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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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04:55

Chef Anh Sung-jae reflects on 'emotional' journey...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. [Interview] Anh Sung-jae, 42, sits in the top echelon of global culinary circles. Earning - and maintaining - the three-Michelin-star status of Mosu Seoul, he is often defined by his serious, uncompromising craft and quiet confidence. So, when news broke that he would be appearing as a judge on a cooking survival show, it seemed slightly out of character. But Anh delivered honorably on Netflix's Korea's "Culinary Class Wars,"

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05:59

Today's Fortune: Oct. 17, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

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. 17, 2024 (Sept. 15 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: giving Lucky direction: west 1936: Keep your daily stuff where you can see them well. 1948: What is

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06:32

How a second Trump term could shake the Korean market

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. As November draws near, Korean investors are bracing for what may be the most consequential event of this year: the U.S. presidential election. Not only is the country's market inextricably linked to the tech giants of the United States, but it has only become more vulnerable to U.S. economic shifts, as evidenced by the historic stock market plunge that stateside recession concerns and AI skepticism triggered in early

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03:25

Filmmakers assemble to criticize government budget...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Filmmakers urged the government to roll back its budget cuts that have more than halved film festival funding, saying at a press conference Wednesday that the government is killing the domestic film industry. "The film ecosystem, where creators stand, faces severe threats due to ongoing cuts in film support budgets," director Lee Jeong-hong said during a press conference held at the National Assembly in Yeouido District, western

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06:32

U.S. presidential election puts Korea on edge over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. In the razor-thin U.S. presidential race between candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, one of the most divisive subjects in their policy debate is electric vehicles. Though the two presidential hopefuls face criticism for their lack of clarity and flip-flopping on some key issues, a second Trump presidency would more likely jeopardize Korean companies' multibillion-dollar investments in the

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03:33

Apathy plagues Seoul education superintendent...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Voters headed to the polls to elect Seoul's next education superintendent amid general disinterest in Wednesday's by-elections. The National Election Commission said the overall turnout was 21.5 percent as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, including votes from advance voting. Polling stations were open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Turnout on election day was expected to play a crucial role following a record-low turnout of 8.28 percent in early

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05:18

New multinational body launched to monitor North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. A group of 11 countries officially launched a new intergovernmental body to monitor the enforcement of Pyongyang-related sanctions in Seoul on Wednesday, following the dismantlement of the UN Panel of Experts on North Korea in April due to Russia's veto. The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) - which includes South Korea, the United States, Japan, Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, the Netherlands,

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05:09

Actor Kim Dong-wook brings back the laughs in Disney+...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. After a five-year break from the comedy scene, actor Kim Dong-wook is ready to bring the laughs again in Disney+'s latest series, "Seoul Busters," with the actor aiming to leave a lasting impression on audiences - as he did in his unforgettable role in the MBC hit drama "Coffee Prince" (2007). "There are still people who talk about Jin Ha-rim, and just like him, I hope Yu-bin will also remain a memorable character," Kim said

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02:21

Maserati's Grecale Folgore EV SUV flashes into Korea

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Maserati unveiled the Grecale Folgore SUV Wednesday, its first-ever pure electric car for Korea, as the Italian luxury marque's first step in an ambiguous revival in the domestic market. With the Folgore's arrival, Maserati now offers the full Grecale lineup in Korea, along with the GT, Modena, and Trofeo models that have been available in the market since 2022. The all-electric SUV, named after the Italian word for

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03:58

Wonju's dumplings, Gumi's ramyeon: Korean comfort...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Choi Seung-pyo, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Korea's local festivals centered on food are occasions for each region to flaunt its most popular staples. Such is the case for snow crabs for Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang, octopus for Seocheon, South Chungcheong and bibimbap for Jeonju. However, other regions are taking a different approach by celebrating bunsik, or common Korean dishes encompassing a variety of casual snacks and light meals beloved across

