Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea
Newsroom of the Korea JoongAng Daily · Kyungwoo Seo
532 episodesEN-US
Show overview
Korea JoongAng Daily - Daily News from Korea has published 532 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 6 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 532 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Kyungwoo Seo.
Episodes
532
Started
2026
Median length
5 min
Cadence
Near-daily
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 532 episodes'Original reporting' critical to democracy's defense, says New York Times publisher Related Article
Oct 22, 202614 min
Seoul's Ukraine pullback raises diplomatic stakes (KOR) Related Article This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
Oct 21, 20266 min
SCIA chief's Cabinet seat raises neutrality concerns (KOR) Related Article New crime agency makes 1st arrest since launch Lee formally appoints Kim Ji-Yong as inaugural chief of new serious crimes agency SCIA chief nominee Kim Ji-yong vows politically neutral investigations This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
Oct 21, 20266 min
Seoul's Ukraine pullback raises diplomatic stakes Related Article Seoul to withdraw portion of embassy staff from Ukraine Three European states urged South Korea to sustain Ukraine support amid diplomatic rift, says senior official Seoul maintains call for apology from Kyiv over POW issue while searching for 'amicable' solution This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
Oct 20, 20263 min
SCIA chief's Cabinet seat raises neutrality concerns Related Article New crime agency makes 1st arrest since launch Lee formally appoints Kim Ji-Yong as inaugural chief of new serious crimes agency SCIA chief nominee Kim Ji-yong vows politically neutral investigations This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
Oct 20, 20263 min
How can we talk to the people we never learn to communicate with? Related Article Goethe and Mickiewicz: Two kinds of longing The 80-year-old lessons of tech investment mania and inflated profits Even a Nobel laureate packs his children's lunches
Oct 20, 20263 min
European partners voice unease over South Korea's rift with Ukraine Related Article How a humanitarian transfer of North Korean POWs became a row between Seoul and Kyiv 'Diplomacy over emotions': Kyiv seeks to mend ties with Seoul as POW transfer spat continues Europe's message to Seoul The cost of the spat A way out
Oct 20, 202611 min
Five Korean university campuses to visit for autumn foliage Yonsei University Sungkyunkwan University Jeonbuk National University Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Global Campus Kyung Hee University
Oct 19, 20267 min
As demand for Korean tests grows, a new exam is broadening access. But will more colleges recognize it? How is SKA different from Topik? The cost, duration and registration of the tests Which one carries more weight? Will the gap between the two tests narrow?
Oct 16, 202610 min
Why don't Koreans carry house keys anymore? How the traditional key disappeared Built for apartments Easy for renters Safer than a key? The key is gone. The keyring isn't.
Oct 9, 20269 min
How a humanitarian transfer of North Korean POWs became a row between Seoul and Kyiv Who are the two soldiers, and what happened? Was there really an agreement to keep it secret? Why did Kyiv want secrecy, and why did it go public? Why has Seoul reacted so strongly? How is North Korea likely to respond? What happens next?
Sep 30, 202610 min
'God of Vocals' Lee Seung-chul marks 40 years with WOODZ duet, global tour plans
Sep 30, 20264 min
A song of Seoul: Denmark's music-loving ambassador touts trust, wind power and rye bread Q. Your postings included more than two decades in Asia. How does Seoul compare? You've written songs about the cities in your past postings. What's the story behind the hobby? Tell us about what's on the table today. How has Danish food culture evolved? Korea has become a superaged society. What could it learn from Denmark's approach to aging and patient-centered care? Denmark's model rests on high taxes and a high level of social trust. Isn't that hard to transplant onto a society with a different tax burden and social consensus? Denmark is the world leader in offshore wind. How are the two countries cooperating on that front? Orsted, a Danish multinational energy company, said in an internal memo that it would not bid for its Incheon project in the government's second-half auction. How do you think this affects Danish companies' confidence in the Korean market? Denmark doesn't run a separate trade office here. Why is that? Seventy-five years ago, during the 1950-53 Korean War, Denmark sent the hospital ship Jutlandia to Busan. What does that history mean today?
Sep 29, 202612 min
Beyond Jongno 3-ga: Six Seoul neighborhoods where old industry, local life and new culture meet 1. Mullae-dong 2. North Seongsu 3. Euljiro 4. Seochon's Nuha-dong 5. Dapsimni 6. Mangwon-dong
Sep 18, 20265 min
The Hormuz trilemma: Why Lee Jae Myung's Iran calculation is harder than Roh's Iraq decision How did we get here? Why is Washington singling out Korea specifically? How is Iran responding? What assets could Seoul send to the Middle East? Where does public opinion stand? Has Korea faced a similar decision before? What happens next?
Sep 15, 202610 min
'Korea became my home': Iran-born scientist discusses research, naturalization and future Related Article
Sep 15, 202610 min
How Trump's order to scale back drills complicates Seoul's wartime command bid What exactly changed about this year's UFS exercise? What is Opcon, and how is the transfer actually decided? Does the government's "no impact" claim hold up? How has Washington reacted? Do Seoul and Washington agree on a timeline?
Sep 4, 202610 min
Missing Jeju woman's death exposes police failures as Korea weighs unprecedented investigative power shift Related Article Jeju police fail to preserve key evidence in Jang Mi-ran case — the call to report her missing Warrant issued for officer suspected of closing 200 missings persons cases and lying to families Body found in Jeju confirmed as missing woman What happened to Jang Mi-ran? What happened to the officer who closed Jang's case? Could there be more victims? Why does the timing matter?
Aug 26, 20269 min
King Sejong Institutes look beyond language to build bridges between Korea and the world From Korean Wave to deeper ties New direction, broader vision
Aug 20, 20268 min
For this Dominican beauty magazine manager, Korea is a beautiful place to innovate Related Article From fan to collaborator: Indonesian producer leverages her language, media skills at KBS World Radio Creating jobs, changing perceptions: A Chinese professional's insights on Korea's social sector
Aug 18, 20268 min
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