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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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11:42

Park Ji-hoon of 'The King's Warden' hits high note...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Historical film "The King's Warden" is currently sweeping Korea's box office and has become the nation's first film in two years to surpass 10 million ticket admissions — a benchmark widely considered a major commercial milestone. Powering its popularity are the strong performances of its cast, and one in particular has caught many K-pop fans by surprise: Park Ji-hoon. Formerly well-known as a K-pop idol, his performance in the

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03:53

한국, 호르무즈 봉쇄에 미국·호주산 원유 수입 확대 검토

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea weighs upping crude imports from U.S. and Australia as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz 한국, 호르무즈 봉쇄에 미국·호주산 원유 수입 확대 검토 Korea JoongAng Daily 1면 기사 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz choking off Korea's primary artery for Middle Eastern crude, Seoul is weighing an expansion of oil imports from the United States and Australia to blunt the impact from the escalating U.S.-Iran war. choke off: (공급·흐름

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02:45

Einstein Tower: Architecture inspired by relativity

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. In 1911, Albert Einstein proposed the basic idea that would later develop into the general theory of relativity. He suggested that light passing near the sun would bend under the influence of the sun's mass. Six years later, astrophysicist Erwin Freundlich commissioned architect Erich Mendelsohn to design an experimental facility to test this prediction. After four years of planning and fundraising,

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05:51

The paradox of regulation: Will Seoul’s jeonse crisis...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. There is a moment in the history of Korea's real estate regulation that remains difficult to forget. It occurred on July 30, 2020, when the Democratic Party pushed through two major lease laws during a plenary session of the National Assembly. Despite strong opposition from the conservative bloc, Democratic Party lawmakers forced the bills through with what critics described as the speed of a military operation. Immediately after the

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06:22

Warning from Hormuz: Time to redesign energy security

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

Lee Jae-seung The author is a professor of international studies at Korea University and head of the Ilmin International Relations Institute. As the conflict involving Iran intensifies, one of the most sensitive warning lights in the global energy market has begun flashing. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of the world's seaborne crude oil shipments pass, can trigger immediate disruption in global energy supply whenever a crisis occurs. It is also a crucial gateway

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02:54

U.S. air defense redeployment raises concerns over...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that while his government opposes the redeployment of some U.S. air defense systems stationed in Korea, it cannot fully prevent such moves when Washington deems them militarily necessary. Lee's remarks effectively acknowledged the possibility that U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) assets could be transferred elsewhere. Until now, Korean and U.S. military authorities had maintained an ambiguous position on whether such redeployments were under

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04:55

More international students look to prove speaking...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/10

This article is by Yoon Seung-jin and read by an artificial voice. For many international students planning to study in Korea, the Test of Proficiency in Korean (Topik) has long been the primary exam used to assess language ability for university admissions and visa requirements. That test gauges reading, listening and writing skills, but some educators and learners pointed out that the lack of a mandatory speaking component limits its ability to assess practical communication skills. In

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11:10

K-pop kept breaking records without BTS. Now the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It is safe to say that BTS redefined what K-pop is capable of. The history of the seven-piece superstar has been marked by relentless new highs and unprecedented milestones, from global recognition to record-shattering chart performances. In the group's three-year absence, however, the K-pop landscape has continued to evolve. BTS, which used to set new records only to break them with its next release, no longer stands

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05:30

‘Pet-friendly’ law not so user-friendly as cafe...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. On the first day that a revised regulation under the Food Sanitation Act took effect, allowing pets inside restaurants and cafes, a Gyeonggi-based cafe owner found herself calling the police. Lee Sang-ah said the incident unfolded on March 1 after a customer became frustrated with a stipulation under the new law. Dog cafes like Lee's typically feature large, open indoor and outdoor spaces with tables lining the walls, enabling

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08:25

Mexican ambassador points to upcoming FIFA World Cup...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

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. Mexican Ambassador to Korea Carlos Peñafiel Soto linked the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup to the

