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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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03:23

Decisive action is needed to end medical students'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/17

Despite the government's recent decision to freeze the expansion of the enrollment quota for the upcoming class of medical school first year students, Korea's medical education system remains in turmoil. This year's cohort of 4,500 incoming medical students is being obstructed from attending classes due to pressure from their senior counterparts. At Konkuk University, senior medical students even issued a statement declaring, "We resolve to no longer consider those who return to class our

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06:40

From custom covers to K-pop clubs, Gen Z is making...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/07

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.In some countries, reading may be perceived as a medieval pastime, involving couches, warm tea and slightly dirty pajamas. But not Korea. Among the country's Gen Z, the normally quiet and intellectual pursuit is currently one of the most fashionable activities - both to partake in and to flaunt. Sales to teens and young adults at Yes24, one of the largest bookstore chains in Korea, rose 18 percent in 2024 from the previous

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04:04

Go masters' legendary rivalry revisited in film 'The...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Life is full of twists and turns, and film "The Match" has certainly experienced its own. After one of its main cast members, Yoo Ah-in, was charged with illegal drug use, the film's release was indefinitely delayed, leaving its future uncertain. Now, on March 26, the film, which was originally slated for a Netflix release in 2023, is finally set to meet its audience in theaters. A big question surrounding the film was whether

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03:54

Ecstatic Yoon supporters take to the streets over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/07

This article is by Seo Ji-won, Shin Hye-yeon, Kim Min-young, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol's supporters erupted into elated screams in front of the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, as Yoon's arrest was "canceled" by the court on Friday. Yells of "hurrah!" and chants of the president's name were heard as news of Yoon's potential release spread around the crowd. Some blew horns loudly that echoes all around. The deafening cheers

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06:00

Korean Air Force's pilot-only target coordination...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/07

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. The South Korean Air Force's policy of placing full responsibility for target coordination on its pilots, rather than employing a more elaborate verification system to avoid potential disasters, has come under scrutiny after the accidental bombing of a village in Pocheon, Gyeonggi on Thursday. The botched bombing which left 29 people injured - 15 of them civilians - was part of a preliminary joint live-fire drill by the

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04:56

Warm Jeju drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix's upcoming series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," starring IU and Park Bo-gum, is more than just a simple love story. It is a heartfelt tale of life and love resonating across generations, from today's youth to adults and the elderly, according to director Kim Won-suk. "From the very beginning, I envisioned this drama as a tribute to our grandparents' and parents' generations, as well as a message of encouragement for

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06:07

H'2.0': Macau's highly acclaimed show 'House of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. MACAU - The long-awaited relaunch of Macau's extravagant and highly acclaimed aquatic show, "House of Dancing Water," is officially slated for May, with the artistic director Giuliano Peparini calling it a "2.0 experience." The live stage production has undergone a complete makeover, from the characters and the plot to the choreography and stage technology. Everything has changed except for the venue and use of water, the

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03:38

PPP floor leader calls election watchdog a 'hotbed of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The floor leader of the conservative People Power Party (PPP) called the National Election Commission (NEC) a "hotbed of corruption" on Thursday and vowed to push for legislation to appoint a special auditor to investigate the watchdog, which has been rocked by allegations of nepotism in its hiring practices. Speaking at a meeting of the PPP's emergency steering committee at the National Assembly, Rep. Kweon Seong-dong said

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03:10

Lamborghini eyes more Korean collaborations as sales...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] From batteries to tires, Automobili Lamborghini looks to cooperate more with auto parts makers in Korea, the country in which the Italian marque sells more cars than it does on its home turf. Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann met privately with Hankook Tire and Technology Chairman Cho Hyun-bum during his visit to Seoul on Thursday for further business opportunities, though the specific details of their

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03:10

Lamborghini eyes more Korean collaborations as sales...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] From batteries to tires, Automobili Lamborghini looks to cooperate more with auto parts makers in Korea, the country in which the Italian marque sells more cars than it does its home turf. Lamborghini Chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann met privately with Hankook Tire and Technology Chairman Cho Hyun-bum during his visit to Seoul on Thursday for further business opportunities, though the specific details of their

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04:33

15 injured by Korean Air Force's accidental bombing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. South Korean Air Force fighters mistakenly released eight bombs onto a village in Gyeonggi, on Thursday, injuring fifteen people during a joint live-fire exercise with the United States. The people injured after the bombs fell on Idong-myeon, a village in Pocheon, included two pedestrians and two occupants of a truck. Three were seriously injured, suffering broken limbs and abrasions of the neck and shoulders. Among the

