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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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02:10

Barclays, Citi alleged guilty of illegal short...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) uncovered additional cases of naked short selling by two global investment banks, which have reportedly been identified as Barclays and Citi, amid the ongoing crackdown on the illegal trading practice in Korea. An advisory committee on the capital market investigation and review under the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is currently looking into the recently surfaced allegations, as

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02:15

Secret Service doggedly determined to protect Trump...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. A robot dog from Hyundai Motor-backed Boston Dynamics has been spotted patrolling the Mar-a-Lago luxury resort club owned by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida. Spot, a remote-controlled four-legged robot, was seen in the video strolling on the grass outside the property with the logo of the United States Secret Service stenciled on its torso and the text "DO NOT PET" stamped on its legs. The Secret

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05:04

Korean parents, students turn to Buddha, Jesus and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This article is by Lee Chan-kyu, Lee Su-min, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. The college entrance exam season is here, and parents and students are resorting to everything from praying at temples and churches to idolizing K-pop stars and even star lecturers for better luck. On Thursday, some 520,000 students are set to take the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), an annual state-administered college entrance exam widely perceived to determine the future of its young

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02:39

Sharpen the edge, fuel reform, dump populism

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/12

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Two and half years ago, the Yoon Suk Yeol presidency was launched on the two pillars of free democracy and market economy. On the economic front, the presidential office and the government may take pride in the escalation of the economy's rank through the president's summit diplomacy, the conservative government's self-restraint in fiscal spending and the debut of Korean bonds in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI). If you look at the

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05:55

Today's fortune: Nov. 12, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

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. 12, 2024 (Oct. 12 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: moderate Love: happy Lucky direction: southeast 1936: Living itself is a blessing. 1948: Lady Luck is on your

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04:37

Everland unveils 'secret forest' housing Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. YONGIN, Gyeonggi - On a recent Tuesday afternoon, enormous swaths of yellow seemed to consume a secluded forest as fall came into full swing in November. The autumn sunlight peered through a golden canopy of ginkgo leaves, and the trails were thickly padded with foliage. The forest, located next to the Everland theme park, spans over 145,000 square meters (36 acres) and is the largest ginkgo woodland in the country. Some 30,000

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05:28

Grenell's rise as Trump foreign policy team...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Kang Tae-hwa, Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's second administration begins to take shape, among the frontrunners for a top foreign policy and national security role is Richard Grenell, Trump's former ambassador to Germany, who has hinted at potential withdrawals of U.S. troops from South Korea. On Saturday, Trump announced on Truth Social that he ruled out former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Secretary of State

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06:44

Little-known brands enter spotlight as K-beauty...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Oh Yoo-jin and read by an artificial voice. "Small but mighty" aptly describes the current Korean cosmetic export market, where small indie brands are taking center stage - a significant shift from the past when only products produced by large conglomerates stood out. Until the 2010s, two major cosmetic conglomerates - Amorepacific and LG Household & Health (LG H&H) - took up almost 90 percent of the export market. However, indie brands, or new small- and medium-sized

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03:37

'Squid Game' director touts more tension in season...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The second season of Netflix's 2021 hit series "Squid Game" is just over a month away. The hit show's next outing promises a grander scale, visualizing its complex tension through colorful and playful-looking sets as the expanded narrative transforms into something far greater than just a fight for money. The new season, scheduled to be released on Dec. 26, started filming in July last year. The show's director Hwang Dong-hyuk

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02:21

Bullish Bitcoin breaks 114 million won threshold amid...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The price of Bitcoin continued its rally to a fresh high in Korea on Monday, surpassing the 114 million won ($81,709) threshold for the first time as growing optimism over favorable conditions under a second Donald Trump administration boosted the benchmark cryptocurrency to a new record globally. As of 4:30 p.m., Bitcoin was trading at 113.1 million won on Upbit, Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, after soaring as high

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01:37

BMW to make Gyeonggi hub largest overseas parts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. BMW is investing additional 65 billion won ($47 million) in Korea to make its distribution center in Anseong, Gyeonggi, the largest auto parts logistics center the German luxury carmaker has overseas. The Anseong facility, which handles around 60,000 auto parts, will also be the largest parts center in Korea running from an imported auto brand. BMW Korea, the best-selling imported auto brand in Korea, said Monday it will add

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02:58

Seoul unveils plan to complete flying taxi network by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles could be seen flying over Seoul as early as next year. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Monday unveiled the city's plans to demonstrate these advanced vehicles in the first half of 2025, with the goal of completing a network as early as 2035. "The sky will serve as a crucial new resource for transportation, enhancing convenience for citizens," Oh said during a conference on future technologies,

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03:21

As Korea's economy braces for implications of Trump...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea is bracing for the potential impacts of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's bold policy proposals on its export-driven economy, as the incoming administration is expected to have a diverging range of implications across domestic sectors. While Korea's growing U.S. trade surplus may encourage the Trump administration to add further pressure, its robust investments in the United States can serve as leverage at the

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04:57

DP submits revised special probe bill as prosecutor...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. The liberal Democratic Party (DP) submitted a revised special prosecutor bill on Monday to investigate allegations against first lady Kim Keon Hee. The revised bill would reduce the scope of the investigation and grant a third party the right to recommend a special prosecutor. "We will submit a revised bill on the Special Prosecutor Act limited to the suspicions of stock price manipulation of Deutsch Motors, the Myung

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01:59

Hyundai Transys strike ends as executives agree to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Executives at Hyundai Transys agreed to return 20 percent or their annual salaries as a part of efforts to normalize management after a monthlong plant shutdown due to discord with its labor union. The auto parts maker's labor union returned to work on Monday after calling off the strike on Saturday, which extended from Oct. 8 at its transmission plant in South Chungcheong after 15 rounds of failed negotiations. "Hit hard by

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01:59

Korean market holds steady after U.S. Fed cuts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The Korean market remained relatively calm as the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented a widely expected 25-basis-point cut in its key interest rate, following a moderation in the election-driven volatility spike in the value of the dollar. The government assured that the current market situation remained stable but promised to take necessary measures if short-term volatility increases. "The global financial market remained

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03:00

LG Energy to power Elon Musk's SpaceX mission to Mars...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. LG Energy Solution will supply batteries to Elon Musk's SpaceX for its Starship rocket for Mars. The Korean battery maker is currently in the process of developing batteries for the spacecraft based on its cylindrical batteries, according to multiple reports. The development reportedly comes at SpaceX's specific request to LG Energy Solution, the longtime battery supplier of the Musk-led Tesla. SpaceX has been using own

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02:26

A presidential apology still detached from reality

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/11

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Last Thursday's televised press conference by President Yoon Suk Yeol marking the midpoint of his five-year term was possibly the last chance for the government to regain political clout amid the president's sinking approval rating. The apology and bowing of the head were there, but overall, it ended without a resonance or reassurance. The president showed his usual confidence, suggesting his insensitivity to the urgency and gravity of the

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06:14

At Tongbang book sale, expats find English reads —...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Seongsu-dong, which many call "the Brooklyn of Seoul," is often thronged with stylish youths posing against vintage store walls and strutting down streets as if they're runways. But a more dressed-down crowd, sporting empty tote bags as opposed to purses, made their way to the city's eastern neighborhood on Saturday for a bit of a more old-fashioned purpose: book shopping. On a cloudless November afternoon, the decades-old

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05:55

Today's fortune: Nov. 11, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

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. 11, 2024 (Oct. 11 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: passionate Lucky direction: west 1936: You're young at heart. 1948: The age of the body and heart

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