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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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03:01

After 50 years of being branded a 'pinko,' man...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Ko Seung-pyo and read by an artificial voice. A man in his 70s had his name cleared almost half a century after he was wrongfully convicted on charges of being a communist sympathizer. Shin Ji-woo, now 75 years old, was acquitted of violating the Anti-Communism Act by the Suncheon branch of the Gwangju District Court on Tuesday, 50 years after he was found guilty by a military court. Shin, who was serving as a homeland reserve soldier in 1976, was accused of failing to

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04:28

Death of premature twin after mother rejected from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Baek Kyung-seo and read by an artificial voice. DAEGU — A twin born prematurely to a 28-week pregnant American woman died after she struggled for hours to find a hospital in Daegu that could deliver her children earlier this year. She eventually gave birth more than 175 miles away in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, but it was too late for one of the babies. The other twin remains in critical condition. According to Daegu officials and emergency authorities on Tuesday, the

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02:27

BTS adds three shows to South American leg of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. K-pop megaband BTS will add three more shows to the South American leg of its upcoming world tour, the group's agency BigHit Music said on Wednesday, underscoring the surging demand across the region. According to a notice posted on Weverse, BTS will stage one additional concert each in Lima, Peru, on Oct. 7; Santiago, Chile, on Oct. 14; and Buenos Aires on Oct. 21. The additional concerts bring the total scale of the band's

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01:53

North Korea says Kim Yo-jong’s remarks were...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. A senior North Korean official on Tuesday cast doubt on any thaw in relations with Seoul, saying the previous day's statement by Kim Yo-jong was meant as a warning, not an opening, and dismissed South Korea's response as "wishful interpretation." Jang Kum-chol, the North's first vice foreign minister, issued the statement after officials in Seoul welcomed remarks by Kim, the sister of leader Kim Jong-un, as a

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01:53

North Korea says Kim Yo-jong’s remarks were...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/08

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. A senior North Korean official on Tuesday cast doubt on any thaw in relations with Seoul, saying the previous day's statement by Kim Yo-jong was meant as a warning, not an opening, and dismissed South Korea's response as "wishful interpretation." Jang Kum-chol, the North's first vice foreign minister, issued the statement after officials in Seoul welcomed remarks by Kim, the sister of leader Kim Jong-un, as a

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03:01

Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire with Iran, 'subject...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan's request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement, made in a social media post, came hours after Trump sharply escalated pressure on Iran to meet a deadline to reopen the strait by 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the same day, warning

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03:01

Trump agrees to 2-week cease-fire with Iran, 'subject...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks at Pakistan's request, contingent on Tehran agreeing to the "complete" and "immediate" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement, made in a social media post, came hours after Trump sharply escalated pressure on Iran to meet a deadline to reopen the strait by 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time the same day, warning

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06:40

Welcome to the hotel cosmic fortune: Feng shui draws...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Many people in Korea often turn to saju, or fortunetelling, for answers — and luck. Now, for some, that search has led to a seat in a hotel lounge, preferably with a cup of coffee. A fortune seeker named Lim Seo-hyeon recently visited the five-star Grand Hyatt Seoul hotel in Yongsan District, central Seoul, for that very reason. "I sat in a lounge with an open view and even stroked a turtle stone statue," Lim, who made the hike

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03:00

Meanwhile : Holy war revisited

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

Shin June-bong The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Umberto Eco (1932-2016), the Italian novelist and polymath, argued in an essay published by The New York Times in 2015 that many of the world's major wars have originated from monotheistic religions. Reflecting on the medieval Crusades, he noted with irony that "European barbarians" who had converted to Christianity launched wars to convert Muslims who worshiped the same God. The essay, also published in full by the

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04:25

Subway fare exemption for older riders needs rethinking

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. London operates a public transportation system that, at first glance, appears more generous to older adults than Korea's. Residents aged 60 and older can apply for a free travel card, which allows them to use not only the Underground but also buses at no cost. To prevent misuse, eligibility is verified annually to ensure that applicants actually reside in London. Foreign nationals can also benefit if they maintain a local address and

