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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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06:03

Animated film 'The King of Kings' nearly takes crown...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/16

This article is by Lee Eun-ju and read by an artificial voice. "The King of Kings," an animated Christian film created by Koreans, made an explosive debut in North America and drew strong praise from audiences and critics alike. Just a day after premiering across 3,200 theaters in the United States and Canada on Friday, the film came in at No. 2 at the U.S. box office and raked in over $7.01 million in ticket sales, according to Box Office Mojo. For its first week, "The King of Kings"

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04:31

Driving under influence of prescription drugs on rise...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/16

This article is by Kim Seong-jin and read by an artificial voice. Drug-impaired driving is on the rise in Korea, with even legally prescribed medications like clonazepam leading to license revocations and growing concerns among police and the public for road safety. On Feb. 16, a woman in her 50s caused a minor collision while reversing her vehicle in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. Though there were no injuries, eyewitnesses reported that she was incoherent after the accident, even

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03:29

'This year has been devastating': Korea’s erratic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/16

This article is by Jeong Eun-hye and read by an artificial voice. Extreme weather and climate fluctuations are causing a sharp drop in bee populations across Korea, raising alarm among beekeepers and threatening pollination-dependent crops. "This year has been devastating - I've lost 70 percent of my bees," said Kim Byung-cheol, head of the North Chungcheong chapter of the Korea Beekeeping Association, in a phone call with the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, on

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03:07

Kim Jong-un skips late state founder's birthday for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/16

This article is by Kim Min-young. Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un appeared to have skipped the 113th birthday of late state founder Kim Il Sung, known in the North as "the Day of the Sun," marking it the third year for the North Korean leader to miss the event in an apparent move to establish his own legacy instead. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday that senior party officials, including Premier Pak Thae-song, chairman of the

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06:11

Trump's tariffs rock the global economy, but K-pop...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. This year was supposed to make K-pop great again after a slowdown in 2024 - marked by falling album sales and shrinking profits - as the nation's biggest acts, such as BTS and Blackpink, are poised to make long-awaited returns. Sure, Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" tariffs were worrisome, but it's not like the White House can slap duties on songs or dance moves, right? After all, there's no way that the K-pop

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07:43

How will Hyundai's $6B investment in U.S. play out?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [Behind the Numbers] The nub of Hyundai Motor Group's recent $21 billion investment announcement at the White House lies with a $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel plant in Louisiana. But with its measly cash reserves, how to secure the funds remains in question, raising widespread speculation about the means of fundraising, including massive borrowing. With Hyundai Steel pledging not to launch a rights issue for the gigantic U.S

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04:22

Seoul's first Ikea targets YouTubers and sad millennials

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Ikea stores are usually packed full of individuals and families walking around, trying out the sofas and fervently debating home furnishing products. But Seoul's first Ikea, a week before its opening, was filled with untouched furniture, dead silent apart from the occasional staff members in high-visibility jackets making final touches. Featured were all the brand's staples, from curated rooms to a Swedish canteen and an

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02:49

Manchester United, Crystal Palace eyeing Lee Kang-in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in may transfer to Manchester United and Crystal Palace after seeing a decrease in playing time in the second half of the club's 2024-25 campaign. French outlet Foot01 reported Sunday that the two Premier League clubs are eyeing the versatile midfielder, who can execute the No. 10 or No. 8 roles. Lee, 24, played as a regular starter in the first half of the season during which he racked

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04:06

Middle class sandwiched between high interest rates,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Jeong Jin-ho and read by an artificial voice. The middle class is getting sandwiched - hit with the highest interest rates that claim the largest share of their income of all income brackets with the slowest growth in disposable income. According to Statistics Korea's household income and expenditure survey released Tuesday, households in the third income quintile - the top 40 to 60 percent of earners comprising the middle class - spent 2.8 percent of their income on

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03:38

Orion to invest $581 million in domestic, overseas...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Confectionary maker Orion plans to invest 830 billion won ($581 million) to expand its production facilities at home and abroad, with the goal of joining the "5 trillion won sales club" shortly as Korean snacks surge in global popularity. Orion announced that its board of directors approved a plan to invest 460 billion won to build a production base in the Technopolis Industrial Complex in Jincheon County, North

