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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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03:16

Ultra-wealthy investors reshape the rules of wealth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

The author is an executive managing director of PB Strategy Division at Korea Investment & Securities.The landscape of wealth in Korea is being reshaped at a rapid pace. According to KB Financial Group's "Korea Wealth Report," the number of households with financial assets exceeding 1 billion won ($750,000) has grown by around 10 percent annually since 2011. Strong equity markets, rising real estate prices and the global expansion of Korean companies have also increased the presence of

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05:09

In the era of AI drone warfare, weapons procurement...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

The author is a research professor at KAIST and President of the Spearhead Combat Association. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has now entered its fifth year. Despite periodic discussions of a ceasefire, the war continues. One defining feature that distinguishes the conflict from past wars is the integration of drones with conventional combined-arms operations, fundamentally reshaping the battlefield. Drones have emerged as a central means of warfare, with both

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04:22

Resolve judicial crisis through constitutional reform

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

The author is the social news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. Tensions between the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court over the proposed introduction of constitutional complaints against adjudications are escalating, raising broader concerns about the balance of power in Korea's constitutional system. Former and current Constitutional Court chiefs who had long opposed the measure on the grounds that it would effectively create a fourth level of trial have recently aligned with the

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02:56

Political turnover keeps public enterprises in turmoil

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

The head of Incheon International Airport Corporation, who stepped down on Wednesday, claimed that he faced sustained pressure from the government to resign, reigniting debate over political interference in state-run enterprises. Lee Hak-jae, who resigned before completing his term, said at a press briefing that pressure to step down began in November of last year. Lee also alleged repeated interference in the corporation's regular personnel decisions by the presidential office and the

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10:53

As Kospi enters '6,000' era, analysts project bull...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

This article is by Jin Min-ji, Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. The Kospi smashed past 6,000 points on Wednesday, just a month after breaking the 5,000-point mark, defying U.S. tariff threats and fears of a potential AI bubble. While the unprecedented gains have sparked overheating concerns, many analysts at home and abroad say the rally could extend further, potentially reaching 8,000. The main bourse closed at a fresh high of 6,083.86 on Wednesday, up 1.91 percent from the

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03:23

Korea's traditional calligraphy and painting recast...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. Although it is part of the museum's permanent exhibition, the renewed gallery will feature rotating special displays to encourage repeat visits. "Those who love paintings will have a reason to come by the museum whenever the season changes and enjoy a lovely time here," You Hong-june, the director of the museum, said to the press on Wednesday. The national museum will continue that practice while also organizing rotating

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03:10

Min Hee-jin holds 6-minute press conference, offers...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin proposed that HYBE drop all ongoing lawsuits involving her and its girl group NewJeans in exchange for her forgoing the 25.6 billion won ($17.7 million) payment from the company. The unconventional and highly public proposal by Min, who recently established a new label called ooak records, was delivered during a notably brief press conference in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Wednesday. The

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04:01

Some pickups try to forget they once were trucks. But...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [TEST DRIVE] PAJU, Gyeonggi — These days, every automaker chants the same mantra: Smoothness. Quiet ride. High-tech minimalism. But what about those of us who still crave something raw? Something mechanical. A proper machine — the kind with a gear lever that clicks instead of whispers — for drivers who love the analog vibe? For them, KG Mobility revived the Musso — a nameplate that once carried serious weight among pickup

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02:12

Incheon mayor signs MOUs with British schools as part...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/25

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok signed agreements this week with two British private schools as the port city moves to expand its role as an international education hub. The Incheon Metropolitan City said on Wednesday that Yoo visited Wycombe Abbey and the Rugby School during an official trip to Britain on Tuesday, seeking to strengthen cooperation on the establishment of international schools and the city's reputation as an

