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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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03:04

Korean delegation to visit White House to discuss...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/16

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. A business delegation comprising chiefs of big Korean companies like Samsung and Hyundai Motor will head to White House this week to suggest bilateral cooperation models in five areas - energy, shipbuilding, automotive, nuclear power plant and semiconductor - in a response to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for reciprocal tariffs that potentially target Korea. The Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) mobilized a

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06:12

[WHY] Black, not pink: Why Jennie's outfit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/14

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. "Korean wedding culture is so insane; everybody looks like they're going to the office," read one English-language comment online. Another stated, "Korean people treat weddings like funerals." Wedding guest attire, or what Koreans call the " hagaek look" - using a Korean term for "wedding guests" - follows a set of unspoken yet rigid guidelines. The fact that these rules are not explicitly stated but rather implied makes

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02:54

Violinist Danny Koo to take on everything from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/14

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Danny Koo, the 33-year-old Korean American violinist, is not your average classical musician who locks themselves in a practice room for several hours every day. In the classical music world, he is basically a K-pop idol. He continuously feeds his fans a multitude of content featuring his versatile spectrum, and not to mention, his good looks. He's shown that he's living his best single life through his appearance on MBC's

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04:06

Korea on edge as 'America First' expands to nontariff...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" policy now extends to nontariff barriers, dampening Korea's hope of avoiding the anticipated reciprocal duties thanks to the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The U.S. trade deficit with Korea is its eighth-largest at $66 billion, placing it among the highly probable main targets of Trump, who does not appear to take kindly to policies and laws that intend to

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03:54

Education authorities scramble to bolster student...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo, Choi Jong-kwon and read by an artificial voice. Authorities are drawing up measures to enhance student safety in schools following the death of a 7-year-old girl who was allegedly stabbed to death by a teacher. The South Chungcheong Education Office said Thursday it will provide first- and second-graders at elementary schools with portable emergency devices that can alert parents in urgent situations. When a student presses the button on the device, their

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03:26

Why everyone is rushing to buy gold — except the Bank...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee, Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. As the market grows jittery over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, investors are flocking to secure bullion in pursuit of safe-haven assets, pushing gold prices to a fresh record. Despite the rising fear of missing out, however, the Bank of Korea (BOK), remains an exception to the worldwide gold rush. Gold prices have been smashing records as of late, both globally and domestically. The closing price

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01:12

Kia teases EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept ahead of EV Day

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Kia released teaser images of the EV4, the PV5 and the EV2 concept, the next flagship EVs to lead its electrification journey. The three models are slated to debut at the automaker's EV Day scheduled for Feb. 27 at the Tarraco Arena in Tarragona, Spain. The EV4 sedan is the fourth Kia EV for the Korean market after the EV6, EV9 and EV3. The profile in the teaser image shows a sleeker and sharper exterior than the EV3 SUV. The

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04:28

Former Seoul police chief denies he was ordered to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The former chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA) denied at the eighth hearing of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment trial on Thursday that he was ordered to arrest key politicians on the night Yoon declared martial law. Kim Bong-sik, who served as SMPA commissioner until his resignation amid the fallout over Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law, also testified that the president did not command him to

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01:53

Hyundai chair holds bridge-building talks with Donald...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Sarah Chea, Sung Ho-jun and read by an artificial voice. Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, accompanied Donald Trump Jr. on his golf outing in San Diego on Wednesday as the Korean automaker seeks to foster amicable ties with allies of U.S. President Donald Trump amid the ongoing tariff tussle. Chung escorted Trump Jr., who participated in a pro-am event at the Genesis Invitational of the PGA Tour along with his daughter, golfer Kai Trump, and golf star

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02:13

Hyundai chair, CEO celebrate 20 years of California...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor Group held a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of its California Proving Ground in the Mojave Desert, where all Hyundai, Kia and Genesis cars get tested before hitting North American roads. Euisun Chung, Hyundai Motor Group executive chair, and CEO José Muñoz attended the event to encourage staff and reaffirm the important role of the facility for Hyundai's further growth in the U.S. market, the Korean

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07:11

Chimaek, dokkaebi and banjiha explained in new Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/13

