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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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03:17

Won may weaken further as Trump's plans rattle market

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea faces mounting uncertainties as the local currency is expected to further weaken against the dollar amid a jittery market, with the resounding victory of Donald Trump, as well as the Republican Party, sending ripples through the country's export-driven economy. The won-dollar exchange rate opened at 1,401.1 won on Thursday and soared as high as 1,404.5 won early in the day before closing at 1,396.6 won as of 3:30 p.m.,

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03:17

Gov't braces for economic fallout from Trump policies...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Korea is on heightened alert with Donald Trump set to return to the White House, stirring concerns over potential shifts in trade and investment between the two countries. "If the policies that President-elect Trump has been emphasizing become a reality, they will significantly impact our economy," said Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok in a meeting with key economic officials on Thursday. "The government will make the

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04:22

Yoon, Trump discuss alliance, economic cooperation,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. At the same time, Yoon noted that Seoul is making efforts to minimize any potential blowback on South Korea's economy with an expected shift in U.S. trade policies favoring American companies following Trump's return to the White House come January. "We are making various efforts to minimize any damage to our economy and losses for our people," Yoon said in a televised press conference at the Yongsan presidential office

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05:47

Hyundai made a big bet on touch screens in cars....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/07

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. IRVINE, California - Reporters signed nondisclosure agreements as they filed into Hyundai Motor's design center on a sunny day in Southern California. Phones were taken away; no photos, the group was informed, could be taken in the top-secret studio where Hyundai's most famous North American models, from the Sonata to the Genesis coupe, are brought to life. Reporters were greeted by life-size models of Hyundai Design North

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06:00

Today's fortune: Nov. 7, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

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. 7, 2024 (Oct. 7 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: encountering Lucky direction: south 1936: You may take interest in something new and get it

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03:52

Chip, energy and logistics firms pledge $920M in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice.Seven foreign companies in the semiconductor, energy and logistics sectors will invest a total of $920 million in Korea, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Wednesday. The pledge was made during the annual Invest KOREA Summit 2024 that kicked off on Wednesday. This year's three-day event is expected to bring together over 2,000 domestic and global companies, investors, embassies and local

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03:46

EV stocks decline, defense stocks rise, as Trump...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korean stocks retreated on Wednesday with EV shares plunging as Donald Trump pulled ahead, and eventually declared victory, in the U.S. presidential race. The former president had been projected to win the key swing states of North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Georgia by the time Korea's markets closed. The local currency traded significantly weaker against the dollar, which surged to its highest since March 2020, nearing the

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03:36

Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops in battle with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Ukrainian troops have fought their first battles with North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region located in western Russia, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky said in a video address from Kyiv on Tuesday (local time). Zelensky's message marks the highest-level confirmation from the Ukrainian government that its military has directly engaged with North Korean forces under Russian command. In his message, Zelensky appealed

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02:57

Prosecutors summon former Korean ambassador to India...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Prosecutors on Wednesday summoned a former Korean ambassador to India as part of an investigation into suspicions that the former first lady abused her position to make a solo trip to India during the presidency of her husband Moon Jae-in. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office summoned Shin Bong-kil, a former Korean ambassador to India who accompanied then-first lady Kim Jung-sook on her visit to the country in 2018,

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03:18

'Two-side Love,' and other art exhibitions to check...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. [Gallery Listing] LOG CABIN ROMANCE Lee Eugean Gallery Through Nov. 16: Artist Kim Hye-na's solo exhibition is filled with 40 pieces, including canvas paintings and drawings of pastel-toned abstract landscapes. The colors of Kim's works are reminiscent of springtime greenery and represent the artist's affection for drawing. The exhibition's title, "log cabin romance," was inspired by a sentence that Kim wrote in her diary:

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04:56

Artist Lee Kang-so questions reality and existence in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. For "A train," a low-resolution video by Lee Kang-so made during a vacation in the early 2000s, the artist was inside a train, filming the window while on board. The only change in scenery during the video's 15-minute running time is what the window shows. During the daytime, it shows the outdoor landscape, and at night, the reflection of luggage. Although Lee and his audience are looking at the same view, the result differs

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02:28

U.S. ELECTION LIVE: Trump declares victory as votes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/06

Donald Trump declares himself the winner after taking Pennsylvania, delivering an acceptance speech while votes are still being counted. Trump now has 267 of the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the White House. Alaska, which has the three electoral college votes Trump needs and is yet to be called, has not voted for a Democrat for 60 years. Kamala Harris wins Minnesota. Donald Trump wins Pennsylvania. Fox News have called the election for Donald Trump. Other major news

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05:53

Today's fortune: Nov. 6, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

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. 6, 2024 (Oct. 6 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: south 1936: You may happily spend. 1948: You may be lucky in fortune and

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03:11

Prosecutors to question shadowy 'political broker'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Prosecutors are set to summon Myung Tae-kyun, a self-proclaimed "political broker," on Friday as their investigations into alleged illegal political funding and the nomination of a former lawmaker intensify following last week's revelation of a phone conversation between President Yoon Suk Yeol and Myung. Myung's attorney told local media on Tuesday that the self-fashioned political consultant will appear for questioning at

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02:45

The vigilance versus the composure

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The U.S. vigilance to sustain itself as a hotbed of global talents versus Korea's complacency despite continued hemorrhage in brain power are exemplified by contrasting responses to the wave of AI. The White House last week released its National Security Memorandum (NSM) pertaining to incorporating AI into "national security systems." The document is by far the most comprehensive articulation of the U.S. national security strategy and

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02:38

Only a technological edge can win the chip war

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Morris Chang, the founder of the consigned chipmaking behemoth TSMC, declared the global free trade in semiconductors "has died" as a result of a gush of barriers led by U.S. sanctions on China that can seriously undermine growth in the industry. TSMC, a winner together with Nvidia in the AI-driven age, has turned into a "battleground" and "truly a turf all major powers want to secure." The pure-play foundry reported an impressive 58

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02:31

Budget speech for next year is the leader's duty

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. President Yoon Suk Yeol reportedly plans to let Prime Minister Han Duck-soo read the script of his speech on the government-proposed 2025 budget on his behalf. When asked about the address slated for Nov. 4, a senior presidential secretary said, "Nothing has been decided at the moment." Given the delicate nuance, his comment suggests a possibility of the prime minister replacing the president for the speech. The budget speech constitutes a

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02:26

Counter the threat from the North and Russia

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. On Thursday, North Korea fired a new ICBM from a launch site near Pyongyang into the East Sea. The North took the action shortly after the U.S. and South Korean defense ministers issued a joint statement after their Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) in Washington - and just five days before the Nov. 5 presidential election in the United States. On Oct. 29, Russia conducted long-range missile strike exercises by mobilizing its Army, Navy

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02:23

Clear the clouds over nomination intervention

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. President Yoon Suk Yeol is suspected of having meddled in the by-election of a legislative seat in 2022. According to a recorded conversation between Yoon and Myung Tae-kyun, a self-proclaimed "political broker," released by the opposition Democratic Party (DP), Yoon said he recommended former People Power Party (PPP) Rep. Kim Young-sun as a candidate, crediting her hard work during the primary. "But there is much talk in the party," Yoon

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02:32

Yoon must wake up before it's too late

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Demand for President Yoon Suk Yeol to colossally change his governance style is growing inside and outside the governing People Power Party (PPP). In a statement on Thursday, PPP leader Han Dong-hoon accentuated the deepening public sentiment against President Yoon. "The president must change before it's too late," he said. An advisory group for the PPP joined the chorus by urging the president to return to the moment of his inauguration

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