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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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13:18

Yoon case spotlights CIO and Korea's tangled web of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Cho Jung-woo, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. On Jan. 15, impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was taken into custody at his official residence in central Seoul after investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) executed a detention warrant against him. This marked the first time in Korean history that a sitting president had been placed under detainment. The second attempt to detain Yoon came nearly two weeks after

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03:54

Korea to sharpen policy edge to bolster steel sector...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea will bolster antidumping measures against cheap Chinese steel and enhance support for domestic exporters as the country's steelmaking industry continues to struggle with rising trade barriers and oversupply. The move comes as Seoul navigates mounting trade uncertainties following U.S. President Donald Trump's implementation of a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports starting March 12, revoking Korea's

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02:40

SK hynix ships early HBM4 samples to Nvidia

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. SK hynix is shipping samples of its latest high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, solidifying its standing in the competitive AI memory sector. The Korean chipmaker announced Wednesday that it had started supplying 12-high HBM4 samples to clients including Nvidia. "SK hynix is starting the verification process of 12-high HBM4 products with clients, as we started shipping out samples earlier than expected on the back of our

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04:43

Multiple breaches at U.S. Department of Energy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Yoo Jee-hye, Chung Yeong-kyo, Kang Kwang-woo, Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Multiple security breaches linked to Korea were found at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-affiliated research laboratories, a report said Wednesday, after Washington confirmed with Seoul that the DOE's decision to designate Korea as a "sensitive country" stems from security concerns. "There is a DOE report submitted to Congress last year, publicly available, which states that an

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02:22

Hyundai adds urban forest to headquarters plan to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor plans to develop a 1.4-hectare urban forest around its proposed triplet of skyscrapers in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, providing actual leverage in the search for an end to its yearslong tug-of-war with the Seoul Metropolitan Government over approval for construction. The Korean automaker unveiled a render on Wednesday of the forest, located inside its Global Business Complex (GBC), which will serve as its

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02:48

Children's nursery rhyme to embody Korean Pavilion's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/19

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. In the Korean nursery rhyme "Little Toad, Little Toad," children sing about giving a toad an old house in exchange for a new house. Although the song's origins are unknown, it's frequently sung among children while building sandpiles. This jaunty song may be unfamiliar to foreign audiences, but the Korean Pavilion for the upcoming 19th Venice Biennale of Architecture is set to build a narrative upon it. "We used the lyrics

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01:56

Are private equity funds pursuing short-term gains...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

The controversy intensified on March 4 when Homeplus officially filed for court receivership. MBK claimed that it had no choice but to seek rehabilitation after Homeplus's credit rating was downgraded on Feb. 28. However, suspicions are growing that MBK anticipated the downgrade yet proceeded with the bond issuance before initiating court proceedings. Prior to filing for rehabilitation, Homeplus raised billions of won by issuing corporate bonds and asset-backed short-term bonds secured

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03:03

Yoon must commit to accepting the impeachment ruling

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

As the Constitutional Court's impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol drags on, the divide between factions for and against the impeachment has deepened. Compared to the trials of two former presidents, Roh Moo-hyun and Park Geun-hye, the extended deliberation has heightened concerns over the post-ruling landscape. Since Yoon's martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024, and the subsequent impeachment motion, Korea has found itself in a state of near-paralysis, with normal governance all

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03:00

Impeachment trial of Justice Minister Park ends after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The impeachment trial of Justice Minister Park Sung-jae ended on Tuesday afternoon after the Constitutional Court held a single formal hearing to hear oral arguments for and against his removal from office. Park was impeached by the Democratic Party (DP)-controlled National Assembly on Dec. 12 for his alleged acquiescence to President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief attempt to impose martial law nine days prior. During the two-hour

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03:58

U.S. envoy says 'sensitive country' tag 'no big...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Acting U.S. Ambassador to Seoul Joseph Yun on Tuesday downplayed Korea's addition to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) "sensitive country" list as "not a big deal," attributing it to security incidents involving the mishandling of sensitive information at U.S. research labs. While Washington attempted to minimize the significance of the designation, Korea's Foreign Ministry called it a "serious matter" - revealing a gap in

