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N Korea test launches missile on eve of Harris trip to Seoul: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its ...
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US seeks united front in Asia despite Korea, Japan tensions: YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Standing on the deck of an American destroyer at a naval base here on ...
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea in second test this week: South Korea says North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles toward its eastern ...
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N Korea test launches missile on eve of Harris trip to Seoul: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its ...
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US seeks united front in Asia despite Korea, Japan tensions: YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Standing on the deck of an American destroyer at a naval base here on ...
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea in second test this week: South Korea says North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles toward its eastern ...
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Yoon meets with US Vice President Harris amid N. Korea threat, IRA concerns : President Yoon Suk-yeol met with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Seoul on ...
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US VP Harris lands in South Korea after North Korea's missile tests: SEOUL: US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in South Korea on Thursday (Sep 29) to ...
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U.S. seeks united front in Asia despite Korea, Japan tensions: Standing on the deck of an American destroyer at a naval base here on Wednesday ...
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Show moreKorea Chip Production Rises by Most in 14 Years With Strong Semiconductor Demand: South Korea’s output of semiconductors jumped the most in 14 years in February ...
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Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
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Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI: Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement ...
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China Releases South Korean Football Player It Detained for Nearly a Year: China has released a former member of the South Korean national men’s soccer team who ...
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South Korea prepares financial support for small businesses, builders: South Korea has prepared financial support measures for small businesses and construction ...
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Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
US, South Korea set up task force to block North Korea oil shipments: The United States and South Korea this week launched a new task force aimed at preventing ...
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US Says Major Israel Attack on Rafah Would Be ‘Huge Mistake’: US Vice President Kamala Harris warned Israel against a major attack on the Gazan city of Rafah ...
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Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on Thursday after a ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
Bus Drivers in Seoul, South Korea Strike for First Time in 12 Years for Pay Hike: Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital ended their first strike in more than a ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers Strike for Pay Raise
- Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, halting almost all city buses on Thursday morning after failed wage negotiations with management.
- Commuters sought alternatives as around 7,000 buses out of 7,382 registered with the city were out of service due to the strike. The city increased subway operations and provided free shuttle services to minimize strains on public transportation systems.
- The Seoul bus labor union, representing around 18,000 bus drivers, reported that over 88% of the members voted for the walkout. Wage negotiations broke down early Thursday, with workers seeking a 12.7% pay raise while management offered 2.5%, citing 3.6% inflation in 2023.
South Korea hopes new speed train links will help boost birthrate: South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel time between ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's High-Speed Train Project Aims to Boost Birthrate
- South Korea is launching a high-speed train service to reduce travel time between central Seoul and its outskirts.
- Officials are pinning their hopes on the Great Train eXpress (GTX) project to encourage more youth to live outside the city and start families.
- The GTX will be one of the fastest underground systems globally, with trains reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h.
- However, experts warn that the GTX could lead to further decline in rural areas as more people are drawn into the already overcrowded capital.
Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations amid deepening dispute: Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea planned to submit their ...
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Quick Glance: Protests in South Korea: Doctors Resign in Solidarity
- Senior doctors at numerous hospitals in South Korea planned to submit their resignations as a show of support for medical interns and residents who have been on strike for five weeks due to the government's drastic increase in medical school admissions.
- The decision by senior doctors is unlikely to immediately worsen hospital operations in South Korea, given their commitment to continue working even after submitting their resignations.
- Approximately 12,000 interns and medical residents are facing potential license suspensions for persisting with their strikes, resulting in numerous canceled surgeries and treatments at their hospitals.
- The government emphasizes the urgent need for more doctors due to South Korea's rapidly aging population and the low doctor-to-population ratio, while doctors express concerns that the planned increase in admissions may lead to excessive competition and unnecessary treatments.
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
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'A huge mistake': Kamala Harris warns Israel against invasion of Rafah: "I have studied the maps, there's nowhere for those folks to go ...