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03:14

Prosecution resummons 'political broker' for further...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Prosecutors on Thursday summoned self-proclaimed political broker Myung Tae-kyun for a second time as part of their investigation into allegations of influence-peddling in candidate nominations and fabricating opinion polls on behalf of the Seoul mayor. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office questioned Myung at the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office in South Gyeongsang and is expected to continue interrogating him

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03:49

'Sugar-free' instant noodles latest to join trend as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/06

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. The sugar-free trend in Korea isn't dying down. The 2025 spring season has ushered in a slew of food and beverage product launches, many of them splashed with the "zero-sugar" label - and even instant noodles have joined the lineup. Such a version of Paldo Bibimmyeon, the best-selling brand of bibimmyeon in Korea - noodles mixed with a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce - will start appearing on supermarket shelves on

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07:15

[단독] 내년 봄, LG엔솔 애리조나 원통형 배터리 공장 양산 시작

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. LG에너지솔루션이 미국 애리조나주 퀸크릭시에 건설 중인 배터리 공장이 내년 상반기 양산을 시작한다. 이 공장은 테슬라에 이어 미국 전기차기업 리비안 계약을 따낸 LG에너지솔루션의 북미향 46시리즈(지름 46mm) 원통형 배터리 생산의 중심이 될 전망이다. 5일 서울 강남 코엑스에서 코리아중앙데일리와 만난 줄리아 휘틀리 퀸크릭 시장은 "공장 건설은 차질 없이 진행되고 있으며 내년 봄 양산을 시작할 것"이라고 말했다. 휘틀리 시장은 이날 개막한 인터배터리 2025에 맞춰 한국을 찾았다. EV 수요 둔화로 첫 삽을 뜬 지 두 달 만인 지난해 6월 건설 중단이 결정된 애리조나 에너지저장장치용 리튬인산철 배터리 공장도 다시 짓는다. 휘틀리 시장은 "어제 LG에너지솔루션 임원에게 확인한 결과 중단된 공장 건설은 반드시 재개한다"면서 "LG에너지솔루션 미시간 공장에서도

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03:46

Exclusive: LG Energy's Arizona battery plant to start...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. LG Energy Solution's $5.5 billion battery plant in Queen Creek, Arizona, will start mass production of cylindrical batteries in the first half of 2026 as the battery company ramps up its capacity to cover orders from Tesla and Rivian. "The construction of the battery plant is well on track, with production set to start in the spring of 2026," Julia Wheatley, mayor of Queen Creek, told the Korea JoongAng Daily on the sidelines

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04:15

Tariffs, military 'help' and subsidies: Trump...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Kim Hyung-koo and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government was put on the defensive during U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday as he name-checked the country for imposing high tariffs and benefiting from U.S. troops. The president also vowed to eliminate subsidies under the CHIPS and Science Act, which could take away multi-billion-dollar funding promised to Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and

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03:13

Political power grab begins within PPP ahead of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. People Power Party (PPP) heavyweights are swiftly making moves in apparent preparation for a possible early presidential election, pending the Constitutional Court's final ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, being named as a potential presidential candidate, has stepped up outreach efforts lately, publicly proposing government policy measures and openly criticizing Democratic Party (DP)

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03:01

Artist Mona Hatoum contrasts safety with danger at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Contrary to the widely held view that a wheelchair's purpose is to offer mobility and support to the disabled, British Palestinian artist Mona Hatoum claims something different - that it could be a hazardous object. For her 1999 installation "Untitled (wheelchair II)," she modified a stainless steel wheelchair, making it lean forward and changing its handles to serrated knives. Hatoum said she imagined a scenario in which the

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04:24

LG, Samsung, SK show off cheaper and denser batteries...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. From dancing robots to three-wheeled solar EVs, Korean battery makers brought the heat to the InterBattery 2025, putting their hearts into proving their ability to compete with Chinese players in the high-tech scene. Cylindrical batteries took center stage at the event, Korea's largest battery exhibition that opened Wednesday, as battery companies sought low-priced strategies, with China's BYD and EVE Energy participating in

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03:17

Korean political veterans call for constitutional reform

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. A bipartisan group of Korean political veterans launched a campaign for constitutional reform at a ceremony at Seoul Station on Wednesday afternoon. The movement aims to collect signatures from the public to demonstrate popular support for amendments that would reduce the power of the presidency in the wake of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived attempt to impose martial law at the end of last year. The ceremony

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