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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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04:00

'Not simply a love story': 'Hear Me: Our Summer'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/05

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Romance film "Hear Me: Our Summer," set to hit local theaters on Wednesday, promises to capture hearts with its pure love story about young people in their 20s - a unique experience for actors Hong Kyung and Roh Yoon-seo, who found it special to portray characters around their own age. "It's a rare and invaluable opportunity to act in a role that only has a small age difference from my own age," actor Roh said to reporters

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05:50

Today's fortune: Nov. 5, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

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. 5, 2024 (Oct. 5 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: east 1936: What's good is good. 1948: You may like this and that. 1960:

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04:44

AI acceleration: SK hynix fast-tracking HBM4 on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. SK hynix is moving up the initial delivery schedule for its high bandwidth memory 4 (HBM4) chips by six months at Nvidia's request, and will also start producing its 16-layer HBM3E chips with the largest capacity to date at 48 gigabytes early next year, asserting its dominance in the AI accelerator market. With the announcement, SK hynix shares surged 6.48 percent to close at 194,000 won ($141.25) on Monday. The push came from

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03:40

Yoon urges lawmakers to approve budget proposal in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

This article is by Heo Jin, Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol urged lawmakers to swiftly approve the government's 2025 budget proposal in a parliamentary address Monday, highlighting provisions to support public livelihoods and promote structural reports for future growth. "The government has prepared this budget with the people's well-being as a top priority, focusing on structural adjustments and reforms needed for Korea's future progress," Yoon said in

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03:43

Netflix romantic comedy 'Mr. Plankton' takes viewers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. What starts off with a dramatic circumstance transforms into a heartfelt exploration of love and life, as well as Korean culture and stunning scenery in the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy series "Mr. Plankton," an "adventure that you won't regret watching," according to its cast and director. "The series is a work that is not only entertaining and full of excitement but also, by the end, has touching moments that can

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04:39

Two-thirds of Koreans oppose sending weapons to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

This article is by Kim Jeong-jae, Oh Hyun-seok, Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Two-thirds of Koreans oppose the idea of South Korea directly providing lethal weapons to Ukraine, according to a recent survey. In an opinion poll commissioned by the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, and conducted by Gallup Korea, 64 percent of respondents said they were against supplying weapons to Ukraine, while 28 percent said they were in favor. Another 8 percent said

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04:56

Harris calls alliance with Korea a 'linchpin,' warns...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate in the U.S. election just a day away, defined the South Korea-U.S. alliance as "a linchpin of security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and around the world" and assessed that South Korea is paying a "sizable" share of the costs to maintain U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula in a recent op-ed. This is in stark contrast to the Republican candidate,

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02:57

Traditional opera 'The Story of Lee Nal-chi' to be...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/04

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. When people hear the Korean name Lee Nal-chi, they often think of the alternative pop band that sang the hit "Tiger is Coming" (2020), but the name's origin goes back to an actual historical figure from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It was the nickname of Lee Kyung-sook (1820-1892), who was regarded as one of Joseon's eight great masters of pansori (traditional narrative song). Nal-chi, which means flying fish, became his

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05:54

Today's Fortune: Nov. 4, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/03

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. 4, 2024 (Oct. 4 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: happy Lucky direction: southeast 1936: A peaceful day. 1948: Today's always the happiest. 1960:

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05:33

Tomorrow X Together bigger and busier than ever with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/03

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice.Preparing for a new album while touring around the world was no easy feat for boy band Tomorrow X Together, but what has made everything all worthwhile is that the stages are getting larger and the fans are filling the spaces, however big they may be, according to the members. "We can really see our stages getting bigger, and it really gives us this indescribable feeling," Taehyun told reporters during a press conference on

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02:21

SK chief predicts 2027 as AI market turning point

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. SK chief Chey Tae-won predicted the turning point for the global AI market's expansion to come around 2027, calling to expedite ongoing group-wide efforts to streamline its business portfolio to better accommodate the rapidly changing market environment. "There is a high possibility for a major market expansion of the AI industry to come around 2027 with the emergence of the next-generation ChatGPT," said the SK Group chairman

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03:57

North and Russia blame U.S. for tension on Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/03

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. North Korea and Russia blamed the United States and its allies for the worsening situation on the Korean Peninsula and other regions after strategic talks between the two countries' top envoys, with Moscow expressing its full support for Pyongyang's stance against Washington. North Korea and Russia said the relations between the two countries "are growing stronger at a new strategic level" in an English-language statement

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03:18

More features, more utility: Kia's design chief...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/03

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [INTERVIEW] JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Every element of the Kia Tasman, the brand's first-ever pickup truck, is designed to offer ultimate utility along with off-road prowess in an attempt to separate itself from the market with more distinctive features. "With a stronger off-road character, I wanted to combine utility, as Kia is the brand with a history of utility," said Karim Habib, global head of design at Kia, during an

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05:55

Today's Fortune: Nov. 3, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/02

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. 3, 2024 (Oct. 3 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: mindful Love: frustrating Lucky direction: north 1936: You may miss the past. 1948: Seeing can be frustrating, but

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11:06

[WHY] Gettin' ciggy with it: The burning question of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice.On a typical weekday afternoon behind the bushes nestled between Seoul's IFC Mall and the Conrad Seoul hotel in Yeouido; a cluster of heads that could easily number in the dozens rises above the foliage. A closer look reveals thick clouds of smoke hanging over the area, forming a natural barricade that nonsmokers instinctively avoid to escape exposure. The peak time is during lunch hour, when there are so many people that

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03:13

Hotel chef Kim Jae-ho cooks North Korean food to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. HONG KONG - Up-and-coming chef Kim Jae-ho, 26, is usually behind the grill at Andaz Seoul Gangnam's Meat & Co. Steakhouse. But when the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition asked for his signature dish, he chose to cook something more personal and traditional: North Korean cuisine. "When I thought about the dish that best represented me, I automatically thought of my grandmother, who is North Korean but came to South Korea

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05:57

Today's Fortune: Nov. 2, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

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. 2, 2024 (Oct. 2 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: encountering Lucky direction: south 1936: Wise spending can be a virtue. 1948: Moderate spending can

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03:00

Seoul sanctions 11 North Korean officials after ICBM...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.The South Korean government imposed sanctions on 11 North Korean individuals, including a North Korean diplomat stationed in the country's embassy in China, and four institutions involved in missile development and foreign currency activities on Friday in response to Pyongyang's launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) the previous day. Under the sanctions, South Korean entities are prohibited from engaging in

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04:49

Calls are growing for Korea to aid Ukraine. Experts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

This article is by Park Hyun-ju, Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Debates are intensifying over South Korea's potential support for Ukraine with weaponry as its government weighs the diplomatic and security risks the decision could pose for the country. President Yoon Suk Yeol suggested a possible "phased" approach, indicating that the county could "flexibly review" lethal aid "depending on North Korea's military activities" at a news conference following a summit with Polish

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04:24

Seniors raise the roof to 'APT.' at Han River dance...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. With couples out on excursions, a fireworks festival and various busking performances, Seoul's Han River, known for its vast waterway, is usually filled with youthful energy. Yet, on this particular day, it wasn't youthful energy but a more refined vigor that filled the air with unmatched liveliness and energy even in the increasingly chilly weather. Dressed in hip-hop attire and tango outfits, older dancers all over 50

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