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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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03:09

South Korea tells North Korea that its troops are in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Yoo Jee-hye and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's military used loudspeaker broadcasts to inform North Korean citizens and soldiers of the covert deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, despite Pyongyang having concealed the deployment from its own citizens, Seoul's military sources said Monday. Military sources in Seoul told the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, that South Korea's "Voice of Freedom" radio broadcasts,

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04:28

Netflix's 'Hellbound' to continue story with 'new and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Netflix horror thriller series "Hellbound" returns on Friday, with a new season that takes place eight years after the first and revolves around a society gripped by chaos, according to the director and cast. "For those who liked the first season, season two is a work filled with incredibly interesting questions," director Yeon Sang-ho said during the upcoming season's press conference held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on

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03:17

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold’s first-ever slim version is...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics unveiled its slimmest and lightest Fold smartphone to date in a determined move to defend its leadership in the foldable market from the likes of Huawei and Honor. The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (SE), a slimmer version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, will roll out in Korea on Friday. This is the first time Samsung Electronics has ever launched a slim version of its foldables since it first introduced this form

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04:42

Haegue Yang takes 30 years of art to London for first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. LONDON - Haegue Yang may not be the easiest contemporary artist to work with, admitting that she may be "too transparent." In her words, she's ugly, stubborn, pushy and greedy to the point that if you work with her, you won't want to see her anymore. But in her latest solo exhibition at the Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre, titled "Leap Year," the artist has made the leap into the unknown by letting her "hair grow very

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02:25

Seoul mayor unveils measures to combat loneliness,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Monday unveiled measures to help residents overcome loneliness and social isolation amid a surge in single-person households and seniors living alone in the city. According to city government data, one in four elderly residents lived alone in Seoul in 2022. Around 130,000 young people are estimated to be socially secluded and isolated, based on a survey released in January last year. "Social issues

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03:54

Mire Lee's latest flesh-filled art installation takes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. LONDON - The Turbine Hall at Tate Modern recently became home to a grotesque organism that will continue to evolve for five months. Gobs of pink flesh hang by chains from the venue's five-story-high ceiling, growing in number to eventually reach 152 by the end. These "skins" were made by a large, motorized turbine that slowly rotates at the center of the 3,300-square-meter (35,520-square-foot) space. Acting as the "heart,"

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02:02

Mount Seorak sees first autumn snow as temperatures drop

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Chun Kwon-pil, Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. Mount Seorak in Gangwon saw its first autumn snowfall overnight on Saturday. A branch office of the Korea National Park Service on Mount Seorak said it observed snow from 7:30 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. on Sunday, with one centimeter (0.39 inches) of precipitation. The snow came two days earlier than last year as the overnight temperature between Saturday and Sunday dropped below zero. The morning low of Mount

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01:55

President Yoon’s approval rating hits record low at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has reached a record low, according to the latest public opinion survey released by pollster Realmeter on Monday. The survey showed that 24.1 percent of the 2,510 respondents over the age of 18 rated the president's performance positively. Yoon's approval rating is 1.7 percentage points lower than last week's survey, which was also his previous record low. The percentage of

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04:34

South Korea, NATO consider responses to North's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The deployment of North Koreans to assist Russia at the frontlines of its war in Ukraine has sent NATO scrambling to formulate a response as Kyiv called the presence of Pyongyang's soldiers a "huge escalation risk" over the weekend. South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) confirmed Friday that North Korea has decided to deploy 12,000 soldiers to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine, a day after Ukrainian

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08:46

[WHY] What's with all these booze-fueled after-work...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/21

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. A group of coworkers all raise their glasses in a cheerful toast after work hours ends. Such a scene can be typically observed in restaurants located in major financial districts such as Seoul's Yeouido or Euljiro. However, are they enjoying their drinks and meal out of pure joy? Or simply out of obligation? Kim Hyun-ju, a 53-year-old team manager at the Culture Ministry, reminisces about her past hoesik experiences, when she

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06:00

Today's Fortune: Oct. 21, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/20

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. 21, 2024 (Sept. 19 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: encountering Lucky direction: south 1936: Do a cardio workout. 1948: Take interest in what's

