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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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04:51

'Country Diaries' actors remember Kim Soo-mi with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/27

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Kim Soo-mi, a veteran actor renowned for playing the iconic role of Il-yong's mother in Korea's longest-running show, MBC's "Country Diaries" (1980-2002), died on Friday. She was 75. The news of the actor's death broke out Friday morning. "The police investigation concluded that the final cause of her death was hyperglycemia," said her son Jung Myung-ho, the CEO of Napalkkot Group. "Her blood sugar level came out over

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02:55

Inside Mercedes’ factory of the future: Paperless,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/27

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SINDELFINGEN, Germany - Hundreds of luxurious Mercedes-Maybach EQS sedans are lined up on a conveyor belt, each car sporting a bar code and a QR code. These codes contain all the data needed for production, as Mercedes aims to move closer to carbon neutrality by eliminating paper in its manufacturing plant. "This paperless Factory 56 gives each car its own codes that instruct workers on various tasks, such as which side to

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06:00

Today's Fortune: Oct. 27, 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. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 (Sept. 25 on lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: good Health: strong Love: mutual Lucky direction: north 1936: You may like this and that. 1948: There may be something to

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05:53

Today's Fortune: Oct. 26, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/25

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, Oct. 26, 2024 (Sept. 24 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1936: Don't meddle in other people's business. Pay no heed. 1948: Be

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02:32

Is the approval delay an obstruction of justice?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/25

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily.The decisions over the fate of prosecutors in the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) are being delayed without clear grounds. The mysterious procrastination in renewing their term shakes the integrity of the extra law enforcement agency. Some prosecutors in the CIO even raise the suspicion about an obstruction of justice. In August, the CIO requested President Yoon Suk Yeol to endorse the extension on the

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05:46

'Uprising': How a global Netflix hit is raising the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/25

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Despite being an R-rated historical drama, Netflix's latest film, "Uprising," has captivated audiences worldwide, landing in the platform's top 10 films list across 77 countries. For actor Gang Dong-won, the excitement was tangible as messages from his international friends poured in shortly after the film's release, an unfamiliar experience for him. "It's been a great experience as I've been receiving messages from my foreign

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02:03

Finance minister signals cut in growth forecast,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/25

This article is by Shin Ha-nee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice.Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok indicated a possible cut to the government's growth forecast for this year after Korea's economic growth remained tepid in the third quarter, warning against burgeoning downside risks. The comments were made at a meeting with reporters in Washington on Thursday during the finance minister's trip to the United States for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting. The

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06:01

Today's Fortune: Oct. 25, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

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, Oct. 25, 2024 (Sept. 23 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: lessening Health: mindful Love: frustrating Lucky direction: west 1936: You may think childlessness would have been

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04:18

South Korea may 'review' lethal weapons for Ukraine...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. "We condemned in strong terms North Korea's nuclear and missile development and provocations and illegal military cooperation with Russia," Yoon said during a joint press conference alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda at the Yongsan presidential office in Seoul. Regarding the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia to support its war on Ukraine, Yoon said he told Duda, "South Korea will never sit by idly, and depending

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03:25

Economy barely grows in Q3, signaling challenges ahead

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's economic growth came nearly flat in the third quarter following weak exports, casting a shadow over the country's outlook for the remainder of the year. The central bank is likely to revise its annual growth projection further downward, having lowered it by 0.1 percentage point to 2.4 percent in August. The country's real GDP edged up 0.1 percent during the July-September period from the previous quarter, the Bank of

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03:25

Economy barely grows in Q3, signaling challenges ahead

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Korea's economic growth came nearly flat in the third quarter following weak exports, casting a shadow over the country's outlook for the remainder of the year. The central bank is likely to revise its annual growth projection further downward, having lowered it by 0.1 percentage point to 2.4 percent in August. The country's real GDP edged up 0.1 percent during the July-September period from the previous quarter, the Bank of

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03:55

U.S., NATO confirm deployment of North Korean troops...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The United States and NATO confirmed Wednesday that North Korea has deployed troops to Russia, which Western officials view as evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin has permitted foreign military intervention - a move previously considered off-limits - marking a potential turning point in the war. "We assess that between early- to mid-October, North Korea moved at least 3,000 soldiers into eastern Russia," White House

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03:10

MMCA to display works from Korea Artist Prize...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. The 12th batch of finalists for the Korea Artist Prize were announced Thursday. This year's shortlist is Kwon Ha-youn, Yang Jung-uk, Yoon Ji-young and Jane Jin Kaisen. The annual award, co-organized by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and the SBS Foundation, is dedicated to supporting and promoting young artists that explore contemporary social themes in their works. An exhibition showcasing the

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03:08

North Korea sending young conscripts to Ukraine as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Lee Yoo-jung, Lee Keun-pyung and read by an artificial voice.Most of the North Korean troops deployed to the Russia-Ukraine war are inexperienced conscripts in their teens and early twenties, according to South Korean military authorities Thursday. Experts suggest that this move is part of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's strategy to minimize losses of seasoned soldiers while gaining political and military advantages. Multiple military sources told the

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03:41

Song Seung-heon and Cho Yeo-jeong reunite for mystery...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actors Song Seung-heon and Cho Yeo-jeong have reunited with director Kim Dae-woo a decade after the 2014 film "Obsessed" for the new mystery thriller "Hidden Face." The film promises to deliver another bold shock to viewers as it delves into the darkest depths of human desire, unraveling the characters' lives through a series of mind-bending plot twists. "Every person holds different intentions and goodwill, and I wanted to show

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02:42

Lifting retirement age through labor reform

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/24

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Those aged 60 and older and still employed numbered 6.75 million last month, beating those in their 50s for the first time in taking up the largest share in the employment data. The bulky weight in employment reflects the country's aging. South Korea officially becomes a superaged society next year with the share of those aged 65 and older exceeding 20 percent of its population. Those passing the retirement age wish to continue working

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05:56

Today's Fortune: Oct. 24, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/23

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. 24, 2024 (Sept. 22 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: east 1936: Your grandchildren are your hope. 1948: You may spend

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09:05

Unknowns lurk even as Harris portends continuity,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/23

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. With less than two weeks remaining before Americans choose the next occupant of the White House, U.S. Democratic Party candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris has dropped only a few hints about her approach to the Korean Peninsula in the lead-up to the election. One instance was her August nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic Party's national convention in Chicago, where Harris proclaimed she - unlike Republican

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11:45

Trump 2.0 could bring Korea plenty of security risks,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/23

This article is by Seo Ji-eun, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the potential impact of its results in the Indo-Pacific is nowhere more pronounced than on the Korean Peninsula - the world's only remaining divided nation and a critical region located next to the United States' primary global competitor, China. South Korea, whose only treaty ally is the United States, is apprehensive about the possible re-election of Donald Trump,

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05:22

Seoul’s security stakes high in U.S. race as fate of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/23

This article is by Michael Lee, Seo Ji-eun, Lim Jeong-won, Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. In less than a fortnight, Democratic Party nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will face Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump in a presidential race that both politicians describe as having the highest stakes ever. Like the rest of the world, the South Korean government and people have been closely following the U.S. presidential election and its potential

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