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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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07:53

Hanja, hangul or both? Why Chinese characters still...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/28

This article is by Seo Ji-eun, Cho Jung-woo, Alicia Carr and read by an artificial voice.[EXPLAINER] If you've ever stood in front of Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, you've likely looked up at the massive wooden nameboard perched high above the crowds. To the untrained eye, it appears as a dignified relic — a slab of calligraphy that crowns one of the most iconic landmarks in Seoul. But to some Koreans, those three characters — "光化門," written in traditional Chinese

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12:37

Can Hyundai zoom past Toyota in market cap? Analysts...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/28

This article is by Sarah Chea, Park Eun-jee 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. For more than a decade, Hyundai Motor's shares moved sideways in a 100,000 to 200,000 won ($70 to $140) band, even as the Korean automaker posted record profits and

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03:47

Blackpink's 'Deadline' walks a fine line between...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/28

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. "Jump" (2025) was, apparently, a telling preamble for Blackpink's music direction. With "Jump," Blackpink signaled a pivot toward a harder EDM sound, which the quartet fully embraced with what may be its most experimental lead single yet: "GO." Released on Friday, "Deadline" is Blackpink's third EP and its first new album in more than three years since its second full-length album, "Born Pink" (2022). The fact that this is

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03:47

Blackpink's 'Deadline' walks a fine line between...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/28

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. "Jump" (2025) was, apparently, a telling preamble for Blackpink's music direction. With "Jump," Blackpink signaled a pivot toward a harder EDM sound, which the quartet fully embraced with what may be its most experimental lead single yet: "GO." Released on Friday, "Deadline" is Blackpink's third EP and its first new album in more than three years since its second full-length album, "Born Pink" (2022). The fact that this is

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01:48

Starbucks faces backlash after barista allegedly...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/28

This article is by Jang Gu-seul and read by an artificial voice. A Starbucks store in California is facing backlash after a Korean customer was served a drink on which what has been described as a racially offensive term was written on the cup. On the social media platform X, one user claimed on Friday that a Korean colleague had experienced racism after ordering a black coffee at Starbucks. "My Korean coworker ordered a black coffee at Starbucks today. He wasn't wearing anything yellow

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05:13

ChatGPT's iron grip in Korea loosens as Gemini...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/28

This article is by Seo Ji-woo and read by an artificial voice. A worker, identified only by the surname Ma, switches back and forth between Google's generative AI Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. But she found herself spending more time on Gemini at work, as its services, from generating images with Nano Banana to organizing her notes with NotebookLM, can be linked and applied directly to her tasks. "I ask ChatGPT any light questions that I have, but for work-related tasks that require more

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06:30

How violinist Danny Koo balances being a classical...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/27

This article is by Choi Min-ji and read by an artificial voice.Violinist Danny Koo continues to appear on some of the most popular entertainment programs in the country. One may suspect a career change, but despite his many television appearances, the classical musician remains busy with his performance schedule. Since coming to Korea in 2016, Koo, the violinist well-known for his classical music albums and for composing songs for dramas such as "The Tale of Lady Ok" (2024-25), has

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03:31

Is Min Hee-jin's $18 million olive branch worth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/27

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. [REPORTER'S DIARY] Min Hee-jin, the architect behind NewJeans, has once again upended the script with a proposal to give up a 25.6 billion won ($17.7 million) payday if HYBE drops all ongoing lawsuits involving her and the girl group. It is a dramatic turn — the rebellious creative director extending an olive branch, forgoing a fortune for the sake of a clean break and a cause: restoring her girls, NewJeans, as a complete

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03:02

Hyundai directs $6.3B to Saemangeum for first robot...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/27

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.Hyundai Motor Group will invest 9 trillion won ($6.3 billion) in Korea's Saemangeum, North Jeolla, to build the country's first dedicated robot plant and a large-scale AI data center. The announcement follows a commitment made in November, when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Seoul and pledged to supply Hyundai with 50,000 GPUs. Hyundai inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean government on Friday, attended by

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03:02

Hyundai directs $6.3B to Saemangeum for first robot...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/27

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Motor Group will invest 9 trillion won ($6.3 billion) in Korea's Saemangeum, North Jeolla, to build the country's first dedicated robot plant and a large-scale AI data center. The announcement follows a commitment made in November, when Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Seoul and pledged to supply Hyundai with 50,000 GPUs. Hyundai inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean government on Friday, attended by

