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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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03:18

Eagles lead KBO at halfway mark for first time in 33...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Bae Young-eun and read by an artificial voice. The Hanwha Eagles have climbed to the top of the KBO standings in the first half of the regular season for the first time since 1992. The club completed a dominant three-game sweep over the Kiwoom Heroes with a 10-1 away win at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on Sunday. With the victory, the Eagles improved their winning percentage to .598 with 49 wins, two draws and 33 losses, securing the top spot regardless of the

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05:02

Seoul sends security chief to U.S. as tariff talks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Kim Hyoung-gu and read by an artificial voice. As the deadline for the suspension of U.S. reciprocal tariffs approaches on Tuesday, last-minute pressure from the Donald Trump administration to conclude trade negotiations is intensifying. Wi Sung-lac, director of the National Security Office, who made an urgent trip to Washington on Sunday amid a critical juncture for Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations, is determined to make an all-out effort to find a compromise in the

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03:21

Firms to cut prices on processed foods by up to 50%...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The government is partnering with major food and retail companies to launch extensive discount events for processed goods this month, aiming to alleviate the burden of rising food prices during the summer break season. Large retailers and convenience store chains will cut prices by up to 50 percent on popular items such as ramyeon (instant noodles), bread and coffee, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural

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02:42

Everland's twin pandas celebrate second birthday —...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Choi Mo-ran and read by an artificial voice. Rui Bao and Hui Bao, twin giant pandas born at Everland, marked their second birthday on Monday with a celebration as adorable as it was bittersweet - their last with their mother before they begin life on their own as they transition into adulthood. The twin sisters enjoyed a lavish birthday party on Monday morning at the amusement park's Panda World in Yongin, Gyeonggi, complete with a bamboo and flower cake one meter (3.2

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03:56

Seoul to repatriate six North Koreans this week,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Keun-pyung, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. The South Korean government is set to repatriate six North Korean nationals who drifted across the maritime border into the South in March and May of this year, potentially as early as this week, the Ministry of Unification announced Monday. Analysts interpret the move as an effort to rekindle inter-Korean engagement by eliciting a response from the North, which has thus far remained silent

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05:59

Blackpink, assemble! From solo tracks to past hits,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. GOYANG, Gyeonggi - Summer is in full swing, and so is the concert calendar at the Goyang Sports Complex. A steady stream of K-pop performances have taken place at the venue so far this year, with the latest being Blackpink's new "Deadline" world tour. The concerts kicked off on Saturday with two massive shows at the complex's main stadium, drawing 78,000 fans. However, the latest show from the K-pop quartet marked a departure

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03:15

Samsung gears up for Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics will unveil its seventh-generation foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, in New York City on Wednesday. At this Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung Electronics plans to showcase devices that are thinner, lighter and equipped with enhanced AI capabilities compared to their predecessors, as part of its strategy to stay ahead of Chinese rivals and focus on the U.S. market. Samsung sets sights

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02:24

Starbucks with North Korea view sees 120,000...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. A Starbucks branch in Gimpo known for its panoramic views of North Korea has drawn some 120,000 customers since opening last year in November. Starbucks Korea said Monday that the Gimpo Aegibong Peace Ecopark branch, which opened in November 2024, recorded 123,000 customers through the end of June. The cafe, located within Aegibong Peace Ecopark, has earned the nickname "the North Korea-view Starbucks" among visitors. The

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02:56

Seoul calls for exemption to proposed U.S. port fees...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Wi Moon-hee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government has formally requested that the United States exempt Korea from newly proposed port entry fees targeting foreign-built car carriers, pushing for the charge to only apply to China. Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries submitted a five-page opinion letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Friday, according to the USTR office on Monday. In April,

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02:46

Korea's potential growth rate drops below 2 percent...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) forecast Korea's potential growth rate at 1.9 percent for this year, the lowest ever since 2001 and also the first time that the figure has dropped below the 2 percent mark. The OECD's latest figure is 0.1 percentage point lower than the projection made last December and marks the first time since 2001 that the organization has estimated Korea's potential

