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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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03:01

Time to reform Korea’s breach of trust law that keeps...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

As the ruling Democratic Party (DP) prepares to push forward amendments to the Commercial Act, party leaders met Monday with heads of the country's six major business associations. Business representatives urged lawmakers to consider the full impact of the proposed changes, particularly measures they see as potentially harmful to corporate governance and investor confidence. Jin Sung-joon, the DP's policy chief, said his party is open to revisions if problems arise during implementation

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02:30

People Power Party shows little renewal after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

Kim Yong-tae, former chair of the People Power Party's emergency leadership committee, offered blunt criticism of his party as he stepped down on Monday. In his farewell press conference, Kim pointed to the party's continued ties to former President Yoon Suk Yeol as a key reason it has failed to regain public trust. "No matter how right the conservative opposition may sound, it cannot earn credibility from the people because it remains entangled in the legacy of the Yoon Suk Yeol

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06:22

'Squid Game' director axed happy ending to reflect...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Warning: The article may contain spoilers. Would you believe that there was an entirely different fate planned for Seong Gi-hun in the recently ended Netflix series "Squid Game" (2021-2025)? According to the show's creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk, there was, at least in the beginning. "I think I vaguely assumed that if there were a season two, it would naturally have a happy ending," director Hwang said during an interview

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03:19

LG Electronics acquires Norway's OSO Hotwater to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice.LG Electronics announced the acquisition of OSO Hotwater, a Norwegian manufacturer of premium water heating solutions, marking a major strategic move to expand its global heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) business. The deal, disclosed on Monday, gives LG a 100 percent stake in OSO, although the acquisition price remains undisclosed. Industry insiders estimate the deal is worth several hundred billion won. With

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03:12

Former North Korean commander dismissed over botched...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Kim Myong-sik, the former commander of North Korea's Navy who was reportedly dismissed following the disastrous launch of the Kang Kon destroyer, has unexpectedly reappeared in North Korean state media, reigniting speculation about his standing within the regime. The former admiral was prominently featured in a rebroadcast of the state documentary whose name roughly translates to "The Journey of Devotion to the People: A New

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02:30

Posco inks MOU on lithium extraction in U.S. with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. Posco Holdings signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Anson Resources to demonstrate its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology at a site in Green River City, Utah, the Korean steelmaker said Monday. Under the agreement, Anson will provide the land where it holds mining rights to lithium-rich brine deposits, while Posco builds a facility to test the technology. This marks the first time a

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03:10

Industrial production slides 1.1% on weak...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Jang Won-seok and read by an artificial voice. Korea's industrial production declined last month as new U.S. tariffs and prolonged weakness in major sectors pushed both output and investment sharply lower. Consumer spending remained stagnant as well, raising concerns over the economy's near-term momentum. The overall industrial production index dropped by 1.1 percent month-on-month in May to 112.5, with 2020 as a base of 100, according to Statistics Korea's May

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04:28

Korea is chasing U.S. Navy contracts. Japan wants to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. Japan has declared the revival of its shipbuilding industry, setting up a new front in its economic rivalry with Korea as both nations vie for lucrative contracts with the U.S. Navy. Bolstered by a deep security alliance with Washington, Tokyo plans to expand its shipyard infrastructure, signaling a strong return to a sector it once dominated. Japan is moving to sharpen its competitive edge by ramping up domestic shipyard

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03:31

Korean borrowers caught off guard as banks freeze...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. A sudden clampdown on online lending has left borrowers scrambling, as Korea's major banks freeze mobile loan services in a bid to comply with the government's tougher debt control measures. This was the case for a 40-year-old self-employed business owner surnamed Kim, as they were caught off guard by the sudden suspension of online credit loans by their main bank. "I often need fast cash for my business and repay the loan

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03:14

Finance minister nominee envisions nation as 'Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. Koo Yun-cheol, nominee for deputy prime minister and finance minister, said on Sunday he would push for sweeping economic reforms aimed at achieving "true growth." Speaking at a press conference shortly after the nomination was announced on Sunday afternoon, the former chief of the Office for Government Policy Coordination laid out his broad vision: "The basic direction is to manage Korea like a corporation - 'Korea

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04:40

From Labubu to Gentle Monster, cross-market headway...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/30

