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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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04:47

'Dojeon!': BTS's Jin embarks on new challenge with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. GOYANG, Gyeonggi - "Did he seriously walk on stage just like that?" shouted a voice from the crowd. The fan, half in disbelief, leaped to her feet and cheered wildly. The BTS member Jin had just made a decidedly no-fuss entrance to the stage for his solo fan concert, "#RunSeokJin_EP.Tour," in Goyang, Gyeonggi. The star, known to fans as "Mr. Worldwide Handsome," kicked off his debut solo world tour on Saturday just like that,

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03:01

Broiling weather to continue through early July, rain...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Sweltering temperatures and humid air are expected to continue through early July, with additional spells of rain anticipated across the country on Monday. Highs are expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in Daegu on Monday. Apparent temperature - the actual temperature people experience in their everyday lives - will also exceed 31 degrees Celsius across most regions. The country's central region will

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03:20

Some national pension contributions set to rise as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. A new national pension criterion will take effect starting in July, raising some subscribers' monthly contributions by up to 18,000 won ($13). Starting July 1, the upper and lower limits for the standard monthly income used to calculate the national pension will be adjusted in the National Pension Service's (NPS) annual adjustment made every July. For employees who split the contributions with their employer, the maximum

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03:21

Inmates granted temporary release often fail to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Inmates temporarily released from detention centers or prisons for reasons such as the death or hospitalization of a parent have repeatedly failed to return on time - and some have committed additional crimes while at large. One such case involved a man who was caught in southern Seoul April last year for cryptocurrency fraud totaling 500 million won ($367,190), according to correctional authorities and police on Friday. The

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03:20

Special counsel grills Yoon on martial law in 1st...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol returned home early Sunday after undergoing nearly 15 hours of questioning by the special counsel over his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, marking his first attendance at special counsel questioning session. Yoon entered the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office building, where the special counsel's office is located, at 9:55 a.m. Saturday and exited at 12:59 a.m. Sunday after the

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03:12

Genesis Cheongju showcases the beauty of metal, from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/29

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. CHEONGJU, North Chungcheong - From art exhibitions to talk shows with metal craft artists and mood lamp making, Genesis Cheongju is more than just a car dealership - it's a space where culture is created and experienced through automobiles, as Hyundai Motor envisions. Looking at its exterior, with a 60-meter-long (197-foot-long) wooden canopy and three glass facades, it feels less like a typical car dealership and more like a

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04:46

No assurance yet from U.S. on extending tariff grace...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/28

This article is by Kang Tae-hwa and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government considers the ongoing Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations a top priority and views them as a chance to reset the bilateral economic framework into a more strategic partnership, said Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo during his visit to the United States. "This is not just a tariff negotiation," Yeo said during a press briefing in Washington on Friday. "It is an opportunity to build a new framework for cooperation -

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01:55

Special counsel to pursue legal action after Yoon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/28

This article is by Jeong Hye Jeong and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol refused to return for afternoon questioning on Saturday, according to the special counsel team investigating an alleged insurrection case, prompting the team to consider legal action. Yoon has remained in the waiting room and has not entered the designated interrogation room since the afternoon session was scheduled to resume, according to Park Ji-young, deputy special counsel. "Former

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04:32

Is it safe to travel to Japan? Korean travelers worry...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/28

This article is by Chon Kwon-pil and read by an artificial voice. Some Koreans are reconsidering their travel plans to Japan this summer amid viral speculation that a major earthquake could strike the country on July 5. An office worker living in the country, who had been planning a trip to Japan, said he is now hesitant after seeing rumors on social media about an impending disaster, which originates from the Japanese comic book "The Future I Saw" (1999). "It's peak travel season and

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03:17

Mixed signals from presidential office spark...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/28

This article is by Yoon Sung-min and read by an artificial voice. The presidential office backflipped on Friday after first distancing itself from the government's new housing loan rules, which were announced by the financial regulator. Just 90 minutes later, it issued a new statement saying it was closely communicating with the agencies involved. The mixed signals came as the real estate market remained highly sensitive to signs of government intervention, prompting concerns that the

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05:07

Garosu-gil a ghost town as small businesses wither...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/27

