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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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04:15

A world where devils and saints coexist with many...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

The author is the head of the editorial board at the JoongAng Ilbo. To avoid misunderstanding, let me state this upfront. I own a single home and have held it for a long time. I have neither the means nor the inclination to buy additional property. I simply hope housing prices will be stabilized quickly so the market can settle. I have no desire to see government real estate policy fail. I am not someone who has sold his soul to evil spirits. President Lee Jae Myung has been issuing

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03:02

Corporate law revision without breach of trust reform...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

President Lee Jae Myung met with the heads of Korea's 10 largest conglomerates at the Blue House on Wednesday and likened the economy to an ecosystem, saying that grass, grasshoppers and rabbits must all exist for a tiger to remain healthy. As the president suggested, growth should allow its benefits to be shared more broadly by small businesses, regional communities and young people. In response, the business community unveiled investment plans totaling 300 trillion won ($206 million),

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07:24

China's relocation of contentious sea platform eases...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Seo Ji-eun and read by an artificial voice.China has recently relocated a contentious maritime management platform from disputed waters in the Yellow Sea, a step hailed in Seoul as meaningful toward restoring bilateral ties. Yet a closer look at China's emphasis on the relocation being a decision made by a private entity also suggests a calculated diplomatic move aimed at securing strategic gains while deflecting responsibility. Experts in Seoul caution that China's

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03:36

Dyson rolls out AI-powered robot vacuum in bid to...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/04

This article is by Lee So-jin and read by an artificial voice. A black robot vacuum rolled across the floor, scanning for dirt with a green beam of light. When it detected a stain, it scrubbed again and again until it disappeared. When it encountered pet waste, it steered away. The demonstration took place on Jan. 22 at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, western Seoul, where Dyson introduced its first robot vacuum cleaner to the Korean market. Nathan Lawson McLean, a senior design manager on

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08:18

Should academic info be excluded in the hiring...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Should employers be legally barred from asking job applicants where they went to school? The question has resurfaced in Korea as lawmakers and civic groups push to expand fair hiring rules, saying that recruitment centered on academic background is deepening people's reliance on private education and widening social gaps. But previous attempts for the same cause suggest the effects may be more complicated. The debate was

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05:31

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold stirs cost-performance...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Lee Jae-lim and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] Samsung's priciest smartphone has sparked polarized reactions at home, with opinions split along a simple line: whether the product is more of a phone or tablet. Many users have dismissed it as being too heavy and impractical for everyday use, but those who treat the phone as more of a compact tablet say the 3.59 million won ($2,463) price is well worth it, applauding Samsung's bold first step into a new form

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02:32

The Yalta Conference

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. On Feb. 4, 1945, as the end of World War II came into view, the leaders of the United States, Britain and the Soviet Union gathered in the Black Sea resort city of Yalta. Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Winston Churchill of Britain and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union agreed to hold a weeklong summit to discuss the postwar handling of Nazi Germany and related issues. Thus began the

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04:27

The aesthetics of the downward slope in Ahn Sung-ki’s...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

The author is a senior culture reporter at the JoongAng Ilbo. Actor Ahn Sung-ki (1952–2026), one of Korea's most respected and widely beloved performers, died on Jan. 5, 2026. He lived a life defined by quiet integrity and unshowy devotion to his craft. In the Korean film industry, he was often described as "Papami," a colloquial expression suggesting that the more closely one looks at his life, the more admirable stories emerge. It was an apt description for an actor who pursued

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05:12

Rethinking shared growth and economic democracy

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

The author, a former president of Seoul National University, is the chairman of the Korea Institute for Shared Growth. Korea's economy remains mired in a deep slowdown despite strong performance in a handful of sectors such as semiconductors. Growth has hovered between zero and 1 percent with little sign of a sustained rebound. Income distribution has also deteriorated to a level that threatens social cohesion. The top 1 percent now accounts for about 15 percent of total income while the

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03:08

On housing, legislation and follow-up matter more...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

President Lee Jae Myung has been issuing a stream of hard-line messages aimed at owners of multiple homes. On Tuesday, he posted a warning on social media that selling sooner would be better than holding on, and that selling early would be better than selling late. In another post, he criticized those who sympathize with such homeowners by saying, "They say money is the devil. Surely the devil has not taken even the minimum conscience." Directing such language not only at homeowners but

