerce. It is inspired by the U.S. South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, which blends performances, exhibitions and industry forums to bring cultural figures and entrepreneurs to Austin, Texas. Busan is looking to replicate the SXSW model by

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03:24

We're sweet enough, thanks: Nearly 6 in 10 Koreans...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/24

This article is by Rhee Esther and read by an artificial voice. With obesity and diabetes on the rise, a majority of Koreans now say it's time to hit companies that produce sugary products where it hurts - their wallets. According to a new survey, nearly six in 10 Koreans support slapping a tax on high-sugar foods and drinks, a public health measure long debated but never enacted in the country. The poll, conducted by Hankook Research for a public health institute under Seoul National

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