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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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02:51

Presidential election must bring a new start for Korea

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

The 21st presidential election, taking place today, comes exactly six months after Korea was plunged into crisis by the declaration of martial law on Dec. 3. In the months since, the country has endured deep political unrest. But following the Constitutional Court's decision in April to remove former President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, Korea has managed to transition toward a snap election without major disruptions. This has demonstrated the maturity and resilience of Korean democracy to

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02:10

'Capable shooter' Ra Gun-ah returns to KBL after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Pih Ju-young and read by an artificial voice. Ra Gun-ah, the first naturalized member of the Korean men's national basketball team, looks set to return to the KBL after a one-year absence for the upcoming 2025-2026 season by joining Daegu Kogas Pegasus. Ra has signed with Pegasus, according to the club on Sunday. The 36-year-old played a pivotal role in Busan KCC Egis' championship run in the 2023-24 season, during which the club became the first team to lift the trophy

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02:30

Hong Myung-bo to ease pressure on captain Son...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

With his team closing in on a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo said Monday he will not push his captain Son Heung-min too hard in the upcoming qualifying matches. Korea, 23rd in the FIFA rankings, will take on 59th-ranked Iraq at Basra International Stadium in the southern Iraqi city of Basra at 9:15 p.m. Thursday. In the third round of the Asian qualifiers, Korea are leading Group B with 16 points from four wins and four draws. With two matches remaining,

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06:55

Where steel collides with art: Nine places to eat,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [ABOUT TOWN]: Mullae-dong Seoul is often viewed as a modern, trendy metropolis filled with high-rise buildings, bright billboards and zooming subways. But behind its stylish facade is a more down-to-earth, people's place that goes less noticed. Depending on the part of the city, busy-working locals find solace and joy in things such as sizzling pork belly in an intimate barbecue restaurant, soju shots under a tent, coffee on the

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03:21

Candidates make last-minute pitches to the public on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Tomorrow is Election Day, with Koreans set to select a new president after six months of turbulence that followed the abrupt imposition of martial law on Dec. 3 last year. On the eve of the June 3 election, all three major presidential hopefuls toured the greater Seoul area, a battleground region, making their final dash through last-minute campaigning. On Monday, Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party (DP), 60,

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04:05

GM withdrawal rumors swirl again on sell-off of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kim Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. As GM Korea moves to sell its company-run service centers and idle land in Korea following its announcement last Wednesday, speculation about the automaker's potential withdrawal has resurfaced. But the company has denied any production cuts or exit plans, affirming its intention to continue exporting over 400,000 vehicles annually from Korea to the United States. Yet experts warn that the plan is not long-term and could

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04:46

Yoo Ah-in shines in 'Hi-Five' despite off-screen...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [REVIEW] Warning: Spoilers may be included. Despite his off-screen controversies, actor Yoo Ah-in once again proves his undeniable talent and screen presence in the new comedy action film "Hi-Five," the actor's final shelved project premiered on May 30 before he was indicted for illegal drug use and disappeared from the public eye. With every scene he appears in, Yoo manages to add a sprinkle of charm and delivers a flawless

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03:24

A major disaster was averted in subway fire....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Park Jong-suh and read by an artificial voice. A man set fire to a Seoul Subway Line 5 train on Saturday morning and forced the evacuation of more than 400 passengers through an underground tunnel. While the blaze caused panic, injuries remained limited to smoke inhalation and minor fractures, with no fatalities reported. About 20 people were injured during the evacuation. Authorities credited reinforced fire safety measures and swift action by the train operator and

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01:55

North celebrates International Children's Day with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. North Korea held large-scale events and invited foreign diplomats to mark International Children's Day on Sunday, a move that appears to be an attempt by the state to soften its image. The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday that various events for children with and without disabilities were held nationwide the previous day, on International Children's Day. On Sept. 11, 1949, the Women's

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06:48

‘Heartbreaking' election: Minor parties struggle for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kim Seong-jin, Lee Su-min, Park Jong-suh and read by an artificial voice. Near Janghanpyeong Station in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, on Wednesday evening, the contrast was stark: seven campaigners from the Conservative People Power Party (PPP) waved placards and blasted music from a truck, while two Democratic Labor Party campaigners shouted hoarsely without even a speaker. The scene captured the disparity defining Korea's June 3 snap presidential election looks

