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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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03:56

Samsung and LG bet on security features to wrest...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/18

This article is by Kim Kyung-mi and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are rolling out new AI-powered robot vacuum cleaners in a bid to claim market share in Korea, where Chinese brands control more than 60 percent of sales. Korean manufacturers are betting on security features to compete against lower-priced Chinese rivals that have built market share on price competitiveness. Samsung Electronics began presales for its 2026 Bespoke AI Steam Ultra and

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10:26

When stars fall, how can Korean productions survive?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/18

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The second season of tvN's hit 2016 series "Signal" and Disney+'s Korean original series "Knock-Off" have one thing in common: both projects were indefinitely postponed due to controversies surrounding featured stars. While the exact scale of financial damage has not been publicly disclosed in either case, industry sources estimate that the potential penalty fees and damage compensation in such cases can cost up to hundreds of

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03:01

Bithumb's $44 billion blunder lands entire digital...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/18

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The erroneous transfer of Bitcoins worth 64 trillion won ($44 billion) at Bithumb has prompted financial authorities to scrutinize not only the internal control system of the country's second-largest cryptocurrency operator but the overall reliability of digital asset service providers. The Bank of Korea (BOK) pointed to a lack of oversight as the fundamental cause, with the system allowing far more tokens to be issued than

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10:57

Special counsels call down fire and brimstone in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/18

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.[EXPLAINER] When the National Assembly appointed a series of special counsels to investigate former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his associates over their suspected involvement in his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, ruling Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers described the move as the first step toward an official reckoning with the Yoon administration. The four special counsels appointed since June follow a

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04:03

BTS concerts are a homecoming for ARMY. But for some...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/18

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Park Sae-mi (pseudonym) booked her wedding venue last July with the love of her life. Although the couple live near Seoul, they decided to hold their wedding in Busan this June, where groom's family is based. The couple chose Saturday, June 13 of this year, envisioning warm early-summer weather, and selected a venue near Busan Asiad Main Stadium. At the time, everything seemed to fall neatly into place. Then came the unexpected

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05:26

Two hours of serenity in the bustling heart of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/17

This article is by Alicia Carr and read by an artificial voice. During my time in Korea, I have encountered countless Buddhist temples, pausing to admire the architecture and absorb the serenity of what I knew was a sacred place. Yet, I had never really understood what I was seeing, let alone been given a behind the scenes glimpse into life within a temple. Such is the case for many foreigners. "It is a pity that they just pass through," Chae explained. "We want them to really experience

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05:11

Crabs, coastline and caves: Exploring Korea’s Uljin...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/17

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. ULJIN, North Gyeongsang — Most coastal towns quiet down in winter. But in Uljin, on the eastern edge of North Gyeongsang and roughly halfway between Gangneung and Busan, the county is at its most charming when it's cold. From emerald shallows near the shore to midnight blue waters further out, the sea shifts into a layered palette of blues. Winter is also the perfect time to catch snow crab, the county's signature specialty, at

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02:43

Almost 80% of applicants with criminal records...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. Nearly eight out of every 10 applicants with criminal records were allowed to be buried at national cemeteries over the past five years, raising concerns that screening standards may be too lenient. Data from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, released by Rep. Lee Yang-soo of the National Assembly's political affairs committee, shows that 8,039 of 10,079 applicants with prior convictions were cleared for burial

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02:44

Almost 80% of applicants with criminal records...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. Nearly eight out of every 10 applicants with criminal records were allowed to be buried at national cemeteries over the past five years, raising concerns that screening standards may be too lenient. Data from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, released by Rep. Lee Yang-soo of the National Assembly's political affairs committee on Monday, shows that 8,039 of 10,079 applicants with prior criminal convictions were

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01:55

Student handed suspended prison term for throwing...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Jan Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. An appellate court handed a suspended prison sentence to a student who threw a snowball at a classmate, causing him to fall over a railing and suffer partial paralysis, according to sources in the judiciary on Monday. The Seoul High Court overturned a lower court ruling that had fined the defendant 5 million won ($3,700) for negligent infliction of bodily injury. The appellate court instead sentenced him to 10 months in

