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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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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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06:52

How Honford Star brings Korea's weirdest books to life

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [Page-turners] As translated fiction enters the global limelight, Korean books are being discovered by a wider audience beyond the country's borders. With the help of the massive inventory retained by DB Books, Korea's oldest independent book dealer, the Korea JoongAng Daily sought out hidden gems on its shelves. In this interview series, we find them for you and talk to the creatives behind them. Those familiar with the literary

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05:05

DP's Lee faces little competition, only legal...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office, liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung faces little competition in his bid to become Korea's next leader. Lee announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down as DP chairman, clearing the way for him to run in the early presidential election scheduled for June 3. The only stumbling blocks on Lee's path to the presidential office are the court trials

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02:44

Why we should avoid late-night snacks

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

Jung Jae-hoon The author is a pharmacist and food writer. After a long day at work, it's only natural to crave a late-night snack - especially for those who work the night shift. But it's best to resist the temptation. A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School finds that limiting meals to daytime hours may help mitigate the health risks associated with working at night. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the study involved 20 healthy adults

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04:24

More Koreans choose frugal dining options amid tough...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Choi Hyun-ju, Hwang Soo-yeon and read by an artificial voice. As rising food prices strain household budgets, more Koreans are embracing "recession-style consumption" by turning to cheap buffets, discounted groceries and at-home drinking in a growing shift toward frugal living. At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, a Korean buffet restaurant in Jongno District, central Seoul, was packed with office workers lining up outside the door. For 6,500 won ($4.39), diners at the restaurant

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03:40

Cheaper Tesla Model Y looks to send a shock to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Lee Su-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Tesla's newly launched lower-priced Model Y is shaking up Korea's electric vehicle (EV) market, triggering fierce competition as subsidies make it available at cheaper prices in certain regions. On April 2, Tesla officially launched the facelifted version of its Model Y, codenamed "Project Juniper," in the Korean market, four years after the model's initial debut in 2021. The updated design has drawn attention, but it's the

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03:15

Tragic death of 39-year-old employee at Ourhome plant...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Son Sung-bae and read by an artificial voice. A 39-year-old employee who died after getting his neck hurt at a food processing plant was about to get married, in a tragic revelation made by the late worker's friends, according to reports. The deceased employee had worked at ready-made-meal manufacturer Ourhome for around five years, initially in the dried seaweed division before transferring to fish cake production. According to the Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency and

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03:35

Acting President Han's call with Trump could point...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's 28-minute phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump Tuesday night may mark a pivotal moment in setting the framework for Korea's trade negotiations with the United States. In a meeting with fellow Republicans following the call with Han, Trump referred to the concept of "one-stop shopping," which Korean trade officials interpret as a U.S. desire for Seoul to offer a package deal

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04:34

Kia targets 4.19 million units sold by 2030,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice. Kia announced on Wednesday that it aims to sell 4.19 million vehicles globally by the year 2030, targeting a 4.5 percent share of the global automobile market. The announcement was made during the company's 2025 CEO Investor Day at the Shilla Hotel in central Seoul. At this event, Kia presented its updated mid- to long-term growth strategy to investors and analysts, detailing its plans for overcoming current market

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04:59

TSMC may face $1B fine in U.S. after chip found in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

TSMC could face a penalty of $1 billion or more to settle a U.S. export control investigation over a chip it made that ended up inside a Huawei AI processor, according to two people familiar with the matter. The U.S. Department of Commerce has been investigating the world's biggest contract chipmaker's work for China-based Sophgo, the sources said. The design company's TSMC-made chip matched one found in Huawei's high-end Ascend 910B artificial intelligence processor, according to the

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03:56

Getting blasted gets blasted: Celeb drinking shows...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Seo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. As more celebrities appear intoxicated in livestreams and online shows, concerns are mounting over the normalization and glamorization of alcohol consumption, particularly in content accessible to minors. Experts warn that current guidelines lack enforcement, enabling irresponsible portrayals of drinking. "I apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable due to my careless words and immature behavior during the social media