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02:28

'They'd be happy to do it': Trump claims 'money...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Former U.S. President Donald Trump referred to South Korea as a "money machine," claiming the country would be paying $10 billion annually if he were still in the White House. This figure is nine times higher than the current cost-sharing agreement between the two nations for stationing U.S. troops in Seoul. "If I were there [in the White House] now, they'd be paying us $10 billion a year. And you know what? They'd be happy to

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05:10

Korean energy companies brace for impact of U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Sarah Chea, Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice.Both U.S. presidential hopefuls Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each come with their own share of uncertainty in the energy industry, but Korean energy companies are on alert over a potential Trump win, which would likely have a more detrimental impact. While Vice President Harris is expected to reinforce supportive measures for the use of renewable energy, former President Trump is

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01:33

Hyundai gets $1.35B in export financing for Georgia...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. The Korea Trade Insurance Corporation granted $1.35 billion in export financing to Hyundai Motor's $5.5 billion EV manufacturing facility in Georgia, which began partial operation in early October. Export financing provides credits to corporations to raise long-term funds required for overseas investment and construction at low interest rates. The financing was decided to help Hyundai "strengthen its global competitiveness by

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02:28

Thoroughly prepare for the North’s provocations

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

North Korea on Tuesday destroyed two sections of the roads linked to the Gyeongui Line and the Donghae Line, which connect South and North Korea. According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the North used explosives to demolish the two sections in the northern side of the Demilitarized Zone around noon. It left no damage on our side, but the possibility of an armed clash grew after our military responded by firing weapons. The two roads, which were built in 2003 at the cost of $132.9 million by

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03:04

Korea beat Iraq 3-2 in thrilling World Cup qualifier

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. YONGIN, Gyeonggi - Korea beat Iraq 3-2 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi on Tuesday, breaking the deadlock with two goals in the second half to reclaim their lead and win their third straight match under new manager Hong Myung-bo. Korea ended the first half 1-0 and conceded the equalizer in the early minutes of the second half, but scored two goals and secured the win despite Iraq's

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04:45

NewJeans' Hanni reveals industry's lack of artist...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/16

This article is by Yoon So-yeon and read by an artificial voice. An alarming disparity in the way that a K-pop agency treats its artists and the artists' rights as workers was revealed at the National Assembly on Tuesday. While NewJeans member Hanni pleaded to be treated as a human being by the company, CEO of her agency ADOR Kim Ju-young - who is also the chief HR officer of HYBE - maintained that artists are different from other regular staff and therefore cannot be subject to the same

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05:43

Today's Fortune: Oct. 16, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/15

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 (Sept. 14 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: fulfilling Lucky direction: north 1936: We live on emotional connections. 1948: When you give, you get. 1960: The spouse is better than any son or daughter. 1972: For better or worse, your partner is the best. 1984: You may see eye to eye. 1996: Don't look far, what you seek could be nearby. Ox Wealth: good Health: strong Love: mutual Lucky direction: west 1937: A little goes a long way. 1949:

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04:52

Constitutional Court dodges paralysis by suspending...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/15

This article is by Moon Hyun-kyung, Kim Jung-yeon, Kang Bo-hyun, Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. The Constitutional Court has temporarily suspended a legal provision that states that a case can only be heard when at least seven judges are present, seemingly evading a looming paralysis of the bench. This comes as three out of nine judges, including Chief Justice Lee Jong-seok, are set to retire simultaneously on Thursday due to the expiration of their terms. The

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05:02

From leader to follower: Samsung's agony in the chip...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/15

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics, a longtime leader in memory chip realm, is on the verge of losing that title, having to fend off fast-chasing Chinese players while playing a hard catch-up with its crosstown rival, SK hynix. The looming crisis has lead its chip head, Jun Young-hyun, to issue an unprecedented apology after its consensus-missing third quarter preliminary earnings were announced last week, admitting to falling short of

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03:46

KT gets restructuring green light as part of AI...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/15

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] KT's board approved the establishment of two subsidiaries focused on network operations in a board meeting Tuesday, a decision that may involve reassigning thousands of employees as part of the company's efforts to streamline its workforce for its transition to AI. The move is part of KT's efforts to pull away from its stagnant telecommunications business to invest in the burgeoning AI industry, as well as to

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