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04:33

Negotiations with White House may require...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. As the Donald Trump administration prepares to begin trade negotiations with Korea next week, the nation is intertwined in a delicate position - one that offers both a strategic advantage and mounting pressure. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Washington would initiate trade talks with Seoul in the coming week. While the move confirms Korea as a priority negotiation partner, it also places the country

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01:21

Seoul subway mystery defecator leaves trail of disgust

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Han Young-hye and read by an artificial voice. A foul-smelling substance, suspected to be human feces, smeared the floor of a Line 9 subway train in Seoul during the Tuesday morning commute, leaving passengers in a state of disgust in the typically crammed train during rush hour. Seoul Metro Line 9, which operates the route, said it received 12 complaints beginning at 8:20 a.m. about an "odorous contaminant" on the train floor. Staff members dispatched to the scene

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02:43

Satellite imagery points to North Korea's coastal...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. New buildings and structures have been observed at North Korea's Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone, signaling the final stages of preparation ahead of its expected opening in June, according to satellite imagery released by U.S.-based analysis website 38 North on Sunday. The website specializing in North Korea issues reported that commercial satellite imagery from Planet Labs indicates that the long-delayed resort

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03:50

Military hospital head decries state of medical...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Lee Cook-jong, the trauma specialist who served as the inspiration behind the hit Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," delivered scathing criticism of Korea's medical community, military organizations and health care system during a recent lecture for military doctors. Lee, currently head of the Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital and former director of the regional trauma center at Ajou University Hospital, said "I

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06:14

Shareholder meetings a tense affair as investors feel...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Choi Sun-eul, Na Sang-hyeon And Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. At 9 a.m. on March 25, shareholders gathered at the Seongnam Chamber of Commerce in Gyeonggi to attend Hanwha Aerospace's annual shareholder meeting. But for many, the main agenda item wasn't what appeared on the official documents - it was the company's surprise announcement just five days earlier of a 3.6 trillion won ($2.5 billion) rights offering. "The company announced a major

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03:23

Will a flip-flopping Trump scrap his upcoming auto...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Kang Tae-hwa and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump said that he is considering a temporary exemption from tariffs on auto parts to support U.S. carmakers as they adjust their supply chains. He made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with El Salvador's President, Nayib Bukele, at the White House, where he responded to a question about potential tariff relief. "I'm looking at something to help some of the car companies with it," Trump said,

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07:08

Korea loves sports and movies. So why don't sports...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. From nail-biting moments to tearful victories or failures, sports films deliver the full emotional spectrum, making audiences feel every high and low alongside the characters. There's also nothing more interesting than seeing true stories brought to life on screen. As a result, sports - especially those inspired by real-life events or athletes - have long been a favorite subject for filmmakers. However, in Korea, sports films

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02:42

English-speaking guides offer insights to Pyongyang...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. English-speaking North Korean tour guides are drawing attention in post-trip videos uploaded by participants of the Pyongyang International Marathon, held on April 6 for the first time in six years. Harry Jaggard, a British YouTuber with 2.35 million subscribers as of Tuesday, posted two videos on April 9 and 14, documenting his guided group tour in Pyongyang. In the videos, he frequently asks the guides questions and they

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03:48

Police say North Korea impersonated horoscope...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Na Un-chae and read by an artificial voice. North Korean hackers sent more than 120,000 phishing emails over a two-month period, impersonating subjects such as the Defense Counterintelligence Command and horoscope subscriptions in an attempt to steal personal information, South Korean police said on Tuesday. An investigation into phishing emails sent last December had confirmed North Korea's involvement, the National Office of Investigation (NOI) under the National

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02:09

Hyundai, Indonesia's Pertamina to co-produce hydrogen...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor Group teamed up with Indonesia's state-run Pertamina Holdings to earnestly produce hydrogen by utilizing waste in the Southeast Asian country in 2027, not giving up on its costly vision to realize a hydrogen ecosystem. Under the partnership, announced at the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit 2025 on Tuesday, Pertamina will offer Hyundai a site in West Java where Hyundai will build hydrogen reformers and hydrogen

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