x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news daily news

All Episodes

03:34

AI gets a body, and capital changes its gaze

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

Lee Soo-hwaThe author is a research professor of Big Data Innovation Convergence College at Seoul National University and the head of the AI Center at DLG Law Corporation. AI's next battleground is not the data center but the living room. The valuation of Boston Dynamics, a robotics company under Hyundai Motor Group, has reportedly climbed to around 30 trillion won ($19.6 billion). Meanwhile, LG Electronics recently launched Axium, its robotics actuator series, and announced plans to

en-us

03:38

AI gets a body, and capital changes its gaze

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Lee Soo-hwa The author is a research professor of Big Data Innovation Convergence College at Seoul National University and the head of the AI Center at DLG Law Corporation. AI's next battleground is not the data center but the living room. The valuation of Boston Dynamics, a robotics company under Hyundai Motor Group, has reportedly climbed to around 30 trillion won ($19.6 billion). Meanwhile, LG Electronics recently launched Axium, its

en-us

06:09

Preserving the UN Memorial Cemetery’s balance between...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

The author is the head of the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea and a former ambassador to the Mission of the Republic of Korea to Asean. Located in the Daeyeon-dong area of Nam District, Busan, the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea was established in January 1951 by the United Nations Command during the height of the 1950-53 Korean War to bury fallen service members. In 1955, after Korea's National Assembly decided to donate the cemetery site, the United Nations General

en-us

06:09

Preserving the UN Memorial Cemetery’s balance between...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

The author is the head of the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea and a former ambassador to the Mission of the Republic of Korea to Asean. Located in the Daeyeon-dong area of Nam District, Busan, the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea was established in January 1951 by the United Nations Command during the height of the 1950-53 Korean War to bury fallen service members. In 1955, after Korea's National Assembly decided to donate the cemetery site, the United Nations General

en-us

05:43

YouTube's rise in politics calls for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. The heated local elections have come to an end. Yet more significant than the outcome itself is the fact that the infrastructure of political participation has shifted rapidly toward YouTube Shorts and large political YouTube channels. Algorithm-driven media continuously recommend content similar to what users have already watched. Shorts are even more powerful because videos begin playing automatically. Even when

en-us

05:49

YouTube's rise in politics calls for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Kim Eun-mi The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. The heated local elections have come to an end. Yet more significant than the outcome itself is the fact that the infrastructure of political participation has shifted rapidly toward YouTube Shorts and large political YouTube channels. Algorithm-driven media continuously recommend content similar to what users have already watched. Shorts are even more

en-us

03:19

Economic risks loom larger after the election

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

The local government leaders elected Wednesday face difficult challenges. The same is true for the central government, which postponed tough decisions until after the vote. Korea faces the "three highs" of inflation, exchange rates and interest rates, while stock market volatility and housing market risks are also growing. None of these issues can be resolved easily. Inflation remains a major concern. Consumer prices rose 3.1 percent last month, the fastest increase in two years and two

en-us

03:22

Economic risks loom larger after the election

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/03

Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The local government leaders elected Wednesday face difficult challenges. The same is true for the central government, which postponed tough decisions until after the vote. Korea faces the "three highs" of inflation, exchange rates and interest rates, while stock market volatility and housing market risks are also growing. None of these issues can be resolved easily. Inflation remains a major concern. Consumer prices rose 3.1 percent last

en-us

04:58

National Pension Service is not tool for propping up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo The government has decided to sharply increase stock investments by the National Pension Service (NPS), which manages the retirement savings of the Korean public. The decision was approved on Thursday by the National Pension Fund Management Committee. At that meeting, the committee raised the target allocation for domestic equities to 20.8 percent from 14.4 percent, a dramatic increase. The move itself was not entirely unexpected

en-us

05:03

National Pension Service is not tool for propping up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Joo Jung-wan The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo The government has decided to sharply increase stock investments by the National Pension Service (NPS), which manages the retirement savings of the Korean public. The decision was approved on Thursday by the National Pension Fund Management Committee. At that meeting, the committee raised the target allocation for domestic equities to 20.8 percent from 14.4 percent, a dramatic

en-us

03:32

One vote can shape the future of local communities...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

