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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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09:26

North Korean troops have been captured in Russia's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its third year, has entered a critical new phase following Pyongyang and Moscow's official acknowledgment in late April 2025 of North Korean troop deployment alongside Russian forces. The acknowledgment transitions Pyongyang from a covert actor to an official belligerent, impacting diplomatic and legal considerations surrounding the conflict - including the fate of North Korean

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02:49

Genesis BBQ to fire up fryers in 8 Chinese cities...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Chimaek (chicken and beer) by the Jin River in Chengdu, China, anyone? Korean franchise Genesis BBQ is launching new bb.q Chicken branches in eight major Chinese cities this year, aiming to push into the world's second-most populous market. The company signed master franchise agreements with local partners on Friday to launch new bb.q Chicken stores in Beijing, Qingdao, Jinan, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Wuhan, Xi'an and Chengdu by the

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03:49

Extra 1.5% interest rate coming to Seoul household...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Kim Tae-yun and read by an artificial voice. Middle- and low-income households in the Seoul metropolitan area with limited cash reserves may perceive a "now or never" rush to purchase a house with the third phase of the newly strict stress debt service ratio (DSR) rules set to take effect on July 1. However, since the implementation is a "predicted variable," it is unlikely to impact the real estate market as much as last year's rollout the second phase implementation

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02:53

Foreign workforce at construction sites reaches 14.7%...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Lee Hyun and read by an artificial voice. Roughly 230,000 foreign nationals worked at construction sites across Korea last year, accounting for 14.7 percent of the total workforce and highlighting the industry's growing reliance on migrant labor. The figure is up from 11.8 percent in 2020, 12.2 percent in 2021, and 12.7 percent in 2022. A report released by the Research Center of the Construction Workers Mutual Aid Association on Tuesday found that 229,541 foreigners

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03:14

60% of Koreans say inflation control should be top...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Six out of 10 Koreans believe stabilizing prices should be the government's top priority to improve livelihoods, according to a survey released Tuesday by the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI). The institute commissioned polling firm Mono Research to conduct the survey on 1,000 Koreans nationwide. Of the respondents, 60.9 percent said price stability was the most urgent issue the government should address. Quality job

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04:39

Inside Korea’s cost crunch: Why food and drink prices...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Choi Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. Liberal presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung's claim that the production cost of a cup of coffee is only 120 won (9 cents) may have angered business owners, but it has also surfaced a question that has been lingering on coffee-loving Koreans' minds: So why do coffee and snacks cost so much? This comes as major domestic food and beverage companies have repeatedly raised prices this year, fueling consumer frustration amid a

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01:49

Prosecutors slap travel ban on MBK Partners chairman...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Prosecutors investigating the so-called Homeplus scandal have imposed a travel ban on Michael ByungJu Kim, chairman of MBK Partners and the alleged central figure in the case. According to legal sources on Monday, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office's Anti-Corruption Investigation Division recently requested the Ministry of Justice to bar Kim, a U.S. citizen, from leaving Korea. Under the Immigration Control Act,

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04:30

Seaside resort in Kim Jong-un's hometown prepares to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. North Korea is reportedly finishing final preparations ahead of the opening of the Wonsan seaside resort in Kangwon Province, one of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's signature projects. Individual tourism is not subject to United Nations Security Council sanctions, so it could serve as a means of earning foreign currency for North Korea. However, experts point out that there are many hurdles to overcome,

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02:39

Siheung stabbing spree suspect confesses to murdering...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Son Sung-bae and read by an artificial voice. The Siheung stabbing spree suspect, Che Zhenan, 56, who was apprehended following a public manhunt on Monday, confessed to murdering two brothers over an unpaid debt of 30 million won ($21,540) from 12 years ago. Che was urgently apprehended on Monday and interrogated overnight, with police confirming the time and motive of his murder, according to the Siheung Police Precinct on Tuesday. He admitted to luring the first

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03:57

Melon-mania hits snack makers searching for summer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Move over, mango. Step aside, strawberry. Get lost, grape. Korea has a new summer flavor obsession: melon. From snacks to sodas, muskmelon is having a moment - led by a puffed corn product called Melon Kick, the sequel to K-pop singer Jennie's favorite treat. When a blogger in her twenties heard from a friend visiting from Germany that trying Melon Kick was a must-do in Seoul, she found it strange. But after seeing the