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04:47

Yoo Ah-in shines in 'Hi-Five' despite off-screen...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [REVIEW] Warning: Spoilers may be included. Despite his off-screen controversies, actor Yoo Ah-in once again proves his undeniable talent and screen presence in the new comedy action film "Hi-Five," the actor's final shelved project which premiered on May 30, two years after he was indicted for illegal drug use and disappeared from the public eye. With every scene he appears in, Yoo manages to add a sprinkle of charm and

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02:52

Changdeok Palace restricts access to 'Gate of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Lee Hay-june and read by an artificial voice. Bullomun, a stone gate inside Changdeok Palace in central Seoul, has a crack and will be shut down while undergoing repairs, the Korea Heritage Service announced Monday. The Changdeok Palace Office announced on its website last week that passage through Bullomun would no longer be allowed to facilitate the preservation and protection of the stone structure, which has been damaged by cracking and weathering. Currently, the

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08:34

14 hours to determine the next 5 years: Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. On Tuesday, Koreans will cast their ballots for a snap presidential election that comes after months of a leadership vacuum and political turmoil. With some 44.39 million eligible voters in a country of some 52 million, the June 3 election can be seen as a referendum on ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration. Thus, the next South Korean president has the weighty task of bridging a deeply polarized nation amid

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02:01

Samsung Pay goes down for three hours, users scramble...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. A system error in Samsung Pay, Samsung Electronics' mobile payment service compatible with Galaxy devices, left users unable to complete transactions for more than three hours on Monday morning. The outage began around 7 a.m., when users found themselves unable to make payments through the app. Samsung Pay's customer support said all card payments were experiencing errors and that it wasn't an issue with individual devices, in

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04:21

Japan-U.S. AI memory chip consortium poses isolation...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Shim Seo-hyun and read by an artificial voice. In a bold move to reclaim its once-dominant position in the chip industry, Japan is taking aim at the crown jewel of Korea's semiconductor sector - memory chips for artificial intelligence (AI). In its attempt to develop next-generation memory chips for AI applications, the project has brought together the financial backing of SoftBank, the technology of Intel and the research capabilities of the University of Tokyo - along

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04:20

Why Naver and Netflix are getting closer — and what...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kang Kwang-woo, Eo Hwan-hee and read by an artificial voice. Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon will travel to California this week to meet Netflix executives and explore potential collaboration in North America. Choi's visit, which comes at Netflix's invitation, will take place ahead of an investment networking event in Silicon Valley on Thursday, according to information exclusively obtained by the JoongAng Ilbo. This marks her first in-person meeting with Netflix's top

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03:13

Financial institutions pessimistic about Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Lee Hay-june and read by an artificial voice. Major institutions both inside and outside of Korea - including global investment banks - are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the country's economic outlook. More than 20 institutions now predict Korea's economic growth will remain below 1 percent this year. In just four weeks, the average forecast has dropped into the 0.9-percent range. France-based Société Générale offered a forecast of just 0.3 percent - less than

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04:19

Korea's consumption drops amid aging population,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Kim Nam-jun, Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Young people can't and older people won't - Korea's overall consumption is declining due to demographic shifts, subdued income growth among younger generations and cautious consumer sentiment, according to new reports from the Bank of Korea (BOK) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A report released Sunday by the BOK analyzing the impact of demographic change on consumption patterns found that the

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04:03

Korea eyes first-mover advantage in tandem solar cells

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/02

This article is by Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. As China continues to dominate the solar power market with silicon cells, Korean companies are preparing a counteroffensive with next-generation technology - tandem solar cells. With double the efficiency of conventional models and no clear global leader yet, Korea aims to gain a first-mover advantage in the emerging market. According to industry sources Tuesday, domestic solar power companies have been ramping up investment in

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04:36

Exclusive: Samsung's $37B U.S. chip project to total...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. The city of Taylor in Texas has curbed its financial incentives for Samsung Electronics' $37 billion semiconductor manufacturing project in new amendments as construction lags and a global chip glut dampens earlier optimism. The shift also reflects a changing policy tone following the inauguration of Donald Trump, who has pushed for reduced subsidies for foreign chipmakers as part of a broader protectionist agenda. Outside of

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