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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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02:44

New administration must break the pattern linking...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

The Lee Jae-myung administration faces a growing list of economic challenges, and housing has reemerged as a top concern. According to the Korea Real Estate Board, apartment prices in Seoul rose by 0.19 percent in the first week of June, marking the 18th consecutive week of increases. The pace of growth was the fastest since mid-March, just before the Seoul Metropolitan Government expanded land transaction permit zones to include the Gangnam, Seocho, Songpa and Yongsan districts. The

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05:24

President Lee announces core presidential secretary...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Kim Gyu-tae and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae-myung has announced the first lineup of senior aides who will lead his administration by appointing key presidential secretaries for political affairs, public communications and civil affairs on Sunday. Lee Jae-myung named Woo Sang-ho, a former lawmaker with the Democratic Party (DP), as senior secretary for political affairs. Lee Kyu-youn, former executive director of news at broadcaster JTBC - an affiliate

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03:00

Marriages, births climb for 12 consecutive months in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's marriages and births have risen for 12 consecutive months, with the city recording its highest number of monthly births in three years, signaling a rebound in key demographic indicators. The number of babies born in Seoul in March was 3,786, up 8.7 percent from March last year, according to Statistics Korea on Sunday. This is the highest figure for the month of March since 2022, when the total was 4,027. The capital

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04:47

White House low-key after first Lee-Trump call as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae-myung's first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump took place three days after Korea's election, slightly later than the usual practice of near-immediate post-inauguration calls. The two leaders spoke for about 20 minutes on Friday night, according to Seoul. They agreed to expedite tariff negotiations and expressed hopes for a swift, mutually satisfactory resolution. The presidential office

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03:09

Enhypen promises not to bite you in bloodthirsty EP —...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Enhypen is on a roll, with its sixth and latest EP, "Desire: Unleash," now setting its sights on the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. But the seven-member boy band believes it has much more to prove. "We all have a strong desire to prove ourselves," said Jake during a press event at Maison Enhypen Seoul, an experience zone set up in collaboration with Spotify at an underground bunker in western Seoul on Saturday

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04:15

North Korean song hypes Pyongyang's skyline even as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. While North Korea has been actively distributing a new propaganda song lauding the glitzy development of its capital Pyongyang to instill the state's ideology among its people, post-disaster recovery efforts in severely flood-damaged regions remain stalled nearly a year on. This contradiction between the regime's portrayal of Kim Jong-un as a caring leader and the reality of neglected disaster zones highlights

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03:30

Gov't to provide support payments to families of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government will provide living support payments to the families of those affected by the Itaewon crowd crush. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Sunday that payment applications will open on Monday. The payments will be provided to members of households that include victims or the deceased of the Oct. 29, 2022, Itaewon crowd crush - including parents, children, siblings and other direct household

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04:55

Negative growth likelihood has tripled in past...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/08

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's economic "resilience" has weakened, raising the likelihood of negative growth. The country's potential growth rate is declining due to low birthrates and an aging population, and delays in structural reforms such as export diversification have left the economy more vulnerable to external shocks like U.S. tariff policies. As concerns mount over prolonged low growth, calls are growing to resist the lure of short-term

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03:40

U.S. signals tougher stance on Korea’s currency after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/06

This article is by Jang Won-seok and read by an artificial voice.The U.S. Treasury Department has once again placed Korea back on its currency watch list, citing persistent trade and current account surpluses. While the move does not bring direct penalties, analysts expect Washington to ramp up pressure on Seoul's foreign exchange policies ahead of sensitive trade negotiations. In a report submitted to Congress on Thursday, the Treasury listed nine economies - Korea, China, Japan,

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04:13

Holding firms on edge over president's pledge to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/06

This article is by Choi Sun-eul and read by an artificial voice.Korea's leading conglomerate holding companies are closely watching whether President Lee Jae-myung will follow through on his campaign pledge to mandate the cancellation of treasury stock. One such top-10 group holding firm is especially vigilant as it reviews a plan to sell part of its treasury shares to secure investment capital. "We're accelerating plans to dispose of some treasury shares," a group representative said

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01:34

Thousands of Instagram accounts suspended for unclear...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/06