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04:30

Lifelong dedication to culture: Korea’s 1st...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/20

This article is by Chun Su-jin and read by an artificial voice. Despite early resistance to her dreams of studying abroad, Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) President Choi Jung-wha defied expectations to become Korea's first French-language simultaneous interpreter - and was recently awarded France's prestigious Légion d'Honneur, officier grade, in recognition of her lifelong dedication to cultural diplomacy and fostering ties between Korea and France. Choi remembered the day in

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02:39

Old music, new echoes: 13 years of Hanwha Classic

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

The author is a senior specialist at Daewon Cultural Foundation. Performers in the early music revival movement are, in many ways, defiant of time. Rather than moving forward, they reach centuries back, attempting to breathe life into works using period instruments and historical performance practices. Their efforts, meticulous and deeply researched, transform 21st-century stages into time machines. It is a paradox that these performances, played on gut strings and wooden flutes, now sound

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04:59

If your resident registration disappeared overnight:...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

Chae Byung-gun The author is acting editor-in-chief at the JoongAng Ilbo. The latest findings from a joint government-private investigation into the SK Telecom hacking incident offer a stark warning: data security is no longer a background concern - it is central to national resilience. The second investigation, released on May 19, confirmed that subscribers' identification numbers (IMSI) were breached and raised concerns that device identification numbers (IMEI) may have also been

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04:59

In the age of technological hegemony, sovereignty...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

The author is the chairman of the National Research Council of Science & Technology. There has never been a time when the term "technological hegemony" has sounded more urgent. Science and technology are no longer confined to industrial applications. They have become a critical axis influencing diplomacy, security, the economy and the very survival of nations. Countries that lead in technology define new global standards, while those that lag must conform. This dynamic was on full display

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04:35

What Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo need in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

The author is the executive editor of the JoongAng Ilbo. With Korea's June 3 presidential election fast approaching, it remains unclear what direction the country will take afterward. There has been little time for either candidate to prepare adequately. Without a formal transition team process, campaign pledges have become more important than ever. Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has made economic growth and becoming an economic powerhouse his top policy priorities. His emphasis on

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03:06

Suspicion rises over DP's pressure on judge in Yoon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

Judge Ji Gui-yeon of the Seoul Central District Court, who is presiding over the trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection and abuse of power, made an unusual personal statement before proceedings began on May 19. Sitting on the bench, he directly addressed allegations that he had gone to a hostess bar, which had been raised by the Democratic Party (DP). "There is no one buying me pork belly and soju," he said, denying the allegations. "Given the concerns and

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03:16

SK Telecom hack exposes data of 26 million...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

A recent investigation into the SK Telecom (SKT) hacking incident revealed that the breach was far more extensive than initially feared. According to the second round of findings from a joint government and private-sector probe released on Monday, the personal information of all 26 million SK Telecom users - including those using its budget mobile service - was leaked over a period spanning three years. The breach included full-scale exposure of users' SIM information, including

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04:48

Why Lee Jae-myung praised Park Chung Hee on the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Judging by his economic rhetoric and campaign pledges alone, it might be hard to tell the political affiliation of Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party (DP) front-runner. Lee openly credited former President Park Chung Hee for his role in advancing Korea's industrialization during his campaign last week, stating, "What do ideology or political camps matter? Whether it's a Park Chung Hee policy

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02:52

'We are' now i-dle, girl group announces with new EP

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. With the final nail to the coffin for the good ol' "G" in parentheses, girl group i-dle entered a bold new era with its eighth EP "We are" - the beginning of a so-called "We" series. The new album's title is a nod to the quintet's 2018 debut EP "I am," which was followed by a series of albums starting with the letter i: "I made" (2019), "I trust" (2020), "I burn" (2021), "I love" (2022), "I feel" (2023)" and "I sway"

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04:17

Spain's blackout could serve as a warning for Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/19

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. More than 20 days after a massive blackout swept across Spain, the exact cause behind it still remains unknown. The alarm has also rung in South Korea due to the vulnerability of its own power grid, with the country located in geographical isolation and having a growing reliance on so-called "inflexible" energy sources like nuclear and renewables. When it comes to energy and resources, South Korea is a virtual "energy island"

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