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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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02:46

Finance minister, BOK chief call for structural...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok and Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong called for structural reforms to address the country's slowing economic growth on Monday. The latest meeting, which followed Choi's previous visit to the central bank in Seoul in February, marked the first time for a chief central banker to visit the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The move "signifies an expansion of the partnership between

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02:51

Longchamp over LV: Economy, trends shift shoppers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Yoo Ji-yoen and read by an artificial voice. The luxury market, once polarized between high-end and low-end products, is undergoing a shift toward the mid-range as demand for ultraexpensive luxury goods is declining in favor of mid-luxury items. Recent data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy shows that the domestic luxury market, which experienced significant growth during the Covid-19 pandemic as consumers indulged in ultraluxury purchases, is now

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03:39

'Joker: Folie à Deux' brings out the music in an...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. After his Oscar-winning film "Joker" (2019), director Todd Phillips sought to dive deeper into character Arthur Fleck in a bold and unexpected manner - by transforming the upcoming sequel, "Joker: Folie à Deux," into a musical. Phillips, however, says it's "not much of a leap." "It didn't seem like that much of a leap to us to turn the movie to have musical elements or become a musical. It felt like an extension of Arthur from

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02:34

Time to 'fill the remaining half' of a glass

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This is an editorial from the Korea JoongAng Daily. Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected its former secretary-general Shigeru Ishiba as the new leader of the governing party last Friday. As Japan adopted the parliamentary system, Ishiba will be appointed as the 102nd prime minister of Japan in an extraordinary session of the legislature on Oct. 1. We hope his election will help improve Korea-Japan relations on the occasion of the 60th anniversary next year of the normalization of

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02:49

85-year-old woman named chief suspect in mass...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Authorities on Monday identified an 85-year-old woman who passed away as the prime suspect in a pesticide poisoning at a senior citizen center in North Gyeongsang on July 15. The suspect, referred to by her surname Kwon, allegedly spiked coffee with pesticide, leading to the poisoning of five elderly women, including herself. Due to her death, however, the case will be closed without further legal action, the Gyeongbuk

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04:39

Everland horror attraction Blood City partners with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Yim Seung-hye and read by an artificial voice. YONGIN, Gyeonggi - It's not just the adorable giant pandas that attract swarms of visitors to Korea's theme park Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi. When the weather starts to cool down, Everland invites zombies to add chills and thrills for its annual Blood City zone. This "horror-themed zone" was first introduced in 2019 to create a chilling vibe ahead of Halloween. This year, for its eighth edition, Everland collaborated with

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04:22

Probe into deadly Maserati hit-and-run takes cryptic...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Kim Min-young and read by an artificial voice. The police investigation into the man behind the wheel of a Maserati involved in a fatal hit-and-run is raising more questions than answers, from locked-up phone records to possible ties to the mob. The 32-year-old suspect, surnamed Kim, was arrested on Thursday in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, 67 hours after he crashed his white Maserati under the influence into a couple in their 20s on a motorcycle in Gwangju. The

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03:02

Russian top diplomat's take on North's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's Foreign Ministry expressed "deep regret" over Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement where he said he views North Korean denuclearization as a "closed issue." "The Russian foreign minister's remark is extremely irresponsible, as it goes against Russia's responsibilities as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and as one of the key founding states of the Nuclear

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01:59

U.S. lawmaker proposes bill to punish Korean entities...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. A U.S. lawmaker put forward a bill to the House of Representatives that would implement restrictive measures on Korean entities if Korea's proposed tightening of fair trade rules negatively impacts U.S. tech companies. The bill, sponsored by Republican Congresswoman Carol Miller of West Virginia, was referred to a House committee on Friday under the title "U.S.-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act." The move came as

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04:22

Parents' worst nightmares manifest in Korean thriller...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/30

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. An upcoming Korean film adaptation of Dutch author Herman Koch's novel "The Dinner" (2009) is coming soon, titled "A Normal Family." It follows in the footsteps of the three previous adaptations from the Netherlands, the United States and Italy. The new film promises to raise thought-provoking questions for audiences, according to the director and cast. "My biggest concern was that it might just end up being a discussion that

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05:18

Seoul says cooperation with Tokyo to continue in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/29

