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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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04:16

'Heavy Sketchbook,' 'Identity' and other exhibitions...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/13

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. [Gallery Listing] HEAVY SKETCHBOOK Keumsan Gallery, DongSanBang Gallery Through Dec. 25: Two separate galleries are holding a joint retrospective on the late sculptor Lee Jong-bin (1954-2018), displaying a total of 120 works comprised of sculptures and drawings. Throughout his life, Lee drew countless drawings in sketchbooks, which would later develop into sculptures. Lee continuously experimented with materials and

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03:43

Broadcaster Kim Eo-jun alleges assassination plot...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/13

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Progressive broadcaster Kim Eo-jun testified that he received a tip about an assassination plot targeting conservative People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon on Dec. 3. Kim, a partisan political broadcaster with 1.84 million YouTube subscribers, appeared as a witness at a session of the National Assembly's Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee on Friday morning. On the night of President Yoon Suk

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03:18

Possibility of Yoon's ousting grows as at least 7 PPP...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. With just one day remaining before the second parliamentary vote on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, at least seven lawmakers from the conservative People Power Party (PPP) have officially announced their intention to vote in favor of his removal. A total of eight votes from PPP members are required for the impeachment motion to pass on Saturday, with the liberal bloc maintaining its 192 lawmakers eligible to

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02:12

Samsung's Project Moohan XR headset unlocked for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/13

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The goggle-shaped headset is called Project Moohan, which means "infinity" in Korean, and will launch sometime next year - possibly at Galaxy Unpacked, where the Galaxy Ring launched this year. XR is an umbrella term that encompasses real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by computer technology and wearables. Google demoed Android XR alongside Samsung's new headset. Project Moohan will

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03:51

Yoon recounts night of martial law. Military...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/13

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Keun-pyung, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol's defense of the Dec. 3 martial law declaration contradicts testimonies from military commanders who were on the ground at the time. Yoon issued a public address on Thursday, defending the necessity of the Dec. 3 declaration. He claimed that measures like troop deployment and control were carried out minimally. However, his comments contradict the orders reportedly

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06:07

Today's fortune: Dec. 13, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

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.Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 (Nov. 13 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: stable Health: good Love: joyful Lucky direction: east 1936: You may hear

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04:47

Ex-defense minister’s ‘secret phone’ discovered in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice.Investigations into President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency martial law on Dec. 3 began proceeding in earnest Thursday, with the joint investigation headquarters, launched the previous day, specifying its operations and the police and prosecution carrying out multiple raids and issuing warrants for key figures involved. On Thursday, the police's martial law special investigation team together with the Defense

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06:29

DP drops controversial foreign policy complaints in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The liberal Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday introduced a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, with a vote scheduled at the National Assembly's plenary session on Saturday. The motion excludes prior controversies, such as allegations of diplomatic negligence with China and Russia, and instead supplements accusations of insurrection against Yoon regarding his short-lived imposition of martial law last

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02:14

Finance minister hints at fresh efforts to 'reverse...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Park Eun-jee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok hinted at a fresh round of measures aimed at "reversing market sentiment" on Thursday, underscoring persistent uncertainties amid political unrest. His remarks were made at an emergency meeting with Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong, Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Byoung-hwan and Lee Se-hoon, senior deputy governor of the Financial Supervisory Service. "Internal and

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02:55

Yoon ignored objections from own Cabinet on Dec. 3,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Yoo Jee-hye, Shim Seok-yong And Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol ignored objections from members of his own Cabinet on the night he declared martial law, multiple ministers claimed in a recent National Assembly hearing. Some said they went so far as to try and prevent Yoon from heading to the presidential office's briefing room, where he announced his martial law decree on Dec. 3. While their individual claims are yet to be verified,

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02:04

Hyundai Motor, BAIC to invest $1.1 billion in Chinese...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor and China's BAIC Motor will, together, invest $1.1 billion in China as the Korean automaker seeks to bounce back in the world's largest EV market after years of struggle. The investment will be injected into Beijing Hyundai, the two carmakers' 50:50 joint venture in China that handles the production and sale of Hyundai cars in China, according to BAIC Motor's regulatory filing released Wednesday. Hyundai cited a

