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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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04:46

Actor Yerin Ha of 'Bridgerton' reflects on alleged...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/04

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Yerin Ha, the leading lady of Netflix's "Bridgerton" (2020-) Season 4, spoke out about recent online allegations of racism by Spanish media, saying that she did not personally experience discrimination. The Korean-Australian actor, however, expressed hope that the controversy could serve as a moment for a "learning curve" rather than an opportunity to be hateful. "What's really interesting is that I never [took an] attack

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04:15

Seoulites want to work fewer hours, take more time...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/04

This article is by Moon Hee-chul and read by an artificial voice. A majority of Seoul's residents support the introduction of a 4.5-day workweek, according to the results of a city survey released on Wednesday. The report also found that around 40 percent of respondents currently feel too busy with work to enjoy leisure activities. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's 2025 Seoul Survey, published on Wednesday, is an annual statistical survey that has been conducted since 2003 to monitor

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09:48

The history of 'Arirang,' and what it means for BTS's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/04

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. The moment that BTS fans have been waiting for has arrived. The track list for the group's upcoming album "Arirang" was released on Wednesday. Many of the 14 songs reflect on how the seven members have experienced life's ups and downs. This naturally raises the question: Why did BTS name the album "Arirang"? How does that name encompass the band's journey? As a centuries-old Korean folk song, "Arirang" is recognized by most

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08:28

Is the North Korean leadership at risk of an...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/04

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran on Saturday that killed the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro just two months earlier, posed a blunt question to Pyongyang: If leaders can be removed elsewhere, is the North Korean leadership next? The "Epic Fury" military operation in the Middle East was particularly jarring because it was executed while

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04:36

From seaside to Seoul: Why seagulls are frequently...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice.Seagulls have recently been spotted along stretches of the Han River in Seoul, raising questions for visitors more accustomed to seeing the birds along the coast. Near the Hangang Bus Pier in Yeouido, western Seoul, flocks of more than a dozen gulls were seen circling low over the river, gathering around people resting along the waterfront on Friday. Some visitors fed the birds shrimp-flavored crackers — a snack commonly

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02:43

Campidoglio, the head of the world

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. The Roman Empire began as a cluster of settlements on seven hills. The most important of them, the Capitoline Hill, gave rise to the English word "capital" and is known in Italian as Campidoglio. In 1536, ahead of a visit to Rome by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Pope Paul III commissioned a sweeping redesign of the hill, which had fallen into decline. He entrusted the task to

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02:46

Pass special U.S. investment act without partisan blame

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

On Tuesday, six major business associations issued an urgent appeal to the National Assembly to swiftly pass the Special Act on Investment in the United States. Their warning that legislative delays could weaken Korea's leverage in negotiations with Washington and erode industrial competitiveness reflected deep anxiety. In an era of extreme uncertainty in global trade, the business community sees political inaction as compounding risks. Yet even on the day of the appeal, rival parties

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03:15

Big Ocean aims for victory with third EP 'The...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Big Ocean, a pioneering K-pop group made up entirely of members who are deaf or hard of hearing, is aiming for victory with the release of its third EP, "The Greatest Battle." The album tells the story of a person who fights one's own battle and emerges victorious — a narrative that reflects not only Big Ocean's journey so far, but also the struggles faced by people everywhere, the members said. "We've been living our lives

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03:15

Big Ocean aims for victory with third EP 'The...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Big Ocean, a pioneering K-pop group made up entirely of members who are deaf or hard of hearing, is aiming for victory with the release of its third EP, "The Greatest Battle." The album tells the story of a person who fights one's own battle and emerges victorious — a narrative that reflects not only Big Ocean's journey so far, but also the struggles faced by people everywhere, the members said. "We've been living our lives

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03:27

Korea weighs upping crude imports from U.S. and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz choking off Korea's primary artery for Middle Eastern crude, Seoul is weighing an expansion of oil imports from the United States and Australia to blunt the impact from the escalating U.S.-Iran war. Korea depends heavily on the Middle East for roughly 70 percent of its crude oil imports, and nearly 99 percent of the region's shipments bound for Korea pass through the narrow waterway

