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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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07:39

Gov't mulls renaming Unification Ministry amid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.[KEY PLAYER] As the Lee Jae Myung administration eyes its first major governmental reorganization, one issue has unexpectedly become a flashpoint: whether South Korea's Ministry of Unification should keep its current name. At the crux of the debate is whether the word "unification" still reflects the ministry's role - especially in light of North Korea's recent declaration that it no longer sees the South as part of the same

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03:58

Sol Beach Namhae brings the best of the region to the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. People often travel to the far ends of a country in search of nature and a sense of purpose - and when that feeling extends to lodging, the experience becomes truly unforgettable. The new Sol Beach Namhae hotel and resort appears to have taken that idea to heart, bringing the essence of Namhae indoors. Located at the southern tip of Namhae County in South Gyeongsang, where lush greenery meets the sea, the 93,153-square-meter

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03:40

Exclusive: Hyundai's Georgia plant to use Boston...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor plans to deploy Atlas, a bipedal humanoid robot developed by its U.S. subsidiary Boston Dynamics, in October at the automaker's EV plant in Georgia, marking the robot's first field trial ahead of full-scale commercialization. It's the first case of Atlas being introduced into a Hyundai manufacturing facility anywhere in the world, as well as the first time its humanoid robot is being deployed to replace tasks

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04:20

[단독] 현대차, 보스턴다이내믹스 ‘아틀라스’ 로봇 10월 조지아 공장에 첫 투입

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 현대자동차그룹이 인수한 미국의 로봇 개발·제조업체 보스턴다이내믹스의 휴머노이드 로봇 '아틀라스(Atlas)'가 오는 10월 미국 조지아주 메타플랜트 아메리카(HMGMA)에 처음 투입된다. 이는 본격적인 상용화를 앞두고 진행되는 실증 사업의 일환으로, 현대차그룹의 제조 공장에 아틀라스가 배치되는 첫 사례가 될 전망이다. 2일 익명을 요구한 자동차 업계 관계자에 따르면 조지아 공장은 올 10월 아틀라스의 첫 테스트 베드가 될 예정이다. 초기 성과에 따라 현대차 울산 전기차 전용 공장과 기아의 첫 전기차 전용 공장인 광명 이보 플랜트(EVO Plant)에도 아틀라스 투입 여부가 결정된다. 실제로 조지아 공장 준공식에 맞춰 공개된 유튜브 홍보 영상

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02:38

Lincoln, the science-minded president

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

The author is a principal researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science InstituteKnock, knock - the sound of a visitor at the door echoed through the U.S. Naval Observatory. Asaph Hall, an astronomer known for his later discovery of Mars' moons, greeted a tall man with a beard. That night, the man peered through a 24-centimeter (9.4-inch) telescope, observing the moon and stars. Though the nation was embroiled in civil war, the observatory offered him rare peace. He would return

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04:01

BTS’s Suga brings hope to children with autism...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

The author is an attorney and chair of the Korea Autism Advocacy Association A recent donation by BTS member Suga, whose real name is Min Yoon-gi, has generated widespread praise. The global pop star donated 5 billion won ($3.6 million) to Severance Hospital, affiliated with Yonsei University Medical Center, to support the establishment of a specialized treatment center for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. According to hospital officials, Suga's donation is the

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05:01

Mystery surrounds first lady's role in latest North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. In a 33-minute state-produced video aired repeatedly on North Korean television, a subtle but notable shift in the public image of Ri Sol-ju, wife of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is raising questions. Has her status diminished, or is it part of a carefully choreographed performance aligned with the regime's broader propaganda goals? The speculation stems in part

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03:00

Seizing the golden hour for education reform

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

Kim Eun-mi The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. The global reverberations of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, are intensifying. Korea ranks second only to the United States in paid subscribers to ChatGPT, one of the most widely used large language model (LLM)-based AI platforms. Observing how people use it reveals more than just work efficiency; many now engage in hours of dialogue with AI, seeking everything from career advice to

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03:13

Investigating the Pyongyang drone allegation must not...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

A special counsel team led by Cho Eun-seok has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations that South Korea sent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Pyongyang last year. On July 1, the special counsel summoned a researcher from the Agency for Defense Development (ADD), which manufactures drones for the military. The investigation team has also reportedly secured testimony from an active-duty officer who claimed the drone mission was "ordered by V," an apparent reference to the

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06:12

World DJ Festival brings K-EDM culture to Japan for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice. CHIBA, Japan - Korea's biggest EDM export just dropped the bass in Japan - and thousands came to feel the rhythm. When 24-year-old Honoka Suzuki stepped out of Makuhari Messe on Sunday, she couldn't hide her excitement. "I've always wanted to go to Korea's World DJ Festival," she said. "Now that it's here in Japan, it's even better. I'm most excited for The Chainsmokers!" she said, adding with a grin that she and her friend