Today is Election Day for Korea's June 3 local elections. Voters will choose governors, mayors, county chiefs, district heads and local council members who will serve four-year terms. Elections for provincial and metropolitan education superintendents, who help determine the direction of elementary, middle and high school education, will also be held. Local elections carry significance comparable to presidential and parliamentary elections because they determine who will oversee policies

en-us

04:09

From clay wine bottle to Dior bag: Exhibits showcase...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. In collaboration with the Presidential Archives of Korea, the museum will present "Gifts and Records: 140 Years of Korea-France Friendship," an exhibition tracing the history of bilateral ties through gifts exchanged by leaders and official diplomatic records. "Throughout Korea's history, from the Joseon Dynasty to the Korean Empire, provisional government and now the Republic of Korea, France has been a longstanding friend

en-us

05:03

From clay wine bottle to Dior bag: Exhibits showcase...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI From an onggi (traditional Korean earthenware) wine bottle from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) to a Baccarat crystal vase and a Dior bag, the gifts exchanged between Korea and France will be on display at the National Palace Museum of Korea, commemorating the 140th anniversary of the two nations' diplomatic ties. In collaboration with the Presidential Archives of Korea, the museum will present "Gifts and Records: 140 Years of Korea-France

en-us

02:25

Samsung Electronics overtakes Meta, Tesla to reach...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The AI boom has overtaken the social media craze — Samsung Electronics on Tuesday has overtaken Tesla and Meta Platforms to become the world's 9th-most-valuable publicly traded company by market capitalization. Samsung Electronics' market capitalization at one reached $1.58 trillion as the shares rose 4.58 percent during trading on Tuesday, according to CompaniesMarketCap, a website that tracks the market value of listed

en-us

02:25

Samsung Electronics overtakes Meta, Tesla to reach...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/02

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The AI boom has overtaken the social media craze — Samsung Electronics on Tuesday has overtaken Tesla and Meta Platforms to become the world's 9th-most-valuable publicly traded company by market capitalization. Samsung Electronics' market capitalization at one reached $1.58 trillion as the shares rose 4.58 percent during trading on Tuesday, according to CompaniesMarketCap, a website that tracks the market value of listed

en-us

07:51

How history literally lives on through Choi...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/01

This article is by Park Sang-moon and read by an artificial voice. [ZOOM KOREA] The arc formed by the long sleeves of a jangsam, a monk's robe used in traditional Korean dances, cuts through the air in almost a devotional gesture. At the same time, the dancer clutches a white silk handkerchief and moves it as if it's an extension of their own body. In traditional Korean dances, this tossing and gathering of the cloth often symbolizes holding something and letting it go, a cycle through

en-us

03:35

'Noona' relationships gain popularity both on small...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/01

This article is by Jeong Eun-hye and read by an artificial voice. For generations, Korean romance revolved around the oppa — a term women use for an older brother, but also a common nickname for an older boyfriend. More recently, however, noona, or older women, are increasingly becoming the ideal in both Korean dramas and real-life relationships. On screen, that shift was on full display in the third season of tvN's "Yumi's Cells" (2021–), in which female protagonist Yu-mi blushes after

en-us

04:13

'Noona' relationships gain popularity both on small...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/01

Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI For generations, Korean romance revolved around the oppa — a term women use for an older brother, but also a common nickname for an older boyfriend. More recently, however, noona, or older women, are increasingly becoming the ideal in both Korean dramas and real-life relationships. On screen, that shift was on full display in the third season of tvN's "Yumi's Cells" (2021–), in which female protagonist Yu-mi blushes after hearing the word

en-us

05:14

Banks position around Samsung, SK hynix 'silicon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/01

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice. Performance bonuses set to flow to workers at Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could reach a combined 60 trillion won ($39.7 billion) this year. That's equivalent to more than two percent of last year's national output and, apparently, large enough to reshape housing markets, monetary policy and the whole labor market across Korea. Korea's major commercial banks have already begun positioning themselves around the chipmakers'

en-us

05:14

Banks position around Samsung, SK hynix 'silicon...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/06/01

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice. Performance bonuses set to flow to workers at Samsung Electronics and SK hynix could reach a combined 60 trillion won ($39.7 billion) this year. That's equivalent to more than two percent of last year's national output and, apparently, large enough to reshape housing markets, monetary policy and the whole labor market across Korea. Korea's major commercial banks have already begun positioning themselves around the chipmakers'

en-us

5,264 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci