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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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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?
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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'Korea became my home': Iran-born scientist discusses research, naturalization and future
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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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?
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Missing Jeju woman's death exposes police failures as Korea weighs unprecedented investigative power shift
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?
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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King Sejong Institutes look beyond language to build bridges between Korea and the world
From Korean Wave to deeper ties
New direction, broader vision
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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For this Dominican beauty magazine manager, Korea is a beautiful place to innovate
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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As dog meat ban nears in Korea, canines still require rescue
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Dog meat soup alley quiet during final boknal season before government ban takes effect
Let them eat goat: Gov't to boost local production with dog meat ban
Villagers seek apology over false dog slaughter claims
The lucky 3 percent
The law, and its ticking clock
What the closure numbers hide
The farmers' catch-22
Bridging gaps
From panic selling to $1,000 per dog
Blind spots in enforcement
Shift to black goat
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Aug 17, 2026 |
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Independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's final prison calligraphy unveiled
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Son Heung-min scores in shootout to keep LAFC's knockout hope alive at Leagues Cup
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Beyond the court: Korean university basketball finds new connections with continental league
Korean teams on the Asian stage
Building a continental stage for college sports
Exchange beyond the court
Looking ahead: Starting with Korea
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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'American dream' becomes nightmare as U.S. visa uncertainties unsettle Korean students
Related Article
A growing chilling effect across campus
Rethinking where to go, and who can still afford to
A harder calculus for male students
What's confirmed, and what's still just talk
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Challenges greet President Lee upon return as approval sinks below 50 percent (KOR)
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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.
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Challenges greet President Lee upon return as approval sinks below 50 percent
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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.
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era (KOR)
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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.
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxation (KOR)
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Lee's approval rating falls for second consecutive week: Poll
Property divide leaves more employed Koreans in their 30s living with parents
Parliamentary speaker clarifies second term for sitting president 'not up for discussion'
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.
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds' (KOR)
The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds' (KOR)
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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.
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxation
Real estate policies fuel housing anxiety and punitive taxation
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.
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era
Preparing for the 3 million foreign resident era
Related Article
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds'
The military academy lost in 'Purple Clouds'
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Lee wants an integrated military academy. What does that mean for South Korea's future defense and security?
Daejeon mayor sees unified national military academy as major step forward for city
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.
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Paper crafts to carbon markets: A Russian entrepreneur's sustainability journey in Korea
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Malaysian content manager of Korean cosmetics firm on the beauty of chasing your dreams
Creating jobs, changing perceptions: A Chinese professional's insights on Korea's social sector
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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Why the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is unlikely to expand South Korea's nuclear rights
Different scales, different stakes
A calculated hedge
Tied at the Hill
Separating power from proliferation
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Unesco World Heritage Centre director urges preservation of Jongmyo amid development dispute
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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Additional Korean tidal flats inscribed on World Heritage list
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Jul 25, 2026 |
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After 20 years on the move, a school for children with North Korean backgrounds gets a permanent home
Related Article
A quiet wish from North Korean defector youths
Children of North Korean defectors born in third countries face discrimination, legal blind spots
Young defector dreams of being on the silver screen
Not in my backyard
From cattle to classrooms
A different kind of student
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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For Lee Dong-wook, action is more than a genre — it's a new acting tool
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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With Unesco opening ceremony, director Won Il wanted a 'pure dish' to serve up heritage
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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K-Heritage House travels through time, with technology and analog mastery
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Unesco-listed Ulsan petroglyphs captivate heritage experts, but preservation challenge remains
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Jul 19, 2026 |
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A tap, a kiss and careful choreography: In North Korea's succession drama, Kim Ju-ae is heir and accomplice
[A STUDY OF KIM JONG-UN 13]
Dressed for power
From white puffer to leather coat
A royal drama, Pyongyang edition
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Delayed graduations, visa troubles: International students cite university support failures
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Korean universities race to attract international students but fail to retain them
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Mongolia's ambassador sees Lee visit opening new 'golden era' in Seoul-Ulaanbaatar ties
Q. This will be President Lee's first trip to Mongolia, and a Korea leader's first state visit there in 15 years. How did it come about?
