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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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01:57

Seoul International Garden Show begins with 111...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Boramae Park in southern Seoul was transformed into a vibrant garden display as the Seoul International Garden Show kicked off on Thursday. Marking its 10th anniversary this year, the show at the 400,000-square-meter (98-acre) park features 111 gardens, 21 more than last year's edition at Ttukseom Hangang Park in eastern Seoul. The show will run through Oct. 20. "From last year's show at Ttukseom to this year's at Boramae

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04:12

DP's Lee, PPP's Kim take aim at each other with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean presidential race heated up on Thursday as People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo and Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung took aim at each other with dueling proposals on political, economic and justice reform. Speaking at a press conference at the PPP headquarters in Seoul, Kim reaffirmed his pledge to serve only three years in office if elected, positioning himself as a reformist willing to

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05:16

KAI chief addresses Korea-Indonesia fighter jet...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] The partnership between Korea and Indonesia in developing the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is critical for accessing broader Southeast Asian defense markets, according to Kang Goo-young, CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025, Kang addressed recent tensions between the two countries stemming from an attempted

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01:47

Morgan Stanley raises Korea's growth outlook to 1.1%

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Jeong Jin-hong and read by an artificial voice. Morgan Stanley on Thursday revised up its 2025 economic growth outlook for Korea to 1.1 percent from 1 percent, citing easing tensions between the United States and China over tariffs. The latest projection comes just weeks after Morgan Stanley significantly cut its growth outlook for Korea this year. On April 16, the bank downgraded its 2025 forecast to 1 percent from an earlier estimate of 1.5 percent in January, pointing

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01:33

Telecommunications provider LG U+ to offer services...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice.LG U+ now offers customer services to foreign residents in 17 languages, a record-breaking number for a Korean mobile carrier, according to the company on Thursday. The carrier is set to distribute registration documents and terms and conditions in these languages and establish 67 foreigner-friendly stores in major areas throughout the country. The languages include English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai, Burmese,

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05:20

The hot new Korean souvenir for Japanese tourists?...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by An Dae-hun, Kim Min-ju and read by an artificial voice. The typical Korean souvenir is not salted seaweed or face masks anymore. Apparently, it's rice - well, at least for Japanese tourists. Interest in rice has grown amid skyrocketing prices in Japan. Social media posts by Japanese tourists visiting Korea frequently mention rice shopping. Some write things like "The mission in Seoul is to buy rice," or joke that "buying rice means muscle training." Many travelers pack

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06:41

Son Heung-min lifts Europa League trophy as Spurs...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/22

This article is by Pih Ju-young, Park Lin and read by an artificial voice. After years of dreaming and a decade of near-misses, Son Heung-min finally lifted a European trophy - leading Tottenham Hotspurs to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final, and capping his journey with tears of joy and a triumphant celebration draped in the Korean flag. In the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham and United at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, on

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06:08

As Korea's once-low electricity rate rises,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Kim Yeon-joo, Im Soung-bin and read by an artificial voice.In January, Hyundai Steel announced that it would build a new electric arc furnace steel mill in the U.S. state of Louisiana capable of producing 2.7 million tons of steel annually. The decision was driven by the abundance of local customers and the state's business-friendly environment - including its cheap electricity. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration and the Korea Electric Power

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02:48

Moderation, not type, matters most in bread choices

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

The author is a pharmacist and food writer.As interest in slow aging and healthy eating habits continues to grow, people are becoming increasingly selective about what they eat - including bread. Many now scrutinize ingredients before choosing a loaf, believing that whole grain or sourdough bread is significantly better for blood sugar control than white bread. Yet research shows that the difference in health impact may be less substantial than widely assumed. A 2023 meta-analysis by

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03:53

Ticking clock on U.S. Forces Korea: Strategic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Cha Se-hyeon The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. During a recent tour of the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that there are "no eternal enemies," referring to the possibility of befriending Iran should it abandon its nuclear ambitions. In global politics, allies and adversaries shift with strategic interests. That the Korea-U.S. alliance has endured since the Korean War is precisely why it is often called a "Great Alliance." Yet that alliance now faces

