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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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02:09

Hyundai E&C courts U.S. firms as Trump’s ‘Nuclear...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Engineering and Construction (Hyundai E&C) on Tuesday hosted a nuclear technology seminar in Dallas, Texas, bringing together more than 100 local nuclear firms as it seeks to position itself to capitalize on Donald Trump's so-called "Nuclear Renaissance." With the Trump administration aiming to give scientific discovery in its nuclear power development, driven by mounting electricity shortages as AI data centers

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05:21

Global auto parts makers camp out in Korea, vying to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Sarah Chea, Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] In the industrial corridors surrounding Samsung Electronics' Pyeongtaek plant and SK hynix's plant in Icheon, both in Gyeonggi, executives from overseas auto parts makers have quietly gathered in recent weeks, lingering nearby in an unusual show of urgency. Their message has been simple and increasingly insistent: Make chips for cars. A shortage of memory chips is starting to be felt in the

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02:58

Paju book city, a collective miracle in architecture

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. Paju Book City stands as a rare example of a cultural district created through collective vision and long-term cooperation. The project began in 1988, when seven publishers proposed building a publishing and cultural complex to strengthen an industry then dominated by small, scattered firms. Their goal was to gather publishing houses in one place and create a city that would function as both an

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04:51

Will ‘Moon Jae-in season two’ stabilize housing prices?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The government's real estate policy appears to be moving toward what many describe as "Moon Jae-in season two." The details differ, but the overall direction of comprehensive regulation closely resembles the approach of the previous administration. Including similar measures under the Roh Moo-hyun government two decades ago, this marks the third time a Democratic Party (DP) administration has relied heavily on regulatory

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03:47

President Lee’s words yesterday and today

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

Ko Jung-ae The author is the editor-in-chief at the JoongAng Sunday. Political theorist Waller Newell observed that leadership requires both boldness and conviction. But steadfastness does not mean refusing to change when circumstances demand it. For example, he noted that those who expected ideological consistency or policy continuity often grew frustrated with U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt. Newell's point makes sense. Even the best choices lose their usefulness over time. People,

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02:41

Tariff talks with U.S. stall as ministers send mixed...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

Korea's tariff negotiations with the United States have again reached a deadlock. After U.S. President Donald Trump notified Seoul of a renewed 25 percent tariff increase, citing delays in Korean legislation related to U.S.-bound investment, the government has been working to resolve the issue. However, as Washington has pressed for the removal of nontariff barriers, the talks appear to have returned to square one. The United States has demanded further opening of Korea's agricultural and

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04:10

Netflix mystery 'The Art of Sarah' a 'timely' look at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The upcoming Netflix mystery series "The Art of Sarah" spotlights human ambition. For star Lee Jun-hyuk, the story feels especially timely and all the more compelling in today's climate. "I think that, at this point in time, a story about a woman like Sarah Kim who simply pursues her ambition is both meaningful and necessary," said Lee during the show's press conference held in Jung District, central Seoul, on Tuesday

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04:48

Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Tuesday that a planned 1950-53 Korean War memorial at Gwanghwamun Square would convey a "healthy and desirable" message to the international community, pushing back against what he alleged was the central government's move to halt the project. "On one level, the Garden of Gratitude expresses our appreciation to the countries that fought in the war," Oh said at a New Year's press conference at the

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01:37

Hyosung Heavy Industries secures $540 million...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyosung Heavy Industries has clinched a $540 million contract with an undisclosed major U.S. transmission grid operator to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors, the company said Tuesday. The deal, which runs for five years through Jan. 31, 2031, marks the largest single-project contract ever secured by a Korean power equipment manufacturer in the United States. The equipment will be deployed in the construction

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04:02

Actor Shin Sae-kyeong admires her character's 'strong...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Shin Sae-kyeong said she was drawn to the strong will for survival embodied in her character — a trait that diverges from her naturally careful and timid disposition — in the upcoming action film "Humint." "I really enjoy playing strong female characters," said Shin during an interview with reporters at a cafe in central Seoul on Monday. "Because I get scared easily and am innately cautious, I think that there's a part of