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03:12

Teens more wired than ever as turn to caffeine for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Jun Yul and read by an artificial voice.Coffee cups and cram school books are becoming inseparable companions for Korea's teens, as more middle and high school students turn to caffeine to power through relentless study schedules - triggering concerns among doctors and health officials over the long-term risks of overconsumption. By midafternoon on Tuesday, a cafe in the Banpo neighborhood of Seocho District, southern Seoul - a hotbed of private academies - was already

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05:33

Regulatory issues weigh on Kyochon Chicken as brand...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. Kyochon Chicken, once the unrivaled leader in Korea's fried chicken industry, now finds itself under intense scrutiny as regulators pursue criminal charges over alleged unfair practices while customers bristle at a new exclusive deal with delivery giant Baedal Minjok. Industry analysts say the company's aggressive moves to reclaim the fried chicken industry's No. 1 spot have instead backfired, threatening to further undermine

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04:57

Korea Exchange chief eyes new high for Kospi as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Nam Yoon-seo, Kim Kyoung-rok and read by an artificial voice. Korea's stock market, which had been sluggish and stuck in a limited trading range, has shown a strong performance this year, outpacing major developed markets. Jeong Eun-bo, who has led the Korea Exchange since last year, has experienced both the highs and lows of the market. From the previous administration's "value-up project" to the current government's vision of a "Kospi 5000," he is tasked with the core

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03:13

Fresh off Japan release, Hilton launches Korean Amex...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Six months after quietly releasing its first Korean co-branded Amex in Korea, Hilton is finally debuting it for the world to see. With new hype behind it, the brand hopes to continue courting value-savvy travelers and a market with a tendency to stay loyal. "We have a very loyal existing Hilton Honors customer base and member base here and it's important for us to be able to reward that loyalty," Gretchen Moore, Hilton's vice

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02:05

With seaside golf and swank hotels with ocean views,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Shilla Monogram Namhae, a luxury hotel currently under construction in Namhae's Changseon-myeon, is expected to be completed around 2026. The project follows an investment agreement signed in May 2023 between Namhae County, developer Haehun, operator Hotel Shilla and the South Gyeongsang Provincial Government. Known for refined elegance, The Shilla Hotel is expected to elevate Namhae's reputation even further as a luxury

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03:57

As his K League club nears collapse, this K-pop star...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Park Rin and read by an artificial voice. When Gwangju FC, Korea's hottest pro football underdogs, found itself broke despite a Cinderella run to the AFC Champions League quarterfinals, a flamboyant pop star with a mohawk and a mic stepped in to help - by opening a donation account. The club, based in South Jeolla's capital, recently breached the K League's financial health regulations, which prohibit teams from spending more than their annual revenue. As a result, the K

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04:15

Hike in bank deposit insurance, child support...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Jang Won-seok, Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. From Sept. 1, the insurance limit for bank deposits will double from 50 million won to 100 million won ($36,700 to $73,400). Starting this month, payments made for using sports facilities will be eligible for a 30 percent income tax deduction. The government will also spot child support for parents who refuse to pay court-ordered support after a divorce. The government published a booklet on Tuesday with a

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02:34

Coupang cereal blunder triggers flood of bargain orders

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/02

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. Roughly a month after a pricing error on Coupang caused a flood of orders for instant noodles, a similar mishap has occurred - this time with breakfast cereal. According to the retail industry on Tuesday, a listing on Coupang from Monday to the early hours of Tuesday showed 118 units of Post's 30-gram (1.1-ounce) Five-Grain Choco Ball Cups for 3,800 won ($2.80). Normally priced at 3,600 won per unit, the product was

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03:12

Ever thought you could improve your Hyundai? Now's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/01

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. At Hyundai Motor, the general public isn't just potential buyers - they become researchers. That's the bold idea behind UX Studio Seoul, Hyundai's first-ever participatory open research lab, opened at its Gangnam office in southern Seoul. Here, everyone - even those who don't own a Hyundai - is welcome to check out the automaker's latest under-development technologies and play an active part in shaping them, especially for

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04:23

Korean convenience stores give tattoos now. I got two.

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/07/01

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. [GIVE IT A GO] I walked into a convenience store and walked out with two dog tattoos. No, seriously - CU's Myeong-dong Station branch now offers on-the-spot temporary ink. CU launched a tattoo kiosk at two locations, Myeong-dong Station and Incheon International Airport, on June 10. What is tattoo printer doing at a CU? Who is getting ink printed next to instant ramen? I had no idea either, so I had to find out for myself. CU

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