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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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15:21

Why the current chip boom, price surge will last...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

This article is by Jin Min-ji, Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [MONEY MOVER] Capital moves in and out of Korea, driven by a range of economic and geopolitical forces. In our "Money Mover" series, we explore key market developments that could shape investment decisions and influence the flow of global funds. — ED. Korea's semiconductor industry is riding a boom unlike anything in its history. What was once a cyclic business tied to smartphones and PCs has suddenly become the

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02:52

McCarthyism and the politics of fear

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

Roh Jeong-tae The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. "Today, I have in my hand a list of 205 communists in the State Department." On Feb. 9, 1950, Washington was shaken by a speech from Joseph McCarthy, a first-term Republican senator from Wisconsin. His claim marked the beginning of McCarthyism, a campaign that would dominate American politics for four years and leave lasting scars long afterward. The political climate favored

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06:31

Skipping New Year message, Kim Jong-un signals...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been unusually active since the start of the year. His 15 public appearances in January mark the highest monthly total since he took power. The figure matches his first year in office in 2012, when he traveled widely to assess conditions across the country. Although he logged 20 appearances in 2021, the year of the Eighth Workers'

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05:36

Like a migratory bird, Korea must keep one eye open

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

Lee Ha-kyung The author is a senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. The United States has effectively declared a strategic battle for independence in rare earth minerals. Confronting China's dominance over more than 90 percent of the global refining market and its growing use of supply as geopolitical leverage, Washington has moved to counter Beijing, joined by 55 countries. The message from a ministerial meeting on critical minerals held at the State Department on Feb. 4 was clear: even

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05:58

Villains get the views: Why 'Single's Inferno' fans...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Netflix's hit dating show "Single's Inferno" (2021-) has always drawn attention, but at the center of this season's buzz is Choi Mina Sue, whose indecisive behaviors and attitudes have become a central topic of discussion among viewers. Reaction videos to her unexpected remarks and choices have quickly gone viral, with the 26-year-old becoming a target of mounting hate and malicious comments. Even the show's panel — Hanhae, Dex,

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04:17

Winter Olympics opens in style with flags and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

This article is by Park Rin, Kim Jong-ho and read by an artificial voice. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially kicked off Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan, home to century-old football clubs AC Milan and Inter Milan. Italy, a nation known for its rich culture and artistic legacy, delivered a refined and visually striking show that ran for over three hours. The ceremony emphasized unity through art, sending a message that even a

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01:58

Ice dancers rank seventh after rhythm dance in figure...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

The ice dance duo of Hannah Lim and Quan Ye placed seventh out of 10 teams in the rhythm dance portion of figure skating's team event at the Winter Olympics on Friday. Lim and Quan scored 70.55 points in their Olympic debut at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan. The two scored 39.54 points in the technical element score, which evaluates twizzles, step sequences and lifts, and earned 31.01 points in the factored components score, which looks at skaters' overall presentation. Their score was

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02:22

Korea's Shin Ji-a finishes 4th in short program in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

Shin Ji-a finished fourth in the women's short program of the team event in figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in northern Italy on Friday. Shin scored 68.80 points to find herself just off the top three among 10 skaters at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan at the start of the figure skating competition. The 17-year-old earned 37.93 points in the technical element score, which judges jumps, spins and step sequences, and another 30.87 points in the program component score,

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05:27

U.S. call for South Korea's 'primary' defense role...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

Released last month, the Pentagon's National Defense Strategy underscored South Korea's capability to undertake the primary defense role with "critical, but more limited" U.S. support, at a time when President Lee Jae Myung's administration seeks to retake Opcon within its five-year term, ending in 2030. Observers said that the general tenor of the strategy has created a favorable climate for Seoul's pursuit of the Opcon transfer given that the transition would mean reducing its reliance

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05:27

U.S. call for South Korea's 'primary' defense role...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

Released last month, the Pentagon's National Defense Strategy underscored South Korea's capability to undertake the primary defense role with "critical, but more limited" U.S. support, at a time when President Lee Jae Myung's administration seeks to retake Opcon within its five-year term, ending in 2030. Observers said that the general tenor of the strategy has created a favorable climate for Seoul's pursuit of the Opcon transfer given that the transition would mean reducing its reliance

