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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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05:08

I climbed Mount Gwanak hoping to gain 'good energy'

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Spending a weekend hiking has always felt like a questionable decision — which is why finding myself at the base of Mount Gwanak on a Sunday morning felt almost surreal. And yet, there I was, tying the laces of my leather Nike sneakers that had no business being on a mountain to start my first hike in nearly a decade. Add in a 20,000-won ($15) T-shirt, a water-resistant polo jacket and some out-of-trend Adidas leggings, and it

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02:17

BTS's 'Swim' sinks one spot to No. 2 on Billboard...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. "Swim," the buoyant lead single from BTS's fifth studio album "Arirang," remained near the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, ranking second on the U.S. chart. The track was only bested by Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" for the week of April 11, according to Billboard's preview released on Monday. The placement follows a No. 1 debut in the previous week and extends BTS's run at the very top

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02:17

BTS's 'Swim' sinks one spot to No. 2 on Billboard...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/07

This article is by Michael Lee, Yonhap and read by an artificial voice. "Swim," the buoyant lead single from BTS's fifth studio album "Arirang," remained near the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, ranking second on the U.S. chart. The track was only bested by Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" for the week of April 11, according to Billboard's preview released on Monday. The placement follows a No. 1 debut in the previous week and extends BTS's run at the very top

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07:34

17 years after savage murder of ex-wife in Seoul bus...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #17] Behind the glitz and glamour seen in pop culture, Korea's grimmest and most harrowing crime stories, some more well-known than others, continue to haunt society today. The Korea JoongAng Daily takes a deep dive into some of these stories, sharing a glimpse into the darker side of society as well as the most up-to-date known facts. — Ed. On the afternoon of June 17, 2008, a blue Hyundai Porter truck

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02:50

Meanwhile : Creativity in an age of similar answers

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

The author is an honorary professor at UST and former president of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information. Recent research has produced an intriguing finding. When more than 70 artificial intelligence models were given the same open-ended question, many generated strikingly similar answers. Despite differences in companies and architectures, the ideas, structures and metaphors in their responses were largely alike. The result raises a critical question: in a world where

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07:08

Is Trump’s dream of regime change in Iran realistic?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

The author is a professor at the Sogang Institute for Euro-MENA Studies at Sogang University. At around 9:40 a.m. on Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched an invasion and airstrike on Tehran, Iran's capital, killing about 40 members of the country's leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. It marked the opening of a second war on Iran, following a conflict that began on June 13 of last year with Israel's pre-emptive strike. In the first war, Israel mainly carried out the

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05:44

Constitutional reform needs consensus, not speed

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

Kang Won-taek The author is a professor of political science and international relations at Seoul National University. The news that National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik and six political parties, including the ruling Democratic Party, have agreed to pursue constitutional revision brings mixed feelings. Those who have long advocated for amending the 1987 constitutional system and moving toward a more decentralized structure may be welcoming the announcement. But given the current state

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03:08

Deficits above 100 trillion won demand fiscal discipline

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

Government finances recorded a deficit exceeding 100 trillion won ($66.7 billion) for a second consecutive year in 2025, highlighting mounting concerns over fiscal sustainability. According to the government's fiscal report approved Monday, the combined debt of central and local governments surpassed 1.40 quadrillion won for the first time, reaching 49 percent of GDP. The widening deficit reflects continued expansionary spending that has outpaced fiscal capacity. If such policies persist

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04:20

Gov't plans to mandate solar panels on rooftops of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Ahn Hyo-seong and read by an artificial voice. The government will move to mandate solar panels on the rooftops of new factories, as part of a broader push to accelerate Korea's transition to renewable energy, officials said Monday. The plan, presented to the Cabinet by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, comes as President Lee Jae Myung frames the Middle East crisis as a turning point for Korea's energy strategy. "We must move faster, recognizing that

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04:58

IU, Byeon Woo-seok to star in Korea's royal makeover...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The pairing of Byeon Woo-seok and IU was enough to spark excitement when it was first announced in 2024. But with MBC's upcoming drama "Perfect Crown," the anticipation goes beyond star power as the two actors are finally reuniting to bring what they describe as decade-long chemistry to full bloom on screen. "We have actually worked together twice before," said Byeon, the breakout star of "Lovely Runner" (2024), during the

