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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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05:22

Who is Lee Jae-myung, Korea's next president?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Lee Soo-jung, Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Lee, the 61-year-old two-term DP lawmaker, previously served two terms as Seongnam mayor and one term as Gyeonggi governor. He also was DP chief until earlier this year and is now set to serve five years in the highest office. Lee was born to farmer parents in October 1963 in North Gyeongsang, a conservative stronghold. However, Lee gradually climbed the social ladder as he continued his schooling. He earned a

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02:24

'Memento mori': A nation at a crossroads

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

The author is a playwright and director. By drawing from an iconic parable and a modernist stage masterpiece, one might find an uncanny parallel to Korea's fractured political reality. German playwright Bertolt Brecht's "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (1944), a reinterpretation of the biblical Judgment of Solomon, offers a haunting allegory for our times. In the Old Testament, King Solomon resolves a dispute between two women claiming to be the mother of the same child. His command to cut the

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03:20

The new Korean president's first tasks: Chat with the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's new president will immediately take command of the armed forces upon inauguration on Wednesday, and his first official task will be to speak with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). Diplomatic calls with the leaders of countries including the United States, Japan and China are also expected to begin on the first day in office. Article 74, Clause 1 of the Constitution states, "The president shall be

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03:43

Andong bustles with excitement over hometown boy Lee...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Kim Jung-seok and read by an artificial voice. ANDONG, North Gyeongsang - "Our Jaemaengi is No. 1!" At 8 p.m. on Tuesday - Election Day for Korea's 21st president - cheers erupted at the senior center in Dochon-ri, Andong, North Gyeongsang as the residents shouted out the name of Democratic Party's presidential election candidate Lee Jae-myung by his name in the colloquial Gyeongsang dialect, Jaemaeng. After a full day of voting from 6 a.m., residents burst into applause

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05:44

DP's Lee Jae-myung on track to become Korea's next...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. In a sharp repudiation of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Koreans appear to have handed Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party (DP) victory in the 21st presidential election, according to exit polls and preliminary vote counts on Tuesday evening. Exit polling conducted jointly by the major broadcasters KBS, MBC and SBS projected that Lee would win 51.7 percent of the vote, compared to 39.3 percent for Kim and 7.7

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06:20

New president faces growth below 1% with economy in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo and read by an artificial voice. The Korean economy, awaiting a new president, is in one of its toughest states in recent history. From the outset, the government is facing growth below 1 percent, coupled with sluggish domestic demand and trade uncertainty. Adding to the challenge is the looming prospect of a third consecutive year of tax revenue shortfalls, tightening fiscal capacity. A government beginning its term with growth around zero percent is

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04:11

Actor Park Jeong-min shows love for books with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Lee So-jin and read by an artificial voice. In a dimly lit, 9.9-square-meter (106-square-foot) exhibition room, visitors take their seats - the lights go out. The sound of footsteps, insects chirping and actor Ko Min-si's voice envelop the space. With eyes closed, the listener is drawn into the world of fiction, provoking an entirely new sensory experience. This is the premise of "Wanju:Record:01," an immersive auditory exhibition based on the novel "My First Summer,

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03:19

Collabs key to cracking Fortress Europe's growing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. Korea's defense industry is setting its sights on Europe's rapidly expanding arms market, forecast to approach $1 trillion in the coming years. But to break through NATO's tight-knit procurement networks and the European Union's (EU) protectionist policies, Korean companies are being told: go local or go home. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that Britain would allocate 15 billion pounds ($20 billion) to

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01:15

Exit poll points to Lee Jae-myung victory in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung is likely to win Korea's 21st presidential election, according a joint exit poll by terrestrial broadcasters KBS, MBC and SBS released after voting ended at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The joint exit poll is the first to be released since the survey blackout period that began on Wednesday. According to the survey, which targeted one out of every five individuals who cast ballots at 325 polling

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03:20

Stars don't shine intentionally as they turn out to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korean celebrities, among 44 million eligible voters, cast their ballots in the nation's 21st presidential election on Tuesday, with a strict dress code - as achromatic as possible. While encouraging fans to join them in voting, stars maintained a notably subdued tone and manner, treading carefully to avoid any speculation of political affiliation amid heightened online scrutiny. Boy band Ateez leader Hongjoong shared a selfie

