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Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea

Newsroom of the Korea JoongAng Daily

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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05:04

The politics of arrogance and the politics of ethics

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/11

Lee Ha-kyung The author is a senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. The level of a country's politics can be measured by how its leaders treat human dignity. Recent revelations involving Kim Byung-kee, former floor leader of the Democratic Party, and Lee Hye-hoon, a nominee for minister of planning and budget, have exposed an unsettling underside of Korean politics. Accounts of abuse of power and pursuit of private gain that drag in spouses, children, daughters-in-law and even

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03:06

Claims of drone incursion into North Korea call for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/11

North Korea's military claimed last Friday that it had forced down an unmanned aerial vehicle that infiltrated its territory, asserting that the drone originated in South Korea. Kim Yo-jong, a senior Workers' Party official, denounced the incident as a "grave violation of sovereignty" and issued a thinly veiled warning that Pyongyang would "seriously consider a price to be paid." Korea's military authorities responded that they do not operate the type of drone in question and said they

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01:16

Man crushed to death in Uijeongbu after heavy winds...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Han Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice.A man was killed on Saturday afternoon in the northern city of Uijeongbu after a large signboard was torn loose by powerful winds and crushed him as it fell to the pavement below. The fatal accident occurred around 2:21 p.m. in the Howon-dong neighborhood while a strong wind advisory was in effect across Gyeonggi. Police and fire authorities said the signboard, measuring roughly 15 meters (49.2 feet) wide and 2 meters high,

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02:33

Boss who drove employee to commit suicide indicted...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice. A man who allegedly drove his employee to commit suicide last year by assaulting and psychologically manipulating him over the course of a decade has been indicted while in custody. The Mokpo branch of the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office announced on Friday that it had formally arrested and indicted the man, the owner of a mobile phone dealership, on charges including habitual injury, violation of the Labor Standards Act

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00:48

Wildfire in Uiseong County prompts evacuation order

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon and read by an artificial voice. A fire broke out in the mountains of Uiseong County in North Gyeongsang on Saturday, leading local authorities to issue an evacuation order to residents. Residents of Oro-ri, Palseong-ri and Bibong-ri in Uiseong County have been ordered to evacuate to the Uiseong Gymnasium. According to local authorities, the fire broke out around 3:14 p.m., but the cause remains unknown. Officials have been working to extinguish the fire by

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01:04

Wildfires break out in two separate areas in North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Shin Hye-yeon, Han Ye-seul and read by an artificial voice. Two separate wildfires broke out on Saturday, in the mountains of Uiseong County and on a wooded hill in Cheongdo County, authorities said. According to local officials in Uiseong County, the first fire began at around 3:14 p.m. The cause has not yet been determined. Residents of the Oro-ri, Palseong-ri and Bibong-ri areas were ordered to evacuate to the Uiseong Gymnasium as a precaution. As of Saturday

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02:54

Prime minister orders authorities nationwide to fully...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice.Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Saturday ordered central and local government authorities to prepare for heavy snow and a cold snap expected to grip much of the country through the weekend, warning that dangers would persist even after the snowfall ends. Kim's emergency directive came as the Korea Meteorological Agency forecast heavy snow in the central inland regions and the southwestern Jeolla region through Monday. He

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04:09

North's drone accusations more political than...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Chung Yeong-gyo, Shim Seok-yong and read by an artificial voice. Security experts in South Korea say Pyongyang's sudden accusation that Seoul sent surveillance drones across the border is less about the aircraft themselves than a political effort to blunt a renewed push for diplomacy by the Lee Jae Myung administration. The claims, issued by the North Korean military on Saturday, were quickly dismissed by South Korea's Defense Ministry as untrue. But analysts say the

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02:57

Korea-based Green Climate Fund says recent U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Korea-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) said Friday that the recent U.S. withdrawal from its board would not disrupt its operations nor commitment to supporting developing countries tackle climate change-related challenges. In a statement, the GCF said the board seat vacancy would be filled in line with its policies, and that Washington's absence would not affect the functioning of the board or the fund's activities. The

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02:57

Korea-based Green Climate Fund says recent U.S....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. The Korea-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) said Friday that the recent U.S. withdrawal from its board would not disrupt its operations nor commitment to supporting developing countries tackle climate change-related challenges. In a statement, the GCF said the board seat vacancy would be filled in line with its policies, and that Washington's absence would not affect the functioning of the board or the fund's activities. The

