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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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02:26

Amcham calls for IT rules reforms to enhance global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. While Korea has recently stepped up its push to join the Morgan Stanley Capital International Developed Markets Index, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) has called for reforms to the country's information technology network separation rules and greater flexibility in its real-name verification system, arguing that such changes are essential to strengthening its global financial competitiveness. Amcham Korea on

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08:30

More than just cute: Kakao emoticons become...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/25

This article is by Lee Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Every time the Korean stock market swings sharply, something else moves along with it: the emoticon live rankings on KakaoTalk, the country's dominant instant messaging app. When the Kospi surges, emojis saying "it's going up" rank first. When the market plummets, crying parrot emojis screaming " tteok-rak" (Korean investor slang for an extreme plunge) take their place. The Kospi told you the number. Kakao told you how it

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11:05

As Art Basel Hong Kong approaches, galleries sense...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. After a shaky yet hopeful year in the art world, Art Basel Hong Kong, 2026's first major art fair in Asia, is just around the corner. Set to kick off for three days starting Friday, this year's fair is anticipated to serve as a barometer for what many hope will be a recovering art scene. As Asia's largest art fair, Art Basel Hong Kong typically draws between 80,000 and 90,000 visitors. This year, it will host 240 galleries from

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07:00

North Korea's Kim stresses nuclear weapons, labels...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo and read by an artificial voice. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Pyongyang would treat South Korea as its "most hostile state," a move seen as reflecting the regime's intention to reject and disregard ties with South Korea in both rhetoric and action. Based on Kim's "two hostile states" doctrine, the remark on Monday was seen as another sign that he intends to define inter-Korean relations as one of "hostile coexistence" and completely scrap any

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06:32

Iran war disrupts LNG deals but spurs new demand for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. A prolonged Iran war is expected to weigh on liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier orders for Korean shipbuilders as pressure grows on Qatar's energy sector, while supporting broader shipbuilding demand as longer shipping routes strain global vessel capacity, according to industry sources. Earlier this month, Iranian strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan industrial complex disrupted about 12.8 million tons of LNG capacity, roughly 17

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02:43

Meanwhile : Posthumanism and theater

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

Kim Myung-hwa The author is a playwright and director. The term "posthuman" is appearing frequently these days. With the prefix "post," meaning "after" or "beyond," the word refers to a condition in which humanity moves past modern human-centered thinking and enters a new phase. The concept signals a departure from anthropocentrism and invites renewed reflection on what it means to be human. I first encountered the term in the early years of the 21st century. It was through Spanish

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05:36

Pushing dollar debt onto the national pension

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

Ha Hyun-ock The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The Korean won is rapidly weakening. For the first time in 17 years, since the global financial crisis, the dollar-won exchange rate has surpassed 1,500 won. On Monday, it reached 1,517.3 won. The threshold of 1,500 won per dollar, long seen as a psychological ceiling, had previously been breached only during the 1997 Asian financial crisis and the 2008 global financial crisis. Concerns are now growing that 1,500 won may

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04:38

A nomination process that seems designed to lose

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

The author is the editor-in-chief at the JoongAng Sunday. Party nominations are always contentious, but on the conservative side in Korea they were especially turbulent in 2002 and 2008, when breakaway parties were hastily formed by defectors. The 2000 nomination process under Lee Hoi-chang was often described as a "massacre." Factional bosses were excluded, including Kim Yun-hwan and Lee Ki-taek. Kim, in particular, had been a political patron to Lee. In his memoir, "Lee Hoi-chang

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03:11

Property tax reform needs broader overhaul

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

The government is again emphasizing the need to strengthen property holding taxes to stabilize housing prices. President Lee Jae Myung said at a Cabinet meeting that real estate speculation is "the worst problem facing Korea" and warned that "the country could collapse" if it is left unchecked. He urged policymakers to prepare comprehensive measures, including tax policy, with no room for gaps. Earlier, Lee shared an article on social media comparing property tax rates in advanced

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07:21

Korea to implement vehicle rotation system, but how...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea is set to implement a five-day vehicle rotation system — restricting cars from operating on one weekday each week — across the public sector starting at 12 a.m. on Wednesday as part of an energy-saving campaign to address energy supply disruptions caused by the prolonged war in the Middle East. But the immediate impact is expected to be modest, as participation in the private sector remains voluntary and the affected

