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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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04:41

Nearly 65% of Koreans believe U.S.-China rivalry is...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Yoo Jee-hye, Chung Yeong-gyo And Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae-myung has taken office amid an intensifying rivalry between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, placing Korea on a diplomatic tightrope. Washington sent a stark warning against Seoul's dual-track approach - defense with the United States and trade with China - via U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. Xi, on

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03:04

North Korea halts loudspeaker broadcasts following...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Yoon So-yeon, Lee Keun-pyung, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. North Korea has apparently ceased its loudspeaker broadcasts to the South, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported Thursday morning, a day after South Korean President Lee Jae-myung ordered a halt to broadcasts from the South. "There were no regions that heard North Korea's loudspeakers to the South," the JCS said Thursday. "We are keeping a close eye on North Korea's related actions." On

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05:41

How China-linked ‘stealth hackers’ target Korea’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Korea is increasingly becoming a target of a new type of sophisticated cyberespionage that aims to take advantage of the nation's high internet dependence, weak security and entanglement with China's industrial supply chains. The emerging tactic, often called "quiet hacking," differs from traditional ransomware-style attacks that aim for immediate disruption or large-scale data theft. They are believed to have

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03:17

Boy band Ateez to drop ‘Lemon Drop,’ a summer song...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Boy band Ateez carries a "thirst" for the new - a drive to surprise the world. "Lemon Drop," the lead track of its upcoming 12th EP, "Golden Hour: Part. 3," is a timely sip of a fizzy drink - to quench that thirst for both the octet and its devoted fans. But the eight-member boy band, with less than a month to go before setting off on its highly anticipated world tour, also wanted to craft something that audiences could easily

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03:01

FTC orders Korean Air to revise mileage swap ratio in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) rejected Korean Air's proposed mileage integration with Asiana Airlines on Thursday and ordered it to revise and supplement the ratio and usage options. The antitrust watchdog said the plan was not adequate enough to initiate a full review, citing "a lack of clarity on the swap ratio" and "limited mile usage options" compared to those previously offered by Asiana Airlines. It also backed its

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02:38

Delta Air Lines opens Seoul-Salt Lake City direct...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.Delta Air Lines on Thursday opened its first-ever nonstop flight connecting Seoul to Salt Lake City in Utah, further elevating the trans-Pacific gateway between Korea and the United States. All passengers are eligible to book flights via both Delta and Korean Air apps under the duo's longstanding codeshare partnership since their joint venture in 2018. "Salt Lake City is the 14th unique market being served between the U.S. and

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03:51

Amid 'EV chasm,' carmakers seek survival in defense...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/12

This article is by Lee Su-jeong and read by an artificial voice. As the global auto industry stumbles through a slower-than-expected shift to EVs and intensifying international competition, several major carmakers are finding a potential lifeline in an unlikely place: the arms sector. This shift is driven in part by expanding military budgets across the globe, particularly in Europe, as the war in Ukraine drags on. Analysts say the changing nature of warfare - most notably the rise of

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03:32

As male beauty market gets hot, retailers look to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice.Korea's male beauty market is heating up, and major retailers are in fierce competition to win over a new generation of grooming-conscious men. CJ Olive Young on Tuesday unveiled its latest flagship in the Hongdae neighborhood of Mapo District, western Seoul - a three-story beauty store with the entire first floor dedicated to men. Branded "Men's Edit," the 330-square-meter (3,552-square-foot) space is five times larger

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03:23

Why dramas with just 1% viewership in Korea are...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Ha Nam-hyun and read by an artificial voice. Korean content that initially failed to gain traction upon release is finding new life - and global audiences - after being added to Netflix, raising both opportunities and concerns over the growing platform dominance in the streaming industry. The Genie TV original drama "Tastefully Yours," starring Kang Ha-neul and Ko Min-si, ranked No. 6 on FlixPatrol's global chart for top TV shows on Netflix. It topped the list in seven

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09:12

Lee wants 10 SNUs. But can this solve Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Can multiplying Seoul National University (SNU) across the country solve Korea's long-standing issues of extreme academic competition and overpopulation in the capital region? During his presidential campaign, President Lee Jae-myung pledged to establish 10 SNUs across the country by significantly increasing funding to nine existing "flagship national universities," largely to ease educational pressure and promote balanced