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02:58

Five dead in series of multi-vehicle highway...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Kim Jung-seok and read by an artificial voice. A series of multi-vehicle collisions occurred near the Namsangju Interchange on the Seosan–Yeongdeok Expressway in North Gyeongsang on Saturday morning, leaving five people dead. The accidents are believed to have been caused by so-called black ice, a thin, nearly invisible layer of ice that formed on the road as temperatures dropped sharply that day. According to police and other authorities, a 9.5-ton cargo truck traveling

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03:19

'Completely untrue': South's defense minister denies...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Jung Si-nae and read by an artificial voice. South Korea's defense minister on Saturday rejected North Korea's claim that Seoul had again sent drones into the North's airspace, calling the allegation "completely untrue" and suggesting a joint investigation to verify the facts. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back made the remarks in response to questions from Yonhap News after North Korea said it had forced down South Korean drones that allegedly crossed the border in September

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03:34

Pyongyang warns Seoul will 'pay high price' for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of violating its sovereignty by infiltrating drones into its airspace in September last year and again earlier this month, warning that Seoul would have to "pay a high price" for the alleged provocations. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a spokesperson for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army denounced South Korea as "the most hostile" enemy

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03:33

Pyongyang warns Seoul will 'pay high price' for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/10

This article is by Kim Ji-hye and read by an artificial voice. North Korea on Saturday accused South Korea of violating its sovereignty by infiltrating drones into its airspace in September last year and again earlier this month, warning that Seoul would have to "pay a high price" for the alleged provocations. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), a spokesperson for the General Staff of the Korean People's Army denounced South Korea as "the most hostile" enemy

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08:39

For North Korea, U.S. strike on Venezuela reaffirms...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/09

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.While U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies framed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a surgical strike against narco-authoritarianism, the raid's most profound impact may be felt half a world away. In Pyongyang, the sight of a sitting leader in U.S. custody appears to have deepened the darkest anxieties of the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and reaffirmed his belief that only nuclear weapons can

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04:33

'Petflation' expected to worsen in 2026, though gov't...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/09

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. As more Koreans welcome pets into their homes, a new kind of inflation is hitting households — and it barks. The rising cost of raising cats and dogs is quietly squeezing wallets across the country in a phenomenon dubbed "petflation," a portmanteau of "pet" and "inflation." A Pomeranian owner surnamed Kang, for example, spends over 100,000 won ($70) a month on pet food, treats and grooming. "I bought several months' worth of

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02:58

Comedian adapts 'Beetlejuice' for Korean audience

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/09

This article is by Lee Jian and read by an artificial voice."Comedy requires a shared sense of empathy. More than sadness, laughter demands a deeper, more precise form of connection." That understanding, by musical director Shim Seol-in, shaped the ongoing production of "Beetlejuice," which, for the first time, brought a comic talent onto its writing team. "I honestly thought they were joking at first," comedian Lee Chang-ho told reporters Friday in Jongno District, central Seoul. Lee

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09:37

Seven trials, one former president: Yoon faces first...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. [EXPLAINER] When the Seoul Central District Court delivers the first of several verdicts in cases involving former President Yoon Suk Yeol next week, it will pass judgment on one of the most consequential episodes in modern South Korean political history: his short-lived declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024. Yoon, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court five months afterward, currently faces seven

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08:03

A K-beauty patient's best friend: Medical tourism...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. In recent years, Korea has become an increasingly popular choice for overseas patients seeking cosmetic and other medical treatments thanks to its advanced techniques and widely available medical services. What many find confusing, however, is where to begin that journey: which clinic to choose, which surgeon to approach for a procedure or even how to book an appointment — particularly in a country with roughly 1,200 plastic

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02:30

Exclusive: Apple eyes September for foldable debut as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/01/08

This article is by Park Eun-jee and read by an artificial voice. Apple is eyeing a release of its first foldable smartphone in September, according to a source familiar with the matter, as the world's largest smartphone maker moves to enter the market for the relatively new form factor, which is currently dominated by Samsung Electronics. In line with Apple's alleged schedule, Samsung Display, a panel maker 84.8 percent owned by its namesake, will begin the production of Apple-bound

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