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01:13

Trump signs executive order to impose additional...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on any country trading with Iran, the White House said, in yet another move to raise economic pressure on Tehran amid nuclear talks between the two countries. According to the order, the Trump administration may impose additional tariffs on the products of any country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports or otherwise acquires any goods or services from Iran. The order

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02:30

Cold weather to stay as morning lows expected to hit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

This article is by Jeong Hye-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Cold temperatures are expected to continue on Saturday as frigid air from the north remains over the Korean Peninsula. As of 5 a.m., temperatures stood at minus 10.4 degrees Celsius (13.3 degrees Fahrenheit) in Seoul; minus 11 in Incheon; minus 9.9 in Suwon, Gyeonggi; minus 9.6 in Chuncheon, Gangwon; minus 3.3 in Gangneung, Gangwon; minus 7.4 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong; minus 7.1 in Daejeon, minus 6.4 in Jeonju, North

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06:45

'Culinary Class Wars' Yun Na-ra talks Korean liquor...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/06

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice.Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) is poured into a cauldron, and a soju distiller is placed on top. The two are sealed together with a flour paste. Ice is added to the distiller. As the steam condenses in the cold, a clear liquid collects in a bowl — this is how soju is made. This was a scene from the first episode of season two of "Culinary Class Wars" (2024-), a Netflix cooking survival show that wrapped up on Jan. 13. The

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01:44

Switzerland's arms procurement chief meets with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.Switzerland's arms procurement chief visited Seoul this week on his first official trip, during which he held talks with Korean government officials and defense industry representatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to the Swiss Embassy in Korea, Swiss National Armaments Director Urs Loher met with his Korean counterparts on Thursday and Friday to discuss national and international arms policy

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04:57

UN special rapporteur urges media restraint on North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Elizabeth Salmon, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea, said on Friday that the two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) captured in Ukraine must be treated in accordance with international law, warning that political pressure and intense media exposure risk endangering the men and their families. During a press conference in Seoul to deliver her end-of-mission statement during her third

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05:12

After global popularity, indie band wave to earth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

This article is by Choi Min-ji and read by an artificial voice.Over 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 58 sold-out dates on a U.S. tour, appearances at Lollapalooza in the United States, Brazil, Chile and Argentina — these are just some of the milestones Korean indie band wave to earth has racked up over the past two years. wave to earth is made up of Kim Daniel on vocals and guitar, Shin Dong-gyu on drums and Cha Soon-jong on bass. The members handle songwriting and composition

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04:31

Exclusive: Samsung secures key operation approval for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics received temporary occupancy approval for a significant part of its $37 billion chip plant in Taylor, Texas, paving the way for limited operations ahead of full completion scheduled for the second half of this year. Officials of the Texan city confirmed that the Korean chipmaker has secured temporary certificates of occupancy (TCO) covering about 88,000 square feet at Fab 1, adding that the timeline for

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02:42

Meanwhile : Is our society musical enough?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

Na Sung-in The author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang. Music is a powerful tool for cultivating sensitivity to time. Whether fast, slow, moderate or constantly shifting, music helps steady our breathing by freeing us, if only briefly, from the pace of everyday life. Fast-tempo pieces provide momentum and drive. Slower music invites introspection. Dance music, often set at a moderate tempo, moves between speed and stillness, reminding us that we

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07:34

Record Kospi masks narrow gains beyond chip giants

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

The author is the head of the research center at Shinyoung Securities. Warmth in the global economy rarely spreads evenly. Some sectors enjoy abundance while others endure scarcity. Korea's stock market and real economy now reflect this contrast. The benchmark Kospi has climbed into the 5,000-point range, marking a historic leap, yet the broader economy remains mired in stagnation. The coexistence of market euphoria and public anxiety has fueled debate over whether rising share prices are

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05:16

Who is truly responsible for Korea’s housing crisis?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

The author is a senior editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Owners of multiple homes have long been an easy political target in Korea. Households without homes or with only one home make up the majority of voters. Politicians frequently frame owners of multiple homes as speculators who drive up housing prices, turning them into convenient public adversaries. Political reality often revolves around attacking perceived enemies, which explains why policies targeting owners of multiple homes

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