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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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05:34

Public demand for constitutional reform can no longer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/11

The author is a professor emeritus at Sungkyunkwan University Law School and former co-chair of the National Future Constitutional Reform Advisory Committee. A recent survey has revealed the strong public demand for constitutional reform in Korea. According to a study of 12,000 respondents released by the National Assembly, about seven in 10 people, or 68.3 percent, said they support amending the Constitution. Support for revision exceeded opposition across all age groups, regions and

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05:49

Classrooms are becoming small courtrooms

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/11

Kim Ye-won The author is a lawyer at the Disability Rights Law Center. Ten days have passed since the new school year began. I recently spoke with a lawyer acquaintance who has long handled school violence cases. When I asked whether she was still busy these days, she replied that the number of cases keeps increasing. During the conversation I asked a sudden question: Her own child is in middle school. If her child became involved in a school violence case, how would she respond? Her

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02:58

A ‘cherry blossom’ supplementary budget must not...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/11

Financial markets remain volatile in the wake of tensions in the Middle East, and borrowing costs for households and businesses are rising. Fixed mortgage rates at commercial banks are approaching 6 percent, and corporate bond yields are climbing; on Monday, yields on AA-rated corporate bonds reached the 4 percent range. Higher global oil prices have also fueled inflation concerns and pushed up government bond yields, adding upward pressure to market interest rates. Government bond yields

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02:05

Samsung SDI vows to protect its prismatic battery...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Samsung SDI warned that it will "not tolerate patent infringement or technological misappropriation" involving its prismatic battery technology, a design renowned for its structural safety that demands exceptionally advanced technical prowess. "Prismatic battery technology and manufacturing processes carry extremely high barriers to entry, and a vast amount of know-how must be accumulated across materials, components, design,

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05:18

Rising cost of key materials squeezes Korea's home...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/11

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi, Lee Su-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Korea's home appliance industry faces rising cost pressures as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push up prices of key materials such as aluminum and sulfur along with shipping costs. The impact of the Iran war extended beyond higher oil prices and exchange rates. Three-month aluminum futures on the London Metal Exchange reached $3,385.50 per ton on Monday, up about 26 percent from a year earlier, according

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02:48

FSS begins inspection of Toss Bank after Japanese yen...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/11

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. The Financial Supervisory Service has begun an on-site inspection of Toss Bank after a glitch caused Japanese yen to be traded at roughly half price on the finance app. The regulator is inspecting on Wednesday to determine the cause of the foreign exchange system error and the actual scale of losses, according to industry sources. The problem occurred for about seven minutes at 7:29 p.m. Tuesday. During that period,

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13:00

Park Ji-hoon perfects the idol-actor transition: Who...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Historical film "The King's Warden" is currently sweeping Korea's box office and has become the nation's first film in two years to surpass 10 million ticket admissions — a benchmark widely considered a major commercial milestone. Powering its popularity are the strong performances of its cast, and one in particular has caught many K-pop fans by surprise: Park Ji-hoon. Formerly well-known as a K-pop idol, his performance in the

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11:42

Park Ji-hoon of 'The King's Warden' hits high note...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Historical film "The King's Warden" is currently sweeping Korea's box office and has become the nation's first film in two years to surpass 10 million ticket admissions — a benchmark widely considered a major commercial milestone. Powering its popularity are the strong performances of its cast, and one in particular has caught many K-pop fans by surprise: Park Ji-hoon. Formerly well-known as a K-pop idol, his performance in the

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03:53

한국, 호르무즈 봉쇄에 미국·호주산 원유 수입 확대 검토

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea weighs upping crude imports from U.S. and Australia as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz 한국, 호르무즈 봉쇄에 미국·호주산 원유 수입 확대 검토 Korea JoongAng Daily 1면 기사 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz choking off Korea's primary artery for Middle Eastern crude, Seoul is weighing an expansion of oil imports from the United States and Australia to blunt the impact from the escalating U.S.-Iran war. choke off: (공급·흐름

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02:45

Einstein Tower: Architecture inspired by relativity

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. In 1911, Albert Einstein proposed the basic idea that would later develop into the general theory of relativity. He suggested that light passing near the sun would bend under the influence of the sun's mass. Six years later, astrophysicist Erwin Freundlich commissioned architect Erich Mendelsohn to design an experimental facility to test this prediction. After four years of planning and fundraising,

