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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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03:19

Alleged nomination trading laid bare by the Kim...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/30

The Democratic Party (DP) has been engulfed in allegations of illicit dealings over election nominations. What began as claims of favoritism and workplace abuse revealed by a former aide to the party's floor leader has spiraled into a far graver controversy, exposing what appears to be long-hidden corruption in the nomination process itself. Rep. Kim Byung-kee resigned from his post on Tuesday after issuing a broad apology for the various allegations. Given the seriousness of the case,

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02:01

Hangang Bus ferry service to resume full operations...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/30

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. Seoul's Hangang Bus ferries, which have been allowed to operate on half of their routes out of safety concerns, are expected to fully resume service in January 2026. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said on Tuesday that it has submitted a report to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, detailing measures already taken to address regulatory violations, along with additional improvements scheduled for completion by March

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02:04

KakaoTalk, Youtube dominate smartphone app usage in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/30

This article is by Ko Seung-pyo and read by an artificial voice. While Koreans turned to KakaoTalk most often to connect, they spent the most time watching videos on YouTube this year, reflecting a clear divide in how different apps are used throughout the day. Market researcher WiseApp Retail said Tuesday that it analyzed data from a sample of Korean users of Android and iOS smartphones from January to November this year. Only apps that are available on both platforms were included in the

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03:10

More than 80 suspicious real estate transactions in...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/30

This article is by Kim Jun-yeon and read by an artificial voice. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has uncovered dozens of suspected illegal real estate transactions involving foreign buyers, including cases of unreported overseas funds and the misuse of corporate money to purchase property in Seoul. The Land Ministry said Tuesday that it has concluded a targeted investigation into suspicious transactions involving foreigners' purchases of nonresidential properties -

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03:11

Coupang follows 'U.S. playbook' for aftermath of data...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/30

This article is by Choi Hyun-ju, Noh Yu-rim and read by an artificial voice. Consumers are growing increasingly baffled by how Coupang is handling the aftermath of the data leak, but one thing appears to be clear: The company has the U.S. investors' best interests at heart, not those of the users who suffered from the data breach. Although more than 90 percent of Coupang's revenue comes from Korea, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, which functionally makes it a U.S

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05:13

For older adults, Seoul Inclusive Digital Plaza takes...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

This article is by Cho Jung-woo and read by an artificial voice. On a recent afternoon in Gangdong District in eastern Seoul, a classroom filled with older adults sat focused on their smartphones. Fingers flicked across cluttered home screens as an instructor explained how to rearrange icons and manage apps, skills that many younger users take for granted. The lesson was held at a newly opened Seoul Inclusive Digital Plaza branch, a city-run facility designed to help older residents

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08:04

From tarot to talismans, young people ring in New...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. Goodbye 2025 - and come on in, 2026. Every year, the arrival of a new one brings a quiet excitement - the belief that we can begin again with a clean slate, as if life itself could restart. It's all about manifesting these days. Seeking to refresh both mind and body, many Koreans have long marked the new year in familiar ways - by gathering on mountain peaks and watching the sunrise or sitting down to a bowl of tteokguk (rice

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02:34

The execution of Saddam Hussein

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

The author is a writer and senior fellow at the Institute for Social and Economic Research. On Dec. 30, 2006, the day of reckoning arrived. At Camp Justice, a U.S. military base on the northern outskirts of Baghdad, Saddam Hussein stood on the gallows. Captured by U.S. special forces on Dec. 13, 2003, he had been sentenced to death by the Iraqi Special Tribunal on charges related to the massacre of civilians. Hussein had requested execution by firing squad as commander in chief of the

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05:55

Korea’s economy appears to be booking a 'lost five...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

The author is the executive editor at the JoongAng Ilbo. Watching the Ministry of Economy and Finance brief the president recently, it was difficult to suppress a sense of unease. The government set its 2026 economic growth target at 1.8 percent and appeared notably encouraged. It even declared the coming year "the first year of a great leap forward for the Korean economy." Yet 1.8 percent is still growth in the 1 percent range. Calling that a great leap is awkward at best. It might have

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03:26

Scrutiny of Lee Hye-hoon’s role as fiscal gatekeeper...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

The Lee Jae Myung administration has made a surprise pick for its first minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, nominating former People Power Party lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon. Appointing an opposition politician and conservative economist to head a core ministry responsible for the national budget is both unconventional and controversial. The presidential office has described the choice as one of "unity and pragmatism," but reactions across the political spectrum have sharply