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03:05

Cho Kuk handed two-year prison sentence, loses...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a two-year prison sentence against minor party chief Cho Kuk on charges of fabricating official documents and interfering in a state audit of a Busan city official. Cho, a vocal critic of President Yoon Suk Yeol and head of the liberal Rebuilding Korea Party, automatically lost his seat in the National Assembly after the court confirmed the two-year prison term originally handed to him by

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01:55

PPP elects Yoon ally as floor leader

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The conservative People Power Party (PPP) elected Rep. Kweon Seong-dong, a five-term lawmaker close to President Yoon Suk Yeol, as its new floor leader on Thursday. Kweon won the floor leadership contest with the support of 72 PPP lawmakers. His rival Rep. Kim Tae-ho, who is aligned with PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, won 34 votes. Kweon takes the place of Rep. Choo Kyung-ho, who resigned as the PPP's floor leader after the

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00:29

Santa Claus is coming to Lotte Tower

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

Santa Claus came to spread holiday cheer at the "Lotte Christmas Market" at Lotte World Mall in southern Seoul on Thursday. Lotte has brought over the "Official Santa Claus of Finland" to hear children's Christmas wishes and take photos at 15 branches through next Tuesday. The company ProSanta, based in the uppermost wintry reaches of Finland, dispatches Santa to events around the world during the holiday season, along with Santa's helpers, who can communicate with people from all over the

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02:47

Army chief who served as martial law commander, other...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Army Chief of Staff Park An-su, who served as commander during President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, has been suspended from his duties, said the Ministry of National Defense Thursday. "[Park] was put on standby at a unit located in the Seoul metropolitan area with an investigation in mind," said the Defense Ministry. "2nd Operations Command commanding general General Ko Chang-jun was designated as

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03:28

PPP chief says Yoon's speech a 'confession of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Conservative People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon on Thursday likened President Yoon Suk Yeol's speech to a "confession of insurrection" and urged his party to vote yes on impeachment. During a press conference before Yoon's speech, Han said PPP lawmakers should participate in an impeachment vote on Saturday based on their beliefs and conscience. Han publicly said that he agreed with impeaching Yoon. Han's recent

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03:44

Now departing for a merged airline: What's next for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korean Air acquired 64 percent of Asiana Airlines Thursday, subsuming it as a subsidiary to finally conclude the four-year-long takeover deal between the country's two largest full-service carriers. Still, the flag carrier will have to meet a few rules set by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) regarding a ban on increasing airfares and adjusting a mileage transition ratio unfavorable to some customers. Korean Air said Thursday

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02:38

Seoul's Craft Trend Fair finds extraordinary in the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. The annual Craft Trend Fair, in its 19th edition, returned with some tweaks following a slight hiatus from its usual sequence last year. The nation's largest craft fair, hosted and organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (KCDF), kicked off Thursday at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. It continues until Sunday. This year's theme, "Extraordinary Objects," aims

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05:12

Yoon's defensive line collapses as two dozen PPP...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Kim Min-young, Son Kook-hee, Kim Min-jeong, Lee Chang-hoon and read by an artificial voice. More conservative People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers are willing to vote in favor of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from office two days ahead of the next impeachment motion. PPP Rep. Kim Jae-sub shifted to supporting the impeachment of Yoon on Wednesday, while at least 24 other lawmakers expressed their intention to participate in the impeachment vote. A total of eight votes in

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06:12

Tradition meets modern techniques: Behind Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/12

This article is by Han Eun-hwa and read by an artificial voice. YEONGWOL COUNTY, Gangwon - If you type "Hanok Heritage House" into Google Maps, the application shows you a place in the middle of nowhere, situated in the remote, mountainous area of Yeongwol County, Gangwon - in the vicinity of the Seondol Cliff and Seogang River. The plot of land that stretches about 339,000 square meters (84 acres) was rarely visited until construction began in 2021 to build the luxurious hanok

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