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02:13

3 men arrested on suspicion of luring teenage girls...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. Three men have been arrested on charges of endangering the safety of minors by allegedly luring two teenage girls to a mountain under the guise of exploring an abandoned building, then leaving them stranded there. Police in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, said on Monday that the trio were apprehended on suspicion of violating the Child Welfare Act. The main suspect is a man in his 30s believed to be the ringleader, and his accomplices

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04:27

Aerial combat photographer captures Black Eagles'...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Shim Seok-yong and read by an artificial voice. Eight black jets streaked above Riyadh's convention center on Feb. 9, their white tails slicing through the blue sky as they flew in tight formation. It was the opening act of the Republic of Korea Air Force's Black Eagles aerobatic team at the 2026 World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia — its first appearance at a Middle Eastern air show. For 30 minutes, the T-50B trainer jets traced intricate patterns overhead, forming

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05:00

Lee's remark about scrapping commuter buses to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Kim Hong-jun and read by an artificial voice. President Lee Jae Myung's offhand remark about scrapping commuter buses to so-called innovation cities — regional hubs intended to stimulate economic development outside of major urban areas — has ignited backlash among workers. At his New Year's press conference on Jan. 21, the president said, "There is no real benefit to relocating public institutions if we provide workers with chartered buses to and from Seoul," arguing

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03:55

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan reminisces on teenage...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Kim Hyo-kyung, Ko Bong-jun and read by an artificial voice. MILAN — As Cha Jun-hwan walked through the athletes' village in Milan, the weight he had been carrying for four years seemed, at last, to lift from his shoulders. The figure skater had already lived through two Olympic cycles — from his teenage debut in Pyeongchang to a hard-earned return in Beijing — but he said that the road to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games felt like the longest yet. "The Olympics have

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02:47

Speed skater Kim Min-sun looks to 2030 Games after...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/16

This article is by Kim Hyo-kyung and read by an artificial voice. MILAN — Four years ago, Kim Min-sun left the Olympic ice in Beijing in tears. On Sunday, she did not cry, but her disappointment was still palpable. The speed skater finished 14th in the women's 500 meters at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday, posting a time of 38.01 seconds at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium. Long regarded as the heir apparent to Lee Sang-hwa — Korea's legendary "queen of speed skating" —

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05:03

'Team Kim' put Korean curling on the map. '5G' seeks...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/15

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice.After seeing the breadth of coverage in Korea on the country's women's curling team, known as "5G," at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where Gim Eun-ji, Kim Su-ji, Kim Min-ji, Seol Ye-eun and Seol Ye-ji are chasing glory, one could be forgiven for thinking that the country has a long legacy of success in the sport. Such attention belies curling's relatively short history in Korea. Such enthusiasm for the relatively

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05:25

After records and rivalries, short tracker Hwang...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. After a period marred by consecutive disqualifications and heavy criticism over conflicts with fellow skaters — one of whom later changed nationality due to related issues — world record holder Hwang Dae-heon bounced back with a stunning performance in Milan, securing silver with 2:12.304 in one of his signature events, the men's 1,500 meters. Competing in all three individual events — the 500-meter, 1,000-meter and

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05:27

After records and rivalries, short tracker Hwang...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/14

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. After a period marred by consecutive disqualifications and heavy criticism over conflicts with fellow short track speed skaters — one of whom later changed nationality due to related issues — world record holder Hwang Dae-heon bounced back with a stunning performance in Milan, securing silver with 2:12.304 in one of his signature events, the men's 1,500 meters, on Saturday. Competing in all three individual events — the

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06:36

[WHY] Flat, frustrating and now famous: The history...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/13

This article is by Lee Jian. and read by an artificial voice.Those familiar with various types of East Asian food will have noticed chopsticks change with the menu: plastic for orange chicken and chow mein, wood for sushi, and metal for bulgogi and japchae (stir-fried glass noodles). Chopsticks have been a mainstay of East Asian cuisine for centuries. Yet differing histories and traditions have shaped the utensil in distinct ways, reflecting each culture's culinary practices. Flat,

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03:25

Director finds new facets to 'Anna Karenina' as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/13

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice.Musical "Anna Karenina," based on Tolstoy's 1878 classic, is about much more than 19th-century Russian romance and adultery, according to its director Alina Chevik. "I think there are still aspects of society around the world where men are more easily forgiven than women," the Russian director said during a roundtable interview Thursday at the Somerset Palace Seoul Hotel in Jongno District, central Seoul. "Anna makes mistakes,

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