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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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04:48

Seoul mayor defends planned Korean War memorial,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Tuesday that a planned 1950-53 Korean War memorial at Gwanghwamun Square would convey a "healthy and desirable" message to the international community, pushing back against what he alleged was the central government's move to halt the project. "On one level, the Garden of Gratitude expresses our appreciation to the countries that fought in the war," Oh said at a New Year's press conference at the

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01:37

Hyosung Heavy Industries secures $540 million...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/10

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Hyosung Heavy Industries has clinched a $540 million contract with an undisclosed major U.S. transmission grid operator to supply ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors, the company said Tuesday. The deal, which runs for five years through Jan. 31, 2031, marks the largest single-project contract ever secured by a Korean power equipment manufacturer in the United States. The equipment will be deployed in the construction

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04:02

Actor Shin Sae-kyeong admires her character's 'strong...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Shin Sae-kyeong said she was drawn to the strong will for survival embodied in her character — a trait that diverges from her naturally careful and timid disposition — in the upcoming action film "Humint." "I really enjoy playing strong female characters," said Shin during an interview with reporters at a cafe in central Seoul on Monday. "Because I get scared easily and am innately cautious, I think that there's a part of

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04:02

Actor Shin Sae-kyeong admires her character's 'strong...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Actor Shin Sae-kyeong said she was drawn to the strong will for survival embodied in her character — a trait that diverges from her naturally careful and timid disposition — in the upcoming action film "Humint." "I really enjoy playing strong female characters," said Shin during an interview with reporters at a cafe in central Seoul on Monday. "Because I get scared easily and am innately cautious, I think that there's a part of

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09:47

Easing of censorship allows South Koreans a firsthand...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. For 59-year-old North Korean physician and defector Han Hyeon-yeong, the Rodong Sinmun — the official newspaper of Pyongyang's ruling Workers' Party — was a marker of her family's politically privileged status during her childhood. As a local party official, her father was entitled to regular deliveries of the paper. "That signified that we were of a certain class when I was a young girl," she recalled, adding that she began

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02:31

Meanwhile : The $25 problem

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

Lee Woo Young The author is an HCMC distinguished professor at the Korea Institute for Advanced Study. An elderly man in a worn coat and thick horn-rimmed glasses slowly walked to the front of a conference hall. It was a break between sessions, yet no one left their seats. Participants watched in silence, wondering what problem he would present this time. Approaching a chalkboard in the corner, he wrote down a mathematical problem and added a note beside it: Prize, $25. Attendees hurried

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05:22

Where Takaichi's dominance is headed

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

Oh Young-hwan The author is a visiting research fellow at Institute for National Future Strategy, Seoul National University, and a former Consul General in Niigata. Niigata Prefecture, which faces the East Sea, has long been considered an opposition stronghold in Japan. In single-member lower house districts, opposition and independent candidates defeated the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) by margins of 5–0 in 2024 and 4–2 in both 2021 and 2017. The pattern was striking, given that the

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05:17

Breaking cartel politics requires new political...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

The author is a professor of political science and international relations at Seoul National University. Korean politics continues to produce developments that would have been difficult to imagine in the past. One of the most striking recent trends is the intensifying internal conflict within both the People Power Party (PPP) and the Democratic Party (DP), even as June local elections approach. Traditionally, political parties seek to broaden their appeal and minimize internal disputes

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02:33

Underdog’s silver shows Olympic meaning in the AI era

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

A silver medal awarded at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday felt like a scene from a drama. Snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum won Korea's first medal in the men's parallel giant slalom, surprising many as an athlete long regarded as an underdog. Kim, now 37, was competing in his fourth consecutive Olympics. Despite his experience, his previous best finish had been 15th. Few expected him to stand on the podium at this stage of his career. His achievement was the result of years of

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03:24

U.S. won’t hike tariff once investment bill passes,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. SEJONG — U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on Korean goods to 25 percent will be put on hold once Seoul passes a special trade bill with the United States in early March, Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Monday. "The central misunderstanding was the idea that Korea acted deliberately to delay its pledged investment while Japan proceeded through project-based arrangements without legislation," Kim