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice. Thousands of Instagram users woke up this week to find their accounts abruptly suspended - and no clear explanation as to why. A wave of sudden deactivations has been causing confusion among users, with reports growing since the end of May. According to sources in the information and communications technology sector on Thursday, many users have received notifications from Instagram citing violations of the platform's community

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03:19

Korean game industry sues Google in U.S. for $7.4B...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/06

This article is by Yun Jung-min and read by an artificial voice. A Korean game publisher and two industry associations have filed a class action lawsuit against Google in a U.S. federal court, accusing the tech giant of monopolistic practices and excessive in-app payment fees. This marks the first time a Korean game company has directly sued Google over the issue. The game distributor, along with the Korean Publishers Association and the Korea Electronic Publishing Association, filed the

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03:12

U.S. redesignates South Korea on currency watch list

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/06

This article is by Kim Hyoung-gu and read by an artificial voice. The Trump administration is once again putting Korea in its crosshairs - this time over currency. The U.S. Treasury Department has redesignated Korea as a country to monitor for its foreign exchange policies, a move likely to amplify pressure on Seoul as Washington sharpens its focus on exchange rates in trade negotiations. The designation, made public on Thursday, comes amid the administration's aggressive tariff-driven

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04:13

Korea's $15 billion group catering market set for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Korea's 20-trillion-won ($15 billion) group catering market is undergoing significant shifts as Hanwha Group acquires Ourhome, one of the top players in food service and ingredient distribution. New opportunities, such as military and senior catering, are also emerging. Group catering refers to meal services provided to a designated group at locations like dormitories, schools, hospitals, factories, offices and welfare

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03:27

A divided nation cannot weather the storm

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

Cho Yoon-je The author is a special appointment professor at Yonsei University School of Economics. History underscores the critical role of leadership. Leaders can shape the course of nations - some build fortresses, others watch them crumble. Navigating rough seas or transforming national direction requires both leadership and the strength of the people. A wise general knows that morale outweighs firepower. Likewise, a leader cannot move a country forward if its people are discouraged

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02:39

Chief justice calls for public debate on Supreme...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

Supreme Court Chief Justice Jo Hee-de on Thursday expressed hope for a national dialogue over a controversial bill proposed by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DP) to increase the number of Supreme Court justices. Speaking to reporters on his way to work, Jo said, "This is an issue tied to the long-term foundation of the country," adding that the judiciary would continue to consult with the National Assembly through the National Court Administration. He emphasized the need to "clearly

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02:18

Three special counsel bills passed, but political...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

The scope of investigation is extensive. The martial law special counsel covers 11 charges, including rebellion and treason related to Yoon's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 and an alleged attempt to provoke North Korea through a drone incursion into Pyongyang. The Kim Keon Hee probe includes 16 issues, such as allegations of stock manipulation involving Deutsche Motors, illicit influence over candidate nominations through associate Myung Tae-gyun and links to political interference

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04:26

Korea Inc. gears up for potentially charged first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice.Korea's major business groups are gearing up for high-stakes strategy meetings just as President Lee Jae-myung begins his term, setting the stage for a traditional yet politically charged rendezvous between the presidential office and the country's top conglomerates. In past administrations - from Lee Myung-bak to Park Geun-hye, Moon Jae-in and Yoon Suk Yeol - Korean presidents met with the heads of major conglomerates within

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04:34

Finalized $18B Czech nuclear plant deal opens door to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

This article is by Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. Korea finalized a major deal to export nuclear reactors to the Czech Republic, a breakthrough that marks the country's first entry into the European nuclear power market and underscores global recognition of Korea's nuclear technology. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) announced Thursday that it had signed a contract with EDU II, a subsidiary of the Czech utility CEZ, to build two nuclear reactors in the Dukovany region. The

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03:22

As iconic dolphin celebrates birthday in Ulsan,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/05

This article is by Kim Youn-ho and read by an artificial voice. In a former whaling port turned whale sanctuary, a dolphin named Go Jang-su is making waves for all the right reasons - and some of the wrong ones. On June 13, Go Jang-su, the oldest surviving dolphin born in captivity in Korea, will celebrate his eighth birthday - a rare milestone in the marine mammal world. Weighing 250 kilograms (551 pounds) and stretching 275 centimeters (9 feet), he's come a long way since his fragile

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