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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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04:37

Trump shifted geopolitical assumptions about America...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

The author is the CEO of the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Much of the world is holding its breath waiting to see what retaliation Iran might take after the U.S. military blasted its nuclear facilities with bunker-busting bombs and cruise missiles. Iran has unsuccessfully launched missiles at U.S. bases and there may be terrorist or cyber attacks of the kind Tehran has unleashed in the

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04:25

Is 'unification' becoming a taboo word in Korea?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

Kim Jung-ha The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The term "unification" may soon become taboo in Korea. On June 24, Unification Minister nominee Chung Dong-young told reporters that renaming the Ministry of Unification should be "actively considered," as peaceful unification must be pursued only on the foundation of peace and stability. His comment appears to reflect the recent stance of North Korea, which has officially discarded the concept of unification. North

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04:35

How much do we really know about China?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

Oh Se-jung The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy and a former president at Seoul National University. Around the world, perceptions of China's scientific and technological capabilities are undergoing a fundamental shift. For years, particularly in the West, China was seen as a country that relied on low-cost labor to mass-produce knockoff goods. Today, however, there is growing recognition that China has emerged as a producer of world-class technology and industrial

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02:51

Korea faces pressure as NATO raises defense spending...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

Following a new NATO agreement to raise defense spending to 5 percent of members' GDP by 2035, pressure is mounting on U.S. allies in Asia, including Korea, to follow suit. The move is seen as part of a broader push by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has long pressed allies to increase their military budgets. On June 25 in the Netherlands, NATO's 32 member states adopted a joint statement in The Hague committing to allocate at least 3.5 percent of GDP annually to direct military

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02:55

The hustle gets shorter as 30-second TikTok, YouTube...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Unlike traditional e-commerce - where consumers search for products - short-form videos blend entertainment with shopping by embedding product exposure within highly engaging content, prompting impulse purchases. One popular YouTuber with 1.4 million subscribers recently posted a short video demonstrating how to make an oversized wax candy - a trendy treat made of edible wax filled with fruit-flavored syrup. After showing the

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06:01

Lee Jae Myung's disappearing hyphen captures long,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Two weeks after taking office, South Korea's new president quietly reintroduced himself - this time, without a hyphen. The presidential office issued new media guidelines on June 17, declaring that the president's name should be spelled "Lee Jae Myung," not "Lee Jae-myung," as it had been written across global headlines for years. It's not just about linguistic precision. Romanizing Korean names has long been a mix of history,

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01:53

Gong Cha launches two taro milk teas inspired by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Felix of K-pop boy band Stray Kids once said that Gong Cha's taro milk tea is his all-time favorite, and now the drink is getting a glam upgrade with his name all over it. Gong Cha Korea will drop two new drinks inspired by Felix's beloved flavor on Friday, the Taro Jewelry Signature Milk Tea and Taro Jewelry Signature Smoothie. The drinks are a high-end makeover of the classic taro drink from the bubble tea brand, designed

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01:33

Blackpink drops Western-inspired official trailer for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Girl group Blackpink has officially entered comeback mode, dropping the official trailer for "Blackpink World Tour 〈Deadline〉" via its social media platforms Wednesday. The nearly two-minute clip opens in the middle of a desert, with member Rosé dialing a number on a payphone. A Western-inspired soundtrack kicks in as the camera cuts to the four members - Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé - cruising down an empty highway, all

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02:06

Train route between North Korea, Russia resumes in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. North Korea and Russia resumed direct train services between Pyongyang and Moscow for the first time in five years on Wednesday, marking a symbolic step in strengthening bilateral ties following a leaders' summit last year. The resumed route, which had been suspended since February 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has now been reinstated. The train departed Pyongyang on June 17 and arrived at Moscow's Yaroslavsky Railway

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04:28

In 'KPop Demon Hunters,' Maggie Kang brings genre out...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Although K-pop is a global phenomenon, the most successful acts have traditionally stayed closed to its roots - Korean-made and Korean-language. That pattern is slowly cracking, as proved by the latest Netflix animation, "KPop Demon Hunters" that's taking the world by storm. And Korean Canadian director Maggie Kang was proud to tell the tale in English. "I understand that it could be a little strange that a Korean story is told

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02:36

Chinese student busted for drone footage of U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

