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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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03:46

Joint investigative headquarters has another standoff...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Michael Lee, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. A multiagency investigative team attempted to raid the presidential compound on Tuesday in an effort to secure the server linked to police chief Cho Ji-ho's encrypted mobile phone but was prevented from entering by the presidential security service. The attempted raid, which began at 10:20 a.m. and resulted in a seven-hour standoff, marked the second time in a week that detectives have tried to secure

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04:25

Gov't measures to boost won draw forex reserve concerns

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Kim Ki-hwan, Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. As Korea continues to grapple with a weakening currency in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration on Dec. 3, authorities are tapping into foreign exchange reserves and the exchange equalization fund to mitigate the depreciation pressure. Despite the government's insistent reassurances of stability, concerns are persisting over the stubbornly weak won against the dollar, as well as the

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03:46

Foreign workers in Korea hit all-time high of over 1...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The number of foreign workers in Korea hit an all-time high of over 1 million this year, according to Statistics Korea on Tuesday. Nearly half the foreign workforce was employed in the mining and manufacturing industries. As of May this year, the number of foreigners employed in the country reached 1.01 million, according to the report on foreign residents and employment, marking an increase of 87,000 compared to the previous

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02:11

DP's tougher testimony rules alarm U.S. businesses,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (Amcham) expressed its opposition to new legislation prohibiting companies from refusing to submit documents requested as part of parliamentary audits or investigations on the basis of confidentiality. James Kim, chairman and CEO of Amcham, presented the potential downsides of the revision from the perspectives of foreign businesses during a meeting on Monday with Democratic Party

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03:23

Military officials issued arrest warrants as martial...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. A series of senior military officials involved in President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 declaration of martial law are facing investigations, with arrest warrants issued for the Army chief of staff and an intelligence commander Tuesday. A military court issued an arrest warrant for Gen. Park An-su, Army chief of staff, on Tuesday on charges of conspiring with Yoon and others to commit an insurrection. The prosecution's special

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03:17

North Korean forces suffer 'significant losses' in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The United States confirmed on Monday that North Korean forces have suffered "significant" casualties while fighting alongside Russian soldiers in Ukraine, marking the first official acknowledgment of their fatalities in the conflict. "We do believe that they have suffered some significant losses, killed and wounded," National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said at a press briefing. "But it's difficult for me to put

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02:02

SK On secures $9.6 billion U.S. government loan for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korean battery maker SK On secured a $9.63 billion loan from the U.S. government for its three battery manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee, a jointly investment with Ford Motor. The U.S. Energy Department said Monday that the loan is the largest granted through its Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program as part of the Biden administration's Investing in America agenda. The three plants, in total, will

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07:32

KTR eyes overseas expansion by giving exporters a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] With Korean companies having risen to prominence on the global stage, the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) hopes to be a secure companion in their journey to overseas expansion. After establishing Korea's first certification agency in Poland this year, KTR set a goal of logging 1 trillion won ($700 million) of annual revenue by 2035. "KTR's 10-year goal is to become a global comprehensive testing agency, and

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02:49

Seoul Plaza ice rink to reopen Friday, 1,000 won...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/17

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. 'Tis the season for ice skating at Seoul Plaza, as the rink reopens this Friday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that the rink in downtown Seoul will remain open until Feb. 9. Admission will be free for all visitors on the opening day. This year, the admission fee for a one-hour skating session - including skate and helmet rentals - will remain at 1,000 won (70 cents), a price that has remained unchanged since

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06:17

Today's fortune: Dec. 17, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

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. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 (Nov. 17 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: average Health: average Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1936: You may

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05:51

HYBE-ADOR versus Min Hee-jin and NewJeans: The K-pop...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. This year may be coming to an end, but the conflict in the music industry continues with Min Hee-jin and NewJeans on one side and HYBE, Belift Lab and Source Music on the other. It began on April 22 when HYBE announced that it had started an internal audit into its subsidiary ADOR's executives, claiming that then-CEO Min Hee-jin had tried to seize control of the company by getting a third-party investor involved. Min claimed

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04:07

Impeachment turmoil delays construction projects,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Kim Jun-hee and read by an artificial voice. From a planned Costco store to large-scale public infrastructure projects, multiple construction plans have been delayed, or hang in the balance amid intensified uncertainties following the Korean parliament's decision to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Since many public projects require the government's regulatory approval, they risk losing momentum given the virtually paralyzed state of the National Assembly

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05:39

Constitutional Court begins proceedings, impeachment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Constitutional Court said Monday it will hold its first pretrial conference on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment on Dec. 27. The announcement followed the court's first meeting on the case earlier in the morning, marking the official start of impeachment proceedings against Yoon. Justice Cheong Hyung-sik, who was appointed by Yoon, has reportedly been selected to preside over the case. The selection was made randomly

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04:31

President Yoon repeatedly disregards investigation...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol is repeatedly ignoring summons of investigative bodies regarding his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law. Yoon is being summoned for questioning as a suspect on charges of insurrection and abuse of power. Four members of the joint investigation headquarters were dispatched to the presidential office on Monday and attempted to notify Yoon to appear at the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking

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03:34

Market largely stabilized after impeachment vote,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's stock markets largely recovered recent losses thanks to stabilization measures and strong institutional buying, noted financial authorities, as the government continues to reassure market participants of the situation's stability in the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his martial law declaration on Dec. 3. The assessment by the financial authorities was made on Monday during an Emergency Meeting

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03:19

Insta-scam: Impersonation of Hyundai, Samsung chiefs...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Impersonator accounts on social media are extending from celebrities and politicians to business figures, igniting anxieties over possible threats to deceive the public and extract trade secrets. From Samsung Electronics to Hyundai Motor Group, the scammers attempt to capitalize on the names of Korea's major companies, raising calls for strengthened punishments to crack down on the impersonations. The Seoul Metropolitan Police

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03:06

President Yoon to be summoned for questioning in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/16

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. The joint investigation headquarters, responsible for investigating the Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, announced Monday that it would summon President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning as a suspect on charges of insurrection and abuse of power later this week. Four members of the joint headquarters were dispatched to the presidential office on Monday and attempted to notify Yoon to appear at the Corruption Investigation

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06:01

Today's fortune: Dec. 16, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/15

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. Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 (Nov. 16 on the lunar year) Rat Wealth: good Health: strong Love: united Lucky direction: north 1936: A day with

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03:22

PPP leadership on verge of collapse as impeachment...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/15

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice.Conservative People Power Party (PPP) floor leader Kweon Seong-dong on Sunday stressed that the PPP is still the ruling party, rejecting the rival Democratic Party's (DP) proposal to form a joint consultative governing body for stabilizing state affairs. Rep. Kweon, a pro-Yoon figure, criticized what he called the DP's post-impeachment behavior of "pretending to be the ruling party." Despite Kweon's promise to "manage

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03:26

DP leader calls for joint consultative governing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/15

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung on Sunday called for a joint consultative body of lawmakers and government ministers to run South Korea while urging the Constitutional Court to issue a timely ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment for declaring martial law. Speaking at a press conference a day after the National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against the president, Lee promised the DP "will

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