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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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02:29

A wake-up call to the football association

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The Korea Football Association (KFA), which has been sustained largely on over $140 million of government funding a year, has repeatedly broken internal rules on hiring managers for the national football team, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism. The ministry's recent audit of the football association confirmed that the KFA's Technical Director Lee Lim-saeng had recommended Hong Myung-bo in July as the national team

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02:28

Time has come to keep first spouses in check

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. The Reform Party on Wednesday proposed the National Assembly stipulate the legal status of the president's spouse in the law. It could be a political offensive from the minor opposition. But it is also true that Korea's current politics cannot take a step forward due to the deepening suspicions around first lady Kim Keon Hee. It is deplorable to see such developments today. And yet, many people would gladly agree to the need for the

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05:42

Today's Fortune: Oct. 4, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

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. 4, 2024 (Sept. 2 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: fair Health: fair Love: fulfilling Lucky direction: north 1936: Don't be softhearted. 1948: Take a walk down memory lane. 1960:

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05:15

As restaurants revolt over commission fees, delivery...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Yi Woo-lim and read by an artificial voice.Conflict continues to brew between restaurant owners and delivery platforms over high commission rates, with no clear-cut solution in sight. Major delivery services, including Baedal Minjok and Coupang Eats, continue to blame each other for an overall rise in rates without budging on their own prices, while measures meant to alleviate delivery fees, such as the dual pricing structures some large franchises have implemented,

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01:51

Late LG chairman's daughter accused of insider...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) decided to inform prosecutors of alleged stock trading using nonpublic information by Koo Yeon-kyung, the eldest daughter of LG's late chairman. The decision was made on Wednesday by the Securities and Futures Commission, a sub-commission under the FSC. When the FSC sends a case to an investigative agency, it does not automatically require the agency to launch an investigation. This is

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03:06

Korea's FDI pledges reach record-high $25.18 billion

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges to Korea hit an all-time high for the first nine months of this year, reflecting heightened interest from Japanese investors in semiconductors and EV batteries. Pledges amounted to $25.18 billion in the January-September period, an increase of 5.2 percent from the same period of last year, according to data the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy released Thursday. The figure marked

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04:19

Yoon to visit Philippines, Singapore and Laos ahead...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice.Yoon will begin the trip on Sunday, making state visits to the Philippines and Singapore focused on expanding trade and investment, before attending a series of meetings involving the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Laos, Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo announced in a press briefing at the Yongsan presidential office. Korea will also focus on establishing a comprehensive

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03:36

BIFF's Netflix-produced opener 'Uprising' expands...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off with a bold choice, selecting Netflix film "Uprising" as its opening feature. This decision, considered a risky move by some, has sparked debate over whether choosing a commercial film produced by a major streaming platform was the right call. However, the festival's interim director says it was a risk worth taking. "While it was a bit of a risk to select an R-rated

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03:07

Wage issues, high costs and runaways: Teething...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's Filipino nanny program has operated for one month so far, but the pilot has been marred by disputes over low wages, curfews and unauthorized departures. With the aim of addressing the country's caregiver shortage and the high cost of childcare, the Ministry of Employment and Labor in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to establish the program. As of Sept. 30, 98 Filipino caregivers are working

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03:21

Gov't to compensate Hyundai Asan $6 million for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. The government said Thursday it plans to compensate Hyundai Asan 8 billion won ($6.04 million) in unpaid costs related to the operation of inter-Korean freight train service that ran between the two Koreas from late 2007 to the end of 2008, marking the end of a 17-year-long legal dispute over the project. "We are consulting with related agencies to fulfill the court's ruling and plan to proceed with the payment in accordance

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05:35

Busan International Film Festival opens with solemn...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. A sudden chill filled the air as audience members shed tears at the opening of the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which also held a heartfelt tribute to the late "Parasite" (2019) actor Lee Sun-kyun. Fellow actors Song Joong-ki and Ha Yoon-kyung were spotted teary-eyed during the emotional memorial at the festival's opening ceremony on Wednesday evening, as the audience solemnly paid respects to the star who died

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06:34

Tertiary hospitals move to reduce beds, raise service...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Shin Sung-sik, Esther Rhee, Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. Tertiary hospitals nationwide are looking to reduce a record number of patient beds as they abandon quantitative growth to shift their focus on quality service. The government will increase fees by 50 percent for the hospitals that jump aboard the new initiative. The hospitals are now reducing the number of beds and focusing on treating severe illnesses, facing the need to transform into

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03:31

Gramophone Award winner Yunchan Lim stays humble...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Cho Moon-gyu, Kim Ho-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Pianist Yunchan Lim exhibited two qualities after winning his two awards at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards on Wednesday: gratitude and humility. "My music and I are extremely lucky to have the people around me," he told the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily. Lim won the piano category with a recording of Chopin's "Études Opp. 10 and 25," which was released last April. He also

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04:08

The future of cars is crabwalking, sleep monitoring...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/03

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. UIWANG, Gyeonggi - From brainwave-based driver monitoring system to wheels that crabwalk, Hyundai Mobis is betting big on the cars of tomorrow that will evolve with the electrification shift. Hyundai Mobis unveiled the 65 newest mobility technologies that will be commercialized in two to three years during a two-week tech event at its research and development (R&D) center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi. The Korean auto parts maker vowed

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05:44

Today's Fortune: Oct. 3, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/02

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. 3, 2024 (Sept. 1 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: good Health: strong Love: mutual Lucky direction: north 1936: You're old enough to do whatever you like. 1948: Luck will be

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04:27

Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' sparks renewed...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/02

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice. Dining out just got more exciting thanks to Netflix Korea's chef survival show "Culinary Class Wars." The show, now named the most watched non-English TV series on Netflix for two consecutive weeks, is drawing unprecedented crowds to restaurants across the country. Reservations are full, sometimes for months, at over 100 establishments owned by the show's participating chefs. This heightened enthusiasm for restaurants in Korea is

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02:35

Samsung Electronics to lay off 10 percent of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/02

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics is in the process of cutting employees in markets like Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, which is expected to affect 10 percent of the work force in the regions, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The layoffs could extend to other regional markets, the report said, that could influence as much as 10 percent of the employees for certain markets. The Korean chip and smartphone producer is home to some

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06:35

Seosan Haemieupseong Festival to showcase local food,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/02

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. SEOSAN, South Chungcheong - About an hour and a half drive south of Seoul, visitors can encounter a beautiful historical town called Haemi in Seosan, South Chungcheong. Haemi is known for having one of the few remaining examples of a complete Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) eupseong - a walled town that served as an administrative and military center during the Joseon Dynasty. " Eup" refers to a town or a large village while "

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03:45

Gov't probes SNU medical school for letting students...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/02

This article is by Lee Soo-jung and read by an artificial voice. The Education Ministry on Wednesday launched an audit of the nation's top medical school regarding its decision to approve student leave requests. The inspection came two days after Seoul National University's (SNU) College of Medicine reportedly permitted leave of absence requests for over 700 students for the 2024 spring semester en masse on Monday. In opposition to the school's decision, the government views the leave

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05:56

Today's Fortune: Sept. 30, 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/10/02

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, Sept. 30, 2024 (Aug. 28 on the lunar calendar) Rat Wealth: not bad Health: modest Love: blissful Lucky direction: east 1936: You may have absolutely nothing to worry about. 1948: You

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