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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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04:59

Yoon survives impeachment vote after his party walks out

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/07

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly avoided impeachment on Saturday as the motion against him was dismissed in the National Assembly following a walkout by most members of his People Power Party (PPP). The vote came in the wake of Yoon's botched martial law declaration earlier this week, which has thrown Korea into political turmoil. Woo Won-shik, speaker of the National Assembly, announced that there were only 195 ballots, five

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03:25

'Leaving the chamber is cowardly': Dismay dominates...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/07

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Protesters gathered near Korea's parliament expressed collective dismay after Saturday's impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol for his declaration of martial law appeared to be on track for rejection. The crowd was watching how the situation within the chamber via JTBC news, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily. Once it became evident that the PPP lawmakers were leaving the chamber, boos filled the dark

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04:46

'Truths will be spoken': Nobel winner Han Kang on the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/07

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Literature is "not a surplus but a necessity" during times of turmoil, according to Nobel laureate author Han Kang. "Books constantly have readers enter another person's mind and, in that process, deeply explore themselves as well. Repeating this act gives one internal strength - an uncompromising muscle to make clear judgments and think for oneself in a time of unprecedented crisis," she told the press in Stockholm, Sweden, on

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02:13

45,000 protesters pack Yeouido to call on parliament...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/07

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Feverish shouts from people of all ages and the thunder of drums were heard as protesters calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol came together in front of the National Assembly complex on Saturday afternoon ahead of the parliamentary vote. Civics groups, trade unions and citizens of all walks of life gathered in front of the parliament complex in Yeouido, western Seoul. After Yoon declared martial law on

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04:51

'I was shocked': Commander of troops that marched on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/07

This article is by Choi Seo-in, Yang Su-min And Kim Jee-hee and read by an artificial voice.The 1st Airborne Brigade of Korea's Special Warfare Command was the unit that was directly dispatched to the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Tuesday night. Two battalions, consisting of about 250 soldiers in total, were deployed to Yeouido at the time. About 210 soldiers entered the parliamentary grounds while the rest entered the main

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07:06

Behind the martial law declaration: What happened on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/07

This article is by Lee Keun-pyung, Lee Yu-jung, Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Before, during and after President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking martial law declaration on Dec. 3, speculation has arisen that a few in his orbit were involved in the process. With an investigation into the alleged charges of insurrection launched, this piece intends to give a detailed timeline of Tuesday night, including what Yoon discussed with his loyal allies. It turned out that Yoon made direct

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01:28

Large political rallies, both for and against Yoon,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice.Political rallies, both for and against, Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment are set to begin across the capital on Saturday. Traffic controls are expected to follow. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said on Friday that it will restrict traffic in the Yeouido area near the National Assembly as tens of thousands of protesters are likely to gather in Saturday's demonstration. Over 230 police officers will be deployed for traffic

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06:24

Today's fortune: Dec. 7, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

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. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 (Nov. 7 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: good Love: encountering Lucky direction: south 1936: Spend

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02:41

Han Kang 'shocked' by martial law, calls it a 'return...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.Author Han Kang said she is "following the news with shock" regarding the recent declaration and withdrawal of Korea's emergency martial law. "Just like many other Koreans during the past couple of days, I was shocked that martial law was declared in the year 2024," she reportedly told the press in Stockholm on Friday. "I sincerely hope we will not go back to the age of control and suppression of speech." President Yoon Suk Yeol

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01:29

Yoon's alma mater cancels uniform mandate over school...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Kim Seo-won, Lee Young-keun And Kim Jee-hee and read by an artificial voice. Students of President Yoon Suk Yeol's alma mater ChoongAm High School will not be mandated to wear their uniforms to school until graduation as the school tries to protect them from public backlash due to a potential association of the school with the martial law declaration. The school said in a letter sent to students and their parents Friday that it has decided to liberalize the dress code

