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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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02:14

From heritage to hot spot, Gyeongdong Market thrives...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/24

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon visited Gyeongdong Market in Dongdaemun District, central Seoul, on Friday ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays to encourage merchants and discuss ideas for revitalizing traditional markets. "It's amazing to see so many people shopping at the market at this morning hour," said Yu as he toured the market for an hour starting at 10 a.m. Gyeongdong Market, with its 60-year

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02:32

Korea Zinc caps board membership in moves to derail...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea Zinc dealt a possibly fatal blow to Young Poong's takeover aspirations as it passed a motion limiting the maximum number of directors on its board to 19 on Thursday, further cementing Chairman Choi Yun-beom's controlling rights in the world's largest zinc smelter. The approval came right after the Korean company passed the implementation of a "cumulative voting system" during an extraordinary shareholder meeting Thursday,

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07:16

Fact check: What Yoon did or didn't order during Dec....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol denied allegations that he ordered the military to forcibly remove lawmakers from the National Assembly in western Seoul during last month's brief imposition of martial law. Yoon rejected the charge during his impeachment trial hearing at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. He also refuted claims that he ordered the arrest of politicians, including former People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon

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04:43

Ex-defense chief takes most of blame for Yoon's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun testified before the Constitutional Court on Thursday that he wrote the martial law decree promulgated by President Yoon Suk Yeol last month. Speaking at the fourth hearing of the president's impeachment trial across from Yoon himself, Kim appeared to claim responsibility for the most controversial aspects of martial law, which Yoon declared late Dec. 3 but rescinded early Dec. 4, hours

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03:54

Top diplomats of South Korea, U.S. hold first phone...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held his first phone call with newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, marking the first high-level communication between the two countries since U.S. President Donald Trump's second inauguration earlier this week. The two diplomats reaffirmed the importance of the South Korea-U.S. alliance, while Rubio invited Cho to visit Washington as soon as possible

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02:16

Fertility rate set for first rebound in 9 years in 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea is expected to see its first rebound in the total fertility rate in nine years at 0.75 babies per woman in 2024, up from the previous year's record low of 0.72, the Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy said Thursday. The estimated figure is higher than the committee's previous projection of 0.74 announced in November. "It is now certain that the number of births would see its first rebound in

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05:59

Trump's inaugural signals South Korea not a priority...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. President Donald Trump's inauguration speech signaled a bold and unilateral shift in U.S. foreign policy, with promises to swiftly end the Ukraine war and refocus American strategy on countering China, while the lack of mention of the South Korea-U.S alliance signals a potential sidelining of Seoul on critical issues. Trump declared that he would bring about an early end to the Ukraine war and floated the Quad

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02:16

Fertility rate set for first rebound in 9 years in 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea is expected to see its first rebound in the total fertility rate in nine years at 0.75 babies per woman in 2024, up from the previous year's record low of 0.72, the Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy said Thursday. The estimated figure is higher than the committee's previous projection of 0.74 announced in November. "It is now certain that the number of births would see its first rebound in

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03:57

4 times the fun: CGV's SCREENX gets another dimension...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. If watching a movie on a large single screen or three screens in 3-D or even 4-D isn't enough, head down to CGV's Yongsan branch in central Seoul, where it's introducing the world's first four-screen theater to allow movie enthusiasts to dive into an immersive cinematic adventure starting Friday. "The way people consume content is changing rapidly and in remarkable ways," said Oh Yoon-dong, the chief content officer of CJ

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03:00

Hyundai misses consensus for 2024 operating profit at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor logged a consensus-missing 14.24 trillion won ($9.9 billion) in operating profit in 2024, hit hard by increased costs caused by the strong dollar, for the first year-on-year fall in four years. Still, annual revenue hit a new record of 175.2 trillion won thanks to the robust sales of high-margin hybrid vehicles and boosted demand in the North American region. The Korean automaker on Thursday said it posted 14.24