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03:11

Yim Jong-yong nominated for another term as Woori...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

This article is by Kim Seon-mi and read by an artificial voice.Yim Jong-yong has been nominated for another term as chairman of Woori Financial Group, marking the first time the company has reappointed a chairman since its establishment. Woori Financial's executive candidate recommendation committee, which includes two outside members, selected Yim on Monday as the final candidate from a short list of four. The committee cited Yim's completion of the group's full-service financial

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04:39

Actor Choo Young-woo on his physical and emotional...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Warning: This article may contain spoilers. Actor Choo Young-woo, one of Korea's rising stars, admitted he was concerned that his physical appearance would hinder him from convincingly portraying an essential aspect of his character in his big screen debut "Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight." In the film, Choo plays Jae-won, a high school boy with a heart condition. Despite the character's fragile health,

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04:28

Rising rice prices in Japan offer export opportunity...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

This article is by Kim Kyung-hee and read by an artificial voice. Soaring rice prices in Japan have triggered a wave of panic buying this year - a stark contrast to Korea, where oversupply is expected. While this gap has created a "win-win" opportunity for exports, Korean rice still faces significant hurdles, including high tariff barriers. During a policy briefing from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Dec. 11, President Lee Jae Myung commented on the matter, saying,

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04:49

E-cigarette regulations strengthening next year as...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/29

This article is by Rhee Eshter and read by an artificial voice. There will be no more "strawberry-flavored vaping" advertisements thanks to a new law. E-cigarettes that use synthetic nicotine will soon be classified as tobacco from April of next year, marking the first change to the legal definition of tobacco in 38 years since the enactment of the Tobacco Business Act in 1988. The revised Tobacco Business Act will take effect on April 24, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health and

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03:26

Welcome the New Year in Seoul at one of these four...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/28

This article is by Woo Ji-won and read by an artificial voice. The year 2025 has come to an end. Looking back, there may be moments of disappointment, decisions you regret or achievements you feel proud of. Regardless of how the year unfolded, on the first day of 2026, many will greet the year's first sunrise, a traditional ritual long associated with reflection and hope for better days ahead. While millennial- and Gen Z-centric activities have multiplied in recent years, this tradition

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08:32

Slumping year, shifting landscape: What 2025 revealed...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/28

This article is by Kim Ji-ye and read by an artificial voice. Korea's box office in 2025 presented a sobering snapshot of an industry still struggling to regain momentum in the post-pandemic era. Not a single film reached the 10 million audience mark, and only one Korean film even made it to the top five most-viewed list. Yet beneath this bleak surface lie signs of shifting audience preferences and a changing perception of what the theatrical space itself represents, offering clues as to

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02:52

Remembering what vanishes: The biography of the...

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/28

The author is an architect and a former president of the Korea National University of Arts. The Hilton Seoul, once a calm and dignified presence embracing the slopes of Mount Namsan like a folding screen, is now receding into the past. Opened in 1983, the hotel was long admired for its refined service and architectural quality. It closed in 2022, and demolition work on the building began this May. The site is slated for redevelopment into a large mixed-use complex rising 39 stories above

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04:51

Remembering work, forgetting neighbors

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/28

The author is a representative of the Migrant Center Donghaeng and is originally from Vietnam. In Korea today, whenever people say that farms and factories are grinding to a halt because of labor shortages, or that care and services can no longer be sustained, migrants are quickly brought into the conversation. The phrase "indispensable people" has become almost routine. In media reports, policy papers and government announcements, migrants are consistently described as those who are

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05:19

The path toward an innovative leading nation

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/28

The author is a professor emeritus of sociology at Yonsei University. The closing days of 2025 now overlap with the opening of 2026. Several events in the waning year marked historic turning points. On April 4, the Constitutional Court upheld an impeachment motion. On June 4, the government led by Lee Jae Myung took office. On Oct. 29, Korea and the United States concluded tariff negotiations, and on Oct. 31, Gyeongju hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, summit. After the

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03:19

A year on, no clear answers in the Muan Airport disaster

Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea ·

2025/12/28

Monday marks one year since a Jeju Air passenger jet operating Flight 2216 from Thailand crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla. Of the 181 people on board, including 175 passengers and six crew members, only two crew members survived. The remaining 179 on board were killed in what became one of the deadliest aviation disasters in Korea. Yet a full year later, authorities have failed to present even a definitive account of what caused the accident,

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