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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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03:41

Korean and European airlines hit by flight delays in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/29

This article is by Kang Kap-saeng and read by an artificial voice. Punctuality on international routes operated by domestic airlines declined last year, while many European carriers also struggled to stay on schedule due to increased flight volumes and disruptions linked to the war in Ukraine, according to government data released Thursday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Thursday released the results of its "2024 Air Transport Service Evaluation," which assessed 53

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03:57

Kim–Lee presidential merger falls apart on eve of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/29

This article is by Lee Chang-hoon, Jang Seo-yun and read by an artificial voice. On the eve of early voting on Thursday and Friday, the campaign merger between presidential candidates Kim Moon-soo and Lee Jun-seok ultimately fell through, setting the stage for a three-way race in the June 3 election. On Wednesday, People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim visited the Gyeongsang region, while Reform Party candidate Lee reiterated that he had "never considered a merged candidacy." Meanwhile,

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07:31

“Are you O.K. being touched today?”: The question...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.In Im Kwon-taek's 1986 film "Gilsotteum," female actor Lee Sang-a, then a middle school student, appears fully nude in a scene she later confirmed was filmed without her consent. When she expressed discomfort, the director told her to either comply or cover the cost of the production up to that point. She resorts to shooting the whole movie, which included some more explicitly sexual scenes, and regrets later in 2015 in a TV

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04:31

Korea wants to win hundreds of nuclear projects. So...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Kim Won, Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. With up to 700 reactors planned worldwide, Korea's nuclear industry faces a once-in-a-generation opportunity but must overcome significant challenges to lead in the competitive global market. A total of 307 reactors are currently proposed worldwide, with an additional 109 planned, totaling more than 400 potential new reactors, according to the World Nuclear Association on Wednesday. The plan includes constructing 300

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02:18

The vanishing language of light: Neon signs fade into...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

Ko Jae-hyun The author is a professor at the School of Semiconductor and Display Engineering, Hallym University. Once a defining feature of East Asian cityscapes and the atmospheric backdrop of countless Hong Kong films, neon signs are gradually disappearing. News of their removal from Hong Kong's streets, where they once radiated vibrant hues across the night, underscores the fading of an era. These gas lamps, with their soft glow and retro charm, were more than just advertisements - they

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04:42

Trump’s MAGA trade policy: A crisis, but also an...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

The author is a former director of the KDI National Development Leadership Program For decades, emerging industrial economies surged forward by exporting goods to the United States, generating large trade surpluses. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy slipped into persistent trade deficits, weighed down further by ballooning national debt. In a symbolic blow, credit rating agency Moody's recently downgraded the U.S. credit rating. Against this backdrop, President Donald Trump returned to office,

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03:49

Dueling visions in a democracy under strain

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

Lee Sang-ryeol The author is a senior editorial writer of the JoongAng Ilbo. Two dominant visions for Korea's future are clashing as the country prepares to elect its next president. What is at stake in the June 3 snap election, triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, is more than leadership - it is the direction of Korean democracy itself. On Wednesday, Lee Nak-yon, senior advisor to the New Future Democratic Party, declared his support for People Power Party (PPP)

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05:17

Candidates trapped in their shells

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

The author is the head of the editorial board at the JoongAng Ilbo. In any democracy, the presidency is a paradoxical institution. While the president emerges from a political base, they must ultimately govern for the entire nation. Political scientist Robert Dahl described this tension succinctly in "Constitution and Democracy in the United States" (1987): "We Americans seem to want a president who is both a master politician and a great national leader." This dual expectation has shaped

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02:46

Reform Party candidate under fire for sexist remarks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

Lee Jun-seok, presidential candidate from the minor Reform Party, is facing backlash over a controversial remark during the third televised presidential debate earlier this week. The candidate used an explicitly vulgar expression involving a female body part while questioning Kwon Young-guk of the Democratic Labor Party, referencing a term commonly associated with sexual violence. The comment stunned viewers, many of whom expressed concern over its suitability for public broadcast. Lee

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02:50

Early voting begins amid persistent election fraud...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