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. In an era of rising nationalism, some of the most popular brands in China and Korea are succeeding not by flaunting their identities - but by erasing them. Weirdly adorable figurines like Labubu and Molly. Sunglasses worn by Beyoncé. Miniso stores that look like Disney boutiques. On both sides of the East China Sea, companies are ditching national branding in favor of global aesthetics, capturing the attention of young

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04:49

Samsung gears up for new factory construction in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Samsung Electronics is gearing up to accelerate the construction of its chip plant in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, with the key approvals awarded by the city's government over the past months. The move follows months of stalled construction activity for new factories, as the Korean chipmaker seeks to regain lost ground in the high bandwidth memory (HBM) race against SK hynix and Micron. Samsung has obtained several

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02:07

Dome of the Rock: A shared origin of three faiths

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

Kim Bong-ryeol The author is an architect and professor emeritus at Korea National University of Arts. Jerusalem's Temple Mount is one of the most spiritually charged locations in the world. Revered by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - collectively known as the Abrahamic religions - it is the site where foundational narratives of each faith intersect. All three trace their spiritual lineage to Abraham, and it is believed that it was on this flat, rocky hill where Abraham prepared to

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03:24

Rising home prices demand more than quick fixes

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

The author is an editorial writer of the JoongAng Ilbo. Real estate policy has long been one of the most delicate issues in Korean governance. The market reacts swiftly, often punishing heavy-handed interventions. Like handling a live warhead, real estate regulation demands precision. Past administrations have struggled to manage it effectively. Statistical trends over the past two decades suggest that progressive administrations have consistently overseen significant spikes in housing

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03:29

Not Just speaking, but listening: The measure of a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

Choi Hoon The author is the senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. Korea has experienced two presidential impeachments in just eight years - an event considered rare even once in a century. This history demands reflection from all corners of society. A common thread in both the Park Geun-hye and Yoon Suk Yeol administrations was a deep public dissatisfaction with their failure to communicate. Repeated polls cited this breakdown as their most serious flaw. Though Korea has a new government,

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03:19

President calls for unity, but ruling party pushes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

Despite President Lee Jae Myung's repeated calls for bipartisan cooperation, political gridlock between Korea's ruling and opposition parties continues to deepen. On June 29, lawmakers from the opposition People Power Party (PPP) held a press conference at the National Assembly to protest what they described as a one-sided push by the ruling Democratic Party (DP) to pass a supplementary budget bill. According to PPP members, DP lawmaker Han Byung-do, newly appointed as chair of the Special

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05:57

Paper, parades and Pink Guards: Fans flock to central...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. On any ordinary day, the thick, heavy air at Seoul Plaza on Saturday may have been unbearable, with moist humidity clinging to the skin and hinting at an impending downpour. But for fans of "Squid Game" (2021-), the discomfort was little more than background noise as a finale event celebrating the series' three-season run was about to begin. Hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in partnership with Netflix, the "Squid

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04:10

PPP's approval ratings remain abysmal one month after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Son Kook-hee and read by an artificial voice. The People Power Party (PPP) continues to struggle with low approval ratings nearly a month after its crushing defeat in the June 3 presidential election. The Democratic Party (DP) had an approval rating of 43 percent, while the PPP's approval rating stood at only 23 percent, according to a Gallup Korea poll for the fourth week of June released on Friday. In a separate National Barometer Survey (NBS) released on Thursday, the

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04:22

1883 McGang Party celebrates Incheon's history with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. INCHEON - A crowd of more than 5,000 people from across the globe descended on the quays of Incheon on Saturday afternoon, milling under picnic umbrellas with cups of spicy fried chicken and cold cans of beer in their hands as seagulls circled overhead. The scene was a far cry from 1883, the year the first foreign ships docked at Incheon's port following the end of Korea's centuries-long isolation. But it was that very moment

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05:08

Mysteries abound as unanswered questions linger in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Warning: The following article may contain spoilers. [REVIEW] Netflix's global phenomenon "Squid Game" (2021-) - which turned childhood games into deadly showdowns and introduced iconic characters like Young-hee and the Pink Guards - has now reached its final destination on Friday, putting an end to its four-year run. Was it worth the wait? The new six-episode season may not be to everyone's taste. Yes, for those waiting for a

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