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04:26

Monsta X kicks off world tour with intense energy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It was a rare spectacle even by K-pop standards. At the Seoul kickoff of its latest world tour, boy band Monsta X left an undeniably lasting impression — beginning with lavish production value and closing with a surprising farewell to the group's youngest member ahead of his enlistment. Fresh off its 10th anniversary, Monsta X opened its first world tour in four years, "The X: Nexus," with three shows at KSPO Dome in southern

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04:26

Monsta X kicks off world tour with intense energy,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. It was a rare spectacle even by K-pop standards. At the Seoul kickoff of its latest world tour, boy band Monsta X left an undeniably lasting impression — beginning with lavish production value and closing with a surprising farewell to the group's youngest member ahead of his enlistment. Fresh off its 10th anniversary, Monsta X opened its first world tour in four years, "The X: Nexus," with three shows at KSPO Dome in southern

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07:49

'Anything can happen': Vietnamese actor in Korea...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

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." When Le Anh

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06:41

A university student murdered his ex's parents in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. [KOREAN CRIME FILES #14] Behind the glitz and glamour seen in pop culture, Korea's grimmest and most harrowing crime stories, some more well-known than others, continue to haunt society today. The Korea JoongAng Daily takes a deep dive into some of these stories, sharing a glimpse into the darker side of society as well as the most up-to-date known facts. — Ed. "Hello, I'm here to inspect the plumbing in your boiler room and

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04:20

'Skin and bones': Actor Park Ji-hoon takes on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/03

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. A character's plight can be expressed on screen through movement, facial expressions or tone of voice. But sometimes, the body itself tells the story more powerfully than its actions. For his role as King Danjong (r. 1452-1455), the tragic young royal stripped of his throne during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), actor Park Ji-hoon lost 15 kilograms (33 pounds) and endured shoots without even a sip of water. The actor used his

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09:38

Do independent agencies help stars strike out on...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/02

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. As the investigation into alleged tax evasion by singer-actor Cha Eun-woo unfolds, questions are swirling over not only the staggering amount — reported to be in the neighborhood of 20 billion won ($14 million) — but also for how long it went unnoticed. At the center of the case is an independent agency, known in Korean as a "one-person agency," that Cha established under his mother's name. The setup reportedly allowed the star

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12:11

'Roots and identity': With 'Arirang' on the horizon,...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/02

This article is by Shin Ha-nee and read by an artificial voice. K-pop juggernaut BTS is set to make more history with its upcoming full-length album, "Arirang" — the seven-member group's first release in nearly three years. Its agency, BigHit Music, has called the record an exploration into the band's "roots and identity." What does that musically entail for BTS, a group whose sound has constantly evolved? Since its debut in June 2013, BTS has been on a constant sonic evolution — starting

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05:23

Beaten by China in EV batteries, Korea finds an edge...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/02

This article is by Sarah Chea and read by an artificial voice. [NEWS ANALYSIS] After being undercut by lower-cost Chinese rivals in the EV market, Korea's major battery makers have recently gained a much-needed jump from the burgeoning humanoid robot sector. Korea now finds itself on a much stronger footing with humanoid robotics, where the demand for high-output, high-performance batteries plays directly to the country's strengths in nickel-rich chemistries — a sector in which China still

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02:42

Meanwhile: AI as a scientific colleague, not just a tool

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/02

The author is an honorary professor at UST and former president of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information. Nature, an international academic journal, identified "AI for Science" as one of its trends to watch in 2026, signaling that artificial intelligence has begun to intervene actively in the process of scientific discovery. AI is already playing a significant role in laboratories. AlphaFold, an AI system for predicting protein structures, opened vast search spaces

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05:41

Iran at 'zero visibility' as demands for secular...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2026/02/02

The author is a professor at Sogang University's EuroMENA Research Institute. Last October, Ayandeh Bank, the Iranian lender that built the world's largest shopping complex, the Iran Mall, collapsed. The mall covers an area equivalent to 270 soccer fields. Ayandeh had expanded its deposit base by offering interest rates as much as four percentage points above the ceiling set by financial authorities. Its business model closely resembled a Ponzi scheme, using a steady inflow of new deposits

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