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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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03:31

North Korea’s quiet build-up poses security dilemma...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. In a marked departure from past patterns, North Korea remained largely silent as South Korea held its 21st presidential election. The absence of a direct provocation was striking, particularly given Pyongyang's track record of escalating military tensions during such political transitions. But this silence should not be mistaken for disengagement. Instead, North Korea

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04:54

Twilight of the Sixth Republic, dawn of the Seventh

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

The author is the social news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. Korea's democratization in June 1987 was fundamentally a compromise. The June 29 Declaration, which paved the way for a return to direct presidential elections, was a product of negotiations between the pro-democracy movement and the ruling military regime. When voters went to the polls that December, opposition leaders Kim Young-sam and Kim Dae-jung failed to unite. Their respective campaigns centered on ending military and

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03:44

President Lee Jae-myung faces complex national...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

Oh Yeon-cheon The author is president of the University of Ulsan The June 3 snap presidential election, which followed the unconstitutional declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, served not only to elect a new head of state, but also to reaffirm public support for the legitimacy of the impeachment process. The election concluded with a victory for Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, despite an atmosphere of deep political polarization, unprecedented levels of negative campaigning, and

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03:13

President Lee’s promise to govern for all must be...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

President Lee Jae-myung, inaugurated as Korea's 21st president, pledged to become "a president for all" in his first public address, titled "A Message to the People." He emphasized that regardless of whom people supported in the election, the role of the president is to serve and embrace all citizens. "Only political forces without the competence or will to improve people's lives divide the public to maintain their grip on power," he said. Vowing to end the politics of division, Lee called

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00:58

Czech Republic finalizes $18B nuclear power contract...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice.The Czech Republic signed a final contract with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to build two nuclear reactors on Wednesday, just hours after the country's Supreme Administrative Court cleared the way for the deal. Czech Prime Minister Petra Fiala announced the agreement during a live press conference on Wednesday, according to Reuters. KHNP confirmed the signing shortly afterward. Earlier the same day, the Supreme

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00:58

Czech Republic finalizes $18B nuclear power contract...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. The Czech Republic signed a final contract with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to build two nuclear reactors on Wednesday, just hours after the country's Supreme Administrative Court cleared the way for the deal. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the agreement during a live press conference on Wednesday, according to Reuters. KHNP confirmed the signing shortly afterward. Earlier the same day, the Supreme

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03:24

President Lee Jae-myung calls for unity, promotes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. In a nod to the country's polarized politics, Lee said in his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly that regardless of whether they are the policies of the former conservative President Park Chung Hee or the liberal leader Kim Dae-jung, he will "adopt them without distinction if they are necessary and useful." "I will become a president who ends the politics of division," Lee said, adding he will "overcome crisis

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05:43

Presidential toilet plunging: Behind Korea's wacky...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Capybaras, car racing and toilet plunging - what do they have in common? They were all part of Korea's presidential election vote count broadcasts aired Tuesday evening, along with Netflix's "Squid Game" (2021-) and hanbok (traditional Korean dress). In order to glue viewers to the screen for what could have been a long and boring show, broadcasters have a history of coming up with quirky ways to make the vote count more fun,

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03:07

Korean women's volleyball team seeks breakthrough in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. The Korean women's volleyball team will start their 2025 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) journey with a match against world No. 12 Germany on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The squad led by head coach Fernando Morales will play 12 matches in the preliminary stage through mid-July, with top eight teams joining the knockout stage later that month. Korea, which had struggled at the VNL in recent years, needs to bounce back

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02:36

Airbnb invites guests to 'Experience' more, Seventeen...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Airbnb wants to be more than just an accommodation booking service: they want people to order room service, have spa treatments and hire personal photographers. They even want K-pop bands to use Airbnb to meet their fans. Boy band Seventeen and 60 of its lucky fans were the first to experience it firsthand on Wednesday through Seventeen's 10th Anniversary experience. "What we are doing with Experiences is it allows fans to

