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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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09:09

No women on the Korean presidential ballot, no gender...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Korea heads into its 2025 presidential election with a glaring absence: For the first time in nearly two decades, not a single woman will appear on the final presidential ballot. At the same time, gender equality was left out of the top 10 pledges by major presidential candidates. Following criticism, several front-runners vowed to introduce women's policies, though observers note these efforts still fall short. The vanishing

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03:20

DP's Lee still enjoys leads in hypothetical...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

This article is by Kim Ki-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung maintains over 50 percent support in hypothetical head-to-head races even if the conservative bloc unifies behind a single candidate, according to a poll commissioned by the JoongAng Ilbo and conducted by Gallup Korea from Saturday to Sunday. The margin, however, has narrowed compared to three weeks ago. Gallup Korea conducted the poll last weekend, immediately after

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02:39

Mission: Still possible? Tom Cruise’s relentless...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

Lee Hoo-nam The author is a senior culture reporter of the JoongAng Ilbo. In the world of espionage thrillers, few images are as iconic as that of a secret agent peeling off a rubber mask to reveal a different identity. "Mission: Impossible" (1996) has turned this trope into a cinematic ritual, alongside self-destructing messages and gravity-defying stunts. Though reminiscent of the absurdity found in Korean dramas wherein a mole or wig serves as a full disguise, the franchise leans into

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04:38

Winter is coming: Apathy in the election season as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

Yoo Jee-hye The author is the head of the diplomatic and security news department at the JoongAng Ilbo. A few years ago, during a KBO game, the home team faced a tie in the bottom of the ninth with runners on second and third and one out. A routine fly ball would likely seal a walk-off win - either by a sacrifice fly or a missed catch. The team I was rooting for was on defense. The batter connected well, sending the ball to deep center field. Game over, or so it seemed. But the center

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04:57

‘Sustainable finances’: A sobering phrase for Korea’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. By all accounts, President Kim Dae-jung's first televised conversation with the public in early 1998 captured a moment of national anxiety. "When I received the keys to the treasury and opened it, there wasn't even a single 1,000 won bill - only mountains of IOUs," he said. While the sense of shock Kim described may have been unique, frustration over the state of national finances during transitions of power is nothing new in

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05:00

Algorithm-driven public sphere poses threat to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

Son Young-jun The author is a professor of media and advertising at Kookmin University. Korea's political polarization has grown beyond a clash of opinions. It has deepened into a culture of distrust and resentment. The ongoing presidential race continues to be overwhelmed by mockery and animosity, while calls for reconciliation are being largely ignored. Confirmation bias is becoming further entrenched. People see only what they want to see, hear only what they want to hear and believe

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01:37

Judicial reform retreat must not be a tactical move

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

While the withdrawal of legislation appearing to threaten judicial independence is a welcome development, public skepticism remains. Some suspect the reversal is not a principled retreat, but a strategic move to win back moderate voters as the race tightens. Kweon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, accused Lee of political opportunism, saying, "This is not the first time he has changed his position. I am sure he will try again if he wins." The Democratic Party's judicial

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02:58

U.S. troop cut report lingers as Korea faces need for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

Despite denials from both the Korean and U.S. defense ministries, the ripple effects from a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Washington is reviewing a reduction in U.S. Forces Korea have not faded. Speaking at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on May 24, President Donald Trump reinforced his "America First" message, declaring that "the days of the United States defending every country are over." Although Trump added that the United States would use force when its own security or

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06:30

Consumption slump kills off restaurants, coffee shops

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/26

This article is by Im Soung-bin, Jang Won-seok and read by an artificial voice. Is the current economic slump worse than the pandemic? The number of decreasing cafes and restaurants in Korea say so. Korea's restaurant and self-employment sectors are reeling under the weight of a deepening domestic consumption slump as soaring costs, weak consumer demand and rising debt push thousands of small businesses to close. One well-known Korean beef restaurant near Seoul City Hall, a popular spot

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08:49

10 ways to campaign for the presidency in Korea

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice.A group of supporters dressed in blue cheers for Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung as a campaign official rallies support through a loudspeaker from a truck featuring the presidential front-runner's photo near Isu Station in southern Seoul. Just a few dozen steps away, campaigners of People Power Party (PPP) presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo, wearing red jackets and hats, chant his name repeatedly as commuters

