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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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04:19

How 'Hellbound' season 2 hid its conspicuous cast change

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/11/01

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. When actor Yoo Ah-in was pulled from Netflix's second season of "Hellbound," the entire team wondered how the production would go on. The actor, embroiled in a drug scandal for which he would later be sentenced, had been a central figure in the hit Netflix series, which debuted at No. 1 on the streaming service's list of most-viewed TV shows upon its release in November 2021. His performance in the opening scene of the show's

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05:33

S.Pellegrino young chef competition finds Asia's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.HONG KONG - What does it mean to be a young chef in the 21st century? The culinary world today is bombarded with fleeting trends. TV shows can make chefs instant stars. Customers are more demanding, and the internet gives everyone a voice and an opinion, whether it's fair or not. "What is important now? What truly matters? The simple question has become so much more challenging to answer for chefs now starting out," Richie Lin of

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05:57

Today's Fortune: Nov. 1, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

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. 1, 2024 (Oct. 1 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: south 1936: Something may bring you laughter. 1948: There may be bigger

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02:17

Elon Musk paints bleak population picture for Korea,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recurrently flagged an "existential" risk posed by a global population crisis, singling out Korea once again as the country has struggled with one of the world's lowest fertility rates. The grim picture Musk painted for the country - a population shrinking to a third of its current size - may sound too bleak to be true. The projection, however, is not even a worst-case scenario, according to a

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03:21

Korea Zinc under FSS microscope for alleged...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea Zinc is facing mounting pressure from financial authorities and investors over its latest decision to pursue a 2.5 trillion won ($1.8 billion) public offering, widely interpreted as a move aimed at further solidifying the control of the current management. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) promptly stepped in on Thursday, launching an on-site investigation into Mirae Asset Securities - which handled Korea Zinc's

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03:28

Samsung earnings disappoint as SK hynix runs away...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics missed market expectations in the third quarter, despite a posting triple-digit surge in operating profit from the year before, after struggling for months to obtain Nvidia's coveted certification for its latest chips. The tech giant said its quarterly operating profit had surged 277.37 percent on year, to 9.18 trillion won ($6.65 billion), over the July-September period, which fell short of market tracker

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09:51

Waves of Russia's war ripple toward South with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] The waves of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, now nearing its third year, are rippling toward South Korea. South Korean intelligence reported on Wednesday of a "possibility" that an advance party of North Korean troops is engaged on the front lines in Russia's Kursk region, an area that borders Ukraine and has seen ongoing military operations. South Korea's presidential office believes "over 3,000 North

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05:56

North Korea launches ICBM that sets flight time record

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/31

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice.North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Thursday at a lofted trajectory, setting the record for its longest ICBM flight at 86 minutes. Pyongyang launched a new solid-fuel ICBM at around 7:10 a.m. Thursday, which flew 1,000 kilometers (621 miles), according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). "Our military detected a ballistic missile launched into the East Sea at around 7:10 a.m. today

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09:55

Korea wants 30 million annual tourists by 2027. But...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Two years ago, Korea dared to dream. It was the dream of attracting 30 million annual tourists by 2027, a number almost double that of the highest ever achieved by the country in 2019. This came at a time when tourism was at its peak, with the area being the fifth-largest export sector in Korea following semiconductors, cars, petroleum and auto parts. The dream coincided with an optimistic outlook for the tourism industry as

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06:04

Today's Fortune: Oct. 31, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

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, Oct. 31, 2024 (Sept. 29 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: passionate Lucky direction: west 1936: Live doing things you like. 1948: Hold back, even if you like

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07:47

Dramas, K-pop and Instagram drive changing travel...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Shin Min-hee, Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Tsumugi Anzai, a 55-year-old from Japan, vacationed in Seoul last July with her 24-year-old daughter. Her third time in the city, Anzai's favorite memory this time was surprisingly humble: receiving a complimentary photo card of K-drama star Byeon Woo-seok after getting ice cream at Baskin Robbins. "I was such a huge fan of [the tvN drama series] 'Lovely Runner,'" she told the Korea JoongAng Daily. Byeon, who stars

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03:04

Upcoming series 'Social Savvy Class 101' sparks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The cast and director of the upcoming teen romance series "Social Savvy Class 101" are confident in their chemistry - with some of it even sparking real-life romance. The show promises viewers a lighthearted, friend-like drama experience. "Our drama aims to be an easy-to-watch series," director Bae Ha-neul said during the series' press conference held at Ilchi Art Hall in southern Seoul on Tuesday. Directed by Bae, the teenage

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04:22

Why Aviva Investors is optimistic about the private...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [Interview] Last year was a slower one for alternative investments - that is, financial asset classes other than stocks, bonds or cash - which underperformed in a financial climate marred by high interest rates. Now, however, central banks are cutting rates - presenting a turning point for investors. Tom Graham, head of private markets equity specialists at $300 billion asset manager Aviva Investors, suggests that private debt

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04:07

Disney+ thriller series 'Gangnam B-Side' to explore...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Back in 2012, Korean singer Psy took the world by storm with his hit song "Gangnam Style." Global fans sang along to the lyrics "Oppan Gangnam Style," but at the same time may have wondered: "What in the world is Gangnam?" The upcoming Disney+ series "Gangnam B-Side" takes place in one of Korea's busiest and most famous nightlife districts, Gangnam in southern Seoul, which director Park Noo-ri always thought of as being "a

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05:54

It only takes a number: Random chat apps becoming...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Lee Bo-ram, Lee Chan-kyu, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Random chat apps are increasingly becoming hubs for illegal teenage activity, including gambling, drug use and sex crimes. "Interested in some ice," a 17-year-old runaway, surnamed Park, posted in the random chat app ZulTalk, using a slang term for methamphetamine. Unlike common messenger services like KakaoTalk, which connect known contacts, random chat apps connect strangers based on user-set

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03:03

PPP leader marks 100 days with call to address public...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon on Wednesday highlighted the difficulty of pursuing reform if public concerns and disappointments remain unaddressed. Han's remarks came during a press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, marking his 100th day as leader of the conservative party. "It is regrettable that some accomplishments and ongoing reform agendas are overshadowed by public

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03:26

Kia eyes growth in Saudi Arabia as women get behind...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia is considered the land of opportunity for many Asian automakers, with its heavy reliance on imports and a growing number of drivers with the legalization of women behind the wheel. Kia is aiming big in the country, the largest auto market in the Middle East region, driven by the recent healthy sales of its SUVs and the expected launch of its EV5 scheduled for November. Kia's annual sales are

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05:53

Today's Fortune: Oct. 30, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/30

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, Oct. 30, 2024 (Sept. 28 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: lessening Health: fair Love: feisty Lucky direction: west 1936: Avoid working and take good care of yourself. 1948: You may

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03:50

Messaging with aespa: K-pop agencies expand offering...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] Big K-pop agencies are striking partnerships with Chinese companies in a scramble to capture the country's K-pop market as it rebounds from a rocky period of declining album sales. Two major Chinese streaming companies, Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) and NetEase Cloud Music inked deals with Korea's Hanteo Global and JYP Entertainment, respectively, earlier this year, with the stated goal of increasing

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04:40

You'll forget that the Polestar 4 doesn't have a rear...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] Chuncheon, GANGWON - Coupes with sleek designs almost always come with compromises. SUVs that strive to be coupes, even more so. Polestar's latest electric SUV-slash-coupe, the Polestar 4, epitomizes that sentiment, offering both spacious rear seating and boot space by removing the rear window altogether. While the thought of such a setup may frighten some drivers, the display screen that serves as a digital

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