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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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05:02

The 'hotel economy' debate and the limits of economic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In a 2011 essay published in the International Journal of Community Currency Research, British local currency scheme advocate David Boyle begins with a thought-provoking story: A traveler arrives at a quiet village motel and places a $100 bill on the counter, saying he wants to inspect a room before deciding to stay. While he's upstairs, the motel owner uses the $100 to pay off a debt to the butcher. The butcher then pays the pig

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03:37

Only one thing left for Kim Keon Hee: A public apology

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

Kang Ju-an The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. As Korea's June 3 presidential election approaches, controversy surrounding former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee is playing out in a familiar pattern. The atmosphere recalls the run-up to last April's general election, when both found themselves at the center of public criticism. Then, Yoon was under fire for allegedly interfering in the investigation of a Marine's death, while Kim faced backlash over a

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02:45

People Power Party torn by infighting over merger talks

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The People Power Party (PPP) faces internal strife as negotiations over a potential merger between its presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok have erupted into controversy over alleged power-sharing deals. The turmoil began with a claim from Lee's camp. Lee Dong-hoon, the Reform Party's chief spokesperson, alleged that a pro-Yoon figure from the PPP offered the party leadership to Lee in exchange for merging candidacies. The accusation triggered a

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02:27

Iksan tragedy raises questions about welfare delivery...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The recent deaths of a mother and daughter in Iksan, North Jeolla, have left many in Korea grappling with questions about the nation's welfare safety net. Despite existing support systems designed to assist families in crisis, the system failed to reach those in most urgent need. On May 18, the bodies of a woman in her 60s and her daughter in her 20s were discovered. The mother was found outside her apartment with a note and a key, stating that her daughter was inside. Investigators

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03:58

Reform Party's Lee Jun-seok rejects PPP's 'insulting'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Reform Party presidential candidate Lee Jun-seok made it official on Thursday that he hasn't the faintest intention to merge candidacies with the People Power Party (PPP), and said the PPP's request to do so is "insulting." "Voters will see the name Lee Jun-seok on their ballots clearly, and I will see victory as the Reform Party candidate at the end of the election," said Lee during a press conference at the National

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02:59

FTC opts to give Google a chance to resolve unfair...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Kim Min-joong and read by an artificial voice. When Koreans subscribe to YouTube Premium to get rid of ads, they are automatically subscribed to YouTube Music, whether they like it or not. But that may soon change as Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced Thursday that it will seek a voluntary resolution from Google over allegations that the company unfairly bundled its music streaming service with its ad-free offering for the video platform. Instead of imposing

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01:37

Fire noodle sale: Coupang orders for spicy Nongshim...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. It was too cheap to be true - an error on Coupang's online marketplace selling instant noodles in bulk at a fraction of the regular price caused a rush of orders on Wednesday, according to industry insiders on Thursday. A 36-pack of Nongshim's Yukgaejang cup noodles was briefly posted on Coupang at 11 a.m. for just 5,040 won ($3.64), which is about 140 won per cup. The same item is priced between 27,000 and 28,000 won on the

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01:57

Seoul International Garden Show begins with 111...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Boramae Park in southern Seoul was transformed into a vibrant garden display as the Seoul International Garden Show kicked off on Thursday. Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the show at the 400,000-square-meter (98-acre) park features 111 gardens, 21 more than last year's edition at Ttukseom Hangang Park in eastern Seoul. The show will run through Oct. 20. "From last year's show at Ttukseom to this year's at Boramae

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04:12

DP's Lee, PPP's Kim take aim at each other with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean presidential race heated up on Thursday as People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo and Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung took aim at each other with dueling proposals on political, economic and justice reform. Speaking at a press conference at the PPP headquarters in Seoul, Kim reaffirmed his pledge to serve only three years in office if elected, positioning himself as a reformist willing to

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05:16

KAI chief addresses Korea-Indonesia fighter jet...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] The partnership between Korea and Indonesia in developing the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is critical for accessing broader Southeast Asian defense markets, according to Kang Goo-young, CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025, Kang addressed recent tensions between the two countries stemming from an attempted