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04:43

Trump's efforts to revive U.S. shipbuilding slowed by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/07

This article is by Ha Su-young, Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. The United States is pushing to revive its shipbuilding and maritime shipping sectors to curb China's expanding global power projection. However, inconsistent policies under U.S. President Donald Trump's second term have turned out to be more of an obstacle than a support, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The White House National Security Council (NSC), which had established a new office dedicated

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07:19

HD Hyundai eyes U.S. Navy's Aegis maintenance deal

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/06

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEXT CHIP] For decades, semiconductors and automobiles have dominated Korea's exports, driving growth and defining its global trade identity. But as shifting global dynamics and mounting uncertainties over U.S. tariffs unsettle traditional trade patterns, a new industrial order is taking shape. Sectors such as shipbuilding and defense are emerging as the next engines of growth. In our "Next Chip" series, we examine the rise

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07:46

Rising interest in K-culture brings visitor surge to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/06

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. The National Museum of Korea, the country's largest and most representative cultural institution, saw 2.7 million visitors in just the first half of 2025, a 64 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The figure marks the highest attendance in the 20 years since the museum's relocation to Yongsan District, central Seoul, according to the facility on Tuesday. The number of international visitors reached 97,985 this

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06:43

To attend or not to attend? China's Victory Day...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/05

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.As South Korean President Lee Jae Myung weighs his decision over an invitation to attend China's Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Sept. 3, what might appear to be a symbolic gesture could carry significant geopolitical weight far beyond the viewing platform in Tiananmen Square. The parade, which commemorates China's victory over imperial Japan in World War II, was last held in 2015. At the time, then-South Korean

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06:43

For some AI users, a CPU has a heartbeat as chatbots...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/04

This article is by Hong Sang-ji and read by an artificial voice. Can AI really be your best friend? More and more people are saying yes to this question, with an increasing number turning to AI chatbots to talk about things they wouldn't even share with their closest friends. Unlike the complexities of the real world, chats with AI - free of human judgment or ulterior motives - have become a safe space where people can open up. Despite knowing they are talking to a machine, many users say

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07:36

[WHY] Does calling young Koreans the 'MZ generation'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/04

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. In the United States and much of Europe, generational labels like baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, Gen Z and Alpha are largely defined by birth-year cohorts and global cultural shifts: postwar affluence, the PC revolution, the internet age and the rise of smartphones. But for many Koreans, the labels don't just refer to when you were born - they also indicate what you lived through. These generational tags are everywhere - in

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01:50

Financial watchdog to refer HYBE Chairman to FSC for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/04

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) plans to refer Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE, to the Financial Services Commission's (FSC) investigative arm for suspected violations of the Capital Markets Act, accelerating its push for criminal charges tied to HYBE's initial public offering (IPO). The FSS intends to submit a report to the FSC's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recommending that Bang be indicted on charges

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03:36

For Korea Inc., Trump's Big Beautiful Bill is a lot...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/04

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Kim Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), his signature tax cut bill, into law - legislation that is expected to impact Korean companies with production bases in the United States, including those in the automotive, solar energy and battery industries. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the OBBBA on Thursday - reflecting amendments made by the Senate - with 218

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02:51

Park, Park, wherever he may be, in the Nexon Icons...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/04

This article is by Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. Korean football legend Park Ji-sung is ready to reap the fruits of a year of training with a return to one of the most star-studded exhibition football series in the world, the Nexon Icons Match, which is returning to Korea after smashing success last year. The match is scheduled for Sept. 13 to 14 at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo District, western Seoul, the second edition following the inaugural match in October of last year

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04:53

Grocery prices overheat as climate change hurts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/04

This article is by Park Yu-mi and read by an artificial voice. As Korea braces for record-breaking heat and a so-called dry monsoon this summer, climate change is driving up food prices around the world, with years of accumulated climate impacts reducing the yields of crops and seafood, pushing prices higher. This phenomenon is known as "climate inflation." Studies show that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced within the next decade, a 1-degree Celsius (1.8-degree Fahrenheit)

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