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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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04:01

South Korea puts military on alert after North places...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Monday issued guidelines to military units to strengthen their alertness and firepower readiness in response to North Korea's heightened threat levels to the South. The South's military has also detected signs that the North may be preparing to blow up roads linking the two countries as early as today. Late Sunday, North Korea ordered an artillery corps near the border with South

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02:37

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Han Kang inspired by...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Lim Jeong-won, Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Novelist Han Kang, 53, became the first Korean author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday. This is the second time a Korean has won the Nobel Prize, following former President Kim Dae-jung (1924-2009), who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000. Born in November 1970 in Gwangju, South Jeolla, as the daughter of novelist Han Seung-won, Han moved to Seoul and attended Pungmun Girls' High School. She then

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01:42

Riize's Seunghan leaves group after fan backlash over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. Riize member Seunghan has decided to leave the boy band again after a wave of backlash from fans following the announcement of his return. Wizard Production, SM Entertainment's production team in charge of Riize, apologized to fans for the controversy and confusion and officially announced Seunghan's departure in a press release on Sunday, just two days after announcing that he would be returning to the band after a

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02:29

Manage the situation without a military clash

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. South and North Korea are exchanging thorny accusations after the North claimed that South Korean drones had penetrated its airspace three times in October alone and spread leaflets denouncing the Kim Jong-un regime in "skies above Pyongyang." When asked about the volatile issue in the National Assembly last week, Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun denied that our military had sent such drones to the North. But after one hour, he said, "I

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07:55

Nation celebrates Han Kang's historic Nobel Prize win

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Yim Seung-hye, Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Korean novelist Han Kang, widely known for her 2007 literary work "The Vegetarian," won the country's first Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday. Since the Swedish Academy, which organizes the prize, made the announcement, a joyous mood has erupted around the nation, with the achievement being recognized as not just a significant feat for the writer but also as an important moment for the entire nation. For nearly

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05:13

Patched together Korea look to continue winning run...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Paik Ji-hwan and read by an artificial voice. Korea face Iraq in a 2026 World Cup qualifier Tuesday at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi on the back of two straight wins under new manager Hong Myung-bo, with two late additions to the squad - Lee Seung-woo and Moon Seon-min. The two Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielders replace Hwang Hee-chan and Eom Ji-sung, who both sustained injuries in a qualifier against Jordan last week. The exit of Hwang and Eom came after

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02:08

Yoon's approval drops to record low, disapproval...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has matched its record low, according to the latest public opinion survey released by pollster Realmeter on Monday. The survey showed that 25.8 percent of the 2,009 respondents over 18 rated the president's performance positively. Yoon's approval rating is 2.1 percentage points lower than last week's survey and the same as the survey conducted from Sept. 23 to 27. It is 1.2

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14:07

[WHY] Dancing on knives: How shamans give Koreans...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Joo Sun-yi was going through a bitter divorce, and knee-deep in lawsuits, when she visited a mudang, or Korean shaman, in the winter of 2011. She asked the shaman, Kim Jung-hee, to perform a gut - a ritual, including offerings and sacrifices to the gods, believed to bring a change in fortune - to help her win her case. Kim refused. The deities, Kim said, had already determined that Joo would lose everything in the battle. That

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05:58

Today's Fortune: Oct. 14, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

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. 14, 2024 (Sept. 12 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1936: Lean back and enjoy some TV. 1948: Read a newspaper or a

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05:20

Today's Fortune: Oct. 13, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 (Sept. 11 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: lessening Health: mindful Love: frustrating Lucky direction: west 1936: Don't step in and meddle. 1948: Don't expect any return. 1960: Sit back and enjoy the ride. 1972: Stay at home and rest. 1984: Losing is winning. 1996: What you get may not be what you expected. Ox Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: jealous Lucky direction: east 1937: What's good is good. 1949: Don't insist on your way. 1961: Think out of the box. 1973:

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05:35

Today's Fortune: Oct. 12, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

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. 12, 2024 (Sept. 10 on lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: east 1936: Live young and up to date. 1948: Now is better than then. 1960:

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09:43

Explainer: Korea's superstores are slowly becoming...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Korea's economic and business scenes unfold in such an intricate way that the headline numbers and official statements fall short of explaining what is really happening and why it matters. The Korea JoongAng Daily's Explainer series aims to address the largely-unmet yet crucial need with an angle relevant to our readers across the globe. - ED Customers are greeted by a vast range of fresh vegetables, tasty fruits, meats and

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06:12

Seoul warns of end to North Korean regime over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/14

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Seoul's Defense Ministry warned Sunday that North Korea will "see the end of its regime" if it harms South Koreans as the two sides exchanged bellicose rhetoric over an alleged drone incursion above Pyongyang over the weekend. On Friday evening, the North Korean Foreign Ministry claimed Seoul sent unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) carrying propaganda leaflets to its capital on Oct. 3 and Wednesday and Thursday of

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02:37

South Korea, U.S., Japan's vice foreign ministers to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/13

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korea, the United States and Japan are set to hold a vice-ministerial meeting in Seoul on Wednesday for trilateral talks focused on countering North Korean threats, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. South Korea's First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun will host U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Masataka Okano for the discussions. Alongside the trilateral

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02:23

Early voting turnout low ahead of Oct. 16 by-elections

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Early voting for the Oct. 16 by-elections, which include races for local government head positions and the superintendent of education in Seoul, concluded on Saturday with a low turnout of 8.89 percent. According to the National Election Commission on Sunday, 775,971 of the 8.64 million eligible residents in five election areas - Incheon's Ganghwa County, Busan's Geumjeong District, South Jeolla's Yeonggwang and Gokseong

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04:47

Seoul Smart City Prize Ceremony celebrates lifestyle...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/13

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. City officials, company leaders and experts gathered in southern Seoul to honor those who have successfully used technological innovations to build smarter, more inclusive cities. The Seoul Smart City Prize Ceremony took place on Thursday as part of the inaugural Smart Life Week, an ICT expo co-hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) from Thursday through Saturday

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02:56

Han Kang books sell out across Korea after Nobel...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/11

This article is by Kim Chul-woong, Kim Ju-yeon and read by an artificial voice. Han Kang's new title of Nobel laureate has domestic and overseas customers clamoring to purchase her books. The author's work is flooding major bookstores' sales rankings, and many are continuing to accept reservations despite having sold out. More than 100,000 copies of Kang's books have been sold at Kyobo Book Centre and Yes24, two of the country's largest bookstores, since the author received Korea's first

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03:33

BOK kicks off easing cycle to stimulate economy...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/11

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] With a 25 basis point cut Friday, the Bank of Korea (BOK) kicked off its first easing cycle in more than four years in line with steps taken in the United States, European Union, China and other countries across the globe. The rate reduction to 3.25 percent underscores a shift in the focus of the country's monetary policy toward stimulating the economy from inflationary deceleration and financial stability

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04:39

Surprising casting decisions made Netflix's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/11

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Viewers of Netflix's historical film "Uprising," starring actors Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min, were surprised to find out that the heartthrob Gang had been cast as a slave and Park was playing the son of a noble warrior family - and not vice versa. Both actors were aware of this somewhat surprising casting decision but found it intriguing, saying that this is what drew them to join the film. "When I heard that Gang was

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02:37

Han Kang's father attributes Nobel Prize to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/11

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. The father of Han Kang, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, said on Friday that his daughter's achievement was sooner than expected and attributed the achievement to her writing technique - extremely delicate, beautiful and sad. During a press conference held in South Jeolla, Han Seung-won, the 84-year-old novelist, said he thought his daughter would have a chance of winning several years later as the Swedish Academy

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