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03:02

Samsung drops hints about release of robotic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/20

The launch of Samsung Electronics' first robotic exoskeleton, Bot Fit, and the companion robot, Ballie, may be just around the corner. An instruction manual for the Samsung Bot Fit Pro was briefly uploaded on Samsung Electronics' official website in early September before being taken down, fueling speculation that the official release of Samsung's first wearable robot is imminent. Samsung's wearable robot was first unveiled at CES 2019 with the name GEMS Hip, short for Gait Enhancing and

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03:22

Yoon urges closer economic partnership with Tokyo in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/20

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol called for further expansion of the economic partnership between Korea and Japan to pursue joint export opportunities in overseas markets amid a recent fivefold surge in investment pledges from neighboring countries. His remarks came during the president's meeting with Japanese business leaders who visited Seoul for the 31st Korea-Japan Business Council on Friday, ahead of the two countries' 60th

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05:50

Today's Fortune: Oct. 20, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/19

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. 20, 2024 (Sept. 18 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: south 1936: Your house may be filled with laughter. 1948: You may be

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08:51

[인터뷰] 인디애나주 상무장관, “미국 대통령 누구건 삼성·SK엔 영향 없을 것”

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/18

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 미국 대통령 선거(11월 5일)가 3주도 채 남지 않은 가운데 미국에 투자해 온 한국 기업도 촉각을 곤두세우고 있다. 공화당 대선 후보인 도널드 트럼프 전 대통령이 당선될 경우 미국에 제조 공장을 세운 한국 기업에 대한 지원에 영향을 줄 것이라는 우려도 나온다. 하지만 미국 인디애나 주정부의 데이비드 로젠버그 상무부장관은 8일 코리아중앙데일리와 줌으로 진행된 인터뷰에서 "이미 결정된 것은 결정된 것"이라고 선을 그었다. 그는 "누가 대선에서 승리하든 (인디애나에 진출한) 삼성SDI, SK하이닉스 등 한국 기업에 대한 보조금에는 문제가 없을 것"이라고 말했다. 인디애나는 바이든 정부의 핵심 경제정책인 인플레이션감축법(IRA) 및 반도체법(칩스법)에

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05:54

Today's Fortune: Oct. 19, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/18

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. 19, 2024 (Sept. 17 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: passionate Lucky direction: north 1936: You're young at heart. 1948: If you have something to say,

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04:04

Korea's SMR sector losing steam as blanket...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/18

This article is by Choi Hyun-joo and read by an artificial voice. The rising significance of small modular reactors (SMRs) driven by the energy-devouring AI boom is prompting experts to highlight the lack of regulatory framework needed to boost the industry, despite Korean companies having the technological capacity to deploy SMRs ahead of U.S. commercialization, which is slated for 2030. A European SMR developer that wished to remain anonymous is reconsidering its technical collaboration

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04:14

Stars of 'Hear Me: Our Summer' hopes remake of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/18

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The Korean remake of the hit Taiwanese romance film "Hear Me" (2009) is set for local theaters on Nov. 6, featuring a deeper emotional narrative and aiming to warm the audience's heart during the chilly weather. "I personally think that the original Taiwanese film has a purer sense of feeling and focuses on depicting its vibrant story," actor Hong Kyung said during a press conference held in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, on

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02:45

IFA to welcome semiconductor, mobile exhibitors next...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/18

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. IFA, Europe's biggest consumer electronics trade show, will embrace semiconductor and mobile exhibitors from next year as the show vies to fortify its presence as an all-rounder. Leif Lindner, the CEO of IFA who took the helm in rebranding the Berlin-based show this year that celebrated its 100th anniversary, announced the plan in Seoul on Friday. "It is our goal to invite major chipmakers from around the world for next year's

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01:35

Hyundai's Boston Dynamics partners with Toyota on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/18

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor-backed Boston Dynamics has teamed up with Toyota Motor's research unit to develop an AI-powered humanoid robot. The Massachusetts-based robotics company said it inked a joint research agreement with Toyota Research Institute (TRI) to co-develop an advanced humanoid robot sharing the two parties' own technologies. Boston Dynamics, which was acquired by Hyundai in 2020, currently has three robots in its portfolio:

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