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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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03:32

Defense stocks on rally as North Korea enters...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. As tensions rise between the two Koreas following the North's dispatch of troops to Russia, defense stocks in the South are on a rally. Foreign investors have been fueling the uptrend by picking up shares of South Korean arms dealers, including the country's four major suppliers - Hanwha Aerospace, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Hyundai Rotem and LIG Nex1. Foreigners have been net sellers of Korean stocks since August. The

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05:24

Dog-friendly temple stay program helps owners and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. Bori is an adopted dog who is about six years old. He's from a notorious shelter called Aerinwon in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, that was shut down by law enforcement officials in 2019. The person who was operating the shelter was arrested for abusing dogs, with the shelter being dubbed "the gates of hell for dogs." Many dogs were starving to death and larger dogs were killing smaller, weaker dogs and eating them, while newborn pups

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03:22

Seoul city budgets $4.8B through 2026 on initiatives...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Tuesday announced that it would spend 6.7 trillion won ($4.8 billion) over the next two years to boost the city's birthrate. This is nearly double the previous two-year budget of 3.6 trillion won, which covered fees for subfertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and provided financial support for future mothers wishing to freeze their eggs. The increased investment comes as

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07:04

North Korean troops in Russia may have reached front...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Tuesday that there is a possibility that some North Korean troops dispatched to Russia to support its war on Ukraine, including generals, may have moved to the front lines. The top spy agency said it confirmed around 3,000 soldiers have been dispatched to Russia so far as it reported its latest findings on North Korean troop deployment during a closed-door parliamentary audit

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04:22

National Assembly holds Itaewon tragedy memorial...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Tears fell from the eyes of survivors and victims' bereaved family members as they gathered at a somber memorial event to commemorate the second anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Tuesday. During the memorial ceremony, lawmakers and the victims' families pledged to unveil the truth behind the disaster through a separate probe led by a special committee dedicated to

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05:09

Korea wants to raise its retirement age. Its younger...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/29

This article is by Shin Sung-sik, Lee Esther, Moon Sang-hyuk And Shin Hye-hyeon and read by an artificial voice. At the moment, the demographic accounts for 19.2 percent of Korea's population, meaning it is only an inch away from hitting the requirement. While Korean law sets the retirement age at 60 or older, some government organizations have started to selectively raise the retirement age to 65, considering the aging demographics of its work force. In fact, people 60 or older account

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05:57

Today's Fortune: Oct. 29, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

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, Oct. 29, 2024 (Sept. 27 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: giving Lucky direction: east 1936: A day of the same old routine. 1948: You may be giving rather than

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09:25

The long road from a dark alley: 2 years on, the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Lee Soo-jung, Kim Min-young, Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Two years have passed since the deadly Itaewon crowd crush, yet not enough has been done to hold people of authority responsible for the tragedy and rectify the insufficient safety measures. Unresolved legal disputes have prolonged the anguish of bereaved families and survivors, as recent trials yielded mixed verdicts for officials facing responsibility for the deadly crowd crush. On Sept. 30, the

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03:27

'Culinary Class Wars' judge kicks off IPO poised to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Food and beverage company Theborn Korea, headed by "Culinary Class Wars" judge Paik Jong-won, opened subscription for individual investors ahead of its Kospi listing, a deal that is poised to generate $215 million for the Netflix star. The retail subscription period runs Monday through Tuesday, and the company is scheduled to make its stock market debut on Nov. 6. The company conducted a demand forecast for institutional

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03:18

Starbucks employees stage two-day protest for better...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Employees of Starbucks Korea staged a protest to pressure the coffee chain to overhaul staffing and management policies after several quarters of slumping profits. The protest was organized on Blind between Oct. 17 and Oct. 27 by employees not associated with any particular union or organization, its anonymous ringleader said on the platform. Employees said the action would take place from Monday to Tuesday at the central