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08:34

Explainer: DP chief Lee Jae-myung polarizes public as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Few Korean politicians are as loved - or reviled - as Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chief of the liberal Democratic Party (DP) and the current polling favorite to succeed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. When Yoon declared martial law on Dec. 3, Lee called on fellow lawmakers to rush to the National Assembly to hold a vote that overturned the decree. His party then spearheaded an impeachment motion against the president that passed on

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06:30

National Museum of Korea to celebrate anniversaries...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/23

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. The National Museum of Korea has a lot to celebrate this year. The state-run museum is busy preparing a series of special exhibitions to commemorate both the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule and the 60th anniversary of normalized Korea-Japan diplomatic relations this year. 2025 also marks the 80th anniversary of the museum's establishment following its transition from the Japanese

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04:24

Brawnier, bolder, boxier: New Palisade SUV boasts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/22

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.[TEST DRIVE] INCHEON - A car that can run 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) per single charge. It can fit up to nine people at a time. The design boasts a trendy, sophisticated outlook with a flair for practicality and room. If you are in the market for a versatile family hauler, you have probably latched on to a car with all those functions: the new Palisade SUV. The Palisade, which has been fully revamped after six years, even

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04:36

'It's the first time I've seen so many people':...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/22

This article is by Kim Min-ju and read by an artificial voice. "The end of the line for immigration is here!" a Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) employee shouted as confused passengers pushed and pulled their way through the pack at Gimhae International Airport in South Gyeongsang. The worker's words were directed at the endless crowd of people waiting to get screened. It was 7 a.m. on Friday, one of the busiest times for an airport, at the terminal for international flights - and even

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03:25

Samsung Galaxy S25 series debuts — with AI button

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/22

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. It also chose to keep the prices of the three versions unchanged in Korea. The Korean tech giant held its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, unveiling the much-anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25. "The greatest innovations are a reflection of their users. That's why we've evolved Galaxy AI to enable more natural, effortless interactions while ensuring user privacy remains secure,"

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02:43

Transport Ministry to remove concrete localizer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/22

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.The Transport Ministry announced Wednesday that it would remove concrete mounds blamed for worsening the severity of last month's Jeju Air disaster from all airports across Korea. Localizers, which are the structures housing the antennas that guide landings at its airports, and their supporting structures will be replaced with breakable materials to enhance safety. Additionally, runway safety zones at several airports will be

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03:26

Seoul mayor urges constitutional reform to prevent...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/22

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Wednesday underscored the need for constitutional amendments to address leadership risks amid political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law imposition. Speaking at a New Year's press conference at City Hall in central Seoul, Oh regarded constitutional reform as "the fundamental solution" to the ongoing political confusion. "The excessive parliamentary overreach by the

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05:08

DP chief welcomes Trump's desire to restart dialogue...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/22

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung said he "welcomes" U.S. President Donald Trump's expressed willingness to resume North Korea-U.S. dialogue on Wednesday. "We hope President Trump's intent eases tensions on the Korean Peninsula and leads to denuclearization, inter-Korean exchanges and peace," Rep. Lee said during a supreme council meeting at the National Assembly. Trump, shortly after his inauguration on

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06:12

Trump's 'nuclear power' comments cloud U.S. stance on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/21

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Donald Trump referred to North Korea as a "nuclear power," again flaunting his personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his first day in office as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. "[Kim] is a nuclear power," Trump said while referencing outgoing President Joe Biden's assessment of threats during a press availability in the Oval Office following his inauguration speech in Washington. "We got

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01:47

Court decision blocks Korea Zinc from implementing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/21

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Central District Court approved an injunction filed by the MBK Partners-Young Poong coalition aimed at blocking Korea Zinc from implementing a voting system that could favorably aid Chairman Choi Yun-beom during a shareholder meeting scheduled for Jan. 23. The result is seen as putting a brake on Choi's intention to protect his management rights by securing a majority on the board at a time when he is losing the stake

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