This article is by Kang Hye-ran and read by an artificial voice. From Netflix's hit series "Squid Game" (2021-) and chimaek (Korean-style fried chicken with beer) to K-pop acts' light sticks waved by their fans, the Korean Wave, known as Hallyu, is continuing to sweep across the globe. But what exactly is chimaek? And how is it different from regular fried chicken with beer? For those looking for a definitive reference on Hallyu-related terms need not turn to AI chatbots. They can turn to

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05:17

Hyundai Ioniq 9: Big size, big range but not big price

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] YANGPYEONG, Gyeonggi - The biggest body with the furthest range, super spacious legroom and countless blinking pixels: The Ioniq 9 is the result of yearslong effort by Hyundai Motor to maximize everything it can. Nevertheless, it seems like the price tag has been minimized as much as it can be, a bold decision for Hyundai to fend off market rivals, the Kia EV9 and Volvo EX90. Sharing the same EV platform with its

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05:07

Chocolate on the cheap: Budget-friendly Valentine's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/12

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Lavish boxes of chocolate usually headline Valentine's Day, but this year, an unlikely modest option is stealing the spotlight: DIY chocolate kits from the budget-friendly franchise Daiso. Newly launched this year, the kit costs only 5,000 won ($3) and includes silicon molds, dark and white chocolate pens for decorating, dried fruit, rainbow sprinkles and a plastic pocket with ribbons to wrap the finished bonbons. From glossy

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02:02

Recharge your car, and yourself, at Porsche's new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. While your Porsche gets repaired, how about a round of indoor golf or an iced latte at a rooftop cafe? Porsche Korea opened a 12-story service center in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, on Wednesday, the automaker's second-largest in the world, packed with all possible facilities in the latest effort to subdue looming complaints of Korean car owners. The 15,968-square-meter (171,878-square-foot) center has 40 service bays capable

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03:18

Father of fatally stabbed 7-year-old accuses suspect...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/12

This article is by Lee Soo-jung, Kim Bang-hyun and read by an artificial voice. The father of a 7-year-old girl who was fatally stabbed allegedly by a teacher at school accused the suspect of "premeditated murder" on Wednesday, allowing an autopsy to disclose his daughter's cause of death and build a case for harsher punishment. The National Forensic Service on Wednesday revealed that the young victim - identified as Kim Ha-neul - died because of multiple injuries inflicted by a sharp

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03:28

Shipbuilding stocks surge to year high as U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/12

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Korean shipbuilding stocks surged on the Kospi bourse on Wednesday after two bills were introduced to the U.S. Congress on Feb. 5 proposing outsourcing ship manufacturing to allied nations to counter China's rapidly growing naval fleet. Shares of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries rose 15.36 percent compared to the previous trading day to close at 353,000 won ($242.90) on Wednesday. Shares surged to a 52-week high, jumping 16.01

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03:53

National security adviser tells court he tried to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/11

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. National Security Adviser Shin Won-shik testified that he told President Yoon Suk Yeol not to declare martial law at the seventh hearing of Yoon's impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. Shin, who was summoned as a witness by both Yoon's lawyers and the National Assembly's impeachment investigation committee, said that he "instinctually thought declaring martial law was not an appropriate measure" when the

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03:34

'She would still be here': Father expresses regret...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/11

This article is by Choi Jong-kwon, Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. "I can't believe this happened. She sent me off to work just yesterday morning," said the father of Kim Ha-neul, the 7-year-old girl who was allegedly stabbed to death by a teacher at her school in Daejeon. "An unthinkable tragedy happened at school - the very place that should be the safest," the 38-year-old father said in grief and anger as he spoke in an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo on Tuesday, an

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03:53

National security adviser tells court he tried to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/11

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. National Security Adviser Shin Won-sik testified that he told President Yoon Suk Yeol not to declare martial law at the seventh hearing of Yoon's impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. Shin, who was summoned as a witness by both Yoon's lawyers and the National Assembly's impeachment investigation committee, said that he "instinctually thought declaring martial law was not an appropriate measure" when the

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03:43

How Trump's threatened tariffs on cars and chips...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/02/11

This article is by Sarah Chea, Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Korean automobile and chip companies got caught in Donald Trump's turbulent trade tussle as the new U.S. President teased a potential tariff on car and chip imports, two of Korea's biggest categories that make up more than 40 percent of its total exports to the United States. Trump hinted Monday he was "looking at tariffs on cars, semiconductor chips and pharmaceuticals," making his remark dependable, as it was

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