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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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02:45

Brasilia’s double life: Utopian vision and uneven...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

The author is an architect and professor emeritus at the Korea National University of Arts.When a utopia is built from the ground up, does it necessarily lead to happiness? In 1956, Juscelino Kubitschek, then newly elected president of Brazil, announced an ambitious plan to relocate the national capital from the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro to the country's interior. The decision was framed as a way to stimulate balanced regional development and reduce the overconcentration of power and

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04:51

A government that surpasses the failures of the past...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In a democracy, sovereignty lies with the people. Elections are not a symbolic ritual but a vital mechanism by which citizens choose public servants - those tasked with managing state affairs, not ruling over them. When Korea's provisional government in Shanghai adopted a democratic republic in 1919, it marked a visionary break from the monarchy that collapsed in 1910. The independence leaders resolutely rejected a return to imperial

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04:51

The first 100 days: What Korea’s next government must...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

The author is a professor emeritus of sociology at Yonsei University. The term "First 100 Days" was first introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States. In a radio address on July 25, 1933, just months after taking office on March 4, Roosevelt used the phrase to describe the critical early phase of his presidency. In those first 100 days, he moved swiftly to address the Great Depression through a series of reforms and economic initiatives that came to be

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02:56

Swift action and preparedness prevent major disaster...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

A fire that broke out aboard a Seoul Subway Line No. 5 train during morning rush hour on May 31 could have turned into a catastrophic disaster. Around 8:43 a.m., flames erupted inside a train traveling through a tunnel between Yeouinaru and Mapo stations, with more than 400 passengers onboard. According to police, the suspect, a man in his 60s, boarded the train carrying a container of flammable liquid, which he poured on the floor before igniting it with a piece of clothing. Thick black

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11:45

Experts diagnose balancing U.S.-China tensions and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] With South Korea's snap presidential election set for June 3, the country's next president faces an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape - tasked with navigating a shifting U.S. posture, an emboldened China and a nuclear North Korea deepening its ties with Russia. Adding to the pressure, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a strong message on Indo-Pacific strategy through his

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06:14

Is AI a friend or foe? K-pop discusses its role at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/06/01

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. BUSAN - EXO stormed the K-pop scene in 2013 with its addictive bop "Growl," a game changer that turned the alien-themed boy band into the nation's first million-seller in 12 years. Now, another dozen years later, the industry stands at a new crossroads - grappling with a serious question that would have seemed just as fantastical as the group's superpowers back then: can AI ever create a banger like "Growl"? "EXO's 'Growl,'

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06:45

Reforming Korea's national pension system: What are...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/31

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Reforming Korea's national pension system is both urgent and necessary, but remains a politically sensitive issue. Unlike the previous presidential election, where candidates largely avoided pledging pension reform, the key contenders in the June 3 presidential election are now placing it among their top 10 campaign pledges. "All governments hesitate to reform the pension system because it's so complex," Democratic Party (DP)

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03:19

'It was terrifying': Passengers recount arson...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/31

This article is by Lee Young-keun, Jun Yul and read by an artificial voice. A brief but shocking arson incident on Seoul Subway Line No. 5 on Saturday morning resulted in a mass train evacuation for 400 passengers. "I saw the suspect pouring oil in the middle of the train carriage and throwing a tissue that had caught on fire," said Oh Chang-geun who was the first person to report the arson incident. Oh, who was on his way to work, said he saw the male suspect dressed in a blue top. He

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03:14

Exit polls a useful tool for gauging voter...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. Thus, the first true reflection of public sentiment won't be confirmed until the exit polls are released after voting ends on Election Day next Tuesday evening. The National Election Commission (NEC) said that no opinion polls showing support for candidates or parties and election outcomes may be published or cited in media reports in the six days leading up to Election Day. The polling blackout period came on the eve of the

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02:55

Lee Jun-seok apologizes again for misogynistic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Lim Jeong-won, Han Young-hye and read by an artificial voice. Reform Party presidential candidate Lee Jun-seok held an emergency press conference on Friday at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, after 21 lawmakers from five progressive parties on the same day jointly submitted a disciplinary motion over his allegedly misogynistic comments during the third televised debate. While attacking the Democratic Party (DP) for "buying time" in confirming whether

