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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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03:13

Tariff talks turbulence raises concerns over Korea-U....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

Pressure from the United States to raise reciprocal tariffs by 25 percent under U.S. President Donald Trump shows little sign of easing, raising concerns about a potential strain in Korea-U. S. economic relations. Despite intensified diplomatic efforts by Seoul, a breakthrough remains elusive. Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources Kim Jung-kwan recently held a video conference with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, while Foreign Minister Cho Hyun asked U.S. Secretary of State

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06:38

I took the subway to a mountain: How Seoul has made...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Alicia Carr and read by an artificial voice.[GIVE IT A GO] On a frosty Tuesday morning, dressed in UGG boots, old jeans and a heavy wool coat, I exited the subway at Bukhansan Ui Station and was instantly met with views of the national park encompassing Mount Bukhan. I had loose plans to hike the famous Baegundae Peak. Was I ready for a technical climb with 800 meters (2,600 feet) of elevation to scale? Probably not. Did I know where I was going? Not really. I was

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07:39

The beauty of rotting: MMCA's 'decay art' exhibit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Lee Jian. and read by an artificial voice. Must art endure forever to be meaningful? Traditionally, museums and collectors have treated all great artworks as timeless objects, meant to last unchanged across generations. But a quietly radical exhibition now open at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) questions — and challenges — this fundamental notion through a show centered on art that decomposes in real time. Known as decay art, or

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05:27

[단독] 트럼프 압박 효과 있었나… 지난해 美 원유 수입 ‘역대 최대’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰, 주요 기사를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 지난해 한국의 미국산 원유 수입량이 1억7489만 배럴로 집계되며 사상 최고치를 기록했다. 이는 도널드 트럼프 행정부가 관세 협상 과정에서 강조한 원유 수출 확대 기조의 영향으로 보인다. 특히 지난 관세 협상에서 한국이 1000억 달러 상당의 미국산 에너지 제품을 구매하기로 약속한 만큼, 올해 미국산 원유 수입은 더욱 가파르게 늘어날 전망이다. 4일 한국석유공사에 따르면 지난해 한국이 미국에서 들여온 원유 수입량은 1억7489만 배럴로 역대 최대였던 전년(1억6841만 배럴)을 넘어섰다. 수입액은 128억7831만 달러(약 18조6000억원)에 달한다. 이에 따라 미국은 부동의 최대 공급국인 사우디아라비아(3억4543만 배럴)에 이어

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04:23

Exclusive: As Trump squeezes, Korea’s U.S. crude...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea's imports of U.S. crude oil hit a record high of 174.9 million barrels last year, according to government data, due primarily to U.S. President Donald Trump's push to expand energy exports through tariff negotiations. With Korea pledging to purchase $100 billion worth of U.S. energy products in the next four years as part of the tariff deal, Korea's U.S. crude imports are anticipated to jump further this year. Korea

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03:06

Meanwhile: The silver corner that ended in collapse

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

The author is a professor of business administration at Furman University and author of "The Story of Tariffs" (2025).On March 26, 1980, the luxury jeweler Tiffany placed an unusual advertisement in The New York Times. It accused an unnamed actor of hoarding silver, a precious metal, and driving up the prices of baby spoons and teaspoons, harming ordinary consumers. The ad was striking not only for its tone but for the fact that a venerable retailer was publicly condemning market

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05:21

Despite the drama U.S. allies will not go to 'Plan B'

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

The author is the CEO of the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In January, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the most unsettling series of provocations U.S. allies have faced in a generation. After the seizure of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro, Trump claimed he would next take Greenland from Denmark, a loyal and democratic NATO ally, and even suggested that military options could

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04:15

A world where devils and saints coexist with many...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

The author is the head of the editorial board at the JoongAng Ilbo. To avoid misunderstanding, let me state this upfront. I own a single home and have held it for a long time. I have neither the means nor the inclination to buy additional property. I simply hope housing prices will be stabilized quickly so the market can settle. I have no desire to see government real estate policy fail. I am not someone who has sold his soul to evil spirits. President Lee Jae Myung has been issuing

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03:02

Corporate law revision without breach of trust reform...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

President Lee Jae Myung met with the heads of Korea's 10 largest conglomerates at the Blue House on Wednesday and likened the economy to an ecosystem, saying that grass, grasshoppers and rabbits must all exist for a tiger to remain healthy. As the president suggested, growth should allow its benefits to be shared more broadly by small businesses, regional communities and young people. In response, the business community unveiled investment plans totaling 300 trillion won ($206 million),

