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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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06:31

Who is Marvin Park? La Liga’s Canary Islands...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Andres Arencibia Almeida and read by an artificial voice. Korean football star Lee Kang-in bid farewell to Mallorca in July 2023, joining Paris Saint-Germain. His departure from Mallorca marked the end of an era, but La Liga continues to maintain its ties to Korea through another rising star: Marvin Park. Park, born in Palma de Mallorca to a Korean mother and Nigerian father, is under contract until June 2028 with La Liga side UD Las Palmas, the only club in the top-tier

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05:55

Today's fortune: Nov. 14, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

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. 14, 2024 (Oct. 14 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: giving Lucky direction: west 1936: Eat healthy food. 1948: The morning may be better than the

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05:03

Road trip romance series 'Mr. Plankton' explores...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Netflix's new romance series "Mr. Plankton" may seem like a lighthearted love story at first glance, but according to its cast, it dives much deeper. Beyond the playful romance lies a heartfelt message about healing, growth and championing all beings, reminding viewers of the unique value within each person. "'Mr. Plankton' is one of the most heartwarming dramas I have worked on," actor Woo Do-hwan said. "I wished the viewers

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03:00

Korean market reels from tanking won-dollar rate on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean economy is taking a hit from the surging won-dollar exchange rate, which has contributed to a fresh exodus of foreign capital and inflationary pressure on imported goods, a vicious cycle that some analysts believe could only further deteriorate under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The won continued to depreciate against the greenback on Wednesday, staying above the 1,400-won mark for the second consecutive day

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03:12

Trump taps Kim Jong-un defender Pete Hegseth as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. As South Korea keenly watches the next U.S. administration take shape, President-elect Donald Trump tapped Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran, as secretary of defense for an upcoming second term on Tuesday. Known for his support of the "America First" agenda, Hegseth has previously advocated for the withdrawal of U.S. troops and diplomatic engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. "Pete has spent his entire life

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05:00

South Korea and U.S. confirm North's troops engaged...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed Wednesday evening that North Korean troops deployed to Russia are "already participating in combat." "North Korean troops deployed to Russia have moved to the Kursk region over the past two weeks and completed their deployment to the battlefield," the NIS said. The NIS added that it is "continuing to gather and analyze additional intelligence and information related

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03:26

Planes to be grounded, businesses to open late as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Planes will be grounded and office hours will be delayed as some 520,000 test-takers sit for the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on Thursday. The CSAT, also known as suneung, is an annual state-administered exam that determines colleges for test-takers in Korea. This year, a total of 522,670 students are registered to take the CSAT, up by 18,082 from last year. The number of repeat test-takers this year, particularly

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05:01

BYD to send jolt to Korean EV market with entry next...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] Chinese EV titan BYD confirmed the official debut of its passenger EVs in Korea early next year, posing a formidable threat to local manufacturers that are already suffering from descending sales with the rising popularity of Tesla and disappointing overall EV demand. The Shenzhen-based EV maker's entry, likely with the Atto 3 compact SUV leading the charge, will inevitably hasten the price war and challenge

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04:08

U.S. Gray Eagle 'assassin' drone takes off from South...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/13

This article is by Lee Yoo-jung, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. A U.S. General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle, an unmanned reconnaissance and attack aircraft, took off from the Korean Navy's amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo off the coast of Pohang, North Gyeongsang, in the East Sea on Tuesday. This marked the first combat test of a fixed-wing drone taking off from a Korean naval vessel. The Navy has previously operated vertical takeoff and landing drones, but this was the first

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05:55

Today's fortune: Nov. 13, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

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. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 (Oct. 13 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: east 1936: You may make a happy purchase. 1948: You may be boasting

