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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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03:53

Samsung Biologics plans sixth CDMO plant in Incheon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/15

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung Biologics is still testing the waters when it comes to foreign mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Meanwhile, it is expanding its production facilities in Incheon, focusing on its existing lucrative pipeline of contract manufacturing. The Korean drugmaker is looking to build a sixth contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) plant on its second bio campus in Songdo, Incheon, Samsung

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06:57

Will the Year of the Snake bring good fortune? These...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/15

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. It's the Year of the Snake, the meaning of which may be seen as more confusing than other zodiac animals, such as the dragon or tiger. Does the snake necessarily bring good fortune? Historically, especially in folk culture, the snake has long been ambiguous in meaning. At times, it would be a symbol of fear and misfortune. The slit-eyed, elongated reptiles that slither and hiss with a forked tongue, and sometimes venomous,

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03:24

Hyundai's new Palisade packed with firsts with hybrid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor launched a completely overhauled Palisade on Tuesday, this time with a hybrid variant as well as a nine-seater option in a pair of firsts for the family-friendly model. The new version of the full-size SUV has been completely revamped, with a dramatic makeover six years after its last redo in 2018 featuring a squarer outer appearance than the recently-unveiled Ioniq 9 electric SUV. The Palisade is offered with two

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06:38

Outearned, overpaying: How the weak won hurts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] A Korean office worker in her 40s employed at a multinational firm in Seoul recently discovered that a junior colleague at a lower pay grade who is a foreign national has been earning a comparable or perhaps even slightly higher monthly salary than her as of late. The underlying reason behind this discouraging development appears to be the won's prolonged devaluation against the dollar, as some foreign

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03:32

With Yoon arrest attempt imminent, CIO to push ahead...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said Tuesday its meeting with the police and the Presidential Security Service (PSS) held earlier in the day would "not affect the plan" to execute a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, which may take place as early as Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, a CIO official said the parties agreed on the warrant's execution to proceed

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04:13

Constitutional Court denies Yoon team's request for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Constitutional Court denied a request from President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal defense for Justice Jung Gye-seon's recusal while hearing the first oral arguments of his impeachment trial on Tuesday. The hearing, the first of five to be held at the Constitutional Court, ended within four minutes of opening due to Yoon's absence. All eight justices were present for the hearing after the court denied a request from Yoon's legal

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03:21

Hyundai, Kia clean energy vehicle exports hit record...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Exports of Hyundai Motor and Kia's environmentally friendly vehicles hit a fresh high last year, largely helped by their hybrid cars coming into vogue in global markets. The Korean automakers said Tuesday that they'd exported a total of 707,853 environmentally friendly vehicles, including pure EVs, hybrids and hydrogen-powered automobiles, up 3 percent compared to 2023, marking an all-time high since their establishment and a

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02:05

Busan Mayor Park mulls attending Trump inauguration...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon has received an official invitation to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and is carefully considering attending the event. The mayor is reportedly reviewing the possibility of another visit to the United States, having just returned from a trip last week to attend CES 2025 Las Vegas and meet with two IT companies. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for next Monday. Park is the

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03:45

100 vehicles involved in multiple collisions in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/14

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Over 100 vehicles were involved in collisions in the Gyeonggi area on Tuesday as snowy roads froze overnight, with at least 17 people injured as a result. Accidents caused severe traffic congestion during the morning rush hour, with roads blocked in many places. According to police and fire authorities on Tuesday, 16 people were injured in three accidents that morning involving 105 vehicles on the Seoul-Munsan Expressway in

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02:43

Impeached Prime Minister Han urges Constitutional...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Legal representatives of impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Monday urged the Constitutional Court to prioritize reviewing his impeachment case to expedite the process, citing an "unprecedented double vacuum" in state leadership during a first preparatory session. Han's attorneys argued that the impeachment created a leadership vacuum by suspending the duties of the acting president, who is supposed to "stabilize state

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02:54

Plan for 1 chip fab puts Korea well behind U.S., Japan

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Lee Ga-ram, Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. According to a report by industry association Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), construction on 18 new chip plants worldwide is set to begin this year, with most slated for operation between 2026 and 2027. "The semiconductor industry has reached a pivotal juncture, with investments driving both leading-edge and mainstream technologies to meet evolving global demands," said Ajit Manocha,

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03:12

Acting president warns of 'significant impact' on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Acting President and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok warned that the incoming U.S. administration's policy drives could have a "significant impact"on the Korean economy, urging government agencies to proactively address potential risks ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration slated for Jan. 20. The remarks came during a ministerial meeting on Monday, as the government, as well as the business sector,

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04:21

Over 300 North Korean troops killed, about 2,700...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's spy agency said on Monday that North Korean troops deployed to Russia had suffered more than 3,000 casualties, with over 300 dead and approximately 2,700 injured. These troops, sent to support Russia's military operations against Ukraine, were ordered by the North Korean regime to commit suicide over capture, the agency added. In a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly's Intelligence Committee, the

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03:05

Acting President Choi calls on gov't agencies to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday called on government agencies to avoid physical conflict over efforts to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, warning that the country's constitutional order could be "unwashably stained" if violence were to occur. Yoon is the subject of an arrest warrant filed by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law

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03:46

Audi to launch record 16 models in Korea to up ailing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Audi Korea will roll out 16 fresh models, including the highly anticipated Q6 e-tron EV, in the Korean market this year as it seeks to recoup lost ground after years of slipping profit. Adding a raft of new models and expanding customer service centers are the German premium carmaker's latest strategies for the rebound, the two most criticized areas by Korean customers. "2024 was a year of development of strategies and

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02:53

Industry minister hails Korea-U.S. agreement as step...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun hailed a recent Seoul-Washington agreement on nuclear plant exports as a major step toward the signing of a nuclear energy deal with the Czech Republic. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the minister said it was significant that the two countries formally signed a memorandum of understanding on principles concerning nuclear exports and cooperation during his visit. "I think now the

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02:58

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's new CEO sets sights on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra has a new CEO. Although he will only take over for the next three years, he has set an ambitious goal for the 10 years going forward: to elevate the orchestra's status to one that rivals the prestigious Berlin Philharmonic. It's a meaningful year for the orchestra, according to CEO Jung Jae-wal, as it's the 80th anniversary since its establishment. "Looking back over the past three decades, I

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01:59

Seoul to host second blind date event with higher age...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul is hosting the second edition of its mass blind date event, inviting eligible bachelors and bachelorettes to meet and discuss art on Valentine's Day. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday, the city will hold another round of mass blind dates, sponsored by Hanwha General Insurance, on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at the insurance company's five-story office in Hannam-dong, central Seoul,

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03:25

The acting president's proposal for flexibility in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

On Jan. 10, acting President Choi Sang-mok stated at a meeting addressing key issues that the government could "flexibly negotiate the medical school quotas for 2026 starting from a zero-base [perspective]." He also expressed his "deep regret and sympathy" toward residents, professors and medical students. This is the first time that a top government official, rather than the relevant minister, has expressed such regret toward medical professionals following the conflict between the

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03:25

The acting president's proposal for flexibility in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/01/13

On Jan. 10, acting President Choi Sang-mok stated at a meeting addressing key issues that the government could "flexibly negotiate the medical school quotas for 2026 starting from a zero-base [perspective]." He also expressed his "deep regret and sympathy" toward residents, professors and medical students. This is the first time that a top government official, rather than the relevant minister, has expressed such regret toward medical professionals following the conflict between the

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