What's on the agenda?
Why is Mongolia positioning itself as a partner in critical minerals and rare earths specifically?
The Second National Cancer Center is a flagship medical initiative leveraging Korean expertise. What concrete progress has been made ahead of the summit?
You mentioned environment is also on the agenda. What's the main initiative there?
What role can Mongolia play in easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
Mongolia is often floated as a potential venue if U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un were to meet again. What's your reaction to that speculation?
Given Mongolia's position between Russia and China, how do you explain its "Third Neighbor" foreign policy?
Multilateralism has become a real buzzword lately, but some argue that it doesn't work anymore. Does this affect how Mongolia, as a small country, approaches its overall diplomacy?
Where do you see the deepest cultural connections between Mongolia and Korea?
What are the characteristics of Mongolian food?
Horseback racing is considered a universal experience for most Mongolian kids growing up. What about your own experience?
What's your favorite Korean dish?
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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'Dictator in training': Kim Ju-ae's appearances in North Korean media show she's not just a little girl anymore
The protected daughter
Training for power
Learning the weight of the crown
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.
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Dinosaur expert seeks to redefine Unesco's role at this year's heritage committee
A turning point
Beyond palaces and royal tombs
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Jul 05, 2026 |
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'The Korean Table' tells the 3,000-year story behind today's global K-food boom
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Episode 10: I'd still go to Itaewon that day — an ode to staying alive and remembering
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
What changes after a disaster
Sewol ferry disaster
Why I decided to write this series
I am still living with PTSD
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.
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Episode 9: Four years later, October is still the cruelest month
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
The meaning behind feeling safe
Why social healing is needed
Sewol ferry disaster
April 19 Revolution
The Second Battle of Yeonpyeong
The long road to recovery
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.
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Iconic 'Walking Buddha' makes Korea debut in landmark exhibit of treasures from Thailand
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When the idea is the artwork: MMCA opens exhibition of Korean conceptual art
A new generation of Korean ballet takes the stage
National Museum of Korea, Uffizi Galleries sign MOU on collection exchanges, restoration cooperation
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.
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Vassal no more: Kim Jong-un's body language with Xi, Putin says he's one of the big boys now
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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TWS brings every shade of youth to sold-out KSPO Dome debut
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Progressives blame Yoon Suk Yeol for North Korea's hostility. But the enmity goes back further.
A hostile turn
The turning point
A disappearance of conciliatory language
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.
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Jun 28, 2026 |
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but for conscripted stars, reminders don't hurt
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Dreaded 'gunbaekgi' period for K-pop boy bands isn't so bad anymore
Park Ji-hoon plays an Army chef on TV, but hopes to become a real-life Marine in 2027
Army antics: What did the BTS members get up to during military service?
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Living with PTSD: A reporter's story after Itaewon
Episode 8: Minesweeping through triggers, healing through help and confrontation
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
The switch that sends me back to the past
Warning
The powerful trigger of the Jeju Air crash
Jeju Air crash
Editor's Note
If triggers cannot be avoided, what can we do?
See a professional
Know your triggers
Face the trigger
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.
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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To Readers
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
Episode 7: Running, giving, surviving: How I fought PTSD one day at a time
Living with PTSD
The art of failing meditation
Keeping myself moving
Simple ways to calm your mind at home
Donating money to ease guilt
Jeju Air crash
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.
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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The Gold Pig Restaurant: Korean BBQ joint of the stars
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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From speed skater to diplomat: Norway's ambassador to Korea delves into seafood strategy, Arctic research
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Q. In January, Norway selected Hanwha Aerospace's Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher system over U.S. and European competitors. What drove that decision?
Does this signal a structural shift toward a genuine strategic partnership rather than a transactional purchase?
Korea has been an Arctic Council observer since 2013. How does Norway evaluate that engagement?
