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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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02:31

SK Chairman Chey's $1 billion divorce settlement...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won could take a breather after the Supreme Court decided to review the chief's appeal of the lower court's ruling that ordered him to pay a historic $1 billion to estranged wife Roh Soh-yeong in the country's largest-ever divorce settlement. The Supreme Court did not dismiss Chey's appeal, made on July 8, that pinpointed "critical errors in the division of property," which means the case was accepted

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02:52

Week needed for restoration after fire at Posco's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Another blaze broke out in Posco's steel mill in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Sunday, raising doubts over the proper management of the aged equipment at the world's second-largest steel factory that has suffered multiple fires in recent years. The fire, which occurred around 4:20 a.m. at No. 3 Finex furnace that produces molten iron, was fully extinguished in five hours leaving one worker with second-degree burns. Seven workers

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03:40

North behind 331 GPS jamming attacks this month:...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. North Korea conducted 331 GPS jamming attacks this month, though there was no actual damage related to these cases, the South Korean government announced Sunday. The Ministry of Science and ICT said while revealing its latest figures that the jamming signals coming from North Korea were continuously being detected by a radio monitoring system. From Nov. 1 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, there were a total of 331 cases of GPS signal

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08:09

Intelligentsia Coffee will serve up unique drinks for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] No Intelligentsia Coffee shop looks the same in Korea. And soon, no coffee bar will serve the exact same menu, either. According to the brand's CEO, James McLaughlin, the stores will be rolling out exclusive drinks at each of its three locations in Seoul from early 2025. The Chicago-based coffee brand launched its first Korean branch - also its first-ever overseas store - near Gyeongbok Palace in the historic

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02:17

LG Energy Solution to supply cylindrical batteries to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. LG Energy Solution announced Friday that it has signed a deal to supply its next-generation 4695 cylindrical batteries to U.S. EV manufacturer Rivian. Rivian, headquartered in Irvine, California, was founded in 2009 and is dedicated to manufacturing EVs. It sold a little more than 50,000 cars globally last year. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution's U.S. subsidiary in Arizona will deliver 67 gigawatt-hours of 4695

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02:14

Pepero Day promos abound, from Coupang to Lotte Wellfood

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Pepero Day is right around the corner, and retailers are launching special promotions and limited-edition Pepero items to celebrate. Coupang said on Friday it teamed up with Lotte Wellfood to release 145,000 limited "Pepero Lucky Boxes" for Pepero Day, each containing a cash prize coupon. One lucky winner will receive 11 million won ($ 7,935) in Coupang cash, which can be used on the Coupang platform. Ten second-place winners

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05:36

Yoon, Trump focus on shipbuilding amid China's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/10

This article is by Lee Keun-pyung, Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. In the first phone call between President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the key industry discussed was not semiconductors or EVs, but rather shipbuilding, a focus that many say is intended to counter China's rapid buildup of warships. Experts even suggest that shipbuilding could become a new core link in the Korea-U.S. military alliance. Trump noted that the U.S. shipbuilding industry

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06:00

Today's fortune: Nov. 10, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/09

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. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 (Oct. 10 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: fulfilling Lucky direction: north 1936: Parental love knows no limits. 1948: You may want to be

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06:04

Today's fortune: Nov. 9, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

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.Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 (Oct. 9 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1936: Don't just sit around. Take a walk. 1948: What you say can harden as

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03:43

'The Fiery Priest' returns for season 2 with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.The hot-tempered priest returns for the first time in five years, ready to punish evil once again. The second season of SBS's hit 2019 series "The Fiery Priest" premieres this Friday, picking up its signature blend of humor and meaningful storytelling, this time with a fresh, invigorating and profoundly satisfying twist that promises to captivate audiences anew. "There's a saying 'sweet and salty,' and our drama is much like

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03:48

North Korea finds many critics, and a few friends, at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. North Korea's human rights record was once again in the global spotlight as the United Nations conducted the fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the country's human rights practices in Geneva. The South Korean delegation, led by Ambassador Yun Seong-deok, condemned North Korea's recent military deployment of troops to Ukraine, describing it as a "human rights violation." Yun criticized North Korea's "extreme

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04:34

'Essence' takes center stage for K-content at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. With the rise of content platforms, audiences are now embracing a time-to-value mindset, prioritizing "viewing efficiency," according to content insiders, prompting creators to focus on the "essence" of their work. "Not only the time spent watching content is important, but also the time invested in selecting and choosing content has become a crucial factor for viewers," MBC producer Ahn Soo-young said during a forum about

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03:13

BOK not confident on rate cut with forex fluctuation...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Following the U.S. Federal Reserve's widely-anticipated 0.25-percentage-point cut in its key interest rates and the moderation of a brief surge in election-driven volatility, Korea is now heading toward its final rate-setting meeting for this year. Although short-term volatility has eased considerably compared to the weeks leading up to the election, persisting uncertainties in the foreign exchange market remain a significant

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02:23

Trying to find an excuse will only backfire

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily.With just one day before President Yoon Suk Yeol's address to the nation on Thursday, many people must have mixed feelings. They will certainly pay keen attention to the speech, as the presidential office said, "The president will closely explain about all the issues the people are curious to know." But his past speeches mostly disappointed the public. Let's go back to the speech the president delivered shortly before the Apr. 10

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02:39

Tackling Trump risks to protect our interests

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Former U.S. president and Republican candidate Donald Trump won the Nov. 5 election. Upon grabbing the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency, Trump declared, "We made history for a reason," as he was projected to win in six of the seven battleground states. Trump broke away from the long tradition of the winner declaring victory after the rivaling candidate conceded. Trump hinted at a drastic shift in U.S. foreign policy by

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02:24

How to get along with Trump 2.0

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Former U.S. president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump officially became the winner of the election on Tuesday after his Democratic rival Kamala Harris conceded. Trump had a 12-minute phone conversation with President Yoon Suk Yeol the following day. Though we welcome their first conversation, it can hardly calm our deepening concerns over security and economic issues during Trump's second term. In the phone conversation,

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08:58

Uncertainty looms for South Korea, U.S. under second...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/08

This article is by Michael Lee, Lim Jeong-won And Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The victory of former U.S. President Donald Trump in his third White House race on Wednesday has opened up new risks for South Korea, which spent the past four years strengthening cooperation with the outgoing Joe Biden administration. The turbulence of Trump's first presidency from 2017 to 2021 weighs heavily upon Seoul, which regards its alliance with Washington as a cornerstone of its own

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07:32

Tourism minister aims to hit inbound traveler targets...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. "It's been a year since I took up office at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in October 2023, but it feels like it's been 10 years," said Tourism Minister Yu In-chon. Despite being the oldest minister currently in post, the 73-year-old, two-time culture minister has been relentless. So far, he's visited about 12 rural towns as part of his Local 100 project in an effort to boost local tourism, and he's met up with

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05:53

Today's fortune: Nov. 8, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

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. 8, 2024 (Oct. 8 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: good Health: strong Love: mutual Lucky direction: north 1936: Steams gather to become a river. 1948: Little by little, a little

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04:08

'Our Camino de Santiago': Tourism minister focuses on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. The Korea Dulle Trail, which stretches 4,500 kilometers (2,800 miles) along the edge of the peninsula opened on Sept. 23, attracting hundreds of local trekkers both on weekdays and weekends. However, a lack of English information - like an app to inform trekkers about nearby accommodation or even English signposts to guide those traveling along the route - has been hindering efforts to attract foreign trekkers to try out the

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