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03:08

Ukraine says 'matter of days' before North Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. North Korean troops were spotted en route to Ukraine's front lines to fight along with Russia using "civilian vehicles," Ukrainian authorities reported Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that the North Korean troops could join the battlefield against Ukraine "in a matter of days." Details of intercepted radio communication revealed by Ukraine's military intelligence agency, HUR, on Sunday showed Russian

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04:41

North claims analysis of drone proves departure from...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Monday intensified its accusations that South Korea is behind a drone infiltration to drop anti-regime propaganda leaflets on Pyongyang, with "the final results of investigation" claiming that a South Korean drone took off from Baengnyeong Island earlier this month and flew toward the capital. Experts quickly raised questions about Pyongyang's findings, noting that this alleged flight history does not align with

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02:21

KAIST wins gold at Cybathlon, the Olympics for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. A KAIST-developed robotic exoskeleton to help people with paraplegia walk won first place in the 3rd Cybathlon, outperforming competitors from around the world. A joint research team led by Kong Kyung-chul, a mechanical engineering professor at KAIST, alongside the university's EXO-LAB, Move Lab and startup Angel Robotics, took the top spot in the event's Exoskeleton Race category with its Walk On Suit F1, reprising its 2020

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05:27

Actor Lee Je-hoon takes to YouTube to document...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Na Won-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Actor Lee Je-hoon has embarked on a new project as a YouTuber, launching a channel called Jehooncine that aims to showcase unique and iconic movie theaters across the country. With the rise of streaming platforms, theaters - especially small, independently owned ones - have faced a rapid decline, leading to the closure of many historic cinemas in Korea. The channel captures some of the bittersweet stories of closing theater

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03:30

Director Ridley Scott takes audiences back to ancient...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The story from Ridley Scott's iconic 2000 blockbuster hit "Gladiator" continues in the highly anticipated sequel, "Gladiator Ⅱ," which premieres first in Korea on Nov. 13 before its wider release globally. The director promises audiences another epic journey back to the Roman Empire. "Whilst this is under the banner of entertainment, I always looked for the actual historical accuracy in how people dressed, how buildings were

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02:36

Where's the 'green light' on the economy gone?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/28

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The economy continued to stumble in the third quarter due to shaky exports. The GDP added a mere 0.1 percent from the April-June period that recorded a 0.2-percent contraction. As the third-quarter performance falls short of the 0.5-percent growth estimated by the Bank of Korea (BOK) in August, chances are low on meeting the annual BOK growth target of 2.4 percent. Exports fell 0.4 percent from the previous quarter. Shipments of IT-related

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06:05

Today's Fortune: Oct. 28, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/27

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, Oct. 28, 2024 (Sept. 26 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: fulfilling Lucky direction: north 1936: Take interest in religion. 1948: Try to keep your mind at

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02:50

Presidential office to monitor Middle East 'around...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/27

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. On Saturday, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran in retaliation against Tehran's ballistic missile barrage earlier in the month. Sung Tae-yoon, director of national policy at the presidential office, and Kim Tae-hyo, principal deputy national security adviser, chaired the emergency meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan District, central Seoul, during which attendees evaluated the situation in the Middle East

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05:05

North Korea's military personnel in Russia expected...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/27

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. North Korean military personnel have been gathering in Russia's Kursk region, a contested area that borders Ukraine, with up to 5,000 troops expected to assemble by Monday, according to a news report. The initial group of North Korean troops reportedly reached Kursk last Wednesday, with "thousands more arriving each day," The New York Times reported on Friday, citing one Ukrainian and two U.S. officials. By Monday, the total

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06:02

Samsung’s leadership tested as its technology...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/27

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Sunday marked two years since Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong ascended to the company's top post in 2022. The company's path has been rocky over that time period with supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and one of the worst cyclical downturns in the chip segment's history. In the midst of all that, Chinese players caught up fast, and companies that trailed Samsung

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