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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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02:22

Korea's Shin Ji-a finishes 4th in short program in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

Shin Ji-a finished fourth in the women's short program of the team event in figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in northern Italy on Friday. Shin scored 68.80 points to find herself just off the top three among 10 skaters at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan at the start of the figure skating competition. The 17-year-old earned 37.93 points in the technical element score, which judges jumps, spins and step sequences, and another 30.87 points in the program component score,

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05:27

U.S. call for South Korea's 'primary' defense role...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

Released last month, the Pentagon's National Defense Strategy underscored South Korea's capability to undertake the primary defense role with "critical, but more limited" U.S. support, at a time when President Lee Jae Myung's administration seeks to retake Opcon within its five-year term, ending in 2030. Observers said that the general tenor of the strategy has created a favorable climate for Seoul's pursuit of the Opcon transfer given that the transition would mean reducing its reliance

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05:27

U.S. call for South Korea's 'primary' defense role...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

Released last month, the Pentagon's National Defense Strategy underscored South Korea's capability to undertake the primary defense role with "critical, but more limited" U.S. support, at a time when President Lee Jae Myung's administration seeks to retake Opcon within its five-year term, ending in 2030. Observers said that the general tenor of the strategy has created a favorable climate for Seoul's pursuit of the Opcon transfer given that the transition would mean reducing its reliance

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01:13

Trump signs executive order to impose additional...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on any country trading with Iran, the White House said, in yet another move to raise economic pressure on Tehran amid nuclear talks between the two countries. According to the order, the Trump administration may impose additional tariffs on the products of any country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports or otherwise acquires any goods or services from Iran. The order

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02:30

Cold weather to stay as morning lows expected to hit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/07

This article is by Jeong Hye-jeong and read by an artificial voice. Cold temperatures are expected to continue on Saturday as frigid air from the north remains over the Korean Peninsula. As of 5 a.m., temperatures stood at minus 10.4 degrees Celsius (13.3 degrees Fahrenheit) in Seoul; minus 11 in Incheon; minus 9.9 in Suwon, Gyeonggi; minus 9.6 in Chuncheon, Gangwon; minus 3.3 in Gangneung, Gangwon; minus 7.4 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong; minus 7.1 in Daejeon, minus 6.4 in Jeonju, North

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06:45

'Culinary Class Wars' Yun Na-ra talks Korean liquor...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/06

This article is by Choi Hye-ri and read by an artificial voice.Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) is poured into a cauldron, and a soju distiller is placed on top. The two are sealed together with a flour paste. Ice is added to the distiller. As the steam condenses in the cold, a clear liquid collects in a bowl — this is how soju is made. This was a scene from the first episode of season two of "Culinary Class Wars" (2024-), a Netflix cooking survival show that wrapped up on Jan. 13. The

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01:44

Switzerland's arms procurement chief meets with...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice.Switzerland's arms procurement chief visited Seoul this week on his first official trip, during which he held talks with Korean government officials and defense industry representatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to the Swiss Embassy in Korea, Swiss National Armaments Director Urs Loher met with his Korean counterparts on Thursday and Friday to discuss national and international arms policy

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04:57

UN special rapporteur urges media restraint on North...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/06

This article is by Michael Lee and read by an artificial voice. Elizabeth Salmon, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea, said on Friday that the two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) captured in Ukraine must be treated in accordance with international law, warning that political pressure and intense media exposure risk endangering the men and their families. During a press conference in Seoul to deliver her end-of-mission statement during her third

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05:12

After global popularity, indie band wave to earth...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

This article is by Choi Min-ji and read by an artificial voice.Over 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 58 sold-out dates on a U.S. tour, appearances at Lollapalooza in the United States, Brazil, Chile and Argentina — these are just some of the milestones Korean indie band wave to earth has racked up over the past two years. wave to earth is made up of Kim Daniel on vocals and guitar, Shin Dong-gyu on drums and Cha Soon-jong on bass. The members handle songwriting and composition

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04:31

Exclusive: Samsung secures key operation approval for...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. Samsung Electronics received temporary occupancy approval for a significant part of its $37 billion chip plant in Taylor, Texas, paving the way for limited operations ahead of full completion scheduled for the second half of this year. Officials of the Texan city confirmed that the Korean chipmaker has secured temporary certificates of occupancy (TCO) covering about 88,000 square feet at Fab 1, adding that the timeline for

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02:42

Meanwhile : Is our society musical enough?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

Na Sung-in The author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang. Music is a powerful tool for cultivating sensitivity to time. Whether fast, slow, moderate or constantly shifting, music helps steady our breathing by freeing us, if only briefly, from the pace of everyday life. Fast-tempo pieces provide momentum and drive. Slower music invites introspection. Dance music, often set at a moderate tempo, moves between speed and stillness, reminding us that we

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07:34

Record Kospi masks narrow gains beyond chip giants

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

The author is the head of the research center at Shinyoung Securities. Warmth in the global economy rarely spreads evenly. Some sectors enjoy abundance while others endure scarcity. Korea's stock market and real economy now reflect this contrast. The benchmark Kospi has climbed into the 5,000-point range, marking a historic leap, yet the broader economy remains mired in stagnation. The coexistence of market euphoria and public anxiety has fueled debate over whether rising share prices are

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05:16

Who is truly responsible for Korea’s housing crisis?