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04:02

Actor Shin Sae-kyeong admires her character's 'strong...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Shin Sae-kyeong said she was drawn to the strong will for survival embodied in her character — a trait that diverges from her naturally careful and timid disposition — in the upcoming action film "Humint." "I really enjoy playing strong female characters," said Shin during an interview with reporters at a cafe in central Seoul on Monday. "Because I get scared easily and am innately cautious, I think that there's a part of

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09:47

Easing of censorship allows South Koreans a firsthand...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. For 59-year-old North Korean physician and defector Han Hyeon-yeong, the Rodong Sinmun — the official newspaper of Pyongyang's ruling Workers' Party — was a marker of her family's politically privileged status during her childhood. As a local party official, her father was entitled to regular deliveries of the paper. "That signified that we were of a certain class when I was a young girl," she recalled, adding that she began

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02:31

Meanwhile : The $25 problem

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

Lee Woo Young The author is an HCMC distinguished professor at the Korea Institute for Advanced Study. An elderly man in a worn coat and thick horn-rimmed glasses slowly walked to the front of a conference hall. It was a break between sessions, yet no one left their seats. Participants watched in silence, wondering what problem he would present this time. Approaching a chalkboard in the corner, he wrote down a mathematical problem and added a note beside it: Prize, $25. Attendees hurried

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05:22

Where Takaichi's dominance is headed

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

Oh Young-hwan The author is a visiting research fellow at Institute for National Future Strategy, Seoul National University, and a former Consul General in Niigata. Niigata Prefecture, which faces the East Sea, has long been considered an opposition stronghold in Japan. In single-member lower house districts, opposition and independent candidates defeated the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) by margins of 5–0 in 2024 and 4–2 in both 2021 and 2017. The pattern was striking, given that the

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05:17

Breaking cartel politics requires new political...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

The author is a professor of political science and international relations at Seoul National University. Korean politics continues to produce developments that would have been difficult to imagine in the past. One of the most striking recent trends is the intensifying internal conflict within both the People Power Party (PPP) and the Democratic Party (DP), even as June local elections approach. Traditionally, political parties seek to broaden their appeal and minimize internal disputes

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02:33

Underdog’s silver shows Olympic meaning in the AI era

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

A silver medal awarded at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday felt like a scene from a drama. Snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum won Korea's first medal in the men's parallel giant slalom, surprising many as an athlete long regarded as an underdog. Kim, now 37, was competing in his fourth consecutive Olympics. Despite his experience, his previous best finish had been 15th. Few expected him to stand on the podium at this stage of his career. His achievement was the result of years of

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03:24

U.S. won’t hike tariff once investment bill passes,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SEJONG — U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on Korean goods to 25 percent will be put on hold once Seoul passes a special trade bill with the United States in early March, Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Monday. "The central misunderstanding was the idea that Korea acted deliberately to delay its pledged investment while Japan proceeded through project-based arrangements without legislation," Kim

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00:56

Samsung SDI, Korea East-West Power ink deal to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.Samsung SDI teamed up with Korea East-West Power to jointly develop and invest in global energy storage systems (ESS) and renewable energy projects. Under the agreement inked on Feb. 6 in Indiana, the two companies will collaborate on both domestic and international energy projects, exploring new business models that combine renewable energy integration with grid stabilization services. They also plan to jointly advance energy

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08:36

Inside Seoul’s trash troubles following landfill ban

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. A massive steel claw descends into a dim bunker piled high with garbage, sinking into layers of discarded waste before tightly gripping a tangled heap of trash. The claw then rises slowly, its metal jaws clenched around bulging garbage bags, hovering in the air near one of three towering incinerators. The furnace openings remain open and dark, their entrances rimmed with stray debris left from earlier operations. The entire

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03:53

From gimbap to Gentle Monster, how to make the most...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. After a family visit in the Philippines, Dayan Cardens was finally headed home to Las Vegas — though first came a 12-hour layover in Korea. Rather than spending half a day sitting on an airport bench and waiting, Cardens decided to sign up for a transit tour that took her, her co-worker and 26 other travelers to The Hyundai Seoul — one of the country's most popular shopping malls — on Thursday morning. By noon, she was browsing

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