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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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03:02

'Very Important Babies': Retailers target younger...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. Retailers are stepping up efforts to attract VIBs - "Very Important Babies" - as families increasingly prioritize spending on their children amid Korea's low birthrate. The growing trend has expanded beyond traditional children's clothing and toys to include kid-friendly snacks, instant noodles and more. Lotte Department Store's Incheon branch announced Thursday that it had completed a yearlong renovation of its third-floor

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03:21

K-Arts 30th-anniversary exhibit features work of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice. Short films created by students of the Korean National University of Arts (K-Arts) - including early works such as "12th Assistant Deacon" (2014) by directors like Jang Jae-hyun of "Exhuma" (2024) - will screen in theaters across Korea as part of a special program celebrating the school's 30th anniversary. The K-Arts School of Film, TV & Multimedia launched the program, titled "30 for 30: Five Promises," which will screen 30

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02:15

LG Group Chairman Koo pushes 'customer-first'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Na Sang-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo reaffirmed the conglomerate's commitment to putting customers first during the 2025 LG Awards on Wednesday, emphasizing that "the most important standard we must always prioritize is the customer." The annual event, held at the LG Academy in Icheon, Gyeonggi, celebrated outstanding achievements in customer value innovation within the group. Since its inception in 2019, the LG Awards has

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04:17

Audit into bungled World Scout Jamboree uncovers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Kim Gyu-tae and read by an artificial voice. A government audit on Thursday found that the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in Saemangeum, North Jeolla, which ended in chaos just eight days after opening, suffered from severe mismanagement across every stage of planning and execution. The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) concluded that systemic negligence by multiple government bodies led to what became an international embarrassment for Korea. The audit comes nearly 20

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04:31

Lee Jae-myung just announced he's running for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. It is no surprise that liberal darling Lee Jae-myung declared his presidential candidacy Thursday after he stepped down as chief of the Democratic Party (DP) the previous day. Lee's latest presidential bid was a given the moment he was defeated by a razor-thin margin of 0.73 percentage points to the conservative People Power Party's (PPP) candidate, Yoon Suk Yeol. Former President Yoon was impeached and ousted last Friday for

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02:00

QPR's Yang Min-hyeok nets goal in side's 3-1 win over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Pih Ju-young and read by an artificial voice. QPR midfielder Yang Min-hyeok scored his second goal of the 2024-25 season in his side's 3-1 win over Oxford United in the Championship on Wednesday. QPR took a much-needed three points at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, England, cutting an eight-game losing streak and lifting themselves to 15th place on the 24-team table at 49 points. Yang came on in the 64th minute with his team leading 2-1. He scored in second-half stoppage

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03:10

Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo nabs second three-hit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Song Ji-hoon and read by an artificial voice. San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo recorded his second three-hit game of the season on Wednesday, lifting his batting average to .333 in an 8-6 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Lee started in center field and batted third, finishing 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored. He collected a single, a double and a triple but fell short of the cycle. This marked his

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02:40

SK Group chief Chey Tae-won arrives in Taiwan to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has touched down in Taiwan alongside SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung on offical business as the Korean chipmaker looks to strengthen ties with TSMC for mass production of its next-generation AI memory chips. The visit, which comes amid growing global uncertainty around semiconductor supply chains, includes scheduled meetings with key Taiwanese chip firms, an SK Group official confirmed

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03:13

Trump pledge to revive U.S. shipbuilding sparks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Oh Sam-gwon and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to revive the country's declining shipbuilding industry with significant federal investment, raising expectations in Korea for expanded cooperation. Korean shipbuilders, however, are calling for government-to-government negotiations to ensure stable orders, warning that chasing uncertain U.S. Navy contracts could come at the cost of more lucrative commercial deals. Trump signed an

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04:19

Worries about inconvenience abound as Yoon to return...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Park Jong-suh and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, are set to leave the presidential residence in Hannam-dong in Yongsan District, central Seoul, at 5 p.m. Friday and return to their private home in Seocho District, southern Seoul, for the first time since his impeachment. Residents of the Acrovista apartment complex, where Yoon lived for about six months after taking office in May 2022, have expressed concern over