At 7 p.m. on June 17, Garosu-gil, a once-trendy street in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul, stood eerily quiet. Once packed with unique beauty and fashion shops, art galleries and fine-dining restaurants, the area has lost much of its former buzz. Only a handful of pedestrians - around 10 - were spotted walking the main 120-meter (393.7 feet) stretch. More than a dozen storefronts sat vacant with "For Rent" signs posted. Some advertised a "ggalsae" contract, which allows

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03:31

LG enters space sector, eyeing Nuri rocket launch...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/27

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. LG Group is making a strategic push into the aerospace sector, aiming to position itself as a key private player in Korea's burgeoning "New Space" ecosystem. The tech giant plans to support the fourth and fifth launches of the Nuri rocket, scheduled for later this year and in 2026. The conglomerate hosted a roundtable with the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) at LG Science Park in Magok-dong, western Seoul, on Friday to

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02:07

Over 30% of imported children's rain gear from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/27

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. More than 30 percent of imported children's products bought through overseas direct-purchase platforms such as AliExpress and Temu failed safety standards, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Friday. Out of 35 children's items tested - including umbrellas, raincoats, and boots - 11 were found to contain hazardous substances or failed to meet physical safety requirements. All eight umbrellas examined failed safety

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04:14

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ shows how it’s done, done, done...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/27

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation's "KPop Demon Hunters" is the latest sensation making waves - not only for its high-energy visuals, but also for its nuanced and largely authentic portrayal of Korean culture, both historical and contemporary. The animated film has achieved a feat that quite a few projects in the past have struggled with: presenting tradition in a modern context while avoiding misrepresentation. In a way,

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03:57

Debt relief a Band-Aid for small merchants, but the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/27

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon, Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Korea is rolling out debt relief for small merchants, but experts say real recovery requires reviving local commercial districts with anchor stores, foot traffic and digital infrastructure - or risking sending merchants back into debt. That risk is already visible on the ground. A woman in her 30s bought two bags of corn from a street vendor outside an Emart branch in Dobong District, northern Seoul, on June 16,

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04:09

Traditional key chains embody the elegance and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Park Sang-moon and read by an artificial voice.Yeolsaepae - literally "key tags" - are artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). They functioned like key chains, but their significance was something beyond it, as they represented Korea's uniquely ornamented and decorative objects. Those designed for display purposes were crafted with elaborate designs embodying wishes for longevity, wealth, health, peace, prosperous offspring, social advancement and marital

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07:35

‘No justice in North Korea’: Defectors at UN hearing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. As a teenager growing up in the foothills of Mount Paektu, defector Maeng Hyo-shim believed without question that she lived in "the best country in the world." Born to small-time shopkeepers in the years following the devastating famine of the late 1990s - known as the Arduous March - Maeng was raised in a society where survival often depended more on market savvy than government rations. Still, she complied with the demands

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04:48

No man is an island, but if he lives on Jeju, he's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Delivery, whether it be food, clothing or other products, is generally fast in Korea: A relatively small country paired with high population density and steep competition resulted in two-day delivery, next-day delivery and even same-day delivery service within a large portion of the country. Jeju, however, is one big exception. The scenic southern island, despite having over 670,000 residents, rarely benefits from the fast

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04:14

When life gives you green sea lettuce: Jeju copes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Choi Choong-il and read by an artificial voice. Jeju's emerald waters are turning murky as early, heavy blooming sea lettuce and brown algae blanket its beaches, disrupting tourism and straining coastal ecosystems. The swarm of vegetation was more than visible at Hamdeok Beach in Jeju City on the morning of June 24, the view sabotaged by the green seaweed floating between the waves instead of the clear waters the beach is typically known for. As the beach officially

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02:21

Facing mortality through the seasons: Reading Hesse...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

Yang Sung-heeThe author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. Soon, We Shall Be Dust: Hesse's Reflections on Life and Death Through the Seasons "Soon the wind will blow, Soon death will come to reap. Soon the gray ghost will smile And our hearts will freeze, The garden lose its splendor, Life its glow. Let us sing and be glad For soon we shall be dust." Hermann Hesse, "Autumn" On the threshold of midsummer, I take out "Soon, We Shall All Be Dust." No doubt it is the title that compels me

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