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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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04:22

When clumsiness feels like carelessness

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

Hur Ji-won The author is a professor at Korea University, school of psychology. There was a time when I bristled at the world, eyes sharpened by indignation. I couldn't bear the rudeness and clumsiness of others. Why would someone act like that? What drives such behavior? I found myself irritated - at nearly everyone I encountered. But I no longer have the energy to be outraged at every moment, and I've acquired, I think, a modest degree of wisdom. These days, I try to distinguish between

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04:36

New administration should act swiftly to appoint...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

Kim Jung-ha The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Two former presidents have found themselves entangled in legal troubles involving their families. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol endured the indignity of having his private residence searched by prosecutors on April 30. The raid was tied to allegations that Jeon Seong-bae, a shamanic figure known as "Geon Jin," had been involved in influence peddling and illicit business dealings. In 2022, the Unification Church allegedly

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04:35

America under Trump: The erosion of soft power

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

Oh Se-jung The author is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at Seoul National University and a former president of SNU. "Soft power," a concept championed by Harvard University professor Joseph Nye, refers to a country's ability to influence others not through coercion but by attraction - by shaping preferences through appeal. Rather than relying on hard power such as military force, soft power draws others in through shared values, culture and ideals. For the past 80 years

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02:53

As Choi Sang-mok returns as acting leader, tariff...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

Following the resignation of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to launch his presidential campaign, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok has once again assumed the role of acting head of state. It has been just 38 days since Choi last stepped down from that role, after Han returned to office on March 24 following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of his impeachment. At the time, Choi offered a beaming smile and remarked, "Ah, finally," a telling sign of how

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04:06

Unprecedented chaos triggered by Lee Jae-myung’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

The Supreme Court's full bench, on Thursday, presided over by Chief Justice Jo Hee-de, overturned an appeals court's acquittal of Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, who had been indicted on charges of making false statements in violation of the Public Official Election Act. The case has now been sent back to the Seoul High Court for retrial. The Supreme Court established clear criteria for the dissemination of false information during an election campaign. The

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05:38

For North Korea and Russia, troop deployment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] After months of stonewalling on claims that North Korean soldiers are participating in Russia's war against Ukraine, Pyongyang and Moscow acknowledged their deployment as the Kremlin announced that it had reclaimed the Kursk region from Kyiv's counteroffensive earlier this week. The involvement of the North Korean troops was first mentioned by Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian general staff, during his

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05:20

Lee Jae-myung headed for second trial after Supreme...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Kim Jun-young, Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the acquittal of former Democratic Party (DP) leader and presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung and returned the case to the Seoul High Court, signaling a guilty verdict. Lee had been acquitted on appeal of charges of violating the Public Official Election Act. However, with 33 days remaining before the June 3 presidential election, a retrial and potential appeal are

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02:20

LG Display becomes first to validate commercial...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice.LG Display has become the first company in the world to validate the commercial viability of blue phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), technology the firm considers a significant step toward creating the "dream OLED." This marks the first time blue phosphorescent OLEDs have progressed beyond the lab to product-level verification on a mass production line, with the company announcing Thursday that it successfully

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02:51

Trump Jr. meets with top business execs in Seoul, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, held a series of one-on-one meetings with leading Korean business executives during his two-day visit to Seoul. However, the heads of Korea's four major conglomerates - Samsung Electronics, SK Group, Hyundai Motor and LG Electronics - did not attend, scaling back the scope of the event. According to industry insiders on Wednesday, Trump Jr. arrived the previous

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03:07

Gov't denies push to conclude U.S. tariff talks to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has drawn backlash after suggesting that Korea and Japan are eager to conclude trade negotiations with Washington ahead of their upcoming national elections. Seoul responded with a swift and firm denial early Wednesday, refuting any intention to accelerate talks for political purposes. During a White House briefing on Tuesday, Bessent addressed the prospect of delays in trade negotiations due

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05:57

Lee Jun-seok claims to offer viable alternative to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Sung Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Reform Party presidential candidate Lee Jun-seok, 40, believes that the so-called anti-Lee Jae-myung big tent is not an effective strategy. "Forming a coalition with people who are branded as martial law apologists is actually inefficient in stopping Lee Jae-myung," the Reform Party founder said in a recent interview with the JoongAng Ilbo. "I have no plans to participate in any discussions about it, no matter who becomes the