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02:54

Legoland Korea welcomes world's first Masters of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The new ride is the result of a 20 billion won ($14.7 million) investment by the park's parent company, Merlin Entertainments, and is located on the expanded 2,640-square-meter (28,400-square-foot) site at the Ninjago cluster zone within the theme park. The theme park in Chuncheon, Gangwon, held an opening ceremony for the Masters of Spinjitzu roller coaster on Thursday. The ride, which is based on the Spinjitzu technique - a

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03:02

Trump's tariff pause is Korea's last chance to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea got a breather with U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day grace period on reciprocal tariffs, giving it a second - and perhaps last - chance to cut the rate to the bone. The Korean government on Thursday vowed to exert full efforts to move the needle for the next three months, taking the pause as a positive sign for the export-heavy economy. Experts say Korea must not relax, but instead use the grace period to engage in

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03:02

Seoul's safety bell gets kid-friendly facelift as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's portable safety bell, Help Me, which became available to some 50,000 Seoul residents upon request last year, will now be specially designed for first and second graders to help protect them during their commutes to and from school. According to city officials on Thursday, the initiative comes in response to growing concerns from parents about child safety that have only intensified after

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07:53

Cavalier coverage of Kim Soo-hyun overshadows...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Ever since child star-turned-actor Kim Sae-ron's death by suicide on Feb. 16, Korea - and much of the world - has witnessed a major underage dating scandal unfold in real time. Once-beloved A-lister Kim Soo-hyun, who faces accusations of dating the late 24-year-old when she was still a minor, was rapidly ensnarled in a media firestorm. In the weeks following the late actor's suicide, every intimate detail of their past

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02:46

Yoon feels 'betrayed' by disloyal 'traitors,' says...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Park Tae-in and read by an artificial voice. Former President Yoon Suk Yeol "felt betrayed" when he was ultimately ousted from his office, according to North Gyeongsang Gov. Lee Cheol-woo. This was the first time that former president Yoon's feelings were disclosed to the public after the Constitutional Court upheld the National Assembly's decision to impeach Yoon as the president of Korea last Friday. In a phone interview last Thursday with the JoongAng Ilbo, an

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03:27

Record-setting damages, recovery costs expected from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Kim Jung-seok and read by an artificial voice. The massive wildfire that swept across five cities and counties in North Gyeongsang - Uiseong, Andong, Cheongsong, Yeongyang and Yeongdeok - for a week from March 22 is expected to result in record-breaking damages and restoration costs. As of Thursday, preliminary damage reports submitted through the National Disaster Management System (NDMS) totaled 1.43 trillion won ($981 million), according to the North Gyeongsang

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03:13

'Bone lion' Barami beginning to thrive as he prepares...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Choi Jong-kwon and read by an artificial voice. Barami, a 21-year-old lion whose frail frame once earned him the somber nickname "bone lion," is beginning a new chapter in his twilight years. After months of recovery and weight gain, Barami is set to be reunited with his daughter, Gureumi, at Cheongju Zoo in North Chungcheong. Zoo officials announced Thursday that the father and daughter will soon share an enclosure, a significant step in what they are calling an

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03:26

'Almost like a demon': Actor Park Hae-soo reflects on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Ha Nam-hyun and read by an artificial voice. In Netflix's new Korean original series "Karma," six lives become tightly intertwined through a chain of dark, morally compromising decisions. At the center is a character known only as "The Witness." He has no name, no backstory and no home. But he sees everything. The Witness is played by actor Park Hae-soo, who said the ambiguity of the role intrigued him from the start. "It was the first time I got offered a character

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03:13

Chinese teens suspected of espionage may have visited...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Hyeon Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. Two Chinese high school students who were caught illegally filming a military air base in Suwon, Gyeonggi, last month are believed to have entered Korea multiple times since last year, according to investigators Wednesday. Authorities have found a large number of images on their devices depicting not only Korean military facilities but also U.S. bases and major international airports. The two teenagers have been charged with

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02:41

Trump lowers tariffs on Korea, others for 90 days,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/10

This article is by Kim Hyong-gu and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that reciprocal tariffs on countries other than China will be suspended for 90 days, while tariffs on Chinese goods will be raised to 125 percent, escalating what is increasingly shaping up to be a high-stakes trade standoff between Washington and Beijing. In a statement posted to social media, Trump said that over 75 countries subject to reciprocal tariffs had refrained from

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