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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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03:25

Court hands DP's Lee suspended prison sentence in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice.A court on Friday sentenced the liberal Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung to a suspended prison term in an election law violation case, a ruling that could result in the loss of his parliamentary seat and bar him from running in the presidential election if upheld. The Seoul Central District Court handed Lee a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, in the case involving violations of the Public Official

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03:35

Yoon to hold talks with China's Xi on sidelines of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol, attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday morning, the presidential office said, marking the first Korea-China summit since the leaders met in Indonesia in November 2022. The summit takes place amid confirmations that North Korean troops are in combat operations along with Russia against Ukraine. China, a

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02:33

Stop the procrastination on the special chip bill

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The governing People Power Party (PPP) is motioning a bill aimed at providing incentives to chipmakers from the investment stage and flexing working hours for research and development (R&D) staff in the chip field. The PPP hopes to pass a bipartisan bill by the end of this month to replace the Korean version of the CHIPS Act, which went down the drain after failing to materialize before the end of the last legislative term in May. The new

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02:35

The depth of the decay in sports administration

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Two-term president of Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) Lee Kee-heung can bid for a third term though he has been suspended by the government on allegations of illegal practices and misdemeanors. A day after the suspension was issued, the KSOC's Commission for Fair Play in Sport on Tuesday concluded that Lee was eligible to run for a third term in the leadership election in January. Presidency is granted for two terms under the KSOC

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02:31

Minimize our security risks before it's too late

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/15

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nearly completed the lineup of his diplomatic and security team for his second term. Trump selected most of the new faces from people in their 40s and 50s, former field officers in the military, his Florida connections and hardliners on China. The decision reflects the maverick ex-president's determination to change the establishment. But it also deepens our security concerns about North Korea. The

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06:01

Today's fortune: Nov. 15, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

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. 15, 2024 (Oct. 15 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: lessening Health: fair Love: feisty Lucky direction: west 1936: A day of more giving than taking. 1948: Help one another as

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03:45

Yoon, Trump teams align on 'peace through strength,'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Park Hyun-ju and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's new foreign policy team surprisingly aligns with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration in their shared commitment to the "peace through strength" strategy. However, differences in primary targets - China for the U.S. and North Korea for South Korea - could hinder deeper policy alignment between the two allies. Upon announcing the top security picks for his

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04:18

The stars of G-Star 2024: Hard games and long lines

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice.BUSAN - Despite the security guards gesturing wildly, desperately shouting "Please don't run," thousands of gamers sprinted uncontrollably towards their favorite booths at Busan's Bexco center as second the clock struck 11 a.m., marking the start of the four-day G-Star 2024, Korea's largest gaming convention. The frenzied gamers' excuse: wait times. Unreleased games, displayed at various booths around the show floor, operated

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02:38

Ateez focuses on the love from fans with new EP...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Ateez, in its new EP "Golden Hour: Part. 2," wants to acknowledge all the love it's been receiving over the years. And the boy band is doing this in its own way. "The new album captures the various moments of love surrounding Ateez," member San told reporters during a press conference for the release of the group's 11th EP, "Golden Hour: Part. 2," held in southern Seoul on Thursday. "I believe love comes in many forms, but for

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05:28

Can HYBE keep NewJeans? Girl group serves up official...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. How desperate is HYBE to keep the girl group NewJeans? Korea's largest K-pop company has been put to the ultimate test as the quintet has given its agency ADOR an ultimatum - meet the demands within 14 days or prepare for a legal fight in court. The five NewJeans members sent the official document to ADOR on Wednesday, notifying the company that the group's members would seek to terminate their exclusive contracts with the

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03:31

Mainstreaming blockchain is the big idea at Upbit D...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The wider embrace of blockchain-backed digital assets seen across the globe this year means that real-world changes driven by the technology have become more tangible than ever. At this year's annual Upbit D Conference (UDC) held in central Seoul on Thursday, the mainstream adoption of crypto-assets as well as real-life use cases of the blockchain technology took center stage, particularly with the global trend expected to