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03:16

Rookie girl group Baby DONT Cry reflects on growth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Rookie girl group Baby DONT Cry is going against its own name with "Bittersweet," a song that evokes the ache of nostalgia — a feeling that can sometimes lead to tears. "The lead track 'Bittersweet' reminds me of the moments that felt painful at the time but ultimately shaped me into who I am today," said leader Yihyun during a press showcase for Baby DONT Cry's first EP, "After Cry," at Blue Square in Yongsan District,

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04:19

Actor Lee Seo-jin, producer Nah Yung-suk bring...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/24

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Lee Seo-jin and renowned producer Nah Yung-suk head to Texas, with no set plan, relying solely on Lee's lead. Having built a 15-year relationship, the duo brings an almost romantic comedy-like chemistry that viewers can look forward to, according to the show's producer. "While working on the postproduction, I found myself thinking they were like a bubbly, bright female lead and a cynical male lead," said producer Kim

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06:52

Waiting for ‘Perfect Crown’? Here are some K-dramas...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Korea is now a democratic nation, but it was once a country ruled by kings and queens. But what if the monarch still existed? That is the premise that many Korean dramas have explored, and now, MBC's upcoming series "Perfect Crown" is the latest to take on the theme. Starring singer-actor IU and actor Byeon Woo-seok from "Lovely Runner" (2024), the series has less than a month until its release on April 10. It will also be

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02:46

Meanwhile : Seneca and swimming lessons

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

The author is a cultural columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo."Swimming is life itself. Learning to breathe is training in handling anxiety and fear, and the rhythm of freestyle resembles balance and harmony in life. The flip turn is the courage to face the wall and change direction again." Jung Kang-min, from "How is the pool water temperature today, Mr. Seneca?" (2025) There is a saying that the later years of life should be devoted to the arts and physical pursuits. I began learning to swim

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06:55

Security in age of AI warfare requires capability and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

Yoon Byung-se The author is a former foreign minister of Korea and former chair of the REAIM Global Commission on Responsible AI in the Military Domain. "Humanity must not entrust its fate to the black box of algorithms." Despite this warning by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, the international order is already shifting toward a reality in which artificial intelligence is becoming a decisive factor in warfare. Conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas

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06:00

Weak economic team struggles to lead in crisis

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

The author is the chief editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Korea's economy is facing its most serious test since the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a trio of pressures: high inflation, a weak currency and elevated interest rates. With about 90 percent of Korea's imported crude oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, concerns are growing over a possible energy crisis in April. Even if the war ends soon,

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03:03

25 trillion won ‘war budget’ must be carefully assessed

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

The Democratic Party and the government agreed two days ago on a supplementary budget worth 25 trillion won ($16.7 billion) to respond to the Middle East crisis. The plan aims to ease the burden of high oil prices on logistics and fuel costs, support vulnerable households, small business owners, farmers and fishermen, and assist export companies affected by the situation. Following President Lee Jae Myung's recent remarks on income support, the package is also expected to include cash

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07:15

Korea could face 'energy crisis' by late April,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] As Iran's war disrupts imports of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other critical energy supplies, experts are cautiously warning that Korea could confront a full-blown energy crisis as early as late April. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively sealed for nearly three weeks to date, Korea's oil refiners — which depend on the Middle East for roughly 70 percent of their crude — say their operational

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03:26

Yuna launches solo career as ITZY's 'That's a No No'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It may be the most well-timed solo debut for ITZY's Yuna. The youngest member of the girl group is launching her solo career just as the quintet is receiving renewed attention after its recent performance of "That's a No No" (2020) went viral online. "I'm really grateful for 'That's a No No' regaining popularity," said Yuna during a press conference in eastern Seoul on Monday, ahead of the release of her solo EP, "Ice

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03:50

'BTS: The Return' shows band's joy, pain and private...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/23

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [REVIEW] Warning: This article may contain spoilers for Netflix's documentary "BTS: The Return." They live in the moment, shoulder their responsibilities and "Swim" forward together with their brothers. That is the takeaway about BTS from Netflix's upcoming documentary "BTS: The Return." Directed by Bao Nguyen, "BTS: The Return" documents the process of how the group created its fifth studio album "Arirang," which just dropped

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