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04:45

Gov't, DP agree to abolish oil industry's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Yu Sung-kuk, Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. The government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) agreed Monday to abolish the oil industry's so-called post-settlement system, a pricing practice that gas station operators blame for rising prices because they have been forced to buy fuel without knowing its final cost. Rep. Ahn Do-geol, a DP official leading the party's response to the Middle East conflict, announced the measures after a meeting with relevant

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04:24

'Insufficient evidence': Frustration swells as police...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Jeong Jin-ho, Suk Gyeong-min and read by an artificial voice. Since gaining the power to close cases on their own, police are dropping a growing number of criminal complaints with little explanation, leaving victims with few avenues for redress. One woman, who spoke to the JoongAng Ilbo on condition of anonymity, filed a complaint accusing an acquaintance of fraud after the person allegedly impersonated her to cancel an insurance policy and pocketed the refund while also

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03:01

Education Ministry to make it easier for Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Kim Min-sang and read by an artificial voice. The Ministry of Education plans to ease regulations regarding the establishment of overseas franchise programs by Korean universities as foreign demand for Korean higher education grows. The proposed changes are expected to cut much of the red tape that universities must navigate in order to set up partnerships abroad. The ministry said Monday that the proposal will be discussed at a meeting of university deans due to be held

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03:01

Education Ministry to make it easier for Korean...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Kim Min-sang and read by an artificial voice. The Ministry of Education plans to ease regulations regarding the establishment of overseas franchise programs by Korean universities as foreign demand for Korean higher education grows. The proposed changes are expected to cut much of the red tape that universities must navigate in order to set up partnerships abroad. The ministry said Monday that the proposal will be discussed at a meeting of university deans due to be held

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03:56

Yeon Sang-ho 'updates' zombie filmography with Jun...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Director Yeon Sang-ho, the filmmaker behind "Train to Busan" (2016) and "Peninsula" (2020), is back with another zombie thriller, "Colony," starring Jun Ji-hyun. This time, he introduces a new kind of zombie, one that can communicate and evolve through what he describes as "updates." "At first, when the infection begins, they actually appear even more stupid than in typical zombie films," said director Yeon during the film's

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03:16

Boy band KickFlip translates viral flirty persona...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. "Thank you for your question, darling — I mean, reporter," KickFlip's leader Kyehoon said without batting an eye in a moment of classic KickFlip-smoothness that had journalists at the press showcase venue pause in the middle of typing to laugh. The faux flirtation was a clever wordplay, flipping the Korean word gi-ja, meaning reporter, to ja-gi, a cute pet name between lovers, as the boy band held a press showcase for its

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03:24

Boy band Wanna One kicks off seven-year reunion with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Even overnight thunder and a steady spring drizzle over Seoul could not stop a crowd of fans from welcoming Wanna One, the once disbanded boy band, as it returned for the first time in seven years. That meant that it had been seven years since Ryu, a longtime Wanna One fan who wished to be identified only by her surname, last pulled out her official light stick for the 11-member group. Ryu was a teenager during the group's

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01:45

Culture Ministry names Seoul Art Center head, other...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Conductor Chang Han-na was named president of the Seoul Arts Center as part of a series of high-profile appointments to the country's leading arts institutions that were announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Monday. Chang is the first female musician to lead the center since it opened in 1988, according to the ministry press release. Her three-year term is expected to begin on April 24. Chang rose to

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02:26

Disney+ announces expanded partnership with KeSPA to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Disney+ will launch a deeper partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to bring Korean esports to a wider global audience through livestreaming, the content giant said Monday. The platform will broadcast a larger range of major esports events in 2026, including the Esports Championships Asia, the League of Legends (LoL) KeSPA Cup and national team matches ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as part of the

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02:25

Disney+ announces expanded partnership with KeSPA to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/04/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Disney+ will launch a deeper partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to bring Korean esports to a wider global audience through livestreaming, the content giant said Monday. The platform will broadcast a larger range of major esports events in 2026, including the Esports Championships Asia, the League of Legends (LoL) KeSPA Cup and national team matches ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games as part of the

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