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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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04:49

Chinese envoy warns against anti-Beijing sentiment in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/26

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Chinese Ambassador to Seoul Dai Bing criticized anti-Chinese sentiment among South Koreans and related rallies in some parts of the country, saying that "blaming China is absurd" and that it would "not help South Korea's image" if anti-Beijing protests continued. "Anti-Chinese forces are a very small minority in South Korea, but they have strong destructive power," Dai said during a press conference held

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04:18

AI creatures, faceless masks: French artist questions...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/26

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. A woman stripped naked walks around alone in a dark limbo-like void, but she has no face. The identity or any information regarding the human, or creature, is not given - only the name of the artwork, known as "Liminal" (2024). Over the next four months, the being in the piece will evolve and soon acquire a voice. "Liminal," a simulation created by French artist Pierre Huyghe projected onto a screen, is one of Huyghe's latest

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05:29

President Yoon Suk Yeol claims martial law was...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/25

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol insisted he declared martial law to alert the public about the "all-powerful" Democratic Party (DP), and not to suppress democracy, during his final argument at the 11th and last hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. The court is likely to decide within two weeks whether to dismiss or reinstate Yoon, who is the first out of three presidents impeached by the legislature

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04:40

Lawyers for Yoon, Assembly face off in impeachment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/25

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Lawyers for President Yoon Suk Yeol and the National Assembly laid out dueling final arguments for his reinstatement or dismissal during the 11th and last hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. Yoon arrived around 5:00 p.m. to deliver his last statement, approximately three hours after proceedings began, but his remarks were not known as of press time. The court's eight justices are expected

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03:36

South Korea votes at UN Security Council to end war...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/25

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korea voted in favor of a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution Monday that calls for an early end to the war in Ukraine but does not hold Russia accountable for its invasion. The 15-member council adopted the U.S.-led resolution at the UN headquarters in New York, with 10 votes in favor, none against and five abstentions. The resolution "implored a swift end to the conflict and urged a lasting peace between

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02:28

Samsung marketing in Russia rises, but business...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics is ramping up marketing efforts in Russia amid growing speculation of a potential resolution to the war in Ukraine, a Russian business daily has suggested, although the Korean electronics giant insists it is premature to discuss a resumption of business. News outlet Kommersant reported Monday that Samsung Electronics' marketing activities increased by 30 percent in January and February compared to a year

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05:19

No longer 'taboo': Korea-Japan collaborations gain...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/25

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice. Sung Si-kyung is a veteran ballad singer Korea, and Yutaka Matsushige is a Japanese actor whose career spans over 30 years. But, there's one thing in common between these two celebrities: they are serious foodies. Through his YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers, Sung Si Kyung has been creating content for the past two years, showcasing his favorite restaurants in the country and easy-to-follow recipes. He also

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03:50

Playing with fire: Korean artist takes hot irons to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Park Sang-moon and read by an artificial voice. [Zoom Korea] Nakhwa refers to the traditional technique of drawing and writing on paper, wood, leather and silk using a heated iron. Nak means to scorch, while hwa means to draw in Chinese characters. The drawing technique of nakhwa is similar to that of sumukhwa, a traditional painting style that uses ink and water. However, nakhwa requires advanced dexterity, as it uses a soldering iron instead of a brush. The genre

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02:53

Probe of self-proclaimed political broker Myung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. A parliamentary committee greenlit a bill on Monday evening to establish a special counsel probe into alleged influence peddling by self-titled power broker Myung Tae-kyun. The bill's approval by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, which clears legislation for a floor vote by the parliament, was boycotted by lawmakers from the conservative People Power Party (PPP), who stormed out of the committee

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03:56

North Korea-Russia cooperation escalates global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. North Korea's growing involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine - from supplying ammunition to deploying troops - could ultimately strengthen Pyongyang's military capabilities against South Korea, experts and diplomats from Ukraine, Germany and Korea warned at a forum in Seoul on Monday. Dmytro Ponomarenko, the ambassador of Ukraine to Korea, emphasized the war in Ukraine is not just a European issue but a global security

