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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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02:18

Former PPP lawmaker denies sexually assaulting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Former People Power Party Rep. Chang Je-won on Wednesday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a secretary while serving as vice president at a university in Busan and announced that he would "temporarily leave the party." On his Facebook account, Chang dismissed the accusations as "false" and said he would leave the party until he is cleared of the allegations. He added that he did not want to "burden the party"

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05:44

Korea's new 'top-tier' visa offers various perks to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/05

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. The Office for Government Policy Coordination (OPC) on Wednesday announced a set of measures targeting foreign tech professionals, prospective students from friendly nations and foreign caregivers after convening a Foreign Workforce Policy Committee meeting at the government complex in central Seoul. Acting President Choi Sang-mok said utilizing a foreign workforce has become "essential" in Korea to revive its economy and

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03:52

When will the supplementary budget come, in this time...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

The economic downturn anticipated amid the state of emergency and impeachment turmoil has proven to be even worse than expected. In January, key indicators - production, consumption and investment - declined simultaneously. Industrial output fell by 2.7 percent from the previous month, marking the steepest drop since February 2020 at 2.9% percent during the height of the Covid-19 crisis. Despite the designation of a temporary public holiday, consumption still contracted. Facility

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02:53

A world order shaken by Trump: The unfamiliar face of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

There are reports on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump had ordered a complete halt to military aid for Ukraine. According to Bloomberg News, citing a senior U.S. Department of Defense official, Trump decided to suspend all military assistance to Ukraine "until he determines that the country's leaders have demonstrated a sincere commitment to peace." A separate White House official confirmed this, placing U.S. support for Ukraine's war effort in jeopardy. For Ukraine, this abrupt

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04:47

Parties come down on courts to rule swiftly on Yoon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's main political parties are ramping up pressure on the judiciary to issue swift rulings on cases involving rival figureheads as both camps gear up for a potentially early presidential election. That still-hypothetical race, which would take place within 60 days of a Constitutional Court decision to dismiss President Yoon Suk Yeol, is likely to be won by Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung, according to recent

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03:40

Korea becomes first nation to form trade consultative...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Jin Eun-soo, Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea became the first nation to form a trade consultative body with the United States, underscoring the significance of the two allies' cooperation on shipbuilding, energy and tariff measures. Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun said in a media briefing that Seoul had become the first government to establish such a consultative body with Washington amid scrambling effort from other trade partners

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04:04

South Korea vows 'overwhelming' retaliation after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's Defense Ministry warned Tuesday that any provocation by North Korea would be met with "overwhelming" retaliation in response to the North's bellicose rhetoric over the arrival of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in Busan. Earlier in the day, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, condemned the deployment of the USS Carl Vinson, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and accused

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01:22

Korean Air chief pledges to put people first in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korean Air Chairman and CEO Walter Cho pledged to carry out a progressive merger with Asiana Airlines to tackle all the challenges and concerns with an employee-focused approach. "Cultural integration takes time and cannot be rushed. We recognize the challenges that may arise and will proceed thoughtfully, ensuring that we respect the values and sentiments of employees from both airlines," Cho said during an event marking

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03:07

Han River's new public toilets to 'raise city's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. Visitors to Seoul's Han River on the search for quick relief, tired of the same smelly, cramped stalls, could soon expect newly designed public toilets following increased complaints that the existing facilities are outdated. The Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed that it will accept applications for contract services to develop new designs for 101 portable restrooms along the elevated areas by the river banks through

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03:40

Kia mulls price hike in U.S. as tariffs on Mexico...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] Kia is considering raising the prices of its cars in the U.S. market as the automaker braces for the full impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on Mexico that took immediate effect on Tuesday. Still, the Korean automaker has yet to decide on concrete measures about its production line in the country, while other competitors such as Honda Motor are scrambling to shift the production of

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03:13

LG chief calls for action in 'golden time to stay No....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. LG Chairman Koo Kwang-mo paid a visit to India to inspect LG Electronics' local operations, recognizing the country's strategic significance amid geopolitical friction flaring up around the world. The electronics giant also expects an estimated $1.8 billion initial public offering (IPO) on the Indian bourse in the first half of the year. During the five-day trip that he set off for on Feb. 24, Koo toured LG Electronics'