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03:09

Shinsegae to expand Chicor to high-traffic areas of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Choi Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. Shinsegae is set to expand its cosmetics store, Chicor, in high-traffic areas like Gangnam Station in southern Seoul, pivoting from its luxury-focused strategy to spotlight Korean beauty brands. According to the retail industry Wednesday, Shinsegae will open a 429-square-meter (4,617-square-foot) Chicor store at street level near Gangnam Station at the end of this month. The store will be about three times the size of an

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04:31

President Lee nominates Kim Min-seok as prime...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday nominated Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Kim Min-seok as prime minister and former Unification Minister Lee Jong-seok as National Intelligence Service (NIS) chief. Speaking directly to reporters at the presidential office in the afternoon, Lee said the nominations reflect his administration's priority on "reviving livelihoods, economic growth, national unity and peace on the Korean

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01:59

New K-pop group Uspeer on its global dreams: 'I want...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice.Rookie girl group Uspeer, now standing at the starting line, is ready to sprint forward into the K-pop scene. Though their debut single, "Speed Zone," just dropped Tuesday, the members are already eyeing Coachella, Billboard charts and global prizes. "Our first goal is to make people aware of our name," said group leader Yeowon during a news conference in western Seoul on Wednesday. Uspeer's debut single "Speed Zone" includes

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05:24

President makes up ground in conservative strongholds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Son Kook-hee and read by an artificial voice. In the 21st presidential election on Tuesday, regional voting trends revealed a distinct east-west division. President Lee Jae-myung dominated in the western half of the country - Seoul and the Gyeonggi, Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces - while People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo led in the eastern regions, including Gangwon and Gyeongsang. This marks a sharp contrast to the election three years ago, when Lee lost Seoul

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04:38

Nuclear crossroads under Lee Jae-myung: A slow fade...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Sarah Chea, Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. The inauguration of Lee Jae-myung is fueling renewed concerns that the nuclear energy industry may once again face setbacks in its path to revitalization, given that the newly elected president from the liberal Democratic Party views nuclear energy as a "hazardous and unsustainable source." Though he didn't entirely rule out nuclear power energy and voiced openness to an energy mix, his policies have centered on

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01:52

KAI signs $700 million deal to supply 12 FA-50 jets...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a $700 million deal to provide 12 fighter jets to the Philippines air force, the company said Wednesday. KAI signed the deal on Wednesday with the Department of National Defense of the Philippines to export 12 additional FA-50PH jets to the Philippines through 2030. The additional 12 FA-50PH jets significantly enhance detection and strike capabilities by incorporating aerial

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10:43

New Korean president vows to pursue 'pragmatic'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president from the liberal Democratic Party (DP) who takes office following a six-month diplomatic vacuum, has pledged to engage in "pragmatic diplomacy." Lee prioritizes national interests and balanced relations with the four major powers - the United States, Japan, China and Russia. In his inaugural address on Wednesday, Lee vowed to turn today's global turmoil into a strategic opportunity

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04:04

'Korean version of IRA' for battery makers gets a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Lee Jae-myung's victory will likely bring Korea closer to revising tax laws favorable to battery companies, dubbed the Korean version of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), ending months of uncertainties for domestic battery manufacturers. The pledge aims to attract production facilities from the country's major battery makers - LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, SK On - with tax reductions on domestic investments. Many new

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03:29

Will a Lee Jae-myung presidency save Korea's defense...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/04

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Lee Jae-myung, a candidate who placed arms exports at the heart of his campaign pledges, has become Korea's president. Now, the global defense industry is carefully watching for whether he'll follow through on his many promises. Korean arms exports have hit highs in recent years, with major players exporting K9 self-propelled howitzers, FA-50 fighters, K2 tanks and the Chunmoo rocket artillery system to countries such as

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04:12

New president reiterates commitment to Korea’s tech...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae-myung's victory lays the groundwork for implementing his ambitious yet loosely defined technology-related pledges, which could have sweeping implications for Korea's future in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Critics, however, warn that the nation should exercise greater fiscal discipline, given that domestic industries are falling behind amid intensifying global competition. Lee's

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