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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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04:02

Pro-impeachment conservatives hedge before PPP's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Son Guk-hee, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Conservative politicians who previously expressed support for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol appear to be singing a different tune to win over - or avoid the ire of - the president's hardline supporters in the People Power Party (PPP). Yoo Seong-min, a former PPP lawmaker who supported impeachment, emphasized internal unity within the party on Wednesday. "There are people who support impeachment and

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04:07

Diplomats and business leaders gather in Seoul for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Members of the diplomatic corps and business leaders gathered in Seoul on Thursday to hear the Financial Services Commission (FSC) chairman's analysis and outlook on Korea's economy as the country navigates political uncertainty following President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law declaration last December. Speaking at the 2025 Korea Economic Forum, Colombian Ambassador to Korea Alejandro Pelaez said the FSC chairman

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03:06

FSC chief says impeachment verdict won't shake...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Kim Byoung-hwan said the Constitutional Court's impending verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, regardless of its outcome, would not heavily impact Korea's economy. "Financial authorities have consistently maintained the stance that political uncertainties should remain a separate issue from economic affairs," Kim said Thursday in response to a question about the

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01:54

DP leader courts Samsung chief to discuss youth jobs,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. "The country prospers when companies do well," the DP leader Lee told the Samsung chief at the Samsung Software Academy For Youth (SSAFY) bootcamp in southern Seoul on Thursday. The Korean word for "youth" refers to people in their 20s and 30s. "If Samsung thrives, those who have invested in Samsung will also prosper. I would like to request that Samsung continue to play a leading role in driving economic growth, as it has

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02:02

Asiana expands seats purchasable with miles ahead of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. If you have racked up miles with Asiana Airlines, here comes the big chance to use them before the merger with Korean Air. Asiana said Thursday it will operate six flights between Incheon and Los Angeles or New York, with entire remaining seats could be purchased with miles in April, May and June. A total of 1,870 seats, regardless of class, were slated for availability from 9 a.m. on March 20. Normally, airlines only open very

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01:54

Hyundai CEO reasserts $5.5B U.S. investment decided...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz reaffirmed that the company's $5.5 billion investment in an EV plant in Georgia was decided during U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, making an imploring plea against his trade war. The remarks came as Trump threatened to impose at least 25 percent tariffs on all auto imports starting on April 2 unless the companies make investments in the United States for local manufacturing. "The decision

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05:20

'The History of Washing' explores bathing culture in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/20

This article is by Kang Hye-ran and read by an artificial voice. Back in Korea's 1970s to early '80s, many Korean households had no proper showers or bathtubs which made visiting a public bathhouse every weekend a necessary ritual. Scrubbing down with a so-called "Italy towel," covered in clouds of steam, was more than a mere visit to clean the body - it was a social event for many. But with the introduction of apartments in Korea with bathrooms, and more recently, quickened by the

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06:21

Out of the 'Ordinary': Inside the design studio...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. The extraordinary minds behind the designs of your favorite K-pop album or logos for well-known brands, surprisingly, have a modest name for their collective. Called Ordinary People, the design studio specializes in brand strategy and art direction and has put together albums for acts including BTS, Tomorrow X Together, Enhypen, NCT and Astro's Yoon San-ha. The resume extends further, almost infinitely. Whether it's the

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02:55

Will Trump’s ‘Manifest Destiny’ succeed?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

The author is a professor of department of business and accounting at Furman University. In 1846, U.S. President James K. Polk dispatched troops to the Rio Grande near Texas. A decade earlier, in 1836, Mexico had lost Texas but refused to recognize its independence, insisting that the Nueces River, not the Rio Grande, marked the border. When American troops advanced into the disputed territory, Mexican forces responded, leading to a skirmish that left 11 U.S. soldiers dead. Polk seized the

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03:09

After the Constitutional Court ruling, let us open...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

Cho Seung-hyun The author is the managing editor at Catholic Peace Broadcasting Corporation (CPBC). Spring is in the air. The once-barren branches are now budding with blossoms, and flocks of birds flit busily about, their destinations unknown. Amid the changing seasons, one unchanging truth remains: Spring always follows winter. It may be late at times, but it never fails to arrive. No matter how fiercely winter clings on, envious of the coming blooms, spring steadily makes its way into

