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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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05:39

Maritime approaches by Chinese Navy bring recon ships...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/18

This article is by Lee Yu-jung, Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. Chinese naval vessels equipped with surveillance systems have repeatedly entered waters near a major U.S. air base in Korea, raising alarms in Seoul about Beijing's expanding military reach in the region. Military officials warn that the frequency and proximity of these incursions suggest more than routine navigation. Some suspect that Beijing is collecting intelligence on U.S. forces stationed in Korea -

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01:23

Yes24 to offer 5,000 won vouchers over ransomware attack

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/18

This article is by Han Young-hye and read by an artificial voice. Yes24, one of Korea's largest online bookstores, will offer compensation to millions of customers after a ransomware attack earlier this month paralyzed its platform and disrupted service for several days. The company announced on Tuesday that it would distribute 5,000 won ($3.60) vouchers to all users who made online purchases in the past year, which can be used to purchase books, albums and tickets for performances and

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03:46

Family feud in K-beauty giant Kolmar gets even uglier...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/18

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. The family feud within the Kolmar group, a key player in Korea's global K-beauty industry through cosmetics original design manufacturing (ODM) giant Kolmar Korea, has escalated as the founder has now taken legal action against his own son, following a dispute between siblings over control of the conglomerate. The group announced Wednesday that founder Yoon Dong-han, chairman of Kolmar Holdings, filed a lawsuit on May 30

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03:47

Foreign workers in Korea's booming shipyards struggle...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/18

This article is by We Sung-wook, An Dae-hun, Kim Min-ju, Kim Youn-ho and read by an artificial voice. In Geoje and Ulsan, where shipbuilding is booming again, local economies remain stagnant - and growing numbers of foreign workers are being blamed for not spending. But for many, it's not that they won't spend - it's that they can't. A large share of their paychecks is remitted to support families back home, while the rest goes toward repaying debts. Those hoping to settle in Korea must

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03:27

With 26% youth and growing middle-class population,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/18

This article is by Choi Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. Korean fashion and food companies are increasingly turning their attention to India, driven by growing interest from local youth and middle-class consumers in clothing worn and foods eaten by K-drama characters and K-pop stars. "Out of India's 1.4 billion people, 26 percent are in their teens or 20s, making them quick to embrace new cultures," said an industry insider. "That appetite is now expanding into fashion and food

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05:54

Local businesses struggle with low patronage from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by An Dae-hun, Kim Min-ju, Kim Youn-ho And We Sung-wook and read by an artificial voice. On a recent afternoon in Jangpyeong-dong, Geoje, dozens of foreign workers from the nearby Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard formed a 40-meter line outside a Daiso store - not for a new gadget or luxury good, but for laundry detergent and cleaning supplies. Inside, many used video calls to consult with family abroad as they selected daily necessities, cosmetics and toys - affordable

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04:02

What ARMY has been up to on the long march to BTS's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. For many devoted BTS fans, known as ARMY, the past couple of years have felt both like an eternity and the blink of an eye. With the band members completing their mandatory military duties, starting with Jin's enlistment on Dec. 13, 2022, the wait has been achingly long for some. But others say the time passed quicker than expected, thanks to a steady stream of solo releases, past content to rewatch and occasional offline

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04:05

Exclusive: Genesis to produce GV80 hybrid in Sept....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Genesis, a luxury vehicle brand under Hyundai Motor, will start mass production of the Genesis GV80 Hybrid, its first-ever hybrid, in September 2026, followed by the GV70 in March 2027. The move comes as the brand pivots to hybrids in the face of EV lag after failing to achieve its original pledge to become an all-electric brand by 2025. It also echoes similar decisions by rival automakers, like General Motors (GM), Lexus,

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04:57

[단독] GV80 하이브리드 내년 9월 양산 확정…제네시스의 전략 수정

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 제네시스의 '효자 삼총사', GV80·G80·GV70의 하이브리드 모델 양산 일정이 정해졌다. 첫 주자는 GV80. 내년 9월 하이브리드 양산이 시작될 전망이다. 제네시스는 세계적 전기차 캐즘(chasm·첨단 기술 적용 제품의 일시적 수요 정체)에 따라 2025년부터 모든 신차를 전기차로 출시한다는 '완전 전동화 브랜드' 전략을 철회하고, 하이브리드로 수요를 우선 방어하는 쪽으로 방향을 틀었다. 17일 자동차 업계의 한 관계자는 "제네시스의 첫 하이브리드 모델이 될 GV80은 내년 9월 울산에서 양산을 시작한다"며 이에 따라 "하이브리드를 포함한 GV80 2세대 완전 변경 신차 출시는 2028년으로 미뤄졌다"고 말했다. 제네시스 하이브리드 개발에