Early voting for Korea's 21st presidential election began Thursday, just five days ahead of the main election day. This year's snap vote was triggered by the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, leaving limited time for voters to fully examine candidates and their policy platforms. Yet with national leadership in a state of flux, each ballot cast carries heightened importance. Despite this urgency, groundless conspiracy theories surrounding election fraud continue to circulate

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02:17

General Motors sells off all Korean service centers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. "GM Korea plans to sequentially sell its nine company-owned service centers across the country while continuing to provide customer support through its network of 386 authorized partner service centers," the company said in a statement Wednesday afternoon, adding that employment will be maintained. "GM Korea is in discussions with various stakeholders regarding the potential sale of idle assets and low-utilization facilities

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06:41

In final presidential debate, candidates spar over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's potential nuclear armament and its alliance with the United States were among issues the main presidential candidates sparred over Tuesday night during their third and final debate ahead of the June 3 election. Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party (DP), Kim Moon-soo of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), Lee Jun-seok of the minor Reform Party and Kwon Young-kook of the progressive Democratic Labor

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03:29

U.S. embassy's halt of student visa interviews leaves...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Following the Donald Trump administration's directive, the U.S. embassy in Seoul has temporarily halted the scheduling of student visa interviews, leaving many Korean students in limbo weeks before the fall semester begins. According to multiple sources who attempted to book interviews on Wednesday, the online U.S. visa application system showed no available dates for student visa appointments, even after the required payment

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06:43

How a Spam clone humbled celebrity chef Paik Jong-won...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. "Culinary Class Wars" judge Paik Jong-won might be one of the most well-known chefs in Korea, but his fame is not rooted in Michelin-starred finesse or a fiery temper like Gordon Ramsay. Dubbed "Paik Jubu" by the public - a blend of his name and the Korean word for homemaker - the 58-year-old man earned the nickname for his relatable charm, fuss-free cooking tutorials and business acumen. In fact, Paik doesn't call himself a

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02:59

Nuclear plant deal might be delayed until after Czech...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said Tuesday that a contract with Korea's Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to build a nuclear power plant might be delayed until after the country's general elections in October. His comments come after a Czech court halted the deal and just months before the current administration's term ends, spurring uncertainty for Korea's nuclear export. "It does not depend on us, it is now in the hands

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05:12

For IU, success is a 'Never Ending Story' as 'A...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Hwang Jee-young and read by an artificial voice. IU has swept the major domestic music charts with "A Flower Bookmark, Pt. 3," her first cover album in eight years. Upon its release at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, all six tracks from the album entered the charts on streaming sites Melon, Genie and Bugs, with "Never Ending Story" topping the real-time charts on Genie and Bugs. As of Wednesday morning, the song ranked No. 2 on Melon's Top 100, following 10cm's "To Reach You." This

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04:48

5,700 military phones to receive replacement SKT SIM...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Lee Keun-pyung, Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice.Following the recent hacking of SK Telecom's (SKT) SIM server, the South Korean military has raised its cyber defense posture and is working to replace all SIM cards in nearly 5,700 encrypted security phones used by senior military leadership by June. The military operates about 5,700 encrypted phones under high-security protocols, all of which use SKT lines, according to the Ministry of National Defense's

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01:33

Naver Cloud, Saudi Arabia's NHC launch first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Naver Cloud has signed a contract with Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company (NHC) to officially launch its first strategic joint venture in the Middle East, the company said Wednesday. Titled "Naver Innovation," it is the Korean internet giant's first business entity under the company's regional headquarters, Naver Arabia. Naver Cloud and NHC's digital subsidiary, NHC Innovation, are set to jointly invest in Naver

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05:14

'Trump is scapegoating us': Harvard international...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump administration's pushback against Harvard has less to do with antagonism toward international students themselves and is more of a strategy using the weakest scapegoat in a push to punish the liberal school, students observed. "I think the recent threats are to use international students, who are weak, as a hostage to clamp down on the liberal values of Harvard," said an international student at

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02:06

Nuclear plant deal unlikely before October election:...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/28

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The final contract signing for a new nuclear power plant project involving Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is likely to be postponed until after the Czech Republic's general election in October due to ongoing litigation, according to its government on Tuesday. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the original plan to begin the operation of the new plant by 2036 remains intact, Reuters reported, citing Czech news agency

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