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02:51

OECD slashes Korea's 2025 growth outlook to 1%

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday further slashed Korea's 2025 economic outlook to 1 percent, warning that escalating trade tensions are likely to weaken exports and dampen corporate investment. The estimate is a 0.5 percentage point cut from its March projection, which was already lowered by 0.6 percentage points to 1.5 percent. The latest revision marks Korea as the country with the

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08:07

The KBO is considered a money pit of passion, but the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon, Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Most Koreans know the basics of baseball in Korea: running a team costs more than it makes, it's not related to the owning company's performance and is nothing more than the chairman's expensive hobby. Or is it? The sport is all the hype in Korea. Last year, the KBO surpassed 10 million spectators for the first time. This year, the surge continues as teams like Lotte and Hanwha draw sellout crowds. Out of 20 top

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03:12

N.Flying members reunite to celebrate 10 years with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The year 2025 is a monumental one for N.Flying, as the K-pop rock band celebrates its 10th anniversary with a promise to build something "Everlasting." A full-fledged celebration - coinciding with the long-awaited return of three of N.Flying's five members from military service - is planned to commemorate the milestone, with the release of the band's second full-length album, "Everlasting," and its first world tour titled

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03:52

Actor Lee Je-hoon forgets work-life balance to pursue...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Actor Lee Je-hoon wears many hats. He is an actor, a CEO and a YouTuber. He juggles lines on set, manages a company and travels around the country to introduce audiences to small indie theaters on his YouTube channel - all at once. The 41-year-old actor says the driving force behind these activities comes down to one thing: his passion for cinema. Specifically, he talks about the overwhelming joy he feels when watching a

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03:50

As eggflation skyrockets, the government suspects...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Kim Min-joong and read by an artificial voice. Retail prices of eggs are surging across Korea despite a stable supply, prompting concerns that producers may be colluding to inflate farm-gate prices. According to the Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation, the nationwide average consumer price for a pack of 10 extra-large eggs was 3,876 won ($2.82) as of June 1, up about 19 percent from 3,266 won at the end of last year. Among major local governments,

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04:26

As Disney+, Tving follow Netflix's lead in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/03

This article is by Moon Sang-hyeok and read by an artificial voice. "Want to share my Netflix account?" - once a common question among Korean users of online streaming services - is quickly becoming outdated. Following Netflix's crackdown on account sharing, Disney+ and Tving are also implementing restrictions prohibiting users from sharing accounts with people outside their household. What's going on? Starting June 24, Disney+ will ban domestic subscribers from sharing accounts with

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02:15

A moment of laughter

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

The author is a novelist. "I became a comedian only because I couldn't laugh myself. Funny, isn't it?" This line, spoken by a character who becomes a comedian in one of my early novels, reflects a central irony I wanted to capture - the tension between laughter that appears on the surface and the sorrow that often lies beneath it. Laughter is a uniquely human trait. Among all animals, only humans laugh - and not only at others, but also with one another. There is a slim yet insightful book

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03:52

Staying awake in a nation at the crossroads

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

The author is a senior culture reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. The film "Yadang: The Snitch" has drawn more than 3.36 million viewers as of June 2, making it the most-watched Korean release of the year so far. The movie gained popularity not only for its fast-paced narrative and satisfying conclusion but also for its critical portrayal of political prosecutors and institutional corruption. In real life, prosecutors who blur the line between law and politics rarely face consequences. But

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04:43

No such thing as a wasted vote

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

The author is the head of the political news department at the JoongAng Ilbo. Early voting for Korea's 21st presidential election, held on May 29 and 30, recorded a turnout of 34.74 percent - 2.19 percentage points lower than the previous presidential election. The first day's momentum had suggested a possible record high, but participation dropped on the second day. Several factors are believed to have contributed to the decline. Unlike the previous election, early voting was held on

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03:01

On the morning of the vote

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

The author is a professor of political science and international relations at Seoul National University. Today, Korea will elect its next president - one who will lead the country for the next five years. Although a significant number of voters already cast their ballots during early voting, the majority will be heading to polling stations today, carrying a complex mix of hope and apprehension. The current crisis began in early December, when former President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly

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