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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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01:30

Self-driving bus to hit the road in early morning...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/24

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. A self-driving public bus will begin operating between northern and western Seoul early in the morning starting Tuesday. The early morning bus, No. A160, will depart at 3:30 a.m., traveling around 26 kilometers (16 miles) between the Dobongsan Station transfer center in Dobong District, northern Seoul, and Yeongdeungpo Station in western Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Sunday. The bus will operate only on

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06:01

Today's fortune: Nov. 24, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/23

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. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 (Oct. 24 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: good Health: strong Love: united Lucky direction: north 1936: Everything has its proper place. 1948: The more children, the

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04:47

Kospi underwhelms as foreign, domestic investors...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/23

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Foreign investors are pulling out of the Korean stock market, while domestic investors pour record amounts of money into securities overseas. The country's benchmark index continues to languish, with share prices hovering well below their book value. Such a trend is summed up in a self-taunting quip that has been making rounds among Korean investors for the past few years: "The smarter you are, the faster you will cash out of

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06:02

Today's fortune: Nov. 23, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/22

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.Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 (Oct. 23 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: spending Health: cautious Love: conflicting Lucky direction: west 1936: Avoid strenuous tasks. 1948: Avoid overeating. 1960:

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02:54

Van Gogh exhibition to display 76 of artist's works...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/22

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice.Seventy-six Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) paintings from the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands have arrived in Seoul for the largest Korean retrospective of the Dutch artist, who led a life full of tragedy, poverty and failure. The Hangaram Art Museum inside the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho District, southern Seoul, will kick off "Van Gogh, The Great Passion" on Nov. 29. Van Gogh has created some 2,100

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05:16

Disney+ unveils future slate, calls Korea 'key...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.SINGAPORE - Korea is a "key pillar" to The Walt Disney Company, providing nine of the company's best international original series last year, the entertainment conglomerate's Asia Pacific head said Thursday, promising continued investment - including a second season of hit Disney+ series "Moving" (2023). "With the global success we've seen with Korean originals, we have doubled down on our Korean slate," Carol Choi, the

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06:02

Today's fortune: Nov. 22, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

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. Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 (Oct. 22 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: generous Lucky direction: west 1936: You might have expenses to cover. 1948: Life experiences are

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02:39

LG Electronics carries out major restructuring in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice.The company is targeting 100 trillion won ($71.5 billion) in sales by 2030, focusing on accelerating its business-to-business (B2B) operations and platform-based services. As part of the restructuring, LG Electronics disbanded its Business Solutions division, which had been responsible for B2B solutions across various sectors including digital signage, EV chargers and IT devices such as laptops and monitors. The company has

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02:25

Top conglomerate executives rebuke Commercial Act...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Top executives from major conglomerates in Korea collectively opposed proposed amendments to the Commercial Act, claiming that they undermine corporate values and competitiveness. Samsung Electronics President Park Seung-hee, SK Group President Lee Hyung-hee and Hyundai Motor Executive Vice President Kim Dong-wook were among 16 executives who gathered Thursday morning to issue the joint statement in a rare collective move

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03:29

Disney+ webtoon adaptation 'Light Shop' touts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. SINGAPORE - After the success of Disney+'s Moving (2023), the platform is returning with another heartwarming series based on a Kang Full webtoon, titled "Light Shop," which portrays a touching human story with a hint of horror. "Kang Full's works carry an emotion that truly moves people," director Kim Hie-won said during a press conference on Wednesday for the upcoming series, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. "I was

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03:17

Lights, bells, K-pop and 'Squid Game' to liven up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Popular hotspots across Seoul are set to shine brightly this winter season as the city government announces its winter festival to begin next month. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday announced that the annual Seoul Winter Festa will take place from Dec. 13 to Jan. 5 at six iconic locations in central Seoul - Gwanghwamun, Gwanghwamun Square, the Cheonggyecheon, Seoul Plaza, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and

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03:21

North Korea confirmed perpetrator of 2019 Upbit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. A hacking incident five years ago in which 58 billion won ($41.5 million) in cryptocurrency was stolen from a South Korean exchange has been confirmed to have been perpetrated by North Korea. The South Korean National Police Agency announced Thursday that North Korean hacker groups Lazarus and Andariel were involved in the theft of 342,000 Ethereum tokens from the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit in November 2019. The stolen

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02:30

North Korea's anti-South broadcasts harm mental,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Noise from North Korean loudspeakers potentially harms the health of South Koreans living in border adjacent regions, according to recent mental health survey results released Thursday. Of 102 residents of areas along the inter-Korean border in the city of Gimpo in Gyeonggi, 29 were classified as "high-risk" or "requiring special attention." The city's mental health center conducted a diagnostic survey between Nov. 8 and 14

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06:41

Russia fires ICBM at Ukraine as fears in Seoul grow...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Lee Yoo-jung, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine for the first time Thursday, according to media reports. In a statement, the Ukrainian Air Force said a Russian attack on the city of Dnipro using cruise missiles was conducted between 5 and 7 a.m. and targeted enterprises and critical infrastructure, Reuters reported. The ICBM was reportedly launched from Astrakhan, a Russian

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03:28

Special exhibition showcases Joseon Dynasty's royal...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. Historical records say that kings in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) used to have five meals a day. Two of those were called surasang, or royal court cuisine, comprised of rice, soup and side dishes. They typically included grilled or steamed meat or fish, braised dishes, seasoned vegetables and salted seafood. One serving was given in the morning at 10 a.m. and another at 5 p.m. Since the king's health and well-being were

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02:15

CJ CheilJedang to push Bibigo dumplings in U.S. and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. CJ CheilJedang will invest 800 billion won ($571 million) the construction of new food manufacturing facilities in the United States and Hungary, the Korean food company said Thursday. The food company selected Dunavarsany, south of the capital city of Budapest, as its European manufacturing hub. It will spend 100 billion won on manufacturing facility, on a 115,000-square-meter (28.4-acre) site, which will produce Bibigo

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02:48

Ukraine hits Russian territory using British-supplied...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Ukraine attacked Russian territory using British-supplied Storm Shadow air-to-ground missiles for the first time, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing a Western official. The official, who requested anonymity in the Bloomberg report, explained that the British government had approved the use of the Storm Shadow in response to the North Korean military's deployment of troops to Russia. He added that the British government

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03:12

Disney marks four years of APAC originals with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.SINGAPORE - The Walt Disney Company has teamed up with talented creators from Korea and beyond once again to bring tales that captivate hearts across generations as it celebrates four years of crafting original stories in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. "As we embark on our fourth year into local content production, we will build our global foundation by delivering new stories from APAC - stories that have enduring and global

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05:11

Inspired by 'Doctor Who,' Hyundai's Ioniq 9 EV...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/21

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor has unveiled its flagship EV, the Ioniq 9 - a three-row SUV with a design inspired by "Doctor Who" that also taps into Korean heritage. "We wanted to create the Ioniq 9 as something that's less daunting; it doesn't look and feel so huge on the outside, but when you get inside, you realize it is big," Head of Hyundai Global Design Center and Hyundai Motor Group Vice President Simon Loasby told the Korea JoongAng

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06:01

Today's fortune: Nov. 21, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/20

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. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 (Oct. 21 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: average Health: good Love: encountering Lucky direction: south 1936: May spend money pleasantly. 1948: A welcome meeting may

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