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04:26

Foreign residents overlooked in SK Telecom’s SIM...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Lee Jae-lim, Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. The recent hacking incident that triggered a nationwide rush for SIM card replacements has revealed a surprising oversight: SK Telecom (SKT), Korea's largest mobile carrier with global ambitions, lacks basic services or platforms to support users who don't speak Korean in its own domestic market. Foreign SKT subscribers have borne the brunt of the crisis, largely due to the telecom provider's failure to

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08:09

Trump’s tariff salvo sends Korea Inc. flocking to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/30

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.[NEWS ANALYSIS] Korea's major companies have historically been conservative in directly hiring foreign nationals for lobbying, but the trend has shifted with the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, who launched a massive trade war to slash the U.S. trade deficit centered on his "America First" policy. Positioning their Washington offices within arm's reach of the White House, conglomerates like Samsung Electronics, SK

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02:38

Shiny badge, shaky faith — Can Land Rover find...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/30

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.In Korea, Land Rover ownership comes with a bittersweet joke: If you spot a Land Rover on the road, it's either en route to the shop or fresh from one. Chronic reliability issues and poor after-sales service lie at the heart of the self-deprecating humor, and this is what JLR Korea vows to fix to rebuild customer trust and revive sales. "Some customers find our communication inconsistent and that managing their ownership

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04:07

Russia releases combat footage showing North Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/30

This article is by Han Jee-hye and read by an artificial voice. North Korean troops were shown in a new video, released by Russia, participating in the Russian military's operation to retake the Kursk region, sparking strong international condemnation. Russia's state-run Tass News Agency released the video footage on Tuesday showing North Korean forces joining Russian troops in what was described as a liberation operation in the Suzhansky district of Kursk, near the Russian border. The

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04:31

Gimhae International Airport struggles with holiday...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/30

This article is by Lee Eun-ji and read by an artificial voice. Gimhae International Airport in Busan is expected to be swamped with travelers during the upcoming holiday period from May 1 to 6, mirroring the congestion experienced over the Lunar New Year in January. Although passenger numbers are projected to match those of the earlier peak season, no additional staffing has been implemented to ease operations. Many have demanded that a second departure hall be opened at Gimhae

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02:11

Daegu, Gangwon wildfires reignite, firefighters...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/30

This article is by Lee Hay-june and read by an artificial voice. Wildfires in Daegu and Inje, Gangwon, that were previously extinguished have reignited, prompting forest authorities to dispatch aircraft and personnel to contain the blazes. Forest officials deployed 14 helicopters and a ground response team at sunrise on Wednesday to combat a reignited wildfire on Mount Hamji in Nogok-dong, Buk District, Daegu. While the exact scale of the rekindled fire has yet to be determined, large

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05:08

A dignified end, chosen in advance

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

Shin Sung-sik The author is a welfare specialist reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. "The Pope always said he wanted to close his eyes for the last time at home. In the end, he passed away peacefully, without pain, at home." So said Dr. Sergio Alfieri, Pope Francis's personal physician. The Pope quietly passed away at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta on April 21. He did not go to the emergency room. Reports say he had long maintained a firm stance against undergoing meaningless

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01:59

Of height-boosting shoes and image politics

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

Choi Hoon The author is a professor at Hallym University. As the presidential race heats up and candidates emerge, an unexpectedly odd term has surfaced in public discourse: height-boosting shoes. The politician who mentioned them later clarified that the intent was to criticize image-based politics. But image and politics are inseparable. Politics is the process of communicating messages to voters to win their support, and these messages are often shaped heavily by visual presentation. A

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03:49

Tensions over leaflet launches demand social compromise

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

The author is a national news reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. Tensions remain high in border areas where North and South Korea face each other militarily, due to the recent release of anti-Pyongyang leaflets. The latest incident stems from the actions of the Families of Abductees to North Korea Association, which launched balloons carrying the leaflets from Paju, Gyeonggi. The situation has remained tense as the area has seen repeated cycles of leaflet releases, North Korean retaliatory

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