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01:47

Morgan Stanley raises Korea's growth outlook to 1.1%

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Jeong Jin-hong and read by an artificial voice. Morgan Stanley on Thursday revised up its 2025 economic growth outlook for Korea to 1.1 percent from 1 percent, citing easing tensions between the United States and China over tariffs. The latest projection comes just weeks after Morgan Stanley significantly cut its growth outlook for Korea this year. On April 16, the bank downgraded its 2025 forecast to 1 percent from an earlier estimate of 1.5 percent in January, pointing

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01:33

Telecommunications provider LG U+ to offer services...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice.LG U+ now offers customer services to foreign residents in 17 languages, a record-breaking number for a Korean mobile carrier, according to the company on Thursday. The carrier is set to distribute registration documents and terms and conditions in these languages and establish 67 foreigner-friendly stores in major areas throughout the country. The languages include English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai, Burmese,

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05:20

The hot new Korean souvenir for Japanese tourists?...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by An Dae-hun, Kim Min-ju and read by an artificial voice. The typical Korean souvenir is not salted seaweed or face masks anymore. Apparently, it's rice - well, at least for Japanese tourists. Interest in rice has grown amid skyrocketing prices in Japan. Social media posts by Japanese tourists visiting Korea frequently mention rice shopping. Some write things like "The mission in Seoul is to buy rice," or joke that "buying rice means muscle training." Many travelers pack

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06:41

Son Heung-min lifts Europa League trophy as Spurs...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Pih Ju-young, Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. After years of dreaming and a decade of near-misses, Son Heung-min finally lifted a European trophy - leading Tottenham Hotspurs to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final, and capping his journey with tears of joy and a triumphant celebration draped in the Korean flag. In the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham and United at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, on

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06:08

As Korea's once-low electricity rate rises,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo, Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice.In January, Hyundai Steel announced that it would build a new electric arc furnace steel mill in the U.S. state of Louisiana capable of producing 2.7 million tons of steel annually. The decision was driven by the abundance of local customers and the state's business-friendly environment - including its cheap electricity. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration and the Korea Electric Power

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02:48

Moderation, not type, matters most in bread choices

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

The author is a pharmacist and food writer.As interest in slow aging and healthy eating habits continues to grow, people are becoming increasingly selective about what they eat - including bread. Many now scrutinize ingredients before choosing a loaf, believing that whole grain or sourdough bread is significantly better for blood sugar control than white bread. Yet research shows that the difference in health impact may be less substantial than widely assumed. A 2023 meta-analysis by

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03:53

Ticking clock on U.S. Forces Korea: Strategic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Cha Se-hyeon The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. During a recent tour of the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that there are "no eternal enemies," referring to the possibility of befriending Iran should it abandon its nuclear ambitions. In global politics, allies and adversaries shift with strategic interests. That the Korea-U.S. alliance has endured since the Korean War is precisely why it is often called a "Great Alliance." Yet that alliance now faces

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03:27

Judge Ji Gui-yeon and the Bangalore Code: A reminder...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Kim Seung-hyun The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. When allegations surfaced that Judge Ji Gui-yeon was entertained at a high-end bar resembling a room salon, many observers reacted with a simple question: "Why would anyone take photos in a place like that?" It wasn't the monetary value of the alleged entertainment - reportedly in the millions of won - or the pixelated faces in the image that drew attention. Rather, the setting itself spoke volumes. In Korean public

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04:01

Will Korea remain on the list of democratically...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Jang Deok-jin The author is a professor of sociology at Seoul National University. One of the most commonly used methods in comparative political analysis is to examine a country alongside others with similar historical or structural features. During Korea's period of rapid economic growth, its most frequent points of comparison included Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. These countries shared broad similarities: colonial legacies, export-led development strategies, government-led

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03:03

Senior prosecutors resign amid controversy over first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Two senior prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office offered to resign just days before the presidential election. Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office chief Lee Chang-su and deputy chief Cho Sang-won submitted their resignations earlier this week. Both had been at the center of investigations into allegations surrounding former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Lee led the office when it decided not to indict Kim over suspicions that she received a luxury handbag and was

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