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04:17

Kospi topping 6,000 masks K-shaped divide in economy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/27

This article is by Kim Won and read by an artificial voice. K-pop, K-drama and now K-shaped economic growth — Korea has joined other countries experiencing a troubling trend signaled by uneven growth in the economy. Despite the Kospi surging past 6,000 to a record high on Wednesday, weak consumption and sluggish growth continue to hold the broader economy back. K-shaped economic growth refers to an uneven trend in which some sectors and income groups recover and grow quickly while others

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02:32

Egypt’s story: The birth of a civilization and the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

Kwack Min-sooThe author is the director of the Korea Institute of Egyptology. The ancient Egyptian civilization is generally dated to around 3100 B.C. Although the basic elements of the civilization — its cities, writing, social stratification, public architecture and long-distance trade — appeared somewhat earlier, Egypt's starting point is conventionally defined as the unification of the land by Narmer. From that moment, Egyptian civilization continued for nearly three millennia. Its

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05:36

National strategy for the AI revolution beyond the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

The author is the president of the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade. The global surge in AI has intensified. Just two years ago debate centered on whether AI development should be restrained. Today, the world is in the midst of massive infrastructure investment and strategic competition for technological leadership. Five hyperscale technology firms — Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle — plan to spend a combined $560 billion in capital expenditures this year

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03:53

When administrative authority crosses the line

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

Park Su-ryon The author is the deputy editor of Content Division Three and the head of corporate research at the JoongAng Ilbo. President Lee Jae Myung has been paying close attention not only to housing prices but also to consumer prices. On social media, he has scrutinized items that weigh heavily on household budgets — including sanitary pads, sugar, flour and school uniforms — and suggested instances of possible collusion. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has quickly answered the

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02:27

North’s nuclear threats underscore need for a...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un used the Workers' Party's Ninth Congress, which closed on Wednesday, to dismiss the Lee Jae Myung administration's outreach as a "clumsy deception," stating there was nothing to discuss with South Korea, which he called the most hostile entity. He also warned that any act that harms the security of the North, a nuclear state, could not rule out "the complete collapse of the South," invoking the prospect of a nuclear strike. Ahead of the congress, Pyongyang

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05:28

First to the blaze: Four-legged rescue robot, new...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. As smoke thickens on a subway platform, an orange-and-black, four-legged robot pads into view. It strides confidently through the turnstiles, descends the stairs and scans the platform with its camera, searching for a person who may have collapsed. As it identifies someone lying on the ground, a warning rings out from its speaker: "This is a dangerous situation. Please evacuate to a safe place immediately." On Thursday,

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04:44

Galaxy S26 hands-on: Samsung delivers on AI...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice.The AI features on Samsung Electronics' new Galaxy S26 series make one thing clear: The idea of "having a personal AI assistant in your hand" is no longer just marketing rhetoric. With Galaxy AI now capable of sorting through your schedule, media library and even hailing a ride with a simple voice command, the catchphrase feels closer than ever to everyday reality. Samsung is also debuting a clever new feature called Privacy

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03:40

Blackpink's Jisoo eyes 'rom-com goddess' title with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Blackpink's Jisoo is set to step into her first romantic comedy role with Netflix's upcoming series "Boyfriend on Demand," setting her sights on earning the ambitious title of "rom-com goddess." "This is my first romantic comedy and also my first drama project set in modern times," said Jisoo during the series' press conference held in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday. "As I read the script, I found a lot of it

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02:16

MINI Cooper SE collab with Paul Smith is green on the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/26

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. An electric MINI Cooper SE designed in collaboration with legendary British designer Paul Smith has finally landed in Korea with a limited supply of just 400 units. A devoted admirer of MINI, Smith infused the limited edition with personal heritage, such as "Nottingham Green," inspired by his hometown, applied to the roof, the octagonal radiator grille surround, the side mirror caps and the center caps on the wheels. Smith's

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04:22

It takes two: As BTS announces ‘Arirang’ festival,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice.The countdown has begun. As BTS gears up for its first post-military release, "Arirang," Seoul is buzzing with anticipation for what is expected to be one of K-pop's biggest comebacks yet — and so are the septet's devoted fans, ARMY. Known for their dedication, ARMY has already started the party. The celebratory mood is taking hold, with fans themselves at the helm, organizing their own events in eager anticipation of

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