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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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04:41

Playing a patriot: 'Harbin' actor Hyun Bin says...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. For Koreans, the name Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) stirs up a strong sense of patriotism and gratitude. However, for Japanese people, it's a different story. Taking on such a character that divides opinions entails some risks. So, what would it mean for an actor famed in both countries to take on such a role? Actor Hyun Bin chose to embark on this challenge when accepting the script for "Harbin," which delves into Ahn and the days

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02:27

Gov't to move up Yongin chip cluster construction to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government has moved up the construction start date of a mega-sized chip cluster in Yongin, Gyeonggi, to December 2026 from June 2030 by expediting regulatory approval for the site. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport designated the cluster a national industrial complex on Thursday, three months ahead of schedule. With a groundbreaking target of 2026, the first semiconductor factory in the

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03:05

Seoul begins Olympic site inspections for 2036 bid

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Cho Jung-woo, Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. Seoul began on-site inspections on Thursday as part of its bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Seoul, which hosted the 1988 Olympics, had previously joined the bid to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics with Pyongyang, which came to an end after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) named Brisbane the preferred candidate. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stressed that the Olympics would

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05:06

'Squid Game' season 2 arrives: A must-see addition...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Warning: The following article may contain spoilers. [Review] The games are back. Are you ready to play? Three years after season one of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game" took the world by storm in 2021, the deadly games are back. In short: The season is a must-see for those seeking mere entertainment. However, if you're averse to slow pacing and unresolved endings, you might want to think twice before watching. This time,

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07:10

President ordered removal of curfew from martial law...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's legal team denied insurrection accusations, insisting that President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 declaration of martial law was to "sound the alarm against political malfeasance using the National Assembly" and "root out anti-state forces." Two of Kim's legal representatives, Yoo Seung-soo and Lee Ha-sang, held a press conference at the Corea Conference Center in Seocho District, southern

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07:10

President ordered removal of curfew from martial law...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun's legal team denied insurrection accusations, insisting that President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 declaration of martial law was to "sound the alarm against political malfeasance using the National Assembly" and "root out anti-state forces." Two of Kim's legal representatives, Yoo Seung-soo and Lee Ha-sang, held a press conference at the Corea Conference Center in Seocho District, southern

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01:27

National Assembly nominates three Constitutional...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The National Assembly officially nominated three candidates for the Constitutional Court on Thursday. The nominations were passed by the liberal Democratic Party (DP) and its allies, which collectively control 192 seats in the 300-member legislature. The nominations of Seoul Western District Court judges Ma Eun-hyeok and Jeong Gye-son, who were picked by the DP, both passed with 193 votes from 195 lawmakers present. The

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01:24

DP moves to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The liberal Democratic Party (DP) submitted an impeachment motion against acting President Han Duck-soo in the National Assembly on Thursday. The motion was submitted after Han announced earlier in the day that he would hold off on appointing the National Assembly's nominees to fill the Constitutional Court, which will rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case. The DP plans to hold a floor vote on Han's impeachment

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01:08

Risking impeachment, acting President Han says no to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday that he will decline to approve candidates nominated to the Constitutional Court by the National Assembly. In a public address, Han called the power to appoint justices "a power unique to the president" and said he believed he should "refrain from approving the nominations unless there is bipartisan consensus." Han noted that "not a single justice has ever been appointed to the court

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01:07

Risking impeachment, acting President Han says no to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday that he will decline to approve candidates nominated to the Constitutional Court by the National Assembly. In a public address, Han called the right to appoint justices "a power unique to the president" and said he believed he should "refrain from approving the nominations unless there is bipartisan consensus." Han noted that "not a single justice has ever been appointed to the court

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01:52

SK Nexilis gets $133M subsidy from Poland for copper...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/26

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SK Nexilis, the world's largest copper foil producer, was granted a $133 million subsidy by Poland to facilitate deepening cooperation in the European country's push for clean energy. The Korean company said Thursday it was awarded 545 million Polish zloty under the European Union's Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) program. It's the first Korean battery materials company to receive the TCTF subsidy and the

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06:30

Today's fortune: Dec. 26, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/25

Read what today holds in store for you under the 12 signs of the zodiac, each represented by an animal. Our astrologer Cho Ku-moon explores saju (the four pillars of destiny) and geomancy for your prospects on wealth, health and love while offering advice on the direction of your luck and fortune. Check the year of your birth for today's prediction.Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 (Nov. 26 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: good Love: joyful Lucky direction: east 1936: Be proud of

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03:55

President Yoon a no-show for Christmas summons as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/25

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice.President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to comply with a Christmas Day summons issued by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials (CIO) amid an investigation into insurrection allegations related to his declaration of martial law on Dec. 3 The joint investigation headquarters, which includes the CIO, the National Office of Investigation (NOI) and the Ministry of National Defense, asked Yoon to appear for

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04:37

Blinken to make final trip to Korea in bid to shore...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/25

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Korea for a final farewell trip as the Biden administration ends early next month, as Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul is also set to finalize a visit to Washington immediately following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20. The fact that the United States, which had previously canceled a series of meetings following President Yoon

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02:46

Supreme Court says acting president has authority to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/25

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. The Supreme Court said that appointments of new justices by acting President Han Duck-soo would not violate the Constitution, seemingly greenlighting him to exercise his authority to approve judicial posts. According to the office of Rep. Back Hye-ryun from the liberal Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday, the top court said Han's appointment of Supreme Court justices was unlikely to harm the separation of powers between the

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04:00

K-pop, concerts and costumes: Christmas Eve protests...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/25

This article is by Jang Seo-yun, Jun Yul and read by an artificial voice. Withstanding the cold, protesters calling for the ouster of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol took part in a concert-style rally filled with K-pop and seasonal decorations gathered at Jongno District in central Seoul on Christmas Eve. The rally was held along the approximately 450-meter (0.28 miles) stretch from Exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station to Gwanghwamun as a Christmas concert by civic group "Emergency Action for

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03:29

Household loan average tops 95 million won mark on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/25

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The average outstanding loan balance per borrower in Korea surpassed the 95 million won ($65,100) mark for the first time ever as of the end of September, data from the Bank of Korea (BOK) showed Wednesday. According to the central bank data submitted to the office of People Power Party Rep. Park Sung-hoon, the average for outstanding household loans per individual debtor stood at 95.05 million won as of the end of the third

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06:37

Today's fortune: Dec. 25, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/24

Read what today holds in store for you under the 12 signs of the zodiac, each represented by an animal. Our astrologer Cho Ku-moon explores saju (the four pillars of destiny) and geomancy for your prospects on wealth, health and love while offering advice on the direction of your luck and fortune. Check the year of your birth for today's prediction. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 (Nov. 25 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: average Health: average Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1936: Aim

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03:34

Bigger, bolder, quirkier: Revamped MINI Countryman...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/24

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] GAPYEONG, Gyeonggi - Don't dismiss the MINI from your wish list just because of its size. BMW's sub-brand now offers the newest MINI Countryman, the largest and most versatile MINI in the lineup. If you're a camping enthusiast or searching for a second car for family outings, you'll be glad to know that the MINI Countryman is back, completely revamped for the first time in seven years. The new MINI Countryman has

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04:32

DP delays impeachment motion, awaits acting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/24

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The liberal Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday evening it will hold off on impeaching acting President Han Duck-soo over his refusal to consider two bills to establish special counsel probes into President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee. The party's abrupt reversal of its earlier decision to remove Han from office came less than two hours after DP lawmakers unanimously agreed to push an impeachment motion against

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