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01:40

Farewell to coal, and to a generation

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

The author is a playwright and director. My life has long been bound to coal. My father once ran a coal briquette factory - a common source of household heating fuel in Korea at the time, and as a child, I was nicknamed "Blackie." My sisters often said they would have stopped at high school if not for coal. It was that kind of era. Thanks to the business, all six daughters received a university education. Coal helped not only the country, but our family as well. Although there are records

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05:00

Korea must join U.S. in decoupling from China, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

The author is a senior research fellow at the Sejong Institute As the Trump administration begins its second term, it is clear that changes to the size and role of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) - currently about 28,500 strong - are being considered. Several signs point in this direction. In May, the Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. Defense Department officials, reported that about 4,500 U.S. troops - likely the Stryker brigade - are being considered for relocation to other regions. The Stryker

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04:24

Three temptations the new administration must resist

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

The author is a chair professor of economics at Seoul National University. The new administration has taken office propelled by the momentum of the past. Structural transformation demands a forward-looking vision, yet time and space for such reflection have been lacking. In Korea, the lingering iinfluences of progressivism and conservatism still dominate personnel appointments and policy decisions. At a time when geopolitics, security, diplomacy, trade, economics and technology are deeply

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02:17

Missed opportunity for Korea-U.S. summit highlights...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

A scheduled first summit between President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump was unexpectedly canceled after Trump abruptly returned to the United States during the Group of 7 (G7) summit in Canada. President Lee, who had planned for bilateral talks on June 17, was left without the opportunity to address pressing trade and security issues. The Korean government had hoped the summit would mark a turning point in addressing key trade disputes and security cooperation. National

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03:50

Lee highlights Japan as 'important partner' on 60th...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Korean President Lee Jae Myung emphasized the progress made over the past 60 years in economic, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, calling Korea and Japan "important partners" in navigating today's shifting international landscape during a commemorative event marking the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the two countries on Monday. In a prerecorded video message delivered at the high-level

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04:21

Parents of premature newborns call for government...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Kim Seong-jin and read by an artificial voice. With the rise in premature births due to factors like maternal aging and fertility treatments, demand for specialized diapers for premature newborns is growing - but limited production and availability continue to burden parents and raise calls for government support. On March 4, Shin Min-jeong, 34, gave birth to her second daughter, Si-hyeon, nearly 90 days before her due date of June 6 - at just 26 weeks of pregnancy. The

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03:15

Foreign caregiver program pits capital against Labor...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's pilot program for foreign caregivers has sparked a policy dispute with the central government, as the city pushes to lower labor costs to ease child care burdens, while the Ministry of Employment and Labor insists on upholding equal wage protections. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday held a roundtable at KT&G Sangsang Planet in eastern Seoul, bringing together stakeholders involved in the program. The

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03:37

New waterside recreational area to open with views of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. A new waterside recreational area will open in northern Seoul where visitors can relax while gazing at Mount Bukhan and the flowing water of the nearby stream. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that it will open a new waterside recreational area along the Ui Stream in Gangbuk District, northern Seoul, by the end of the month. The project is part of the city's "Seoul-style waterfront sensibility city"

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03:35

Cooling mist, rooftop painting, parasol rental: Local...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. As Korea braces for yet another blistering summer, local governments across Korea are ramping up efforts to combat the urban heat island effect. Measures include deploying water-spraying "cooling mist" devices, installing shade canopies and mobilizing water-spraying vehicles. Seoul began implementing this year's heat wave response plan on May 15 - more than two weeks before the summer season - in response to intensifying

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03:21

Eco-friendly cars outsell gas, diesel vehicles for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Monthly sales of eco-friendly cars in Korea have surpassed those of petrol and diesel engine vehicles for the first time, marking a historic turning point in the country's auto market. According to data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, 73,511 eco-friendly vehicles - including hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid models - were sold in Korea in May, accounting for 51.8 percent of total domestic sales

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02:27

KG Mobility stakes growth on hybrids, EVs in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/17

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. KG Mobility will deepen its ties with Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery Automobile in a bid to offer alternative electric options like hybrids and extended-range EVs at "reasonable prices." The Korean automaker on Tuesday announced its future business strategies, which included a plan to launch seven new cars, all either hybrid or fully electric, by 2030. The lineup includes the SE10, a hybrid full-size SUV that has been

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