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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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02:16

Where kings once wandered: A moonlight tour of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/15

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The biannual Moonlight Tour at Changdeok Palace, the only palace in Seoul listed as Unesco's World Heritage Site, kicks off its run Thursday. It is the longest-running nighttime program among Seoul's palaces, having started as a trial in 2010, and now draws an average competition rate of 130 to one. "Normally, you would need a certified pass to enter the palace as well as move around within it during the Joseon period

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05:33

Path to 'FIRE': Semiconductor supercycle spurs rush...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

This article is by Lee Young-keun, Kim Su-min and read by an artificial voice. Korea's semiconductor industry is experiencing a historic high, and top-tier graduates want to get in on the action. With major chipmakers posting extraordinary profits and dangling the prospect of massive performance bonuses, graduates are increasingly prioritizing immediate employment over further academic pursuits. Preparatory books for corporate entrance exams for semiconductor companies have become

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02:44

Meanwhile : Sunlight bless you

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

The author is a professor at Hallym University. The popular sibling duo AKMU has returned with a new release. This comeback drew particular attention because of Lee Su-hyun, the younger sister. For several years, she had lived in seclusion in a darkened room due to symptoms of depression. She has now returned in visibly improved health. She said her recovery owed much to her brother Lee Chan-hyuk. They lived together, exercised, and followed a managed daily routine. In a song he wrote for

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04:58

Paid access to the obvious marks rise of ‘economic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed. A narrow waterway blocked by the clash between the United States and Iran has, within weeks, disrupted the global economy. About 20 percent of the world's oil and a significant share of liquefied natural gas pass through this route. As that flow stalled, global oil prices surged and logistics slowed. More striking, however, was Iran's declaration that it would impose tolls on passage through what

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05:32

Profit-sharing lessons from Germany’s century-old...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

The author is the president of Taejae University. A recent demand by Samsung Electronics' labor union for 40 trillion won ($27.0 billion) in performance bonuses has drawn attention. The surge in semiconductor demand driven by the rise of AI has sharply increased the company's operating profits: Samsung Electronics reported more than 57 trillion won in operating profit in the first quarter, and its semiconductor division is projected to generate about 270 trillion won this year. If 15

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03:19

Cash pledges surge ahead of local elections

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

With fewer than 50 days remaining before the June 3 local elections, candidates from both ruling and opposition parties are rolling out a wave of cash assistance pledges. While these proposals are framed as responses to high energy prices, they risk becoming little more than vote-buying if they lack proper feasibility reviews and clear funding plans. The trend reflects a deeper dependence on cash-based populism in Korean politics. Heo Tae-jeong, the Democratic Party's candidate for Daejeon

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06:01

Polish ambassador highlights how Korean arsenal of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] When Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk came into office, questions lingered whether the preceding administration had rushed into opaque, debt-laden arms contracts with Korea. Polish Ambassador to Korea Bartosz Wisniewski put those concerns firmly to rest and let Poland's military speak for itself. "The ultimate judgment on this [depends on] our military," Wisniewski told the Korea JoongAng Daily in an exclusive

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02:55

Korea looks to scale up oil storage capacity as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea is moving to expand its strategic oil storage capacity as prolonged disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are prompting a surge of inquiries from oil-exporting nations seeking to use Korea's storage facilities. "We are reviewing a plan to expand our current storage capacity of about 140 million barrels by an additional 20 million," Yang Ki-wook, director-general for industry, trade and resource security at the Ministry

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02:08

Renault Korea to roll out first EV in 2028

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Renault Korea has vowed to roll out at least one new model every year through 2029, with its first pure EV slated for 2028, in a bid to sustain a nascent rebound in domestic sales. The Korean arm of the French auto group saw its recovery begin in late 2024 with the launch of the Grand Koleos. The rebound then continued with the recent launch of the Filante, as the automaker seeks to regain footing in a market dominated by

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06:06

K-indie thrives as K-pop's popularity fuels growth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/14

This article is by Choi Min-ji and read by an artificial voice. One question has always been on Koreans' minds as the country hails the success of BTS, Blackpink and "Golden" (2025): If one K-pop song takes over the global market, does it actually help the K-content industry as a whole? It turns out, the answer is yes. According to the latest industry data, Korean indie music and broadcasting content are gaining global traction as interest in K-pop has spilled over — and concrete numbers

