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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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02:25

BYD confident it can extinguish Korea's EV fire fears...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. CHONGQING, China - With a bang, a battery pack labeled "nickel cobalt manganese" explodes, igniting a huge fire with billowing smoke as soon as a nail penetrates the casing in a lab. The exact same-type nail then is jammed into a battery marked "Blade" by BYD, but nothing happens - not a hint of smoke or fire - while the surface temperature only reaches 30 to 60 degrees Celsius (86 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit). Blade lithium

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03:43

How China's BYD beat Tesla to become the king of EVs

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SHENZHEN, China - With a series of chassis moving industriously in single file on a conveyor belt, a battery pack that resembles a blade is automatically attached to the underbodies with the goal of making an EV every 58 seconds. This could be seen as ordinary in any car-manufacturing factory, but there is an ace up this one's sleeve - probably the driving factor behind the company's rise to become the world's top EV seller:

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02:24

Hyundai's new CEO confident 'quality' can tame China...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. While global automakers are flinching over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threats to dismantle incentive packages for EVs, Hyundai Motor is prepared for all scenarios with its "flexible production scheme," according to its newly named CEO. "Hyundai did not build our [U.S.] investment plan based on incentives; the plan was even made before in Trump's [first] term," said José Muñoz, current global chief operating officer at

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03:19

Korea's GDP to grow 2.1% next year amid Trump...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's economic growth is expected to moderately decelerate next year to 2.1 percent, the Korea Institute of Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) said Monday. The projection from the state-funded research institute largely aligns with estimates by global market forecasters that have trended downward as concerns persist over burgeoning downside pressures related to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's bold policy

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02:25

There's no 'rude question' in the dictionary

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The presidential office's outdated view about the press dumbfounds us. In the nationally-televised press conference on Nov. 7, a Busan Ilbo reporter asked President Yoon Suk Yeol to explain exactly what he apologized for. "The general public must be embarrassed over what the president really apologized for," the reporter said. However, appearing in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Hong Chul-ho, the president's senior secretary for

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02:27

No more revolving-door appointments, please

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. President Yoon Suk Yeol has returned from his trip to Latin America. But he must tackle tough challenges at home. It must start with a colossal reshuffle of the Cabinet and his aides in the presidential office. In the Nov. 7 press conference, Yoon said that the presidential office had been looking into a pool of talents to demonstrate his determination to change his governance style. Now is the time for the president to show the results of

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02:32

End immature diplomacy before it's too late

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. In a surprising turn of events, Japan's first ceremony to pay tribute to the Korean victims at the Sado Mines on Sado Island off the coast of Niigata Prefecture ended without any Korean government officials attending the event on Sunday. Since the Japanese government promised to hold a memorial service at the site every year when it pushed for the registration of the gold mines as a Unesco World Heritage Site in July, the Korean government

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09:03

[WHY] Hot or cold, yes or no: Should the K League...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Will the K League ever catch a break from the sweltering Korean summer? Running on a season that spans across the scorching midyear months has caused more than a little discomfort for players and fans alike, with a spectator even passing out due to the heat at a game in Jeju in August, but a proposed change to the calendar could pose the opposite problem. Talks are underway about switching from the current one-calendar year

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05:22

Action, adventure, drama: 10 K-content projects...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. SINGAPORE - Disney+ is gearing up to put viewers on the edge of their seats next year with a thrilling lineup of Korean original content, showcasing topics like medicine, crime and even treasure hunting. The lineup was announced during the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase, which was held on Nov. 20 and 21 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. A total of 10 pieces of Korean content were revealed during the event, ready to entertain

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04:57

Hyosung Chemical cancels M&A deal as struggling...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Park Hae-lee and read by an artificial voice. Hyosung Chemical failed to reach an agreement with buyers regarding the sale of its specialty gas division after lagging sales, following slump in the chip industry, damaged its valuation. Samsung Electronics, a major customer of the division, had placed fewer orders due to its poor performance. All eyes are now on other planned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the specialty gas sector, particularly on Samsung rival