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02:35

Rookie K-pop act Tunexx comes 'Alive' with familiar...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. A new boy band — already featuring quite a few familiar faces for some K-pop fans — just entered the scene by declaring "I'm Alive." "I believe the idea of being alive, for Tunexx, is about knowing oneself," said leader Donggyu of boy band Tunexx during the group's debut showcase held at Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul on Tuesday, the day that the seven-member act debuted with "I'm Alive," the lead track of its first EP, "Set

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04:46

USTR trade policy addresses Seoul's nontariff barrier...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Kim Hyoung-gu and read by an artificial voice. WASHINGTON — The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Monday declared the institutionalization of a trade policy that puts the United States first. The 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report, released Monday, noted that Seoul pledged to address nontariff barriers affecting agricultural products and to prohibit discrimination against U.S. digital firms. The annual report, which the USTR

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01:20

Hyundai Mobis showcases next-generation auto tech at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Mobis is staging a 10-day showcase of next-generation automotive technologies at its winter test center in Sweden from Feb. 28 through Sunday, inviting approximately 100 executives from 10 global client firms across Europe and North America. New products currently under negotiation or slated for supply, such as advanced braking and steering systems, are installed on demonstration vehicles and subjected to rigorous

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06:16

Colombian striker John Montaño calls Korea a 'good...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/03

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin, Daniela Gonzalez Perez and read by an artificial voice. Football was never just a game for Colombian striker John Montaño. It was a way out of his family's long history poverty, a reality, he says, many South American players share. Korea, back then, was never really part of the plan. He simply needed to play. However, when he got an offer while in El Salvador and chose to come to Korea, the move was more than just a transfer. It was proof that it was a

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04:20

Exclusive: Mass production at Samsung’s Taylor plant...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/02

This article is by Lee Jae-lim, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics' plant in Taylor, Texas, will start mass production from early next year, according to multiple sources in the local chip industry, with operations fully ready for pilot production by the end of this year. "The schedule has continued to shift, and it is now understood that a full-scale ramp-up for a meaningful volume output could be pushed to early next year," a source familiar with

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02:29

The last meal in life

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/02

Yang Sung-hee The author is a columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. "When I am tired, depressed or sad — or when I am all three at once — I reach for buckwheat noodles. The mild, meaty soup calms me. The rough waves of my mind seem to settle. I want to offer my soul, worn by a peaceful and restrained life, the same quiet comfort, so in my final moments of life, I hope to slowly drink the broth of Pyongyang naengmyeon [buckwheat noodles]." This excerpt is from "What It Means to Cook" (2025) by

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04:41

Educating children for the AI era without weakening...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/02

Kang Hye-ryun The author is an emeritus professor at Ewha Womans University. A growing body of research suggests that today's young people may become the first generation to perform worse than their parents not only economically but cognitively. A report submitted to a U.S. Senate hearing by cognitive neuroscientist Jared Horvath, examining the effects of technology on American adolescents, has drawn particular attention. According to the report, today's children and teenagers — often

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04:41

An age when everyone is Don Quixote

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/02

Kim Dae-shik The author is a professor at KAIST. In 1605, Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes published "Don Quixote." Even those who have never read the novel likely recognize its central character — Don Quixote, an aging country gentleman — through children's books and animated adaptations. After becoming absorbed in medieval tales featuring chivalric knights, Don Quixote decides to become one himself. With his servant Sancho Panza, he sets out on a series of reckless adventures. The

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02:28

After Iran strikes, thorough preparation is required

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/02

The repercussions of the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran are widening. After Iran launched retaliatory attacks that caused American casualties, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged further retaliation. As clashes between the two sides continue, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, has joined attacks on Israel, expanding the front. With instability spreading across the Middle East, the global economy is entering a period of deep uncertainty. As the situation shows little sign of stabilizing,

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05:22

Korea, Singapore agree on trade, AI, nuclear energy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/02

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to expand cooperation in trade, security, AI, nuclear energy and a green transition during a bilateral summit on Monday. South Korea and Singapore adopted a joint statement and five memorandums of understanding (MOU) in areas including AI, intellectual property and small modular reactors for nuclear power. The two leaders also agreed to

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