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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea

Newsroom of the Korea JoongAng Daily

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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02:03

Kim Moon-soo wins PPP presidential nomination

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/03

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.Former Labor Minister Kim Moon-soo won the conservative People Power Party's (PPP) presidential nomination on Saturday, besting former party leader Han Dong-hoon. Kim won with 56.53 percent of support against Han's 43.47 percent. Kim's nomination was decided through a combination of voting by party members and public opinion polling during the second round of PPP primaries conducted between Thursday and Friday. Voting and

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01:13

Baeksang awards set to bring out Korea's top stars

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's most-celebrated screen stars - including IU, Park Bo-gum and Lee Byung-hun - will vie for top spots in the upcoming 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, set to take place on Monday. The annual awards ceremony will take place at Coex in southern Seoul at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast live on cable channels JTBC, JTBC2 and JTBC4. The Korea JoongAng Daily will cover the ceremony live starting at 5 p.m., Monday. Launched in 1965,

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01:51

North Korea denounces U.S. missile defense drills in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/03

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Saturday denounced a recent U.S. missile defense exercise in Alaska, characterizing the drill as a provocative move that reflects Washington's growing readiness for nuclear conflict with Pyongyang. In a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), an unnamed North Korean military official criticized the simulated interception of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Fort

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04:50

Here are foreigner-friendly apps to make the most of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. With the long-awaited four-day "golden vacation" period from May 3 to May 6 approaching, both locals and foreign nationals in Korea are gearing up for a well-deserved break from the daily grind. While hailing a taxi, finding a good restaurant and ordering delivery food is intuitive for Korean speakers, it can be a hassle for people unfamiliar with the process and language. For those planning to explore new places or simply

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07:58

And the Baeksang goes to — All about Korea's most...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Shin Ha-nee, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] It's that time of the year again: The Baeksang Arts Awards - sometimes dubbed "Korea's Golden Globes" - has returned, with a star-studded lineup of nominees, including IU, Park Bo-gum, Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri. Beyond the seemingly ever-growing glitz and glamor, few may be aware of the tumultuous journey Korea's entertainment industry has weathered over recent years amid a broader reshaping of the

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03:38

None at the helm: U.S.-Korea trade talks adrift after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice.[NEWS ANALYSIS] In the absence of a president, both Korea's prime minister, who recently held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and finance minister, tasked with handling currency issues, have stepped down, throwing ongoing tariff negotiations into turmoil. The unprecedented leadership vacuum until the June 3 presidential election has put Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun and acting President

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03:48

Maroon 5 and Lisa duel and dance in action-packed...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. We already had a pretty good idea of what to expect - with a flurry of teasers flooding our timelines - from Maroon 5 and Lisa's much-anticipated collaboration, "Priceless," which finally dropped on Friday. And, well, let's be honest: It'd be a surprise if anyone's surprised by what they hear. But what you see might stop you in your tracks: The K-pop star goes full "Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)" alongside Adam Levine in the sultry,

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02:46

Daemyung Sono sells stake in Air Premia, will refocus...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Park Young-woo and read by an artificial voice.Daemyung Sono Group will sell its entire 22 percent stake in budget airline Air Premia for 199 billion won ($139 million) as it refocuses on managing T'way Air, which it recently acquired. Daemyung Sono Group said Friday that Sono International, which held the Air Premia shares jointly with private equity firm JC Partners, had signed a sales agreement with tire distributor Tire Bank. While Sono International and JC Partners

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01:29

Albamon suffers data breach affecting more than...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Albamon, Korea's major part-time job platform, said Friday that hackers breached its system and accessed personal information tied to more than 22,000 resume entries. The company issued a notice on its website apologizing for the incident and acknowledging the data leak. It said it detected unusual system access on Wednesday and responded immediately. During its response, the company discovered unauthorized activity on its

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01:56

F&B company Theborn Korea to inject $3.52 million to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Bae Jae-sung and read by an artificial voice. Theborn Korea, the F&B company led by celebrity chef and businessman Paik Jong-won, will inject 5 billion won ($3.52 million) to support its franchisees as part of efforts to promote mutual growth with partners. Theborn Korea announced Thursday a set of relief measures that include waiving all franchise royalties for three months across its affiliated brands. A company-funded promotional campaign will also be launched

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02:54

Who is the mysterious shaman with alleged ties with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office by the Constitutional Court on April 4, prosecutors have stepped up their investigation into allegations that he relied on a shaman named Geon Jin for advice during his 2022 election campaign and afterward. However, the exact nature of the shaman's ties to Yoon and other politicians remains shrouded in mystery. The 65-year-old Geon Jin - whose legal name is Jeon

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03:50

Parades, parties and peaceful retreats: How Korea is...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/02

This article is by Baek Jong-hyun and read by an artificial voice. The Golden Week holiday is finally starting from Saturday, drawing a wave of travelers across Korea, lifting the spirits of the tourism industry. From Saturday to Tuesday - spanning Children's Day and a substitute holiday for Buddha's Birthday - domestic travel demand has nearly doubled from the same period last year, according to the travel platform Trip.com. Theme parks and resorts nationwide have responded with a flurry

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06:44

Next-in-line acting president quits ahead of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

This article is by Oh Hyun-seok, Kim Na-han, Ha Jun-ho and read by an artificial voice. Acting President Han Duck-soo accepted the resignation of Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok late Thursday, just as the Democratic Party (DP) moved to unilaterally force an impeachment motion against Choi. The resignation came minutes after the DP altered the legislative schedule to introduce the impeachment motion. Lawmakers had passed the government's supplementary budget at 10:28 p.m. in

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03:15

Outgrowing the age of average

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

The author is the leader of the Parents team at the JoongAng Ilbo.More and more people are choosing to open their wallets for one thing: growth hormone injections - direct administration of synthetic hormones aimed at increasing height. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of individuals prescribed growth hormone treatments rose from 12,500 in 2020 to 34,881 last year - a 2.8-fold increase. And even that figure is only the tip of the

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03:53

Trump’s first 100 days: Art of the deal or just chaos?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/05/01

Michael Green The author is the CEO of the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. U.S. President Donald Trump has completed the most disruptive and unpopular first 100 days of any president in modern American history. His supporters would add that it has also been one of the most sweeping and ambitious starts for a new president. Perhaps we should start with ambitious part. Trump has taken on

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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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