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03:57

Hanwha eyes U.S. warship market with $233 million...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. NEWS ANALYSIS Korean conglomerate Hanwha is pressing ahead with the acquisition of Australia-based shipbuilder Austal, allocating 337.8 billion won ($233 million) in the investment to secure its position a substantial shareholder. This move is part of Hanwha's strategy to utilize one of the few certified U.S. warship manufacturers to broaden its footprint in the U.S. shipbuilding industry, expanding into the larger warship

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03:56

Porsche Macan Electric is more like a sports car than...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] YANGYANG, Gangwon - With the absence of the charisma of a petrol engine, today's electric vehicles seem to have lost their sportiness and somewhat wild ride. For those wistful maniacs who miss the sense of dynamic driving, Porsche has reinvented the Macan, the brand's top seller, as a fully electric car while preserving its spirit and keeping its edge. The Macan Electric is Porsche's second-ever pure EV after the

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03:29

Actor Kang Ha-neul suits up to play sly internet...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. In the age of smartphones and tablet PCs, it's become the norm to watch videos the size of the palm of your hand. It's why actor Kang Ha-neul, who stars in "Streaming," says the upcoming film is a rare opportunity to watch a livestream on a surface as large as the silver screen. The film, set to premiere in theaters on March 21, features one-shot takes in which Kang, who plays the arrogant yet popular crime streamer Woo Sang,

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02:34

LG's Exaone Deep AI model schools DeepSeek's R1 in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. LG AI Research has launched Exaone Deep, Korea's first inference AI model claimed to be able to reason and solve complicated problems in math, science and more. The research arm of LG Corp. said Tuesday that it unveiled the open-source model at the GTC event organized by Nvidia in San Jose, California. Exaone Deep 32B - a model with 32 billion parameters - outperformed DeepSeek's R1 in tests like the American Invitational

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01:34

Firefighting robots to patrol 2 major Seoul marketplaces

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/18

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that it will operate robots to patrol popular city markets for fire hazards. The robots will be introduced at two markets and operated throughout the year: Mapo Agricultural and Marine Products Market in western Seoul in the first half of the year and Namdaemun Market in Jung District, central Seoul, in the latter half. Equipped with a solid aerosol fire extinguishing system, the

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02:46

The standing ovation dilemma

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/17

Ryu Tae Hyung The author is a senior specialist at Daewon Cultural Foundation. Not long ago, I attended Jonas Kaufmann's concert at Lotte Concert Hall. The star tenor, making his first visit to Korea in a decade, performed two nights of art songs and opera. The opera concert, in which he sang famous arias, received an especially enthusiastic response. The atmosphere reached its peak when he performed "Nessun dorma" from Puccini's Turandot, the final piece on the program. Several audience

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08:30

Germany’s ‘unprecedented’ plan could lift growth

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/17

Ha Hyun-ock The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Germany has changed. After 16 years of strict fiscal discipline, the country is shifting gears toward large-scale economic stimulus. On March 14, Germany's coalition parties - the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union, the Social Democratic Party and the Greens - announced an agreement to amend the constitution to establish special budgets for infrastructure and defense. With the required two-thirds

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05:12

Considerations before reforming the inheritance tax

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/17

Suh Kyoung-ho The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Announcements about tax cuts always demand close attention. When politicians propose tax reductions, especially ahead of an election, my first instinct - honed over years as an economic journalist - is to suspect populism. Last week, the government announced a sweeping overhaul of the inheritance tax system, marking the most significant change in 75 years. The plan involves shifting from the current estate tax system,

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05:57

Chaos theory and the return of Trump

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/17

Lee Kwang-hyung The author is president of KAIST and cochair of the Presidential Council on Intellectual Property. Chaos theory suggests that underlying patterns can be found even in disorder, allowing for better management of complex systems. These patterns, known as attractors, help us navigate unpredictability. Donald Trump's return to the political stage has thrown the world into uncertainty. His stance on tariffs and pressure on China was expected, but his imposition of tariffs on

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02:57

Seoul’s housing market heats up after land...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/17

The primary catalyst for this renewed housing frenzy is widely attributed to the reduction of the Land Transaction Permit System (LTPS). Last month, the Seoul Metropolitan Government lifted LTPS restrictions in key zones, including Jamsil, Samseong, Daechi and Cheongdam ("Jamsamdaechung"). Within a month, apartment transactions in these areas surged by approximately 72 percent, with average sale prices rising by around 100 million won. Initially, city officials downplayed the impact,

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