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05:10

‘Culinary Class Wars’ Korean taco king serves up...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. [AMBASSADOR'S TABLE - RESTAURANT REVIEW] When people in Seoul try Mexican food, it is often the case that the cuisine resembles something closer to Tex-Mex — a style of food that emerged in Texas through Mexican communities. Traditional Mexican cuisine, however, is not defined by excessively melted cheddar, piles of ground beef or bold, simplified flavors wrapped in flour tortillas. El Molino, located in Seongdong District in

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02:36

Meanwhile : Deception and training

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

Han Seon-hwa The author is an honorary professor at UST and former president of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information. When a new year begins, many people make fresh resolutions. Among them, one of the most common is the promise to lose weight and become healthier. For that reason, neighborhood gyms have traditionally filled with new members every January. This year, however, the situation appears somewhat different. A way to become slimmer without intense exercise or

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06:46

AI’s experience bias shocks labor market, hitting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

The author is a professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine and director of the Institute for Population and Talent. The atmosphere in research laboratories has changed. Analyses that once required a week of work from graduate-level researchers can now be completed by artificial intelligence in a few hours. Yet I have not reduced the number of assistants in my lab. Instead, I use AI to conduct more research. Workers in fields where AI is widely used often feel a sense of crisis,

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05:52

Judicial reform is counter to principles of Kim Byung-ro

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

Kang Won-taek The author is a professor of political science and international relations at Seoul National University. President Lee Jae Myung has allowed the so-called "three judicial reform laws" to take effect. Although they were passed through legislative procedures in the National Assembly, the measures amount to a fundamental restructuring of Korea's constitutional order that has remained largely intact since 1948. Formally they are amendments to ordinary laws, but in substance they

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03:18

Fears of a fourth oil shock and stagflation call for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

Concerns over a prolonged war in the Middle East are spreading into what economists describe as a "compound shock," shaking both financial markets and the real economy. The growing fear that the conflict could become a stalemate has intensified market volatility. The impact was immediate. Korea's benchmark Kospi plunged more than 8 percent before recovering slightly to close down 5.96 percent. At one point during trading, the index briefly fell below the 5,200 level. The Korean won also

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03:30

Seoul gov’t to dispatch 3,400 personnel, outlines...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Some 3,400 personnel will be dispatched to ensure safety for the upcoming comeback performance of boy band BTS, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday. The measures were discussed at a joint safety inspection meeting presided over by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon ahead of the show set for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul. The performance will mark the group's first show as a full band after three years and

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03:56

The property divide: Real estate drives Korea's...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice. The top 20 percent of households in Korea held about 65 percent of the country's total net assets last year, while the bottom 40 percent accounted for only 4.8 percent, according to a new analysis released on Friday. The findings were presented in a report released by Shinhan Financial Group's Future Strategy Research Institute. The report notes that inequality in Korea is increasingly being driven by assets — particularly

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01:34

Samsung SDI to unveil batteries for humanoid robots...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Samsung SDI will unveil batteries designed specifically for humanoid robots for the first time at the upcoming InterBattery 2026 exhibition, a three-day event set to begin in Seoul on Wednesday. Solid-state batteries are often called "dream batteries" for their exceptional safety and power output, a technology that has yet to be commercially deployed. Samsung SDI is widely regarded as one of the global front-runners in

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03:42

Japanese men adopt Korean idol makeup and grooming...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Ha Su-young and read by an artificial voice. A grooming trend that emphasizes a natural-looking appearance like Korean male idols is spreading among young men in Japan, and K-beauty is playing a central role, a local newspaper reported. The Mainichi Shimbun recently reported in an article on male grooming and makeup trends that interest in makeup among Japanese men in the 20s to 40s age group is increasing amid the K-beauty boom. The newspaper pointed to the popularity

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01:14

Chinese milk tea chain Chagee plans store openings in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/03/09

This article is by Cho Yong-jun and read by an artificial voice. Chinese milk tea giant Chagee will enter the Korean market in the second quarter of 2026, opening stores in Gangnam, Yongsan and Sinchon simultaneously. The milk tea brand began teasing its flagship store in Gangnam, located outside Exit 10 of Gangnam Station in southern Seoul, with big posters of Chagee on the construction barrier. Similar teasers will also be unveiled at the Sinchon branch in Mapo District, western Seoul,

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