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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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02:45

Youth jobs disappear as structural challenges deepen

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

Stock markets are booming and exports continue to set monthly records. Yet beneath the economic momentum, one key indicator is moving in the opposite direction: youth employment. According to data released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics on Tuesday, the number of jobs held by workers in their 20s and younger fell by 127,000 in the third quarter of last year compared with the same period a year earlier. This contrasts with an overall increase of 139,000 jobs across the economy. Youth

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08:00

South Korea weighs NATO-led weapons funding...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] South Korea finds itself once again at a crossroads over how far it can align with Western nations in supporting Ukraine without inviting Russian retaliation on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. The trigger this time is Seoul's possible participation in the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a NATO-led program launched in July last year that coordinates and

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07:48

Trump's Section 301 threat looms over Korea, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Sarah Chea, Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] With the Donald Trump administration moving to invoke an alternative trade law overseen by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Korea is carefully reviewing a range of bills and regulations previously flagged by the USTR as unfair. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, now emerging as what some in Washington describe as Trump's "Plan B," carries no statutory ceiling on tariff rates and

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03:41

U.S. not yet on board with Korea's no-fly zone push...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. A senior South Korean government official said Tuesday that the United States has not yet agreed to Seoul's push to restore a no-fly zone under an inter-Korean military accord, exposing lingering differences between the allies despite recent optimism emanating from the minister of unification. "The U.S. side has not yet agreed, and close consultations are currently underway," the official said in a closed-door briefing at the

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09:37

Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. [Hired in Korea] As more internationals look to build careers in Korea, many find themselves facing practical hurdles — from limited guidance to a lack of firsthand experience. To bridge that gap, the Korea JoongAng Daily talks with professionals who have carved out their paths in diverse fields, offering readers real-world insights on how to start their careers in the country in this series "Hired in Korea." Attracted by

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06:33

Spuds with new buds: Why Koreans are meeting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. [GIVE IT A GO] How many french fries can you eat in one sitting? I was asked this question by a man about 10 minutes after meeting him. It wasn't something I had ever considered. The conversation took place at a french fry gathering, one of a growing number of casual meetups spreading across Korea. Arranged individually through Karrot, a neighborhood-based secondhand marketplace app, they invite strangers to fast-food chains

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03:46

Court ruling should not weaken urgency of quitting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

Kim Yeol The author is the director of the Smoking Cessation Support Center at the National Cancer Center and a specialist in family medicine. A recent court decision rejecting the National Health Insurance Service's damages claim against tobacco companies has drawn attention for its legal implications. But medical experts warn the ruling should not be misinterpreted as diminishing the health risks of smoking. The court acknowledged epidemiological links between smoking and lung and

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03:08

Korea falls behind China in technology as science...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

Korea's technology gap with major competitors is widening, while fewer students are choosing science and engineering fields, raising concerns about the country's long-term competitiveness. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT's 2024 technology level assessment reported to the Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology, Korea trails the United States by 2.8 years in overall technological capability. China's gap with the United States is 2.1 years, putting Korea 0.7

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04:27

Liquidity, not policy rhetoric, driving Korea’s asset...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

The author is the chief editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The most striking change since the launch of the Lee Jae Myung administration has been in asset markets. The benchmark Kospi, which began near 2,700, is now approaching 6,000. Apartment prices in Seoul have risen every week without interruption. As stock and housing prices climb, the wealth gap between those who own assets and those who do not has widened sharply. A new divide has emerged between sudden winners and those left

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02:43

Girl group IVE shifts focus from self-love to 'us' in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. IVE has long been preaching self-love through the "narcissistic" concept woven into its musical narrative. With its latest and second full-length album, "Revive+," the girl group is widening its gaze to reach beyond the self to embrace a broader "us." "Up until now, the message of our music was about 'me,' but this album expands that into 'us,'" said member Liz during a press showcase at Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul on

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09:03

Centuries on stage: The heritage setting behind BTS’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. BTS, for its much-anticipated comeback album, has chosen to go backward — not in sound or ambition, but in spirit. The septet, which is making a full-group comeback in nearly four years, wants to talk about "the team's root, starting point and internal stories," in its upcoming album, according to its agency HYBE. Music is not the only medium the group is using to convey that message. Its deliberate choice of Gwanghwamun