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06:47

Riman Korea is growing it alone: Cosmetics firm farms...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

This article is by Lee So-jin and read by an artificial voice. A carpet of greenery stretches almost endlessly in a greenhouse in Gujwa-eup, Jeju City in Jeju Island. A total of 64 beds equipped for cultivation, each 18 meters (59 feet) long, filled with green centella asiatica — commonly known as cica — lined the smart farm facility, which resembles a laboratory. The greenhouse maintains the optimal environment tailored to the plant: a steady temperature of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (68 to

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04:36

For Samsung and SK hynix, long-term deals with Big...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] A shift toward longer-term semiconductor supply agreements is unprecedented. Until now, no contracts have extended beyond a year, but prospective memory deals with Microsoft and Google may usher in a transition that commits Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to long-term supply contracts of up to five years, bringing much-needed stability to the highly cyclical chip industry. Both companies confirmed the shift

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02:58

Meanwhile : Intuition and probability

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

Lee Woo Young The author is an emeritus professor of mathematical sciences at Seoul National University. Consider a person who, at every step, randomly chooses one of four directions — north, south, east or west — and moves one step accordingly. Will this person eventually return to their starting point? This question, known as the "drunkard's walk," is a classic problem in probability theory. Given four possible directions at each step, intuition suggests that the person is more likely to

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06:05

Hormuz crisis underscores urgency of securing sea lanes

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

Choi Yoon-hee The author is the president of the Sea Power League of the Republic of Korea and a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The collapse of cease-fire negotiations between the United States and Iran late last week has further complicated the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting growing risks to global maritime routes and Korea's economic lifelines. Iran blocked the strait shortly after hostilities began. Following the breakdown of talks, the United States

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05:44

Lee Jae Myung’s micro approach to markets shows gains...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

The author is a columnist of the JoongAng Ilbo, a chair professor and director of Doheon Academy, Hallym University. Markets are not easy opponents for any government. They are volatile and unpredictable, often described as having "two faces" — one of an angel and one of a devil. Mishandling them can trigger destructive consequences, eroding wealth and jobs. Few administrations decisively win in their contest with the market, though a general pattern holds: Progressives tend to tighten

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03:40

U.S. counterblockade in Hormuz raises supply chain risks

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

The United States has imposed a blockade on vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, escalating tensions in response to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move, described as a counterblockade, aims to pressure Iran by cutting off its oil exports and restricting imports of food and essential goods after cease-fire talks collapsed. As both sides engage in direct confrontation around the strait, concerns are growing over a prolonged conflict and the resulting

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05:02

Raw material shortages outweigh crude import risks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

This article is by Lee Jae-lim, Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea's semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors could face serious supply disruptions as Donald Trump's push to blockade the Strait of Hormuz deepens uncertainty around a key chokepoint, with consequences for the Korean economy that could be even more debilitating than the spike in energy prices. "Middle East geopolitical risks are expanding to supply disruptions in industrial materials, which could pose a greater

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07:26

Interest in Korean cosmetics leads Turkish student to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. [Hired in Korea] As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng Daily talks with professionals who have carved out their paths in diverse fields, offering readers real-world insights on how to start their careers in the country in this series "Hired in Korea." Zeynep Erkal

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03:36

Samsung, LG air conditioners see rise in demand amid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/13

This article is by Kim Kyoung-mi and read by an artificial voice. With record-level heat forecast for this summer and the earlier-than-usual arrival of warm weather, demand for air conditioners has risen sharply. Appliance makers are already preparing for the seasonal market by running factories at full capacity and launching discount campaigns. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said on Sunday that there is a 60 percent chance that average temperatures in April and May will be

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05:47

K-fashion gains momentum on powerful tail wind of K-pop

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/12

This article is by Yoo Ji-yoen and read by an artificial voice.When K-pop megaband BTS held its comeback performance in Seoul on March 21 to celebrate the release of its fifth studio album "Arirang," the group appeared in black-and-white ensembles that resembled ink landscape drawings against the painted eaves of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbok Palace. The members' outfits, designed by the Korean label Songzio, came as a surprise, considering that most of them serve as ambassadors

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