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03:12

This Hyundai robot shields firefighters in ferocious...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. NAMYANGJU, Gyeonggi — Always the first to enter when flames erupt — advancing into smoke-choked corridors to secure visibility, pinpoint the ignition source and chart a path for firefighters who follow. Capable of projecting a powerful stream of water up to 50 meters with calibrated precision, they operate where human approach is perilous. They are unmanned firefighting robots, developed by Hyundai Motor Group, with four units

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03:00

Rome preserved in modern space

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. In the first century B.C., the Iberian Peninsula, once ruled by Carthage, became the Roman province of Hispania after Rome's victory in the Punic Wars. A settlement established at the western edge for retired legionaries, Augusta Emerita, later grew into Mérida, the largest city in the region. Initially founded to support the development of nearby gold mines, the city prospered as a key hub along

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04:33

Will losses from leveraged ETFs be compensated?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The phrase "double down" has taken on new meaning in Korea's exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. Leveraged ETFs tracking the Kospi and Kosdaq have become a magnet for retail investors seeking to maximize returns in a rising market. The surge of funds into these high-risk products has helped propel Korea's stock market into one of the world's hottest this year. According to the Korea Exchange, individual investors have poured 13

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04:13

Conservatives must rediscover their mission

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

The author is a chair professor of economics at Seoul National University. Politics is difficult. Human beings are inherently contradictory and when they divide into camps and clash, it is hard to imagine any politician aligning those conflicts into a consistent solution that satisfies everyone. That is why politics demands special qualities. Max Weber called it a vocation for this reason. Just as scholars endure days of reflection over a single number or word, politicians who lack a deep

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02:45

Youth jobs disappear as structural challenges deepen

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

Stock markets are booming and exports continue to set monthly records. Yet beneath the economic momentum, one key indicator is moving in the opposite direction: youth employment. According to data released by the Ministry of Data and Statistics on Tuesday, the number of jobs held by workers in their 20s and younger fell by 127,000 in the third quarter of last year compared with the same period a year earlier. This contrasts with an overall increase of 139,000 jobs across the economy. Youth

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08:00

South Korea weighs NATO-led weapons funding...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] South Korea finds itself once again at a crossroads over how far it can align with Western nations in supporting Ukraine without inviting Russian retaliation on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday. The trigger this time is Seoul's possible participation in the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a NATO-led program launched in July last year that coordinates and

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07:48

Trump's Section 301 threat looms over Korea, but...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Sarah Chea, Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] With the Donald Trump administration moving to invoke an alternative trade law overseen by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Korea is carefully reviewing a range of bills and regulations previously flagged by the USTR as unfair. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, now emerging as what some in Washington describe as Trump's "Plan B," carries no statutory ceiling on tariff rates and

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03:41

U.S. not yet on board with Korea's no-fly zone push...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. A senior South Korean government official said Tuesday that the United States has not yet agreed to Seoul's push to restore a no-fly zone under an inter-Korean military accord, exposing lingering differences between the allies despite recent optimism emanating from the minister of unification. "The U.S. side has not yet agreed, and close consultations are currently underway," the official said in a closed-door briefing at the

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09:37

Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/24

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." Attracted by

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06:33

Spuds with new buds: Why Koreans are meeting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. [GIVE IT A GO] How many french fries can you eat in one sitting? I was asked this question by a man about 10 minutes after meeting him. It wasn't something I had ever considered. The conversation took place at a french fry gathering, one of a growing number of casual meetups spreading across Korea. Arranged individually through Karrot, a neighborhood-based secondhand marketplace app, they invite strangers to fast-food chains

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03:46

Court ruling should not weaken urgency of quitting...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/23

Kim Yeol The author is the director of the Smoking Cessation Support Center at the National Cancer Center and a specialist in family medicine. A recent court decision rejecting the National Health Insurance Service's damages claim against tobacco companies has drawn attention for its legal implications. But medical experts warn the ruling should not be misinterpreted as diminishing the health risks of smoking. The court acknowledged epidemiological links between smoking and lung and

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