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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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03:05

Alaska purchase and the price of empire

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/29

The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. On the night of March 29, 1867, in Washington, a late visitor arrived at the home of Secretary of State William H. Seward, who served in the cabinet of President Andrew Johnson, Abraham Lincoln's successor following his assassination. The guest was Eduard de Stoeckl, the Russian minister to the United States. Seward, who had been playing cards with his family, welcomed him despite the hour. It was

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06:27

Trump mired in Iran as China, Russia reap gains

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/29

Cha Se-hyeon The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The United States' war against Iran is increasingly turning into a quagmire, with China and Russia emerging as unexpected beneficiaries. The conflict has once again exposed the limits of coordination among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, often referred to as the "CRINKs." Although Iran, a central pillar of this alignment, is under attack, Beijing and Moscow have shown little willingness to provide active support

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05:01

Why Trump’s 'art of the deal' fails in war

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/29

Lee Hyun-sang The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. The United States' war against Iran is sinking deeper into a quagmire. Washington, shaken by the economic shock, is searching for an exit but cannot find one easily. In just the first six days of the war, the cost reached $11.3 billion, or about 17 trillion won. That works out to nearly 33 million won every second. The Pentagon has asked for an emergency supplemental budget of $200 billion. The scenario Washington initially

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03:05

Prepare detailed contingency plans as war risks drag on

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/29

As the Iran war shows signs of becoming prolonged, disruptions to global supply chains are spreading across the economy and industry. The impact extends beyond surging energy prices to growing concerns over shortages of raw materials and industrial inputs. For Korea, which relies heavily on imports of resources, the shock is direct and significant, with risks extending into manufacturing, logistics and daily consumption. Pressure on fuel prices is intensifying. On Sunday, the third day of

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06:39

Capitalism’s finest theater: Inside Christie's Hong...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/29

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. HONG KONG — A thunderous, synchronized applause erupted within the pristine, glass-walled confines of Christie's salesroom at The Henderson. The final gavel had fallen, punctuating an evening of high-stakes financial ballet. In about 90 minutes, 37 lots were paraded, contested and hammered down, racking up a staggering $83.8 million. When combined with the subsequent day sales, Christie's 20th/21st Century Spring Sale series

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04:58

White-glove sale: Christie's Hong Kong evening art...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/29

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. HONG KONG — A white-glove sale. The auction jargon refers to the rare event that an auction sells 100 percent of its offered items, implying that because every object on sale found a buyer, the staff do not have to get their hands dirty returning them to storage. And in that sense, no hands will be getting grimy after Christie's Hong Kong 20th/21st-century high-profile evening sale on Friday. Selling all of its 37 artworks, the

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06:36

Passengers rush to buy plane tickets before April’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/27

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.With the protracted Iran war disrupting jet fuel supply, fuel surcharges at Korean airlines are set to triple, which could add as much as 400,000 won ($270) to the cost of a round-trip ticket. Some flights have already been canceled, and airlines are announcing across-the-board reductions in operations. Oil prices, closely intertwined with currency movements and acutely sensitive to geopolitical shocks, are expected to dampen

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06:25

Lee Geum-yi's inner child still telling tales as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice. Veteran author Lee Geum-yi, whose stories for children and teenagers have resonated across generations, is once again drawing international attention after making the final short list for the Hans Christian Andersen Award for the second time. "At first, I thought I simply had a different kind of childlike innocence from other people," Lee said. "Recently, though, I realized there is a child inside me who never got to grow up

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04:25

‘BTS 2.0’ 출범 알린 광화문 공연…완전체 귀환의 화려한 시작

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. 21일 그룹 방탄소년단(BTS)의 'BTS 컴백 라이브: 아리랑'이 서울 광화문광장에서 펼쳐지고 있다. [사진공동취재단] 'BTS 2.0' kicks off in Gwanghwamun as septet returns in triumphant fashion 'BTS 2.0' 출범 알린 광화문 공연…완전체 귀환의 화려한 시작 Korea JoongAng Daily 1면 기사 Monday, March 23, 2026 BTS delivered a monumental performance on Saturday night in the heart of Seoul, which unfolded like a layered work of cultural storytelling, rich with symbolism. monumental: 기념비적인 unfold: 펴다,

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02:52

Egypt’s first pharaoh remains a matter of debate

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

Kwack Min-sooThe author is the director of the Korea Institute of Egyptology. According to the third-century B.C. historian Manetho, Egypt's First Dynasty began with Menes, who is said to have unified Upper and Lower Egypt and established Memphis as the capital of a newly consolidated state. Estimates of his reign vary widely, ranging from about 30 to 62 years, depending on the source. Menes also appears in later king lists. The Abydos King List and the Turin King List both record a