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04:28

Korea, Malaysia establish strategic partnership at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. South Korea and Malaysia established a strategic partnership on Monday, ahead of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year. President Yoon Suk Yeol and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a summit at the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul, on Monday and announced a joint statement urging strengthened cooperation in areas such as political affairs and security, the

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02:32

Police uncover record 25 technology leaks to foreign...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Police on Monday announced that they have uncovered 25 cases of technology leaks to foreign countries so far this year, marking the highest number since the National Investigation Headquarters was established in 2021. According to the National Police Agency, China accounted for the most cases with 18, followed by the United States with three. Germany, Vietnam, Iran and Japan had one case each. The leakage methods included

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03:55

Moving the needle: Craftsman keeps Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Park Sang-moon and read by an artificial voice. [ZOOM KOREA] Yundo, a traditional Korean compass, goes by several names, such as paecheol (a portable magnet) and jinamcheol (a magnet pointing to the south). Geomancers mostly used them for feng shui and to find the best sites for tombs and houses. Yundojang means the skill of making the compass and refers to the craftsmen who produce the compass. Kim Hee-su, 62, has been making yundo for four generations and lives in the

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04:07

Russia warns South Korea that providing weapons to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Lim Jeong-won, Park Hyun-jun, Lee Seung-ho and read by an artificial voice. Russia warned on Sunday that it would respond strongly if South Korea supplies lethal weapons to Ukraine, saying that such a move would "fully destroy relations between our countries." "Seoul must realize that the possible use of South Korean weapons to kill Russian citizens will fully destroy relations between our countries," said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko in an interview

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03:54

China's BYD not afraid of Trump tariffs: 'They harm...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] SHENZHEN, China - An eagerly-anticipated BYD's arrival in Korea's passenger car market scheduled for January likely won't come with as light of a sticker price as consumers expect, says its Asia Pacific (APAC) chief. It's "Korean customers' big misunderstanding that BYD is pushing for a low-pricing strategy," said Liu Xueliang, general manager of the world's largest EV maker's APAC auto sales division, during an

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05:39

HD Hyundai says robots will be building ships in 2030

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/24

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. YEONGAM, South Jeolla - Fumes rise in the airy shipyard of HD Hyundai Samho's panel factory, where blue-suited workers in welding masks assemble ship cells. Scattered throughout the space, robots tethered to vertical wires operate alongside human workers, delivering precise, smooth welding lines that surpass manual craftsmanship. This is the everyday scene at the HD Hyundai Samho's shipyard, which currently operates 54

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06:16

Today's fortune: Nov. 25, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/24

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. Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 (Oct. 25 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: average Health: average Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1936: Avoid

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04:34

Korean officials boycott Sado Mines memorial service...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/24

This article is by Seo Ji-eun, Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. The first memorial service for Korean wartime forced laborers at Japan's Sado Mines, promised during the site's Unesco World Heritage registration, took place Sunday without South Korean officials present. The memorial, which was originally expected to address ongoing strain in Korea-Japan relations related to such historical grievances, was relegated to being a half-complete ceremony. While some 60 people

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03:07

Protests erupt in Seoul demanding president's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/24

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon, Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Protesters for multiple causes gathered in downtown Seoul on Saturday afternoon, with liberals demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation and conservatives calling for the prompt arrest of Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung. At Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, liberal civic groups, including People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy and the Lawyers for a Democratic Society, also known as

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04:38

Beauty in the bizarre: Couple Nayoungim and Gregory...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. Nayoungim and Gregory Maass, who have been working together since 2004 as an artist duo, are also a married couple. Call it what you want, but they refuse to be referred to as a "collaboration." "We do not collaborate. 'Collaborate' sounds like a word from the war," Maass said during a press conference at Atelier Hermès in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Thursday. The duo is holding the solo exhibition "Paranoia

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