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03:35

Miles that don't get you anywhere: Korean Air pushes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Park Young-woo, Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Korean Air is encouraging customers to spend their miles as the airline awaits U.S. approval for its takeover of Asiana Airlines - just not on the actual flight tickets. The airline has been adding new items for customers to spend their hard-earned mileage on in an attempt to reduce the total value of accumulated Korean Air and Asiana miles, estimated at 3.5 trillion won ($2.5 billion), as they count as a

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06:32

'Squid Game' director hints at mix of Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix series "Squid Game" became a cultural phenomenon in 2021, merging Korean childhood games with the deadly thriller genre. But what other nostalgic pastimes will the second season bring back to intrigue global audiences? With just over a month to go until the second season of "Squid Game" hits Netflix, fans are eagerly counting down the days to see what high-stakes games await them. The director hinted that the new season

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03:58

North Korea ratifies military alliance with Russia as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. North Korea ratified a recent treaty with Russia that elevates their bilateral relationship to a military alliance, its state media reported Tuesday, as North Korean troops deployed in Russia appear ready to engage in combat in the Ukrainian-occupied Kursk region. Observers believe both countries aim to take advantage of a perceived leadership void during the U.S. presidential transition to push their immediate objectives on

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02:25

Bitcoin breaks 128 million won in unprecedented...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Bitcoin prices surged at a breakneck pace as traders bet on President-elect Donald Trump's strong advocacy for digital assets, pushing the cryptocurrency past 128 million won ($90,872) at peak trading on Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange. The digital asset was trading at 127.05 million won on Upbit as of 6 p.m., more than double the 57.05 million won logged at 9 a.m. on Jan. 1, and 127.01 million won Bithumb. It reached

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01:44

Samsung to expand Cheonan chip packaging facility for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics will expand its semiconductor packaging facility in Cheonan, South Chungcheong, by 2027 to ramp up the production of high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. The size of the investment was not disclosed, but it will be more cost-effective than a typical expansion of a chip packaging site given that the chipmaker will rent a building owned by its subsidiary, Samsung Display. Under a memorandum of understanding

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02:45

Shadowy 'political broker' boasted of close ties to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Cho Jung-woo, An Dae-hun and read by an artificial voice. Prosecutors said self-proclaimed political broker Myung Tae-kyun received substantial sums of money in exchange for securing party nominations by "boasting about his close relationships with the conservative party leader and the presidential couple," according to an arrest warrant request. In the eight-page arrest warrant obtained by the JoongAng Ilbo, the Korea JoongAng Daily's affiliate, on Tuesday, Myung was

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01:04

Prosecutors raid Coupang headquarters for promoting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Prosecutors raided Coupang's headquarters in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Tuesday over modifying search algorithms in favor of the products of its private labels. The search and seizure operation began Monday, according to multiple media reports. It's the first time the prosecutor has raided a Korean firm over algorithm manipulation. Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC), in June, slapped the e-commerce giant with a 163

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03:22

Comedy film 'About Family' set to warm hearts this...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Family comedy film "About Family" is ready to warm up the chilly winter season like a comforting bowl of manduguk, or dumpling soup. Set for release on Dec. 11, the film follows the story of a dumpling restaurant owner who is worried that his family line might be coming to an end when his son becomes a Buddhist monk. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when two children claiming to be his grandchildren - whom he never

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04:16

Rubio, Waltz nominations presage tough U.S. line on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will likely nominate Florida senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state and Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser, multiple outlets reported Monday. The picks seemingly align with the president-elect's hardline approach to China and defense costs. Three sources familiar with Trump's decision-making process said that while the President-elect could still change his mind, he appears

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03:41

Magician Lee Eun-gyeol takes inspiration from old...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Lee Eun-gyeol, the first Korean magician to win the prestigious FISM World Championship of Magic in 2006, has returned with his latest show, "Melies Illusion." Launched on Nov. 9, "Melies Illusion" is a multigenre performance blending theater, magic, video art, mime and masked drama. The show is Lee's homage to French magician and filmmaker Georges Melies, presenting a nonverbal cine-performance inspired by the visionary

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