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00:56

Samsung SDI, Korea East-West Power ink deal to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/09

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice.Samsung SDI teamed up with Korea East-West Power to jointly develop and invest in global energy storage systems (ESS) and renewable energy projects. Under the agreement inked on Feb. 6 in Indiana, the two companies will collaborate on both domestic and international energy projects, exploring new business models that combine renewable energy integration with grid stabilization services. They also plan to jointly advance energy

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08:36

Inside Seoul’s trash troubles following landfill ban

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. A massive steel claw descends into a dim bunker piled high with garbage, sinking into layers of discarded waste before tightly gripping a tangled heap of trash. The claw then rises slowly, its metal jaws clenched around bulging garbage bags, hovering in the air near one of three towering incinerators. The furnace openings remain open and dark, their entrances rimmed with stray debris left from earlier operations. The entire

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03:53

From gimbap to Gentle Monster, how to make the most...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. After a family visit in the Philippines, Dayan Cardens was finally headed home to Las Vegas — though first came a 12-hour layover in Korea. Rather than spending half a day sitting on an airport bench and waiting, Cardens decided to sign up for a transit tour that took her, her co-worker and 26 other travelers to The Hyundai Seoul — one of the country's most popular shopping malls — on Thursday morning. By noon, she was browsing

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15:21

Why the current chip boom, price surge will last...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

This article is by Jin Min-ji, Lee Jae-lim 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. Korea's semiconductor industry is riding a boom unlike anything in its history. What was once a cyclic business tied to smartphones and PCs has suddenly become the

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02:52

McCarthyism and the politics of fear

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

Roh Jeong-tae The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. "Today, I have in my hand a list of 205 communists in the State Department." On Feb. 9, 1950, Washington was shaken by a speech from Joseph McCarthy, a first-term Republican senator from Wisconsin. His claim marked the beginning of McCarthyism, a campaign that would dominate American politics for four years and leave lasting scars long afterward. The political climate favored

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06:31

Skipping New Year message, Kim Jong-un signals...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

The author is an editorial writer and the director of the Unification and Culture Research Institute of the JoongAng Ilbo. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been unusually active since the start of the year. His 15 public appearances in January mark the highest monthly total since he took power. The figure matches his first year in office in 2012, when he traveled widely to assess conditions across the country. Although he logged 20 appearances in 2021, the year of the Eighth Workers'

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05:36

Like a migratory bird, Korea must keep one eye open

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/08

Lee Ha-kyung The author is a senior columnist at the JoongAng Ilbo. The United States has effectively declared a strategic battle for independence in rare earth minerals. Confronting China's dominance over more than 90 percent of the global refining market and its growing use of supply as geopolitical leverage, Washington has moved to counter Beijing, joined by 55 countries. The message from a ministerial meeting on critical minerals held at the State Department on Feb. 4 was clear: even

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05:58

Villains get the views: Why 'Single's Inferno' fans...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice.Netflix's hit dating show "Single's Inferno" (2021-) has always drawn attention, but at the center of this season's buzz is Choi Mina Sue, whose indecisive behaviors and attitudes have become a central topic of discussion among viewers. Reaction videos to her unexpected remarks and choices have quickly gone viral, with the 26-year-old becoming a target of mounting hate and malicious comments. Even the show's panel — Hanhae, Dex,

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04:17

Winter Olympics opens in style with flags and...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

This article is by Park Rin, Kim Jong-ho and read by an artificial voice. The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially kicked off Friday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan, home to century-old football clubs AC Milan and Inter Milan. Italy, a nation known for its rich culture and artistic legacy, delivered a refined and visually striking show that ran for over three hours. The ceremony emphasized unity through art, sending a message that even a

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01:58

Ice dancers rank seventh after rhythm dance in figure...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

The ice dance duo of Hannah Lim and Quan Ye placed seventh out of 10 teams in the rhythm dance portion of figure skating's team event at the Winter Olympics on Friday. Lim and Quan scored 70.55 points in their Olympic debut at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan. The two scored 39.54 points in the technical element score, which evaluates twizzles, step sequences and lifts, and earned 31.01 points in the factored components score, which looks at skaters' overall presentation. Their score was

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