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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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03:50

Lee highlights Japan as 'important partner' on 60th...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the progress made over the past 60 years in economic, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, calling Korea and Japan "important partners" in navigating today's shifting international landscape during a commemorative event marking the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the two countries on Monday. In a prerecorded video message delivered at the high-level

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04:21

Parents of premature newborns call for government...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Kim Seong-jin and read by an artificial voice. With the rise in premature births due to factors like maternal aging and fertility treatments, demand for specialized diapers for premature newborns is growing - but limited production and availability continue to burden parents and raise calls for government support. On March 4, Shin Min-jeong, 34, gave birth to her second daughter, Si-hyeon, nearly 90 days before her due date of June 6 - at just 26 weeks of pregnancy. The

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03:15

Foreign caregiver program pits capital against Labor...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's pilot program for foreign caregivers has sparked a policy dispute with the central government, as the city pushes to lower labor costs to ease child care burdens, while the Ministry of Employment and Labor insists on upholding equal wage protections. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday held a roundtable at KT&G Sangsang Planet in eastern Seoul, bringing together stakeholders involved in the program. The

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03:37

New waterside recreational area to open with views of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. A new waterside recreational area will open in northern Seoul where visitors can relax while gazing at Mount Bukhan and the flowing water of the nearby stream. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that it will open a new waterside recreational area along the Ui Stream in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul, by the end of the month. The project is part of the city's "Seoul-style waterfront sensibility city"

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03:35

Cooling mist, rooftop painting, parasol rental: Local...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. As Korea braces for yet another blistering summer, local governments across Korea are ramping up efforts to combat the urban heat island effect. Measures include deploying water-spraying "cooling mist" devices, installing shade canopies and mobilizing water-spraying vehicles. Seoul began implementing this year's heat wave response plan on May 15 - more than two weeks before the summer season - in response to intensifying

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03:21

Eco-friendly cars outsell gas, diesel vehicles for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Monthly sales of eco-friendly cars in Korea have surpassed those of petrol and diesel engine vehicles for the first time, marking a historic turning point in the country's auto market. According to data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, 73,511 eco-friendly vehicles - including hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid models - were sold in Korea in May, accounting for 51.8 percent of total domestic sales

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02:27

KG Mobility stakes growth on hybrids, EVs in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. KG Mobility will deepen its ties with Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery Automobile in a bid to offer alternative electric options like hybrids and extended-range EVs at "reasonable prices." The Korean automaker on Tuesday announced its future business strategies, which included a plan to launch seven new cars, all either hybrid or fully electric, by 2030. The lineup includes the SE10, a hybrid full-size SUV that has been

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03:47

Foreign workers in Korea's booming shipyards struggle...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by We Sung-wook, An Dae-hun, Kim Min-ju, Kim Youn-ho and read by an artificial voice. In Geoje and Ulsan, where shipbuilding is booming again, local economies remain stagnant - and growing numbers of foreign workers are being blamed for not spending. But for many, it's not that they won't spend - it's that they can't. A large share of their paychecks is remitted to support families back home, while the rest goes toward repaying debts. Those hoping to settle in Korea must

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02:24

Amcham discusses economic priorities with U.S. gov't,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. A high-level delegation of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) highlighted key economic priorities in the Korea-U.S. economic partnership, in light of Korea's new administration headed by President Lee Jae-myung, during a four-day Washington Doorknock visit, held from June 9 to 12. The delegation, led by Amcham Chairman and CEO James Kim, engaged in a series of close to 40 meetings with senior U.S. government

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04:58

Army antics: What did the BTS members get up to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. While global superstar boy band BTS has been on hiatus for the past couple of years, the break hasn't meant complete silence from its members during their time serving mandatory military service. Throughout their enlistments, the members offered occasional glimpses into their lives in uniform - brief updates and snapshots that helped their loyal fans, known as ARMY, continue to feel connected. Now, as the younger members have