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04:55

Korea, Japan, China to push for trilateral FTA to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea will promptly push for a trilateral FTA with Japan and China in a bid to jointly tackle U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff tussle as his massive reciprocal tariffs took effect on Wednesday. The Korean government held a ministerial meeting led by Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Wednesday and announced that efforts will proceed to establish the trilateral FTA "at the earliest possible moment," while rolling

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01:51

Dutch club Feyenoord signs 17-year-old Boin High...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan, Pih Ju-young and read by an artificial voice. Feyenoord signed 17-year-old Korean midfielder Bae Seung-gyun from Boin High School on a three-year deal, the Dutch club announced on Tuesday. "For me, this all still feels like a dream," Bae said in a statement released on the club's website. "I felt at home with the club during the internship and will now try very hard to be of value for Feyenoord." According to Boin High School, Feyenoord scouts eyed Bae

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07:47

Diving into Jeju's distinct culture with hit drama...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. "I sell my breath to catch abalones to feed my own kids, not some granny!" Ae-sun's mother Gwang-rye says when she snaps at a fellow haenyeo (Korean female sea diver) trying to take her hard-earned abalone in the Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines." At first glance, the words of Gwang-rye, played by Yeom Hye-ran, may sound selfish. However, beneath them lies a deeper insight into the lives and strength of Jeju

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04:22

Acting President Han, Trump reaffirm strength of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/09

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. South Korean Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and U.S. President Donald Trump held their first phone call Tuesday since Trump's return to office and discussed a range of key issues, from defense and trade to North Korea's nuclear issues. The 28-minute call marked the first direct communication between the two countries' leaders since Trump's second inauguration and was the first summit-level contact in five

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04:34

Colorful new 'circulation train-bus' offers a new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/08

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Step into an alleyway in western Seoul's Mapo District and you might spot passersby pulling out their phones, snapping photos and giggling with excitement. The reason? A bright, train-like bus navigating through Hongdae streets, featuring a steam-spouting chimney and a honking horn that sounds like a locomotive. Decked out in colorful shades of pink, yellow and blue, and featuring Mapo's mischievous goblin mascots, Ggaebi and

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01:31

Rereading Oedipus Rex

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/08

Kim Myung-hwa The author is a playwright and director. The Constitutional Court has upheld the impeachment. And suddenly, Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex" comes to mind. In his youth, Oedipus solved the riddle of the Sphinx and rescued the city of Thebes from ruin. He was hailed as "first among men." At the time, the throne of Thebes stood vacant, and Oedipus, marrying the widow of the late king, ascended to power. A wandering outsider had, by sheer fortune, seized the stars. But as time passed, a

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05:13

K-defense has 3–5 years to seize Europe market,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/08

Cha Se-hyeon The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Korea's defense exports surged to a record $17.3 billion in 2022 but have since declined - to $13.5 billion in 2023 and $9.5 billion last year. Despite the downturn, the nation remains the world's ninth-largest arms exporter. Its defense industry, known as "K-Defense," continues to attract global attention for its competitiveness. Now, amid growing insecurity in Europe and doubts about the reliability of U.S. security

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05:26

In a second Trump term, liberal democracies must lead...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/08

Choi Kang The author is the president of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies. As U.S. President Donald Trump begins his second term, now entering its third month, the tone and direction of his foreign policy have rekindled deep anxiety among traditional U.S. allies. Once again, the Trump administration has shown a striking willingness to challenge long-held diplomatic norms - not only through sweeping tariffs, but also through statements that appear to diminish the sovereignty of allied

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05:49

Politics without urgency, youth without a future

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/04/08

Park Sun-Young The author is a professor of economics at Dongguk University. According to Employment Trends by Statistics Korea, more than 500,000 young Koreans said they were "just resting" and not participating in any economic activity in February - the highest figure ever recorded since the agency began compiling the data in 2003. Many cited difficulty in finding desirable jobs, while the agency noted that companies' growing preference for experienced hires is working against young

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