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

The author is a senior editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Owners of multiple homes have long been an easy political target in Korea. Households without homes or with only one home make up the majority of voters. Politicians frequently frame owners of multiple homes as speculators who drive up housing prices, turning them into convenient public adversaries. Political reality often revolves around attacking perceived enemies, which explains why policies targeting owners of multiple homes

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03:13

Tariff talks turbulence raises concerns over Korea-U....

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/05

Pressure from the United States to raise reciprocal tariffs by 25 percent under U.S. President Donald Trump shows little sign of easing, raising concerns about a potential strain in Korea-U. S. economic relations. Despite intensified diplomatic efforts by Seoul, a breakthrough remains elusive. Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources Kim Jung-kwan recently held a video conference with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, while Foreign Minister Cho Hyun asked U.S. Secretary of State

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06:38

I took the subway to a mountain: How Seoul has made...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Alicia Carr and read by an artificial voice.[GIVE IT A GO] On a frosty Tuesday morning, dressed in UGG boots, old jeans and a heavy wool coat, I exited the subway at Bukhansan Ui Station and was instantly met with views of the national park encompassing Mount Bukhan. I had loose plans to hike the famous Baegundae Peak. Was I ready for a technical climb with 800 meters (2,600 feet) of elevation to scale? Probably not. Did I know where I was going? Not really. I was

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07:39

The beauty of rotting: MMCA's 'decay art' exhibit...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Lee Jian. and read by an artificial voice. Must art endure forever to be meaningful? Traditionally, museums and collectors have treated all great artworks as timeless objects, meant to last unchanged across generations. But a quietly radical exhibition now open at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) questions — and challenges — this fundamental notion through a show centered on art that decomposes in real time. Known as decay art, or

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05:27

[단독] 트럼프 압박 효과 있었나… 지난해 美 원유 수입 ‘역대 최대’

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. 한국의 대표 영어신문, 코리아중앙데일리가 특종과 단독 인터뷰, 주요 기사를 한글로 요약해 드립니다. 독자들의 많은 성원 바랍니다. 지난해 한국의 미국산 원유 수입량이 1억7489만 배럴로 집계되며 사상 최고치를 기록했다. 이는 도널드 트럼프 행정부가 관세 협상 과정에서 강조한 원유 수출 확대 기조의 영향으로 보인다. 특히 지난 관세 협상에서 한국이 1000억 달러 상당의 미국산 에너지 제품을 구매하기로 약속한 만큼, 올해 미국산 원유 수입은 더욱 가파르게 늘어날 전망이다. 4일 한국석유공사에 따르면 지난해 한국이 미국에서 들여온 원유 수입량은 1억7489만 배럴로 역대 최대였던 전년(1억6841만 배럴)을 넘어섰다. 수입액은 128억7831만 달러(약 18조6000억원)에 달한다. 이에 따라 미국은 부동의 최대 공급국인 사우디아라비아(3억4543만 배럴)에 이어

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04:23

Exclusive: As Trump squeezes, Korea’s U.S. crude...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. Korea's imports of U.S. crude oil hit a record high of 174.9 million barrels last year, according to government data, due primarily to U.S. President Donald Trump's push to expand energy exports through tariff negotiations. With Korea pledging to purchase $100 billion worth of U.S. energy products in the next four years as part of the tariff deal, Korea's U.S. crude imports are anticipated to jump further this year. Korea

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03:06

Meanwhile: The silver corner that ended in collapse

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

The author is a professor of business administration at Furman University and author of "The Story of Tariffs" (2025).On March 26, 1980, the luxury jeweler Tiffany placed an unusual advertisement in The New York Times. It accused an unnamed actor of hoarding silver, a precious metal, and driving up the prices of baby spoons and teaspoons, harming ordinary consumers. The ad was striking not only for its tone but for the fact that a venerable retailer was publicly condemning market

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05:21

Despite the drama U.S. allies will not go to 'Plan B'

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

The author is the CEO of the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney and the Henry A. Kissinger Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In January, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the most unsettling series of provocations U.S. allies have faced in a generation. After the seizure of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro, Trump claimed he would next take Greenland from Denmark, a loyal and democratic NATO ally, and even suggested that military options could

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