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02:34

Won remains weak despite gov't signaling market...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The won closed at 1,405.1 against the greenback, down 1.5 won from the previous day. The rate remained above 1,400 won, considered a psychological threshold, having done so on only three previous occasions: in 1997 during the Asian financial crisis, in 2008 during the global financial crisis and in 2022 after U.S. rate hikes. Korea's minister of finance, Choi Sang-mok, said Thursday that the government would take active steps

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03:39

As Bitcoin shatters records, blockchain zealots...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. After a roller coaster ride through booms and busts over the past decade, the blockchain industry is on the brink of an explosive expansion - catalyzed by the election victory of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, a crypto-skeptic-turned-advocate who has pledged to make the United States "the crypto capital of the planet." At the seventh edition of the annual Seoul cryptocurrency haven known as the Upbit D Conference (UDC) on

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06:38

Goryeo-era national treasure returns to original...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Yim Seung-hye, Kang Hye-ran and read by an artificial voice. When Korean national treasure, the Stupa of State Preceptor Jigwang, was finally transported back to its original location in Wonju, Gangwon, after 113 years on Tuesday, many elderly Koreans expressed their joy, reflecting on the stupa's "unfortunate" history. "I hope it now has a peaceful life at the temple site where it belongs," said Gwon Gwi-nam, 89, a resident living in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, who was

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03:36

Quantum computers touted as AI accelerator at Daesung...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have endless potential, but the technology faces hurdles in securing enough high-quality data for training. Quantum computing technology may be a solution there, says Kim Jung-sang, an electrical and computer engineering professor at Duke University who co-founded the NYSE-listed quantum computer firm IonQ. "There are still so many areas that AI can be applied to, but we are failing to

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05:06

Australian politicians voice worries over Korea Zinc...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] Australian politicians are casting anxieties over Korea Zinc's elongated, bruising ownership fight with private equity firm MBK Partners, calling for an immediate end to the dispute that may cause setbacks in ongoing clean energy projects and disruption in the global zinc supply chain. Some lawmakers have publicly sided with Korea Zinc Chairman Choi Yun-beom, grandson of its co-founder, citing the risks of the

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02:25

Nearly 3,300 people looking for love apply for blind...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Nearly 3,300 Seoulites applied for a mass blind date event hosted by the city government. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday announced that 3,286 people signed up for the upcoming matchmaking event, set to take place on Nov. 23 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sebitseom, a cultural complex on the Han River, located at Banpo Hangang Park in southern Seoul. The city will select 100 participants - 50 men and 50 women - to

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03:08

Top court upholds sentence on ex-lawmaker who...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a suspended prison sentence for former lawmaker Youn Mee-hyang, who was convicted of embezzling funds donated to help victims of the Japanese military's wartime sexual slavery. The top court confirmed the Seoul High Court's ruling of a one-and-a-half-year prison sentence, suspended for three years, saying that the verdict contained no errors or misinterpretations of legal

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04:57

Yoon begins 8-day trip to Peru, Brazil for APEC, G20...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol began an eight-day trip on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and G20 summits to be held in Peru and Brazil. At the multilateral gatherings, Yoon plans to emphasize international solidarity in the face of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia and highlight South Korea's responsible diplomacy as a so-called global pivotal state. Attention is focusing on

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01:57

Traditional craftworks inspired by Nexon games to be...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/14

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. Traditional Korean craftworks inspired by Nexon's iconic games MapleStory, Mabinogi and The Kingdom of the Winds, will be showcased at Deoksu Palace for the special exhibition "Shaping Time: In Search of Another World" from Nov. 19. The Korea Heritage Agency said it has organized the free exhibition with the Nexon Foundation in the palace's Deokhongjeon as part of the game developer's social contribution initiative, the

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