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05:51

The paradox of regulation: Will Seoul’s jeonse crisis...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. There is a moment in the history of Korea's real estate regulation that remains difficult to forget. It occurred on July 30, 2020, when the Democratic Party pushed through two major lease laws during a plenary session of the National Assembly. Despite strong opposition from the conservative bloc, Democratic Party lawmakers forced the bills through with what critics described as the speed of a military operation. Immediately after the

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06:22

Warning from Hormuz: Time to redesign energy security

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

Lee Jae-seung The author is a professor of international studies at Korea University and head of the Ilmin International Relations Institute. As the conflict involving Iran intensifies, one of the most sensitive warning lights in the global energy market has begun flashing. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of the world's seaborne crude oil shipments pass, can trigger immediate disruption in global energy supply whenever a crisis occurs. It is also a crucial gateway

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02:54

U.S. air defense redeployment raises concerns over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that while his government opposes the redeployment of some U.S. air defense systems stationed in Korea, it cannot fully prevent such moves when Washington deems them militarily necessary. Lee's remarks effectively acknowledged the possibility that U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) assets could be transferred elsewhere. Until now, Korean and U.S. military authorities had maintained an ambiguous position on whether such redeployments were under

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04:55

More international students look to prove speaking...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. For many international students planning to study in Korea, the Test of Proficiency in Korean (Topik) has long been the primary exam used to assess language ability for university admissions and visa requirements. That test gauges reading, listening and writing skills, but some educators and learners pointed out that the lack of a mandatory speaking component limits its ability to assess practical communication skills. In

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11:10

K-pop kept breaking records without BTS. Now the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It is safe to say that BTS redefined what K-pop is capable of. The history of the seven-piece superstar has been marked by relentless new highs and unprecedented milestones, from global recognition to record-shattering chart performances. In the group's three-year absence, however, the K-pop landscape has continued to evolve. BTS, which used to set new records only to break them with its next release, no longer stands

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05:30

‘Pet-friendly’ law not so user-friendly as cafe...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. On the first day that a revised regulation under the Food Sanitation Act took effect, allowing pets inside restaurants and cafes, a Gyeonggi-based cafe owner found herself calling the police. Lee Sang-ah said the incident unfolded on March 1 after a customer became frustrated with a stipulation under the new law. Dog cafes like Lee's typically feature large, open indoor and outdoor spaces with tables lining the walls, enabling

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08:25

Mexican ambassador points to upcoming FIFA World Cup...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's ambassadors are often gastronomes keen to share a taste of their home cuisine. In this series, the Korea JoongAng Daily asks the diplomatic corps to introduce our readers to their favorite restaurants representing cuisine from their homelands, while chatting about issues of interest to our Korean and global audience. — Ed. Mexican Ambassador to Korea Carlos Peñafiel Soto linked the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup to the

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05:10

‘Culinary Class Wars’ Korean taco king serves up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. [AMBASSADOR'S TABLE - RESTAURANT REVIEW] When people in Seoul try Mexican food, it is often the case that the cuisine resembles something closer to Tex-Mex — a style of food that emerged in Texas through Mexican communities. Traditional Mexican cuisine, however, is not defined by excessively melted cheddar, piles of ground beef or bold, simplified flavors wrapped in flour tortillas. El Molino, located in Seongdong District in

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02:36

Meanwhile : Deception and training

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

Han Seon-hwa The author is an honorary professor at UST and former president of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information. When a new year begins, many people make fresh resolutions. Among them, one of the most common is the promise to lose weight and become healthier. For that reason, neighborhood gyms have traditionally filled with new members every January. This year, however, the situation appears somewhat different. A way to become slimmer without intense exercise or

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06:46

AI’s experience bias shocks labor market, hitting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

The author is a professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine and director of the Institute for Population and Talent. The atmosphere in research laboratories has changed. Analyses that once required a week of work from graduate-level researchers can now be completed by artificial intelligence in a few hours. Yet I have not reduced the number of assistants in my lab. Instead, I use AI to conduct more research. Workers in fields where AI is widely used often feel a sense of crisis,

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