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02:39

Korean firms leery of $1B investment threshold for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] The $1 billion investment threshold presented by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for firms to qualify for extra incentives does not appear to be sitting well with most big Korean businesses. Lutnick on Friday set the minimum requirement for Korean investments at over $1 billion to qualify for incentives like fast-tracked approvals of environmental impact assessments for new factories. The announcement

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03:21

Tourists, beware: Traveling to North Korea might risk...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Are you currently able to travel to the United States without applying for a visa? If so, you may want to think twice before signing up for a post-pandemic tour of North Korea. That's because tourists who undertake trips to the recently reopened Rason special economic zone, located in the far northeast of the peninsula, will likely end up with a North Korean entry stamp in their passports - a mark that could catch the

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06:05

'Captain America' cosplayer who claimed to be CIA...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Lee Chan-kyu, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. A "Captain America" cosplayer claiming to be a Donald Trump administration official and a CIA agent was allegedly the orchestrator of a slew of fake news reported by a far-right news outlet. Phone recordings totaling around 130-minutes between the cosplayer, surnamed Ahn, and a Skye Daily reporter, obtained by the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of Korea JoongAng Daily, on Sunday, contains records of the

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04:12

Ha Chong-hyun retrospective showcases evolution of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. When naming dansaekhwa (Korean monochrome paintings) artists, the name Ha Chong-hyun is among several artists that always come to mind. But when considering the works of the artist, who turns 90 this year, it would be a mistake to simply reduce his lifelong practice to only this style. The transformation of his works, particularly amid the socially tumultuous period between 1959 and 1975, is reflected in the Art Sonje

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05:51

Yoon's impeachment trial heads into final arguments...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/23

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Lawyers for President Yoon Suk Yeol and the National Assembly are due to make their final arguments regarding the legality of his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, and related allegations at the 11th and final hearing of his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. Both sides are expected to address the events leading up to Yoon's declaration of martial law, the authorship of the

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10:45

China's tech strides challenges Korea's exports amid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/23

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] Korea's recent economic struggles have been no secret as the country grapples with a multitude of challenges - from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats to high-stakes political struggles at home. But beyond the headlines lies another tectonic shift reshaping the country's economic landscape: the rise of China as an industrial rival. "We tend to say that around 70 to 80 percent of our exports to China are

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04:24

Food pho-nomenon: Koreans chase fine dining flavors...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/21

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. In the hit K-drama "Boys Over Flowers" that aired 16 years ago, an ultra-rich boy whimsically suggests a date idea to his girlfriend: "How about we fly to Sapporo on the weekend for a bowl of udon?" That line has an absurd ring today - even with all the money and time, why fly to Japan when Seoul has equally authentic Japanese cuisine? Culinary tourism, once a hyped trend among epicurious travelers, can feel irrelevant these

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04:48

Simple is sometimes not the best, says the Volvo EX30

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/21

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] GIMHAE, South Gyeongsang - Simple is best. Volvo seems to have known that well when designing the Volvo EX30, the smallest EV yet from the Swedish brand. The EX30 takes minimalism to heart, cutting off all the jaw-dropping and fancy objects but trying to leave the car as simple as possible. But it didn't hesitate to try new things. From every aspect, stretching from design to function, drivers can expect something

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02:34

Vehicles must be 'perfect': Hyundai CEO urges high...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/21

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Any vehicle that is not perfect should not be delivered to the market, Hyundai Motor CEO José Muñoz said Friday at a town hall meeting held at the company's research and development (R&D) center in Namyang, Gyeonggi. Muñoz addressed staff for the first time since his appointment as Hyundai Motor CEO, mentioning the importance of quality - which stands to be a major focus while he helms the company. "Quality and safety? They are

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07:29

Bong Joon-ho keeps 'weird' edge but breaks a few...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/20

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. There are three things to note before watching the upcoming sci-fi film "Mickey 17," according to director Bong Joon-ho. First, the director went soft on his protagonist for the first time ever. Second, he left a love story in the plot for the first time ever. Last, no - he didn't base his antagonist on U.S. President Donald Trump or any other currently serving politician. "Looking back, I've realized that I've often been quite

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