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04:41

Lee seeks a tee time with Trump: Golf diplomacy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo.President Lee Jae-myung's first week in office has been marked by a flurry of diplomacy, with phone calls to U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among these, his conversation with Trump drew particular attention - not only for their discussion of shared experiences as targets of political attacks, but also for their exchange on golf skills and a mutual agreement to play

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04:01

People Power Party stuck in the past as political...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

Kim Jung-ha The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Shortly after the Democratic Party's landslide victory in last year's general election, a column ran with the title "No Future for the Ruling Party Without Capital Region Gains." The message was clear: Unless the People Power Party (PPP), whose leadership and legislative base remain heavily concentrated in the Yeongnam region, learned to cater to voters in the Seoul metropolitan area, the party's survival would be at

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04:42

For Korea’s conservatives, defeat must finally lead...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

Chin Jung-kwon The author is a professor at Kwangwoon University. "There is little to be learned from victory, but everything can be learned from defeat." That line appeared on someone's Facebook profile shortly after the latest presidential election. But looking at the emergency meeting held by the People Power Party (PPP), one would never know they suffered a crushing defeat. There seems to be no willingness to learn from it. The election results offer several lessons - if the party

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03:11

Independent counsel probes must be swift to prevent...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

Korea has entered a new phase of independent counsel investigations. On June 10, the government approved three special prosecutor bills, which were immediately promulgated and enacted. The three special prosecutors are expected to be appointed next week. President Lee Jae-myung, in a social media post following the Cabinet meeting, called the legislation "the first laws of the Lee administration," adding that it reflects the public's demand for justice over the alleged subversion of

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03:23

Yunchan Lim brings controversial concerto to life for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Kim Ho-jung and read by an artificial voice. When Sergei Rachmaninoff premiered his Fourth Concerto in 1927, critics pounced. One review dismissed it as lacking creativity, calling the slow movement "monotonous" and the finale "tedious." Overshadowed by the Russian composer's celebrated Second and Third concertos, the work faded into near obscurity - rarely performed, seldom recorded. But on Tuesday night at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul, 21-year-old Korean

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04:19

South stops loudspeaker broadcasts to North as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Yoon So-yeon, Lee Yu-jung, Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice. South Korean military suspended its loudspeaker broadcasts to North Korea, the new administration said Wednesday as part of its efforts to alleviate tensions with the North. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and the Ministry of National Defense, the military stopped operating fixed loudspeakers along the western, central and eastern front lines on Wednesday afternoon. President Lee

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07:57

From shoes to shot glasses, merch market rides wave...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi, Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. In early May, President Lee Jae-myung sparked a retail frenzy without uttering a single word about fashion. Appearing at a presidential campaign kickoff event in a pair of Reebok Classic Leather GY1522 sneakers, then-candidate Lee unknowingly ignited a consumer craze. By the next day, the shoes - typically going for 35,600 won ($26) a pair - were sold out. Some resellers asked for as much 340,000 won, almost

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01:36

Hyundai Mobis unveils new technology to prevent...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Mobis has developed a new defensive driving technology that prevents rear-end collisions by automatically sensing and reacting to vehicles approaching from behind. The unveiled technology, integrated with rear-side radars and front cameras, predicts the movements of vehicles approaching from behind and automatically allows drivers to maintain a safe distance. A car equipped with the technology will make a beeping

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01:47

Samsung SDI inks deal with Germany's Tesvolt on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Samsung SDI signed a deal to provide its batteries to German energy storage system (ESS) manufacturer Tesvolt, the Korean battery maker said Wednesday. Samsung SDI will provide its Samsung Battery Box (SBB) battery container to Tesvolt by the end of June, which the German company will install with its own power conversion system and cybersecurity system to create its unique ESS solution. Samsung SDI's SBB is a 20-foot,

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03:52

Global demand for chips boosts Korean presence in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/11

This article is by Lee Ga-ram and read by an artificial voice. Soaring demand for memory chips driven by AI infrastructure has significantly boosted Korea's presence in the global semiconductor market, but mounting competition from China, United States and Japan is clouding the industry's long-term outlook. Global revenue from memory semiconductors surged 79.3 percent in 2024 from the previous year, according to the "2025 Factbook" released by the Semiconductor Industry Association on May

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