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02:11

89 Filipino caregivers to work in Korea for 1 more...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. A total of 89 Filipino domestic caregivers are set to work in Korea for another year after authorities agreed to extend the pilot program on Tuesday. The caregivers' visas have been extended to three years, on top of the initial seven-month period of the program. Of the 98 caregivers who completed this period - from Sept. 3 last year to Feb. 28 - nine chose to return home due to personal reasons or child care

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04:20

Patience is a virtue for young brothers in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/04

This article is by Kwon Geun-young, Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [Interview] On a recent Monday, two small, familiar heads peered out from a living room in Songdo, Incheon, as sunlight poured in from the apartment window. Nine-year-old Ji-gu, with mature eyes, and his eight-year-old brother Ji-ho, with a bob haircut, were just as they appeared in their mother Lee Ga-hee's debut picture book, "If You Want to Eat a Red Apple" (2024). The book, with text by Jin Joo, 46, and

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03:41

Heavy snow in March brings multiple ferries and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/03

This article is by Lee Soo-jung, Jeong Eun-hye and read by an artificial voice. According to the state-run Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters on Monday, two flights scheduled to depart from Gimpo International Airport in Seoul were canceled on Monday. Also, one Jeju-bound flight from Wonju Airport in Gangwon was canceled. Some 77 ferries traveling through 58 maritime routes were canceled. While the snow accumulation in the greater Seoul area recorded some 10

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03:29

'I believed BYD's promise': Angry customers flood...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/03

This article is by Sarah Chea, Kim Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. BYD has encountered an unexpected hurdle in Korea's EV market due to constant delays in car releases, facing snowballing complaints from customers arguing that they were fooled by the Chinese brand. The Chinese EV giant on Wednesday submitted necessary information about its recently launched Atto 3 SUV to Korea's Ministry of Environment and has been waiting for the government's official announcement of a subsidy

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03:54

'Best concert ever': BTS's J-Hope sets the bar high...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/03

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Minutes before the final show of the Seoul leg of J-Hope's first solo world tour, "Hope On The Stage," on Sunday evening, chants of "Jung Ho-seok" rang through the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul. Some 12,500 fans in attendance, many waving light sticks and banners, made their anticipation clear. After about 18 months away from the entertainment world while completing his mandatory military service, J-Hope - BTS's lead rapper -

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02:02

Samsung SDI to showcase newest batteries powering...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/03

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Samsung SDI's booth at the upcoming InterBattery 2025 exhibition will be full of not only the latest battery technologies but also the newest robots to greet visitors as curators. The Korean battery maker said Monday it will cooperate with Hyundai Motor and Kia to jointly conduct marketing programs at the battery exhibition, Korea's largest battery trade show slated to kick off on Wednesday and run for three days, after inking

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04:15

Digital installations allow visitors to enjoy Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/03

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. For those looking for a quiet retreat, visiting the royal palaces and gardens of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet, the increasing popularity of these venues among both locals and tourists alike means that the crowds often make it difficult to find a moment of true tranquility. Now, two media art exhibitions, organized by the Korea Heritage Service, present

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04:28

Kia is charging up in Spain's EV market with quality,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/03

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.TERRASSA, Spain - Juan, 75, a resident of Barcelona, Spain, has decided to buy a Kia Stonic hybrid SUV after disposing of his old car, a Fiat hatchback, driven by his family's strong suggestion. "My family is a big fan of Kia, they own three Kias - a Sportage, Niro, and Rio - and recommended the brand to me," he said at Kia Integral Car, a dealership, while inking a contract after an hour-long test drive. Spain emerged as

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10:08

Explainer: How ChatGPT is opening up Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/03/02

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Before the arrival of ChatGPT, it was user-driven forums or blogs run by domestic portals Naver or Daum where Koreans looked for information about wide range of issues - from the trivial, like the best restaurant in a neighborhood, to the significant, including facts about inter-Korean relations. Koreans' go-to online translator used to be Papago, a machine translation service developed by Naver, prior to the rise of OpenAI's

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