Korea is Norway's second-largest seafood market in Asia. What explains why Norwegian seafood has become so embedded in Korean diets?
What Norwegian seafood products are you working to introduce to Korean consumers next?
The bypass of Siberian airspace since Russia's invasion of Ukraine has added hours and cost to cargo flights from Europe. How is the Norwegian seafood trade adapting?
Norway consistently tops global democracy rankings. Korea is currently facing political polarization and debating trust in institutions after a turbulent election season. What is Norway's experience?
How is the rise of AI changing the challenge of protecting democratic trust?
You were a national junior champion in speed skating before entering diplomacy. How did that transition come about?
What sports do you enjoy in Korea?
What Korean food have you discovered since arriving?
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Jun 21, 2026 |
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How Kim Jong-un used Covid quarantine and propaganda to tighten control in North Korea
From heir to power center, Ju-ae emerges
From peace and development to loyalty and control
How Kim's definition of prosperity changed
Less talk of Pyongyang, more focus on Hwasong District
Russia dependence looms
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.
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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Episode 6: 'Time passed, so move on'? One psychiatrist says Korea still has a long way to go.
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
Sewol ferry disaster
Knowing that I have support
Jeju Air crash
An insensitive society toward trauma
What if social support were institutionalized?
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.
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Episode 5: Small gestures that help and words to avoid for those living alongside PTSD
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
The loving naggers
Emotional allies
Words that deepen the wound
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.
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Episode 4: Working through the emotional aftermath as a survivor
To Readers
Note: The story centers on the Itaewon disaster, which occurred on Oct. 29, 2022.
Breaking down for the first time
Living with PTSD
The emotional aftermath of PTSD
Warning
Guilt
Fear
Anxiety
Depression and helplessness
Anger
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.
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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ONF reveals more of its 'Self' on latest release
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ONF opens door to new chapter with 'ONF: MY Self' — in pictures
Boy band ONF signs contract with agency KI Entertainment
ONF to drop second part of its new full-length album on June 17
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Over 76 years, this Namdaemun diner has mastered the art of Korean oxtail soup
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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For some lawyers, AI sounds the death knell. For others, it breathes new life into work.
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.
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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'The conversation just dies': LGBTQ+ students reflect on life on Korean campuses
Not hostility but silence
Dorm selection issues
Safe zones, but limited reach
Institutional support
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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More than a gesture: Kim Jong-un's mannerisms after Hanoi summit collapse point to a humiliated, more wary leader
Behavioral habits
Anxiety from youth
Singapore signals
Changed tendencies
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Drone swarms, missile strikes and worse: Kim Jong-un may apply lessons from Ukraine war to Korean Peninsula
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.
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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ARMY turns Busan into a BTS birthday bash, but poor concert logistics puts a damper on some of the festivities
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BTS turns Busan concert into heartfelt homecoming as fans rise, sing and relive group's return together
In Busan, the BTS show started long before the stadium lights went on
'Welcome to ma city': BTS puts Busan on K-pop's tour map
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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BTS turns Busan concert into heartfelt homecoming as fans rise, sing and relive group's return together
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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In Busan, the BTS show started long before the stadium lights went on
Related Article
Busan turns purple for BTS and ARMY — in pictures
HYBE formally apologizes for delay during 1st night of BTS's 'Arirang' world tour in Busan
'Welcome to ma city': BTS puts Busan on K-pop's tour map
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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Intense rivalry spawns caviar-topped yukhoe gimbap at Gwangjang Market
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Popular character Hirono finds a permanent home with a themed store in Gwangjang Market
A match made in Hallyu: Contemporary and classic combinations of Korean cuisine
Soak up the vibe as you sip on specials at this Gwangjang Market Starbucks
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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Episode 3: The importance of engaging in your own treatment
To Readers
My very first visit
What happened during my first appointment
My second first visit
The key to treatment: me
How to find a good psychiatrist
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Jun 11, 2026 |