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05:31

Star producer Kim Tae-ho shares that Blackpink's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. In an era when gifts are often reduced to a few taps on KakaoTalk — Korea's most used messenger app — MBC's latest reality show, "The Secret Friends Club," created by star producer Kim Tae-ho, turns its focus back to what it means to give a gift. The producer revealed that the heartfelt concept traces back to a resonant comment by Blackpink's Jennie. "Last August, Jennie told us she wanted to create content that could feel like

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04:46

Girl group Apink proves how it outlasted the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. In 2011, seven teenagers in pink skirts made their debut as a girl group, singing songs about crushes and first heartbreaks and embodying a bright and innocent image. Fifteen years later, after each member having explored their own paths, Apink, now a quintet in their 30s, returned — still wearing the same shade of pink. During the final show of its "The Origin: Apink" concert in central Seoul on Sunday, Apink greeted its fans

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02:52

Exports hit new 20-day record in February as global...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Jeong Jae-hong and read by an artificial voice. Korea's exports totaled $43.5 billion from Feb. 1 to Friday, the highest ever recorded for a 20-day period, driven by a sharp jump in semiconductor shipments amid expanding demand for AI. Outbound shipments rose 23.5 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Customs Service on Monday. The previous record, from Dec. 1 to 20, 2025, was $43 billion. Average daily exports, adjusted for working days, came to $3.35

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03:08

서울시청 지하에 새 갤러리…여가와 도시 비전 결합

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/22

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice.서울시청 지하에 새로 문을 연 복합문화공간 서울갤러리 1관에 전시된 서울시 미래 모습 모형. [서울시] A new gallery under Seoul City Hall blends leisure and civic vision 서울시청 지하에 새 갤러리…여가와 도시 비전 결합 Korea JoongAng Daily 6면 기사 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Visitors move in and out of exhibition halls lit with digital lighting, passing glowing walls and city-themed souvenir shops. An illuminated globe stands out, with people gathered in front, watching as information on cities

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03:48

Chez Laurent lures lovers of French cuisine for those...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/22

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. [AMBASSADOR'S TABLE - RESTAURANT REVIEW] Type a name of almost any restaurant into a search engine today and a flood of blog posts and reviews appears, even for places that opened only weeks ago. Search for classic French restaurant Chez Laurent, however, and almost nothing turns up. "I asked Naver to remove my restaurant from its webpage," said owner Laurent Min. Naver is Korea's largest search engine. He wanted the place to

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10:09

French envoy in Seoul says both nations can 'conquer...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/22

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's ambassadors are often gastronomes keen to share a taste of their home cuisine. In this series, the Korea JoongAng Daily asks the diplomatic corps to introduce our readers to their favorite restaurants representing cuisine from their homelands, while chatting about issues of interest to our Korean and global audience. — Ed. For French Ambassador Philippe Bertoux, an avid hiker who enjoys exploring South Korea's

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07:47

Galaxy S26 debuts make-or-break moment for Samsung’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/22

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] In the absence of headline-grabbing hardware changes, the upcoming Galaxy S26 series is poised to become a key test of Samsung's chip capabilities as its own chipset will be fitted into the new model for a certain markets. The decision reflects a bid at redemption for Samsung, after the in-house Exynos processor has been sidelined over Qualcomm's Snapdragon in its premium smartphones because of underwhelming

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03:32

Zhang Youxia, Lin Biao and Zhang Guotao

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/22

Shin Kyung-jin The author is the Beijing bureau chief of the JoongAng Ilbo. It will be one month tomorrow since Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and long regarded as the No. 2 figure in China's military hierarchy, was purged. Despite the intense scrutiny from global media, Beijing has remained calm, even as two figures from the 105-year history of the Chinese Communist Party have been thrust back into the spotlight. The first is Lin Biao (1907-1971),

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03:22

Do I need a smartphone?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/22

This article is by Kim Dong-eun and read by an artificial voice. Daemyung Hwang The author is a student at Seoul Beodle Elementary School. As I waited for the bus, I was using my smartphone to watch YouTubers build Lego tanks. "Oh, too bad I didn't bring those bricks with me," I thought. "I really want to build that!" When the bus came, I heard the usual loud vrooming sound and a little squeak as it stopped. Without letting my eyes come unglued from the phone, I started to get on the bus

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