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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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06:33

Facing a new trade order, Korea needs a Singaporean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

Ko Young-kyung The author is a research professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of International Studies. "Despite our limitations as a small state, we cannot afford to be a passive bystander in this evolving landscape. Instead, we must respond with agility and resolve, and actively shape our own destiny." With these words at a lecture hosted by Singapore's Foreign Service Academy on April 16, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong drew widespread attention. In the wake of

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03:26

Lee Jae-myung's dubious Sejong relocation campaign...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

Han Eun-wha The author is a national news reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. Relocating the presidential office and the National Assembly to Sejong City: this was a campaign pledge by Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, during the party's primary race. Lee vowed to complete Sejong's status as the administrative capital. He made similar promises during the last presidential election as well. Yet during the period when the opposition, then the ruling party, held power,

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04:51

PPP primary race narrows down to Kim Moon-soo, Han...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Son Kook-hee, Jang Seo-yun and read by an artificial voice. The conservative People Power Party's (PPP) presidential primary has been narrowed down to a final showdown between candidates Kim Moon-soo and Han Dong-hoon. The PPP's presidential election committee, chaired by PPP Rep. Hwang Woo-yea, said Tuesday that Kim and Han advanced to the final round following the second primary vote. The results were based on a combination of a public opinion poll - conducted from

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08:59

What’s below the surface of the Korea–China tensions...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Korea and China are in a dispute over steel structures Beijing installed in a contested area of the Yellow Sea, with Seoul formally requesting their relocation outside the designated zone where only fishing activities are permitted. China, in response, reiterated that the structures are aquaculture facilities unrelated to sovereignty, but indicated it would be willing to arrange an on-site visit for Korean officials if

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05:25

Trump eases double tariff hit on cars, but Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Lee Su-jeong, Lee Seung-ho and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to ease the tariff burden on imported automobiles and related parts, with foreign-made vehicles subject to a 25 percent tariff no longer facing overlapping tariffs on steel and aluminum. Auto manufacturers will not be subject to additional tariffs beyond the automobile tariff, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Monday, citing Trump administration officials. If

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04:27

A third of Korea's at-risk adolescents have felt...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Jung Jong-hoon and read by an artificial voice. One in three at-risk adolescents in Korea have experienced feelings of "depression," a new government survey found, a proportion much greater than that of the general adolescent population. Although at-risk youths' rates of running away and social withdrawal have decreased over the past three years, the cohort is still much more socially isolated than their peers. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced such

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01:44

ICT minister warns SKT of penalties for delay in SIM...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The government warned that SK Telecom will be punished accordingly for delaying even a single day in reporting on its hacker attack. Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-im said Tuesday issued the warning over reporting on a hacking incident involving SIM information, saying at a National Assembly Budget and Accounts Committee session in western Seoul, "SK Telecom will receive a punishment proportionate to the delay in

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01:41

HD Hyundai Electric launches initiative to discover...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. As global electricity demand surges due to AI and other factors, HD Hyundai Electric has launched an initiative to discover startups that will lead next-generation power technologies. HD Hyundai Electric held a kickoff event for "PowerUp HDE," an open innovation program aimed at finding domestic and international next-generation power technology startups, along with accelerator companies Bluepoint and Plug and Play, on

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03:05

North Koreans captured by Ukraine could hold POW...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine could now be considered prisoners of war, following Pyongyang's official acknowledgment of its troop deployment to Russia, the South Korean government stated on Tuesday. "Until now, North Korea had not officially admitted its participation, but since it has now been confirmed, North Korea is a belligerent party, and the captured soldiers can be regarded as holding official prisoner of

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07:19

Chastened by 2022 loss, DP candidate Lee Jae-myung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Shim Sae-rom, Jo Su-bin, Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is "clicking right" in a bid to appeal to the right-wing voter base and establish himself as "the people's candidate," not just the progressive option. After winning the DP primary with a historic 89.77 percent of his fellow DP party members' votes on Sunday, Lee is emphasizing national unity and a broader appeal across political lines as he

