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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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03:28

Samsung races ahead of SK hynix with HBM4 rollout to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/12

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice.Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has kicked off mass production of its sixth-generation high bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips, becoming the first in the industry to do so and started shipments to major customers including Nvidia ahead of rival SK hynix. The Suwon, Gyeonggi-based chipmaker has initially planned to begin mass shipments shortly after Korea's Lunar New Year holiday, which runs through Wednesday. However, the

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01:38

Hyundai Glovis says new AI auto stowage and unloading...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/12

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Glovis said Thursday it will apply its AI-based stowage planning system to car carrier vessels, a move the company says could cut planning time by over 90 percent. Stowage planning refers to the process of determining how cargo is arranged on a vessel to maximize efficiency and safety in advance, which is particularly complex for car carriers. Each ship can load more than 6,000 vehicles at a time, yet internal layouts

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02:04

Korea plans large-scale K-pop festival by end of 2027

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/12

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The festival, according to Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young, will include "every artist from all agencies in Korea" and will be held in Korea at the end of 2027. "The Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange is working on it," Chae said in a press conference held Thursday to mark six months of his appointment. The presidential committee dedicated to fostering Korea's popular culture launched in October last year and

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02:47

Trade minister urges swift passage of critical...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/12

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Thursday stressed the need for the swift passage of a pending trade and investment bill to de-risk U.S. tariff hikes, saying that nontariff issues, including digital regulations, should not stand in the way of reaching a bilateral trade agreement. "[Digital regulations] are not something to worry about," Yeo said when pressed by Korean reporters on how much nontariff issues have affected

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01:42

Blackpink collabs with National Museum of Korea to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/12

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. The state-run museum has joined forces with K-pop girl group Blackpink to celebrate the quartet's upcoming EP "Deadline" set to drop on Feb. 27. The exterior of the museum, located in Yongsan District, central Seoul, and its outdoor plaza will beam with Blackpink's signature shade of pink during the event period starting from Feb. 27 to March 8. A listening zone will be set up at the Path to History, located in the east wing

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03:00

In the AI era, ‘how’ fades and ‘why’ takes center stage

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

The author is a research professor of Big Data Innovation Convergence College at Seoul National University and head of AI Center at DLG Law Firm.Global financial markets witnessed an unprecedented shock on Feb. 3, described by some as a "SaaS-pocalypse," or the collapse of the software-as-a-service model. Just three weeks after Anthropic unveiled its AI agent service Claude CoWork, the combined market value of global software companies fell by $285 billion. The decline reflected growing

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04:35

A century later, 'Arirang' crosses a new pass

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

Lee Ji-young The author is a Culture and Sports news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. After a long hiatus, BTS is set to return with a new album titled "Arirang." Beginning with a concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, which will be streamed live on Netflix, the group will embark on a world tour covering 34 cities. The traditional folk song Arirang is entering the global pop stage as contemporary content intellectual property. For Arirang, it marks another crossing — from a

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04:30

‘Popcorn brain’ and the crisis of attention

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2026/02/11

The author is a professor of communications at Seoul National University. Less than 20 minutes into a meeting, participants begin picking up their smartphones one by one. Some check messages while others glance at the news. In meetings in the United States or Europe, such behavior is often seen as a sign of disinterest or boredom and may be considered rude. Yet the scene has become familiar in Korea. Another distinctive feature of media use in Korea is the strong preference for short-form

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02:55

Ruling party rushes constitutional complaint bill...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

A bill introducing a constitutional complaint against court rulings — criticized as creating a de facto fourth trial — passed the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee on Wednesday under the leadership of the ruling party. The proposed revision to the Constitutional Court Act would allow individuals to file complaints with the Constitutional Court even after a Supreme Court ruling has become final. Both the opposition and the Supreme Court have warned that the measure

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03:19

When acting isn't acting: Zo In-sung evolves style...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

This article is by Jin Eun-soo and read by an artificial voice. "I want to reach a point where I don't seem to be acting any more," said Zo in a recent interview to promote his latest blockbuster, the 23.5 billion won ($16.2 million) espionage drama "Humint." "After years of experience, the challenge becomes that nothing is new any more. What I can do differently within those boundaries is always a concern. Now I consider standing still to also be a form of evolution. As a matter of fact,