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07:24

China's relocation of contentious sea platform eases...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.China has recently relocated a contentious maritime management platform from disputed waters in the Yellow Sea, a step hailed in Seoul as meaningful toward restoring bilateral ties. Yet a closer look at China's emphasis on the relocation being a decision made by a private entity also suggests a calculated diplomatic move aimed at securing strategic gains while deflecting responsibility. Experts in Seoul caution that China's

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03:36

Dyson rolls out AI-powered robot vacuum in bid to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Lee So-jin and read by an artificial voice. A black robot vacuum rolled across the floor, scanning for dirt with a green beam of light. When it detected a stain, it scrubbed again and again until it disappeared. When it encountered pet waste, it steered away. The demonstration took place on Jan. 22 at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, western Seoul, where Dyson introduced its first robot vacuum cleaner to the Korean market. Nathan Lawson McLean, a senior design manager on

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08:18

Should academic info be excluded in the hiring...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Should employers be legally barred from asking job applicants where they went to school? The question has resurfaced in Korea as lawmakers and civic groups push to expand fair hiring rules, saying that recruitment centered on academic background is deepening people's reliance on private education and widening social gaps. But previous attempts for the same cause suggest the effects may be more complicated. The debate was

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05:31

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold stirs cost-performance...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Samsung's priciest smartphone has sparked polarized reactions at home, with opinions split along a simple line: whether the product is more of a phone or tablet. Many users have dismissed it as being too heavy and impractical for everyday use, but those who treat the phone as more of a compact tablet say the 3.59 million won ($2,463) price is well worth it, applauding Samsung's bold first step into a new form

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02:32

The Yalta Conference

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. On Feb. 4, 1945, as the end of World War II came into view, the leaders of the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union gathered in the Black Sea resort city of Yalta. Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Winston Churchill of Britain and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union agreed to hold a weeklong summit to discuss the postwar handling of Nazi Germany and related issues. Thus began the

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04:27

The aesthetics of the downward slope in Ahn Sung-ki’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

The author is a senior culture reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. Actor Ahn Sung-ki (1952–2026), one of Korea's most respected and widely beloved performers, died on Jan. 5, 2026. He lived a life defined by quiet integrity and unshowy devotion to his craft. In the Korean film industry, he was often described as "Papami," a colloquial expression suggesting that the more closely one looks at his life, the more admirable stories emerge. It was an apt description for an actor who pursued

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05:12

Rethinking shared growth and economic democracy

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

The author, a former president of Seoul National University, is the chairman of the Korea Institute for Shared Growth. Korea's economy remains mired in a deep slowdown despite strong performance in a handful of sectors such as semiconductors. Growth has hovered between zero and 1 percent with little sign of a sustained rebound. Income distribution has also deteriorated to a level that threatens social cohesion. The top 1 percent now accounts for about 15 percent of total income while the

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03:08

On housing, legislation and follow-up matter more...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

President Lee Jae Myung has been issuing a stream of hard-line messages aimed at owners of multiple homes. On Tuesday, he posted a warning on social media that selling sooner would be better than holding on, and that selling early would be better than selling late. In another post, he criticized those who sympathize with such homeowners by saying, "They say money is the devil. Surely the devil has not taken even the minimum conscience." Directing such language not only at homeowners but

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04:26

Monsta X kicks off world tour with intense energy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It was a rare spectacle even by K-pop standards. At the Seoul kickoff of its latest world tour, boy band Monsta X left an undeniably lasting impression — beginning with lavish production value and closing with a surprising farewell to the group's youngest member ahead of his enlistment. Fresh off its 10th anniversary, Monsta X opened its first world tour in four years, "The X: Nexus," with three shows at KSPO Dome in southern

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04:26

Monsta X kicks off world tour with intense energy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It was a rare spectacle even by K-pop standards. At the Seoul kickoff of its latest world tour, boy band Monsta X left an undeniably lasting impression — beginning with lavish production value and closing with a surprising farewell to the group's youngest member ahead of his enlistment. Fresh off its 10th anniversary, Monsta X opened its first world tour in four years, "The X: Nexus," with three shows at KSPO Dome in southern

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07:49

'Anything can happen': Vietnamese actor in Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

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." When Le Anh

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