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04:49

Korea must sow the seeds of sophisticated consumerism

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

Moon Jung-hoon The author is a professor at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Sociology at Seoul National University and the director of Food Business Lab. According to Michael Porter, a distinguished professor at Harvard Business School, the growth and competitiveness of a nation's specific industry are determined by four key factors. First, the extent to which competitive elements within the industry function in a "rational" manner. Second, the adequacy of infrastructure and

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05:34

Reflections on emergency powers

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

The author is a professor at Kwangwoon University. During the time when Yoon Suk Yeol was being considered a leading presidential candidate, I had the opportunity to dine with him one-on-one. During our conversation, we unexpectedly delved into the topic of Carl Schmitt (1988-1985). He seemed intrigued that a legal scholar's name had appeared in a column written by someone specializing in aesthetics. In that column, I had argued that the Democratic Party's understanding of law was far

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02:22

DP chief crossed the line with the acting president

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

While the opposition has every right to criticize Acting President Choi for delaying Ma's appointment - especially given the Constitutional Court's ruling that such a delay is unconstitutional - Lee's "watch your back" comment crosses the line into inflammatory rhetoric. His words could even be interpreted as incitement, potentially provoking extreme actions from his most ardent supporters. The irony is that Lee himself, who recently survived an attack, claimed to have received a tip-off

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03:22

‘Permission to sell’ was unnecessary confusion

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

Just over a month after Seoul lifted the land transaction permit system (LTPS) for the Jamsil, Samsung, Daechi and Cheongdam-dong neighborhoods, the city has reversed its policy. On Wednesday, the Korean gove rnment and Seoul City Hall expanded the LTPS zones to include not only the original areas but also all of Gangnam as well as Yongsan District. Following the lifting of the system, apartment prices in Gangnam surged, and overheating signs spread to surrounding areas. In response, the

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04:41

Constitutional Court's impeachment ruling delay...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Constitutional Court said that it will not announce the date of its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment on Wednesday, raising the odds that it will deliver its decision next week. The court's delay in announcing the decision, which has passed the three-week mark since the last hearing of Yoon's impeachment trial, has baffled both the conservative People Power Party (PPP), which supports the president, and the

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05:18

Heads up! Ceiling projection technology brings...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. [Review] Just when audiences thought they had grown accustomed to the shuddering seats and simulated weather effects of 4-D theaters, a new frontier in immersive cinema emerged. Earlier this year, CGV introduced an upgraded version of its ScreenX theater, expanding from three screens - one at the front and two on the sides - to a four-screen setup that includes an overhead screen. Currently available only at CGV Yongsan in

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05:09

North Korean officials travel to Moscow ahead of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Chung Yeong-kyo, Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Pyongyang is intensifying its diplomatic outreach to Moscow as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin advanced peace talks for a ceasefire on the Russia-Ukraine war Tuesday, dispatching economic and health delegations to Russia. The move fueled speculation that Pyongyang is positioning itself to demand compensation for its military support to Moscow - ranging from weapons supplies to

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05:09

North Korean officials travel to Moscow ahead of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Chung Yeong-kyo, Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Pyongyang is intensifying its diplomatic outreach to Moscow as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin advanced peace talks for a ceasefire on the Russia-Ukraine war Tuesday, dispatching economic and health delegations to Russia. The move fueled speculation that Pyongyang is positioning itself to demand compensation for its military support to Moscow - ranging from weapons supplies to

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01:54

SK On inks 1 million EV battery deal with Nissan

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SK On sealed a massive battery deal with Nissan Motor to supply its pouch-type batteries for approximately 1 million EVs. The Korean battery maker will provide 99.4 gigawatt-hours of batteries for six years starting from 2028, according to its regulatory filing on Wednesday. The size of the deal remains undisclosed, but is speculated to exceed 15 trillion won ($10.3 billion). It marks SK On's first battery deal with any

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03:12

140,000 foreigners can vote in April 2 by-elections,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Sung Ji-won, Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Around 140,000 foreign residents will be eligible to vote in the upcoming April 2 by-elections, according to parliamentary data. According to a document obtained by People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Kim Mi-ae from the National Assembly Budget Office on Tuesday, a total of 140,100 foreign residents without Korean citizenship had voting rights as of January. Among them, Chinese nationals accounted for the largest share

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