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05:13

Evian invitation calls for focus on G7’s real agenda

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

Lee Jae-seung The author is a professor of international studies at Korea University and head of the Ilmin International Relations Institute. During his recent visit to Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron left behind an invitation to the June Group of 7 (G7) summit in Evian. For Korea, being invited to the apex of global governance signals an ascension to insider status. Yet in international politics, invitations are rarely gestures of goodwill alone. With wars in the Middle East and

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03:03

All-out push to secure crude oil and naphtha must...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik departed on Tuesday for the Middle East and other regions to secure crude oil and naphtha supplies strained by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following a visit to the United Arab Emirates last month, Kang is scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kazakhstan. The trip reflects a sense of urgency as prospects remain dim for the reopening of Hormuz, a key sticking point in cease-fire talks between the United States and Iran, even as

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01:48

U.S. strikes reported on Kharg Island, Iran's primary...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Han Young-hye, Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. U.S. forces have struck military facilities on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, according to a Tuesday report by U.S. media outlet Axios that cited anonymous sources. Iran's state-owned Mehr News Agency also reported that Kharg Island had come under repeated airstrikes and that explosions had been heard in succession. Situated off Iran's southern coast in the Persian Gulf, Kharg Island serves as the

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03:40

Gas stations, card companies butt heads over fees as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice. The surge in global oil prices driven by the Iran war has gas station operators and credit card companies butting heads over transaction fees. Fuel retailers argue that as oil prices rise, so too do credit card fees — squeezing margins and limiting their ability to lower prices for consumers. Card companies, on the other hand, say cutting fees is difficult, citing profitability concerns and the need to maintain fairness across

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05:23

Exclusive: Korea’s jet fuel exports to U.S. in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea has virtually suspended its jet fuel exports amid crude oil shortages, a move set to hit the United States — which relies on Korean fuel for nearly 70 percent of its imports — the hardest. Korean oil refiners have sharply scaled back jet fuel production, diverting much of the adjusted volume to domestic demand. As the world's top jet fuel exporter, Korea is a critical lifeline for countries like the United States and

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02:28

Police data finds that small proportion of suspects...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Only a small proportion of suspects in stalking and domestic violence cases are being detained despite increased measures to curb such crimes, according to recent police data. The National Police Agency conducted a comprehensive review of more than 22,000 crimes involving stalking and domestic violence after a man wearing an electronic ankle monitor stalked and killed his ex-girlfriend in Namyangju, Gyeonggi, on March

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03:43

Samsung joins Big Tech's league with estimated $38B...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics reported a preliminary operating profit of 57.2 trillion won ($38 billion) for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 755 percent on-year surge that blew past already elevated market expectations, driven by robust memory demand and rising chip prices. The result comfortably exceeded the 40.2 trillion won consensus compiled by FnGuide, which had been revised upward just days earlier. The earnings also put the

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01:43

New labor bill allows hourly deductions from annual...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon and read by an artificial voice. A bill allowing workers to use annual leave in hourly increments was approved by the National Assembly's Climate, Energy, Environment and Labor Committee on Tuesday. The proposed amendment to the Labor Standards Act, if passed into law, is expected to give workers greater flexibility in using their time off. The bill goes beyond the current system of half-day leave taken in morning or afternoon blocks. Details on its

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01:53

Studio Realive appoints new chief executive to bridge...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. SM Entertainment's subsidiary Studio Realive has appointed Kim Jong-min, its previous chief creative officer (CCO), as its new chief executive, the parent company announced on Tuesday. Kim, a specialist in creative technology and cross-disciplinary content, is expected to build a bridge between artistic production and technological innovation, according to SM Entertainment's press release. Studio Realive, the so-called

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05:18

Dayoung asks 'What's a girl to do' after debuting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. After a strong solo debut with last year's banger "body," singer Dayoung is approaching the next phase of her career with both ambition and careful calculation, determined not to simply chase the formula that first worked for her. The next step begins with a song that the WJSN member described as a deliberate pivot away from "the 'body' part 2 that listeners may have expected." "When a sequel comes after a successful film, it

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