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08:54

Seoul treads legal, ethical minefield over fate of...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice. When the latest high-profile prisoner-of-war (POW) exchange between Russia and Ukraine took place on Feb. 5, 314 individuals walked toward freedom — but two names were conspicuously absent: Ri and Baek, the North Korean soldiers captured in the Kursk region about a year earlier. Seized by Ukrainian forces in early 2025, they have since publicly expressed a wish to resettle in South Korea, as they could face severe punishment —

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01:47

Swedish EV marque Polestar to introduce Polestar 3,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Polestar will bring the Polestar 3 and Polestar 5 to the Korean market this year, signaling its ambition to cement its stature as a luxury EV marque. The initiative comes amid robust sales in Korea of low-cost EVs made in China, particularly from Tesla and BYD, prompting the Swedish automaker to assertively try to distinguish itself from other China-made brands. Korea is the Swedish marque's top market in Asia, and

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00:47

GS Global holds blood drive in Gangnam to ease shortages

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. GS Global held a company-wide blood drive on Wednesday, joining efforts to ease seasonal blood shortages. Employees, including CEO Kim Sung-won, participated voluntarily in the drive, which was conducted aboard a blood donation bus operated by the Korean Red Cross stationed outside the company's headquarters in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. Participants were offered small tokens of appreciation, including coffee vouchers

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02:09

Hyundai E&C courts U.S. firms as Trump’s ‘Nuclear...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/11

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyundai Engineering and Construction (Hyundai E&C) on Tuesday hosted a nuclear technology seminar in Dallas, Texas, bringing together more than 100 local nuclear firms as it seeks to position itself to capitalize on Donald Trump's so-called "Nuclear Renaissance." With the Trump administration aiming to give scientific discovery in its nuclear power development, driven by mounting electricity shortages as AI data centers

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05:21

Global auto parts makers camp out in Korea, vying to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Sarah Chea, Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] In the industrial corridors surrounding Samsung Electronics' Pyeongtaek plant and SK hynix's plant in Icheon, both in Gyeonggi, executives from overseas auto parts makers have quietly gathered in recent weeks, lingering nearby in an unusual show of urgency. Their message has been simple and increasingly insistent: Make chips for cars. A shortage of memory chips is starting to be felt in the

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02:58

Paju book city, a collective miracle in architecture

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. Paju Book City stands as a rare example of a cultural district created through collective vision and long-term cooperation. The project began in 1988, when seven publishers proposed building a publishing and cultural complex to strengthen an industry then dominated by small, scattered firms. Their goal was to gather publishing houses in one place and create a city that would function as both an

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04:51

Will ‘Moon Jae-in season two’ stabilize housing prices?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. The government's real estate policy appears to be moving toward what many describe as "Moon Jae-in season two." The details differ, but the overall direction of comprehensive regulation closely resembles the approach of the previous administration. Including similar measures under the Roh Moo-hyun government two decades ago, this marks the third time a Democratic Party (DP) administration has relied heavily on regulatory

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03:47

President Lee’s words yesterday and today

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

Ko Jung-ae The author is the editor-in-chief at the JoongAng Sunday. Political theorist Waller Newell observed that leadership requires both boldness and conviction. But steadfastness does not mean refusing to change when circumstances demand it. For example, he noted that those who expected ideological consistency or policy continuity often grew frustrated with U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt. Newell's point makes sense. Even the best choices lose their usefulness over time. People,

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02:41

Tariff talks with U.S. stall as ministers send mixed...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

Korea's tariff negotiations with the United States have again reached a deadlock. After U.S. President Donald Trump notified Seoul of a renewed 25 percent tariff increase, citing delays in Korean legislation related to U.S.-bound investment, the government has been working to resolve the issue. However, as Washington has pressed for the removal of nontariff barriers, the talks appear to have returned to square one. The United States has demanded further opening of Korea's agricultural and

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04:10

Netflix mystery 'The Art of Sarah' a 'timely' look at...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. The upcoming Netflix mystery series "The Art of Sarah" spotlights human ambition. For star Lee Jun-hyuk, the story feels especially timely and all the more compelling in today's climate. "I think that, at this point in time, a story about a woman like Sarah Kim who simply pursues her ambition is both meaningful and necessary," said Lee during the show's press conference held in Jung District, central Seoul, on Tuesday

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