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05:35

SKT hack: Do I need a new SIM? How do I replace it?...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. SK Telecom (SKT) announced April 22 that "customer USIM data was leaked due to malware," but the company did not disclose what and which sensitive information was leaked, or to whom the information was leaked. The telecommunication company has not been able to find cases in which the leaked information has been used so far and said it plans to do a full systemwide checkup and strengthen security. But it is currently offering

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03:09

Police seek arrest warrant for high school student...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Choi Jong-kwon and read by an artificial voice. The high school student who carried out a knife attack at a high school in Cheongju, North Chungcheong on Monday told police that he "wanted to harm someone and then die," according to police on Tuesday. The 18-year-old student stated during questioning that he committed the attack after suffering stress related to adjusting to school life, according to Cheongju Heungdeok Police Precinct on Tuesday. The knife-wielding

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03:17

Acting President Han vetoes Assembly's bill on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Cho Mun-gyu and read by an artificial voice. Acting President Han Duck-soo vetoed the National Assembly's bill to stop him from appointing a Constitutional Court Justice on Tuesday. Han exercised the right to request a reconsideration - effectively a veto - of a bill that prohibits an acting president from nominating Constitutional Court justices. The motion took place during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in Seoul held by the acting president. "This

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05:52

PPP presidential contender Han Dong-hoon waves off...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/29

This article is by Son Kook-hee and read by an artificial voice. Presidential contender Han Dong-hoon of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) says he is saving his fiercest arguments for a showdown against liberal Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung, predicting a battle that will expose what he called Lee's "sophistry" once the final race begins. "I deliberately held back during the party primary debates. If I become the final candidate, I will unleash everything against Lee

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08:04

Solo dining means 'freedom' for young Koreans — but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/28

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Twenty-five-year-old college student Park Seung-woo doesn't consider herself particularly lonely or without friends. Yet, on most days, she finds herself eating alone. Sometimes, it is circumstantial. With her busy class schedule, it is more convenient for her to grab a quick bite alone. However, at other times, it is a deliberate choice she makes because she enjoys having a meal with only her own company. "I feel happy when I

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02:04

Protection, in reverse

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/28

The author is a writer and book YouTuber. When giving lectures on books and reading, I often find myself sharing memories from childhood. How much I loved the "Greek and Roman Mythology" comic book series, how heartbreaking it was to read "Nuriya, Nuriya" (2002) in the school library, how thrilling it felt to stay up all night with "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2000) - and how fortunate I was that all of this happened without a smartphone in my hand. It meant I was spared the

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02:52

Culture is measured by the audience

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/28

Ryu Tae Hyung The author is a senior specialist at Daewon Cultural Foundation. On a day when spring rain gently soaked the earth, I listened to Mozart's Oboe Quartet. Olivier Doise's oboe playing was as vibrant as azaleas in full bloom. As the evening continued with performances of Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending and Smetana's Piano Trio, I found myself deeply immersed in the charm of chamber music. The performances by Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music artists - including

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03:28

Is there a solution for Korea in the era of AI...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/28

Nam Young-sook The author is a professor at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of International Studies. The world is now locked in an intense competition for hegemony over AI technology, led by the United States and China. Recognizing that AI will determine national competitiveness, governments around the globe are pouring massive amounts of capital into securing leadership, rolling out a range of support measures. For instance, the United States has announced a $500 billion project

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04:58

Campaigns must act as transition teams

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/28

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. "A sound country where common sense is restored, a dynamic economy led by the private sector and backed by the government, a warm society of shared prosperity and a nation where everyone is happy..." These were the beautifully worded national goals announced in May 2022 by the presidential transition committee of the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. Reading them again now, they only elicit yawns. Rather than becoming a sound and dynamic

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03:15

Han Duck-soo's first test: Explaining why he must run

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/28

The presidential bid of acting President Han Duck-soo appears imminent. His chief aide, Son Young-taek, chief secretary to the prime minister, tendered his resignation yesterday - a clear signal that Han's political course is about to change. Other aides are also expected to step down soon. Within the Prime Minister's Office and beyond, there is growing speculation that Han will complete his scheduled meeting with U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan during his visit to Korea on April 30 and

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