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05:27

Remembering a night in Gangneung and the meaning of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

Kim Won-bae The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In the early hours of Sept. 18, 1996, a North Korean submarine ran aground off the coast of Gangneung. While many had heard of the 1968 Blue House raid by Kim Shin-jo's commando unit, few imagined North Korean forces infiltrating deep into the country from the east. Back then, I was a reporter covering social affairs, and traveled to Gangneung to report on the incident. For about a week after the incident, military

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05:21

When crowds miss the structure, dictators tear it down

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

Choi Jin-seok The author is a Principal of the Saemal Saemomjit School. There is a phrase in classical Chinese: "The rise and fall of the world rests with ordinary people." It means a nation's fate is shaped by common citizens. But the same citizens can also help destroy it. The "foolish crowd" is not simply a group with little knowledge. It is a group that has given up thinking for itself and does not even realize its intellectual growth has stopped. Its fatal weakness is that it cannot

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03:06

Rethinking the energy mix beyond emergency measures

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

As conflict in the Middle East drags on, uncertainty in the global energy market has intensified. In response, the government has mobilized a range of short-term measures, including a 25 trillion won ($17 billion) supplementary budget, price controls and nationwide conservation campaigns. Restrictions on vehicle use have expanded from the public sector to major corporations, while electricity-saving measures are being enforced. President Lee Jae Myung, at a second emergency economic review

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06:43

Korea imposes naphtha export ban, sets second-round...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/26

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea is imposing a five-month ban on naphtha exports beginning at 12 a.m. Friday, in a bid to cushion energy disruptions stemming from the Iran war. To rein in surging fuel costs, the government set a second-round price cap at 1,934 won ($1.3) per liter for gasoline and 1,923 won per liter for diesel — levels officials say could shave as much as 500 won off prices compared with an unregulated market. Korea is currently mulling

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08:13

SeMA director Choi Eun-ju balances autonomy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] Running one museum is demanding. So imagine what it's like for Choi Eun-ju, the director of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), who runs eight. With the opening of the Seo-Seoul Museum of Art in Geumcheon District earlier this month, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has completed its yearslong project to build an eight-branch network of museums across the capital. The first SeMA was founded in 1988 and moved to its

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03:42

Concierge finance shifts focus from money to people

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

The author is an executive managing director of the PB Strategy Division at Korea Investment & Securities.What was once considered the ultimate milestone in wealth management — amassing 1 billion won ($685,000) — no longer defines success. High-net-worth individuals are now seeking more than portfolio management. They want coordinators who can help shape their entire lives. For them, risk-adjusted returns are only the starting point. Greater priorities include sustainability of wealth,

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05:31

Real estate vs. capital markets: Can policy narrow...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

Jang Deok-jin The author is a professor of sociology at Seoul National University. About 20 years ago, I encountered a puzzling situation while serving as a department chair. Each semester, about 30 students received scholarships. A teaching assistant prepared a preliminary list, which faculty members reviewed and finalized. One semester, I noticed that the top student in the department, who had earned perfect A+ grades in every course, was missing from the list. When I asked why, the

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03:21

KF-21 rollout marks start of defense independence

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

Korea's first domestically developed multirole fighter, the KF-21, marked a milestone this week as its first mass-produced unit was rolled out. The Air Force plans to deploy a total of 120 KF-21 jets starting in September after completing performance evaluations. The rollout comes 25 years after then-President Kim Dae-jung first outlined a vision for a homegrown fighter program in March 2001, placing Korea among a limited group of nations capable of producing advanced combat

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05:13

FSC vice chair's speech offers envoys, executives...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

This article is by Michael Lee And Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Members of the diplomatic corps and business leaders gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to hear Financial Services Commission (FSC) Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young outline President Lee Jae Myung's plan to steer the Korean economy through global instability and revive growth. Kwon's speech at the 20th annual Korea Economic Forum, hosted by the Korea JoongAng Daily at the Westin Josun Hotel in central Seoul, was

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03:31

FSC vice chair outlines gov't plan to shift to equity...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Korea aims to shift its economic model away from real estate-driven growth toward one centered on equity investment under a more trusted capital market environment, Financial Services Commission Vice Chairman Kwon Dae-young said Wednesday. Speaking at the 2026 Korea Economic Forum held at the Westin Josun Hotel in central Seoul, Kwon outlined the government's key financial policy agenda for the year. "Real estate poses a major

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