A Chinese student was arrested for allegedly flying a drone over a sensitive naval base in Busan to film military facilities, including a visiting U.S. aircraft carrier, and sharing the footage online. It is the first time a foreign national has been detained in Korea on charges of "benefiting the enemy by other methods" under the Criminal Act. The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency said Thursday that a Chinese national in his 40s, who was enrolled in a graduate program at a university near

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03:03

Heart emoji banned, K-pop punished: Defectors share...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/26

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. A young man executed for sharing K-pop. Heart emoji banned. Oppa, the word used by women and girls to refer to an older man or boy, is replaced by "dongji," meaning "comrade." These are just a few of the chilling details shared by North Korean defectors this week about the regime's relentless efforts to purge foreign cultural influence - and the deadly consequences of defiance. At an event hosted on Wednesday by the Seoul

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03:53

Yoon Hyung-bin is back in the MMA cage: 'I want to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

This article is by Pih Ju-young and read by an artificial voice. With a broken tooth and a "hell schedule" of daily training, comedian Yoon Hyung-bin is stepping back into the MMA cage - not for laughs, but for legacy. "Losing 5 to 6 kilograms [11 to 13.2 pounds] was no big deal 10 years ago, but now that I'm in my 40s, it's tough to drop weight through exercise," said comedian-turned-MMA fighter Yoon, 45, reflecting on his return to the ring. Yoon will face off against YouTuber and MMA

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02:31

H1-KEY looks to unlock global ambitions as it turns...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Girl group H1-KEY hopes to make this summer a new turning point with "Summer Was You," the lead track from its upcoming fourth EP, "Lovestruck," which captures a moment of cherished memories. "In 'Summer Was You,' summer signifies the brightest, most passionate moment in a person's life," said member Riina during a group interview on June 20 in southern Seoul. "So the song tells a story of the most beautiful memories," she

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07:44

'Don't buy it': Why Korea's cup bingsu craze is...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. "Please don't buy cup bingsu." This tongue-in-cheek plea online - posted by individuals identifying as coffee shop employees - had the exact opposite effect. Rather than cooling demand for the dessert, it sparked a viral craze, turning a humble plastic cup of shaved ice into the dessert of the summer. Cup bingsu, which seems to sweeping its way through Korea's dessert scene at the moment, is a simplified, single-serving twist

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01:34

Look beyond the horizon: Fostering a culture of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

Lee Woo Young The author is an HCMC distinguished professor at the Korea Institute for Advanced Study. "He was out of my league, so I gave up. Still, I can't forget him." This refrain, from an old song, was often hummed by Heisuke Hironaka, the 1970 Fields Medalist, during his years studying alongside mathematical giants like David Mumford and Michael Artin. Hironaka once shared this story when I met him while he was teaching a student named Huh June (June E Huh) at Seoul National

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04:31

Are you an introvert? Rethinking labels in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

Lee Eun-hyung The author is a professor of business administration and director of external affairs at Kookmin University. "Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we've noticed a sharp decline in the social skills of new employees. It's taking longer than ever for them to adapt and demonstrate their capabilities within organizations." This was the candid concern shared by several corporate executives I recently met. They noted a growing number of new hires who seem to struggle with communication,

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05:04

President Lee's real challenger is 'Lee Jae Myung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

The author is the head of the editorial board at the JoongAng Ilbo. In Korean politics, a single five-year presidential term inevitably begins with a confrontation - not with opponents across the aisle, but with one's predecessor. Regardless of whether there has been a change in ruling party, every new president starts by repudiating the administration before them. For President Lee Jae Myung, who took power after the unprecedented declaration of martial law in December, confronting the

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02:55

Agriculture minister must take responsibility for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

Controversy is mounting over Song Mi-ryeong, the only minister from the previous administration to be retained by President Lee Jae Myung. During her tenure under former President Yoon Suk Yeol, Song had publicly opposed a set of agriculture-related bills led by the Democratic Party (DP), referring to them as "laws that ruin farming." She also recommended the use of the presidential veto to block the revisions to the Grain Management Act. Her reappointment, praised by some as a sign of

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02:44

From the Dolomites to Kim Yuna, elegance takes center...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/25

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Italian officials highlighted the natural beauty and hospitality of the Dolomites in a star-studded event in Seoul to promote the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics to Koreans on Wednesday. The event was one of several "Meet the World" stops by members of the organizing committee of the Milano Cortina Winter Games to encourage attendance by international spectators. Moderated by local Italian TV personality Alberto Mondi,

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