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04:20

Hope and hardship far from home: 'Bogotá: City of the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. A Latin American dream gone awry - At just 19, Guk-hui dreamed of a fresh start with a new chapter half way across the world in Colombia with his family, only to encounter relentless struggles, human greed and the faint hope of friendship. Film "Bogotá: City of the Lost" explores the tapestry of human lives through a Korean community in a faraway land in the late 1990s, capturing the hopes and hardships of those fighting to

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01:27

Posco Future M inks deal for 20,000 tons of lithium...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Posco Future M inked a deal with Posco-Pilbara Lithium Solution, a joint venture between Australia-based Pilbara Minerals and steelmaker Posco, to source 20,000 tons of lithium hydroxide in a bid to reduce reliance on China for raw materials to qualify for U.S. government incentives. Under the deal announced on Friday, Posco Future M will source around 20,000 tons of the ingredient critical in making cathodes materials. That's

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03:51

Kospi slides 0.5% as political uncertainties hamper...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice.Korean shares closed lower on Friday amid surging political uncertainties, and the local currency continued to weaken against the dollar to the lowest level in two years despite the prompt end to the emergency martial law declaration. Foreigner investors remained on a selling spree for the third consecutive session, and even retail investors, who had been cushioning the stock market decline since Wednesday, turned net seller

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01:01

After meeting with Yoon, PPP head Han still convinced...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Conservative People Power Party (PPP) Han Dong-hoon said he "had not heard any remarks to reverse a judgment of suspending Yoon Suk Yeol from presidential duty" after a private meeting with Yoon on Friday afternoon. "Although it would be hard to change the party's stance on Yoon's impeachment vote, my opinion is that Yoon should be suspended from duty," Han said after he returned to the parliament building at around 2 p.m

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01:36

Assembly speaker claims lawmakers will stand together...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik claimed that all lawmakers will stand united and fight together if another martial law is imposed in order to protect Korean democracy during his public address at the National Assembly in western Seoul, Friday afternoon. The speaker also asked the people to "trust the parliament which will safeguard democracy and the Korean people." Woo continued that a "secondary martial law would not

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00:54

Prime minister urges Cabinet, officials to remain...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Friday urged all Cabinet members and public officials to remain vigilant and fulfill their duties at all times to protect public safety and national security. Han asked Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok "to unite all officials serving in the economic sector and minimize the repercussions of martial law and the current situation on the national economy." He also directed

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02:35

‘Six minutes to text 108 lawmakers’: Netizens bombard...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Jeong Hye-jeong, Kim Jee-hee and read by an artificial voice. People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers are receiving thousands of text messages from the public urging them to support the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The impeachment motion is set to be put to a vote on Saturday, according to an announcement by the opposition Democratic Party (DP) Thursday. On Thursday, phone numbers of PPP lawmakers were shared on social media, including X, with posts reading: "Let's

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03:47

Reality show 'Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die' to kick...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/06

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Netflix's upcoming reality show, "Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die," set to debut on Dec. 10, aims to "try" and "convert" its Korean viewers into enthusiastic rugby fans. Rugby, a lesser-known sport in Korea, has only 15 teams in the country - four teams sponsored by conglomerates, 10 university teams and a military team. It also has only one league, organized by the Korea Rugby Union, with no prize money. Yet, the players' passion

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08:27

New Jersey or 'New Jeoji'? Remote area on Jeju...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/05

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. JEJU - Rumor has it that there's a "New Jersey" on Jeju Island, but it's nothing like the northeastern U.S. state that boasts a dense population and affluence. It's a nickname referring to Jeoji-ri, a remote region in western Jeju once known for its abundance of mulberry trees and for trekking at the tranquil and lush Jeoji Oreum volcanic hill and Jeoji Gotjawal forest. Visitors will discover, to their dismay, that this rural

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06:08

Today's fortune: Dec. 6, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/12/05

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. 6, 2024 (Nov. 6 on the lunar calendar ) Rat Wealth: fair Health: good Love: joyful Lucky direction: south 1936: You may find

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