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02:12

Kakao's latest policy update draws flack over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Jeong Yong-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Protection or privacy infringement? Tech company Kakao came under fire for its latest policy update that can now permanently ban users who engage in conversations involving sexual exploitation against minors or plot or incite acts of terrorism on the KakaoTalk chat app. Kakao began enforcing its revised KakaoTalk operational policy from Monday. The updated policy, which was announced on May 16, newly designates acts such

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02:19

Korean gaming industry blasts Tencent's alleged...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. The Korean gaming industry protested Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings' alleged attempt to buy its way into the Korean gaming market through a $15 billion acquisition of game developer Nexon. "Tencent's attempt to acquire Nexon is not just a simple transaction between private companies - it is a strategic move to dominate one of the most important industries in Korea," the Korea Game Society said in a statement on

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07:00

Golden year romance: Matchmaking event in central...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Loneliness is one of the greatest challenges many older Koreans face. Whether through romantic relationships or new friendships, the need for social connection remains strong, even in their golden years. This was clearly evident at a matchmaking event on Thursday afternoon at Mugyewon, a traditional hanok in Buam-dong, Jongno District, central Seoul, where dozens of older adults gathered in search of late-blooming love. Or at

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02:46

What new superheroes really need

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

The author is a senior culture reporter of the JoongAng Ilbo. What if you suddenly gained a superpower? As a child, that idea might have seemed thrilling. As an adult, the thought feels burdensome. Experience has taught us otherwise - power, as Spider-Man famously learned, comes with responsibility. If it's just enough to help with daily life, that's one thing. But if you're suddenly capable of saving the world like an Avenger, the pressure of where to begin could be paralyzing. In

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05:21

Let young people work: Confronting Korea’s employment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

The author is the industry news desk head at the JoongAng Ilbo. "In Korea today, companies look to Japan for talent and to China for ideas," a senior executive at a major Korean conglomerate recently remarked. The days when Korea brought in advanced technology from Japan and used China as a manufacturing base are long past. What is drawing renewed attention now is Korean firms' interest in Japanese youth. Despite Japan's lower average starting salaries for college graduates, the talent

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04:28

Lula’s choice, President Lee’s moment

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

Koh Hyun-kohn Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, was born the eighth child in a poor family. He dropped out of school in the fourth grade and began working at the age of 10, shining shoes and selling peanuts on the streets. At 19, he lost his left pinky finger in an accident at a metalworks factory. Fueled by resentment born of poverty and discrimination, Lula entered the labor movement, later founding the Workers' Party. After three failed presidential bids, he finally won in

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02:59

New floor leaders must show a different kind of politics

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

With the Democratic Party (DP) electing Rep. Kim Byung-kee as its new floor leader on June 13, followed by the People Power Party (PPP) naming Rep. Song Eon-seok to the same role on June 16, both parties have now formed their new legislative leadership. These appointments carry significant weight, as they will steer the National Assembly during the first year of President Lee Jae-myung's term - typically the most powerful phase of Korea's single-term five-year presidency. It is during this

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03:18

Middle East may turn to Korean defense industry as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. As the Israel-Iran conflict threatens to spiral into a prolonged war, Korea's defense industry is seeing a surge in international interest - particularly from the Middle East, where governments are accelerating large-scale military modernization programs. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are opening the door to Korean arms manufacturers, industry insiders said Monday, with regional demand rising for systems that

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06:26

Seoul Queer Culture Festival sees record participation

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. A record number of organizations, including a Korean government agency, participated in the Seoul Queer Culture Festival on Saturday, signaling a potential shift in official perceptions toward the country's long-neglected LGBTQ minority. The 26th edition of the annual Pride event - the largest of its kind in Korea - included a stage for speakers and musical performances, a parade and a street fair with information booths run

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03:16

Korea's new trade team to center 'national interest'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/16

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The Lee Jae-myung administration has assembled a new trade negotiation team that emphasizes national interest and a give-and-take approach amid escalating tariff threats from the Donald Trump administration ahead of the July 9 deadline. The launch of the team, headed by Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, came after the United States threatened to send an ultimatum within two weeks - a proposal that Trump says Korea would have to

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