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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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03:19

Outstanding household credit surpassed 1.9...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/19

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's outstanding household credit in the third quarter set a record once again as it soared above the 1.9 quadrillion won ($1.37 trillion) threshold for the first time, central bank data showed Tuesday. The pace of the increase also accelerated, yet the rapid surge is expected to gradually slow in the fourth quarter with the implementation of government-led loan-tightening measures. According to preliminary data from the

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03:00

Hands-on history: Kids get in touch with emotions and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/19

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. On a chilly yet brisk Monday morning, the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul was filled with visitors like any other day with a noticeable number of foreign tourists or clusters of students who came on field trips. As usual, the atmosphere was generally composed with hints of small chatter and the shutter sounds of phone cameras. That is, except for the Children's Museum, which instead erupted with laughter and

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10:14

The biggest losers from Trumponomics

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/19

Across cabinet tables, boardrooms and diplomatic missions this week, one topic of discussion has overshadowed all others. The sweeping victory of Donald Trump and the Republican Party in America's elections will give huge powers to an impulsive president with unorthodox economic beliefs and a belligerent approach to negotiation. Bigwigs in government and business all over are scrambling to analyze the consequences - for America and for the rest of the world. America, the world's largest

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06:04

Today's fortune: Nov. 19, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/18

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. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 (Oct. 19 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: lessening Health: mindful Love: frustrating Lucky direction: west 1936: Eat easily digestible foods. 1948: Avoid crowded

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04:40

Refurbished Seoul Trail offers visitors unique way to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/18

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. A dozen international students gathered on a rainy yet pleasant Thursday for a walk through two major parks in western Seoul, exploring the recently renovated Seoul Trail. The Seoul Trail is a 156.5-kilometer (97-mile) route that circles the city. It opened in 2014 and was redivided from eight segments to 21 in April, making the routes more accessible and easier to complete. Hiking each segment takes anywhere from 2 hours

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03:38

Quick-thinking firefighter enables rescue of 52 from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/18

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. A fire broke out in a six-story commercial building in Ansan, Gyeonggi, early Sunday, but a veteran firefighter's quick judgment led to the rescue of all 52 people. The fire began around 3:38 a.m. in a restaurant on the first floor of the building. The fifth and sixth floors each housed motels that were heavily occupied. With intense heat making approaching the fire difficult, firefighters followed the quick judgment of Park

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03:30

$143M 'Value-up' fund to begin operations in bid to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/18

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. A previously-announced 200 billion won ($143 million) fund dedicated to investing in so-called "value-up" stocks will begin operation this week following a recent drop in domestic share prices. The fund, raised by the Korea Exchange and related state-run agencies, will be invested in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the Korea Value-up Index and other stocks that unveiled plans to enhance shareholder returns but did not

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05:49

China's stance on North Korea, Russia appears to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/18

This article is by Huh Jin, Lee Yoo-jung, Shin Kyung-jin, Chang Yoon-seo, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. China faced pressure to respond to North Korea's dispatch of troops to Russia during the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in Lima, Peru, from Friday to Sunday. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent coordinated messages for China to influence North Korea and

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06:00

Today's fortune: Nov. 18, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/17

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. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 (Oct. 18 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: average Health: average Love: passionate Lucky direction: west 1936: A peaceful day is in store. 1948: Youth is a matter of the

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03:10

Exclusive: Upping U.S. gas, oil imports in Korea’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/17

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean government plans to increase imports of oil and gas from the United States as top officials consider the expansion "one of the easiest options" to lessen its massive trade surplus with the world's biggest economy. Still, the move will likely be deployed as a bargaining chip in negotiations rather than an immediate execution as the Yoon Suk Yeol administration expects to face a multitude of challenges under the

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05:19

Yoon discusses North Korea-Russia ties with Xi, meets...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/17

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit on Friday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru and exchanged views on a wide range of issues between the two countries, including the situation on the Korean Peninsula and military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. The bilateral summit between Yoon and Xi is the first in two years since the

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05:22

Week of Italian Cuisine celebrates more than just...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/17

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. The ninth annual Week of Italian Cuisine kicked off Saturday, with Italian embassies around the globe hosting various events to celebrate the world-renowned gastronomical experience that is Italian food. The Italian Embassy in Seoul is, of course, participating in the Week of Italian Cuisine, with this year's theme being "The Mediterranean Diet and Culinary Roots: Health and Tradition," focusing on ingredients and recipes

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05:47

Today's fortune: Nov. 17, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/16

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. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 (Oct. 17 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1938: You may neither hate it nor like it. 1948: There are upsides as well

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02:35

Fine art meets residential spaces as D Museum...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/16

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. D Museum in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, is celebrating 10 years with its latest exhibition, "Art in Life, Life in Art." Spanning three floors, the exhibition is organized into three separate houses of five different imaginary personas. The space is filled with designer furniture and artworks placed like they're in an actual home, but as tempting as it may seem, it's still an exhibition. So, no touching is allowed. The

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03:14

National museum opens new exhibition on historic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice.When a collection of historical artifacts finally returns home after being stolen and taken abroad for decades, it's a national celebration. But the next task is building a home for them again. The National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, did just that for the Oegyujanggak Uigwe, with a permanent exhibition on the second floor that opened to the public on Friday. Oegyujanggak was a library built on

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05:58

Today's fortune: Nov. 16, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

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. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 (Oct. 16 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: good Health: strong Love: mutual Lucky direction: north 1936: Your heart may be bursting with joy. 1948: You may like this as

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04:48

Golf entrepreneur Jim Hwang says booking tee times...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Sung Ho-jun and read by an artificial voice. Jim Hwang, the founder and CEO of domestic golf tech startup AGL, envisions a future where golfers can effortlessly book tee times at any golf club with a single click. His goal is to integrate reservation systems across clubs globally, making the process as seamless and convenient as booking airline tickets is today. The golf industry lags in online booking capabilities compared to sectors like airlines and hotels, where

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04:35

Koreans are quitting their jobs more — and apps are...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Kim Min-jeong, Jeong Yong-hwan and read by an artificial voice. The domestic job market is becoming more dynamic, driven by online platforms that not only connect job seekers with employers, but also support companies throughout the entire hiring process, from recruiting experienced candidates to managing employee exits. The era of large-scale hiring campaigns by Korean companies, aimed at recruiting fresh graduates eager to dedicate their entire careers to one firm, is

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11:21

[WHY] 1 envelope, 2 bows, 3 days: How to attend a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The juxtaposition of a hospital, a place of healing, rising above a basement housing a funeral hall is a quirk of Korea, a country that commonly spends three days on a funeral with very elaborate traditions that have evolved over centuries. The three-day funeral, believed to have its roots in the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), carries lots of rituals from Confucianism, a Chinese philosophy that guided how people should live their

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03:09

One year later, Korea back on U.S. watch list for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice.Korea is back on the U.S. watch list for foreign exchange policies after a year of absence. While the latest reinstatement will not have a direct or immediate impact on Korea, it signals increased scrutiny from the United States, especially as the incoming Trump administration threatens heavy tariffs to combat the country's trade deficits. The U.S. Treasury included Korea on its updated "Monitoring List of major trading

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