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03:27

Judge Ji Gui-yeon and the Bangalore Code: A reminder...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Kim Seung-hyun The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. When allegations surfaced that Judge Ji Gui-yeon was entertained at a high-end bar resembling a room salon, many observers reacted with a simple question: "Why would anyone take photos in a place like that?" It wasn't the monetary value of the alleged entertainment - reportedly in the millions of won - or the pixelated faces in the image that drew attention. Rather, the setting itself spoke volumes. In Korean public

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04:01

Will Korea remain on the list of democratically...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Jang Deok-jin The author is a professor of sociology at Seoul National University. One of the most commonly used methods in comparative political analysis is to examine a country alongside others with similar historical or structural features. During Korea's period of rapid economic growth, its most frequent points of comparison included Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong. These countries shared broad similarities: colonial legacies, export-led development strategies, government-led

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03:03

Senior prosecutors resign amid controversy over first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Two senior prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office offered to resign just days before the presidential election. Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office chief Lee Chang-su and deputy chief Cho Sang-won submitted their resignations earlier this week. Both had been at the center of investigations into allegations surrounding former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Lee led the office when it decided not to indict Kim over suspicions that she received a luxury handbag and was

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02:10

Yoon draws criticism for promoting election fraud...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is under fire after attending a screening of a film promoting election fraud conspiracy theories, less than two weeks before the June 3 presidential election. On Thursday, Yoon appeared at a theater in Dongdaemun District, eastern Seoul, to watch a documentary titled "Election Fraud: A Work of God?" marking his first public outing since being removed from office by the Constitutional Court 47 days earlier. The screening was held at the invitation of Jeon

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03:22

Desperate restaurant owners turn to robots, day...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

For nearly a year, Shin, 65, who runs seolleongtang (ox bone broth and meat soup) and heukdwaeji (black pork) restaurants in central Seoul, has been trying to hire a floor server. During busy hours, his wife steps in to help. "I've offered a 1 million won ($725.80) referral fee to job agencies, but no one's contacted me," he said. "Even finding a part-timer is tough, so I just call in day laborers when I can." Despite various hiring incentives, small business owners say job seekers aren't

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04:29

Samsung, Gentle Monster join Google to give smart...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Kim Min-jeong, Hong Sang-ji and read by an artificial voice. CALIFORNIA - At the 2025 Google I/O developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, on Tuesday, Shahram Izadi, vice president of Google's XR division, stepped onto the stage wearing glasses and said we'll be able to gain superpowers when we put on glasses - in contrast to Clark Kent from "Superman." He then called out to his colleague Nishtha Bhatia, a Google product manager,

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05:34

PPP goes all out to pressure Lee Jun-seok to drop...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. With just four days remaining before Korea's election commission begins printing ballots for the June 3 presidential election, the conservative People Power Party (PPP) is intensifying efforts to persuade Lee Jun-seok of the minor Reform Party to bow out. The PPP has mounted a last-ditch push to convince Lee to abandon his presidential bid and endorse PPP nominee Kim Moon-soo - a move aimed at consolidating conservative votes

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05:40

Blue, red, orange candidates make pledges targeting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. On Monday, Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate of the conservative People Power Party (PPP), praised a corporate initiative that grants 100 million won ($71,720) per child to employees who become parents. "That's what I have wanted to do," Kim said. Cash handouts appear as a main strategy to boost birthrates in proposals made by key presidential candidates, namely Kim and Lee Jae-myung of the liberal Democratic Party

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02:56

Hosiery for your head? Not a stretch for hat brand...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. What if your next hat came from a hosiery drawer? ATiiSSU, a headwear brand launched by the founder of the popular sunglass label Gentle Monster, officially debuted on Wednesday with a collection that reimagines women's stockings for the head instead of the legs. At its first flagship store in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, which opened on the same day, fashion-forward individuals were busy tying lace stockings like durags,

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04:47

Lee Jae-myung befuddled after Yoon watches election...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/21

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu, Lee Hay-june and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trip to the theater to watch a documentary film alleging election fraud is facing backlash across partisan lines. In his first public appearance since being removed from office, Yoon's theater attendance on Wednesday drew sharp criticism from Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung and deepened internal rifts within the People Power Party (PPP). "I don't

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