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03:41

Chinese inverter security risks expose overreliance...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The discovery of unidentified devices in Chinese-made solar inverters in the United States has fueled tighter scrutiny in Korea - where most solar power components are imported from China - due to its heavy reliance on renewable energy tech import from its neighbor to the west. Though the Korean government has not yet initiated a full-scale investigation, industry watchers caution that the threat is not limited to foreign

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02:56

Seoul trials quality-of-life updates for city's Bus...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's Bus Information Terminals (BITs) will be changed to make checking bus arrival times more convenient for passengers, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Friday. As of this year, Seoul operates 5,816 BITs, of which around 4,048 are managed directly by the city. The BITs help older adults and digitally marginalized individuals by clearly displaying approaching bus numbers. BITs to be improved To make incoming

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04:50

Patrol plane communicating normally until right...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Lee Yu-jung, Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice. The Navy patrol aircraft that crashed into a wooded hill in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Thursday was communicating normally with the control tower until one minute before the incident, the military said Friday. The Navy announced it is analyzing the aircraft's cockpit voice recorder (CVR) retrieved from the crash site to determine why the plane, which had been flying normally, suddenly plunged and crashed,

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03:54

Exhibition in Seoul celebrates BTS member J-Hope’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. A spacious venue in western Seoul's hip Hongdae neighborhood became a fitting frame to J-Hope's artwork - or perhaps, the artist himself - on Friday, as the BTS member unveiled a new exhibition chronicling his solo career so far. While looking back on J-Hope's past milestones, the exhibition also highlights that he still has a lot left to offer, as reflected in its title, "And What?". About 700 to 800 visitors attended the

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03:54

Senior U.S. defense officials' comments at Shangri-La...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong, Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. The United States government is reportedly not ruling out the possibility of reducing its military presence in South Korea as part of a broader strategy to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The Associated Press (AP) reported Thursday, citing multiple senior officials in the Department of Defense, that a reduction in U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) troops could be considered as part of a

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03:06

Korean gov't 'concerned' as Covid-19 cases surge in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Chae Hye-seon and read by an artificial voice. The government is closely monitoring Covid-19 outbreaks in nearby countries such as Hong Kong, China and Thailand and preparing for a potential resurgence of the virus in Korea this summer. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters held a meeting Friday morning at the government complex in Sejong, chaired by Second Deputy Director General Lee Han-kyung of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, to review

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04:47

As foreigners snap up prime real estate, calls for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Lee Hyun and read by an artificial voice. Foreign investors are snapping up multiunit buildings across Korea at levels not seen in nearly a year, fueling a fresh wave of public concern and political debate over real estate speculation, regulatory loopholes and national fairness. Foreign buyers filed 1,234 registrations for properties such as apartments, villas and commercial spaces in April, according to data from the Supreme Court's online registry platform on Thursday

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07:00

Victory or foul? Jeong Hyun-gyu's win on 'The Devil's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The grand prize of Netflix's mind-game survival show "The Devil's Plan: Death Room" went to TV personality and influencer Jeong Hyun-gyu in the final episodes unveiled last week. Though now seems to be the perfect time to savor his hard-earned victory with 380 million won ($277,000) prize money in his pocket, Jeong is instead busy apologizing for his controversial play shown in the program. The 27-year-old appeared nervous and

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04:55

GM union, management clash over service center sell-off

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Kim Hyo-seong, Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. GM Korea's decision to sell off company-run service centers and idle factory land has reignited concerns about the automaker's long-term presence in the country. The company insists the move will not affect planned production activities, but employees are expressing deep unease. On Thursday, GM Korea's labor union and management engaged in their first round of wage negotiations for 2025 at the automaker's plant

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02:53

Korean soju, food find surging popularity in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/30

This article is by Kim Min-joong and read by an artificial voice. It was a busy Monday afternoon, May 19, as a two-story Korean barbecue restaurant in Manila, the Philippines, was packed with customers. Shouts of "tagay" - the Filipino word for "cheers" - rang out as diners enjoyed grilled pork belly and emptied green bottles bearing the Jinro label. "I started drinking soju after seeing it so often in Korean dramas," said Lally, aged 29. The Philippines is the largest importer of Jinro

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