This article is by Sarah Kim and read by an artificial voice. Known for his dovish stance on bilateral issues with Korea, Ishiba, 67, will be inaugurated as the new Japanese prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Fumio Kishida. In a recent commentary piece for a U.S. think tank, Ishiba, considered a defense policy expert, said he aims to build an Asian-style NATO to better deter China, Russia and North Korea centered on Japan's alliance with the United States and other partner countries,

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03:50

DMZ Docs film festival hopes to make a difference...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/29

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. "This year's documentary film festival strives not to turn a blind eye to the conflicts, violence and wars occurring around the world, but rather to show the harsh realities and tragedies as they truly are," Paju Mayor Kim Kyung-il, who is also the vice chairman of the festival's organizing committee, said during the opening ceremony declaration. "Knowing the truth that peace is not a given. When we remember the responsibility

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08:31

[WHY] Korean online communities marked by diversity,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/27

This article is by Lim Jeong-won and read by an artificial voice. Step onto any subway or bus in Korea, and you'll find people glued to their phones - but it's not just TikTok, Instagram or YouTube keeping them captivated. A vast network of online communities draws millions into vibrant discussions on everything from politics to K-pop. These forums, where users can post text, images or videos and freely exchange opinions, have become a cornerstone of daily life for many Koreans. While some

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03:24

Value-up index gets dressing down from market over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/27

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS IN FOCUS] The Korea Value-up Index, a key element of the government-led Corporate Value-up initiative, is off to a rocky start, facing criticism over its selection criteria for constituent stocks. Critics are pointing out that the index, modeled after its Japanese counterpart, went significantly off-track from its intended purpose of resolving the chronic undervaluation of the Korean stock market. Amid growing skepticism

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04:02

Curves and quirks are plenty as Valentin Loellmann...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/26

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice.To Valentin Loellmann, the 41-year-old German furniture designer based in the Netherlands, the most important piece of furniture is the entryway bench. His reasoning is that it can have numerous functions. It can be a place to sit, put items on or simply to take a rest. "It has a welcoming feeling," he told the Korea JoongAng Daily in an interview earlier this month. "You can also play with it and put it in different setups

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03:05

Bhutan's king calls Korea a role model for development

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/26

This article is by Chun Su-jin, Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck emphasized that Korea serves as a role model for Bhutan's development aspirations, presenting his master plan for a new global financial hub on the nation's southern border with India. Bold innovation is key to "preserving Bhutan's identity in the long term," Wangchuck said during a meeting with Hong Seok-hyun, chairman of JoongAng Holdings, the holding company of the

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03:08

Korea, Japan to hold rare meeting on Joint...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/26

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Korea and Japan are set to hold their first joint committee meeting in 39 years to discuss the development of Block 7 in the East China Sea, an area said to contain vast reserves of oil, gas and minerals. The two governments will meet on Friday in Tokyo under the Joint Development Zone (JDZ) agreement, which was established in 1974 to allow the joint exploration and development of a disputed portion of the continental shelf

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02:40

Arena di Verona's 'Turandot' to bring 1,000 staff...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/26

This article is by Shin Min-hee and read by an artificial voice. One of Italy's greatest opera blockbusters written by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) is making its first overseas outing in a century to Korea. The Arena di Verona's original production of "Turandot" is bringing its entire stage setting, costumes, production crew and cast exactly to the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul from Oct. 12 to 19, for eight shows. The Arena di Verona is a venue for large-scale opera performances in Verona,

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02:20

Peruvian police make three arrests after kidnapping...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/26

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. A Korean businessman who was kidnapped in the Peruvian capital of Lima has been safely rescued just one day after the abduction, the Korean Foreign Ministry said Thursday. The businessman, in his 60s, was taken to a hospital for treatment after his rescue, with officials confirming that he is in a stable condition with bruises. "Our citizen is generally in good health and is currently under police protection," the ministry

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01:52

World Cup Stadium spent just 3 percent of revenue on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2024/09/26

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Seoul World Cup Stadium, which has previously hosted popular singers IU and Lim Young-woong, spent only 3 percent of its revenue on field maintenance in the first eight months of this year, according to data the Seoul Facilities Corporation released Wednesday. The data follows the Korea Football Association's (KFA) Wednesday announcement that it planned to move an October World Cup qualifying match to another location due to

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