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06:37

'Battle station confirmed': If North Korea attacks,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Lee Yu-jung and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's Air Force on Wednesday unveiled its top-secret Korea Air and Space Operations Center (KAOC) to the media for the first time, revealing the nerve center of the country's missile defense system which monitors North Korean and regional threats around the clock and enables rapid interception and counterstrike operations. At the KAOC operations room within the Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Wednesday,

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02:35

Freedom and love hidden in a symphony

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

Na Sung-inThe author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang. "Love is a rebellious bird that no one can tame..." The opening line of "Habanera" from Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen" (1875) encapsulates the essence of unbound desire. Sung with sensual grace, the melody shimmers with southern heat and the unpredictable rhythms of passion. To listeners, the music evokes the image of the seductive gypsy woman at the heart of "Carmen," but the deeper implication

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03:38

The climate crisis underscores urgency of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The author is the president of the National Institute of Ecology. May 22 marked the International Day for Biological Diversity, established by the United Nations in 1993 to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The global recognition of this day reflects a collective effort to halt the rapid decline of biodiversity - a resource essential to the survival and stability of life on Earth. Biodiversity is not an abstract concept. For humanity, it begins with the

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05:02

The 'hotel economy' debate and the limits of economic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. In a 2011 essay published in the International Journal of Community Currency Research, British local currency scheme advocate David Boyle begins with a thought-provoking story: A traveler arrives at a quiet village motel and places a $100 bill on the counter, saying he wants to inspect a room before deciding to stay. While he's upstairs, the motel owner uses the $100 to pay off a debt to the butcher. The butcher then pays the pig

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03:37

Only one thing left for Kim Keon Hee: A public apology

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

Kang Ju-an The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. As Korea's June 3 presidential election approaches, controversy surrounding former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee is playing out in a familiar pattern. The atmosphere recalls the run-up to last April's general election, when both found themselves at the center of public criticism. Then, Yoon was under fire for allegedly interfering in the investigation of a Marine's death, while Kim faced backlash over a

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02:27

Iksan tragedy raises questions about welfare delivery...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The recent deaths of a mother and daughter in Iksan, North Jeolla, have left many in Korea grappling with questions about the nation's welfare safety net. Despite existing support systems designed to assist families in crisis, the system failed to reach those in most urgent need. On May 18, the bodies of a woman in her 60s and her daughter in her 20s were discovered. The mother was found outside her apartment with a note and a key, stating that her daughter was inside. Investigators

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02:45

People Power Party torn by infighting over merger talks

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

The People Power Party (PPP) faces internal strife as negotiations over a potential merger between its presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and Reform Party candidate Lee Jun-seok have erupted into controversy over alleged power-sharing deals. The turmoil began with a claim from Lee's camp. Lee Dong-hoon, the Reform Party's chief spokesperson, alleged that a pro-Yoon figure from the PPP offered the party leadership to Lee in exchange for merging candidacies. The accusation triggered a

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03:58

Reform Party's Lee Jun-seok rejects PPP's 'insulting'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Reform Party presidential candidate Lee Jun-seok made it official on Thursday that he hasn't the faintest intention to merge candidacies with the People Power Party (PPP), and said the PPP's request to do so is "insulting." "Voters will see the name Lee Jun-seok on their ballots clearly, and I will see victory as the Reform Party candidate at the end of the election," said Lee during a press conference at the National

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02:59

FTC opts to give Google a chance to resolve unfair...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Kim Min-joong and read by an artificial voice. When Koreans subscribe to YouTube Premium to get rid of ads, they are automatically subscribed to YouTube Music, whether they like it or not. But that may soon change as Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced Thursday that it will seek a voluntary resolution from Google over allegations that the company unfairly bundled its music streaming service with its ad-free offering for the video platform. Instead of imposing

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01:37

Fire noodle sale: Coupang orders for spicy Nongshim...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. It was too cheap to be true - an error on Coupang's online marketplace selling instant noodles in bulk at a fraction of the regular price caused a rush of orders on Wednesday, according to industry insiders on Thursday. A 36-pack of Nongshim's Yukgaejang cup noodles was briefly posted on Coupang at 11 a.m. for just 5,040 won ($3.64), which is about 140 won per cup. The same item is priced between 27,000 and 28,000 won on the

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