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Kamala Harris doesn’t rule out consequences for Israel if it goes ahead with Rafah op
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VP Kamala Harris Unveils “Safe, Secure & Responsible” AI Guidelines For Federal Agencies
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South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice: Medical professors in South Korea said they will cut back on the hours they spend in ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea's medical professors reduce practice hours
- Medical professors in South Korea have announced plans to reduce their practice hours starting on Monday to support striking trainee doctors protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions.
- The professors intend to scale back outpatient treatment and focus on emergencies and severely ill patients, with some planning to submit resignations.
- The government argues that the plan to increase the number of medical students admitted annually from 2025 is crucial to address the doctor shortage in one of the world's fastest-aging societies.
- Despite government threats to suspend licenses of striking doctors, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged for a more conciliatory approach and flexible measures to address the situation.
JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon had White House lunch with Kamala Harris: Meeting comes after Wall Street titan praised Donald Trump in Davos interview
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South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
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S.Korea consumer sentiment drops as food inflation emerges as top election issue: South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped sharply in March on growing worries ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea: Consumer Sentiment Declines Due to Food Inflation
- South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped sharply in March due to rising concerns over food prices, becoming a significant political issue in the upcoming elections.
- The consumer sentiment index decreased to 100.7 in March from 101.9 in February, marking the largest monthly decline since October, according to the Bank of Korea's regular consumer survey.
- Higher prices of agricultural products have been linked in part to adverse weather conditions, with the opposition Democratic Party (DP) criticizing President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration for economic mismanagement.
- In response to the situation, the government has implemented measures such as subsidies and reduced tariffs on imported agricultural goods to curb inflation.
South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho has been released by China: South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who had been detained in China since May 2023 ...
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Why VP Harris is seen as critical to Biden's reelection campaign: The vice president has been traveling across the country, giving increasingly higher-profile ...
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Harris rejects Putin claims of Ukraine link to Moscow attack: ‘No evidence’: Vice President Kamala Harris quickly rejected claims from Russian President Vladimir ...
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Quick Glance: Harris Warns of Consequences if Israel Invades Rafah
- Vice President Kamala Harris warns Israel of possible 'consequences' if a planned invasion of Rafah continues in its pursuit of Hamas fighters.
- The U.N. estimates that approximately 1.4 million people currently reside in the city located on Gaza's southern border with Egypt.
- Harris emphasized in an interview with ABC News that a major military operation in Rafah would be a huge mistake and there is nowhere for the residents to go.
- Despite U.S. concerns, Israel plans to invade Rafah to dismantle Hamas; Harris does not rule out 'consequences' from the United States.
South Korea's efforts to cut its currency red tape: South Korea is seeking to boost the global profile of its financial markets, which would also mean loosening ...
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Kamala Harris says an assault by Israel in Rafah would be a ‘huge mistake’: The US vice president says that it would be a ‘huge mistake’ to move into the city in ...
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Harris in Parkland visit urges states to pass red flag laws : Kamala Harris announced the launch of the first-ever National Extreme Risk Protection Order ...
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Former T-ara member Areum hospitalized after possible suicide attempt : Lee Areum, a former member of K-pop girl group T-ara, is receiving treatment at a ...
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Harris finds herself, often, a half step further than Biden on Israel: The administration says there’s no daylight between her and the president’s Israel stances ...
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It's 2024 and North Korea's Kimsuky gang is exploiting Windows Help files: New infostealer may indicate a shift in tactics – and maybe targets too, beyond Asia
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Kimsuky Gang Exploits Windows Help Files
- North Korea's notorious Kimsuky cybercrime gang has launched a campaign using new tactics reported by infosec tools vendor Rapid7.
- Kimsuky's preferred tactic is spear phishing, sometimes after lengthy social engineering efforts by correspondents posing as academics or media.
- Rapid7 is uncertain about how the gang distributes their latest attack but is confident that the payload includes poisoned Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM) files along with other file types.
- Rapid7 has provided details on compromise indicators and believes that the target of the campaign is South Korea, based on many Korean filenames found in the payload.
WATCH: Biden and Harris tout health care agenda in North Carolina visit: Fourteen years after Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, the White House ...
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Russian YouTuber goes viral over unwavering love for sick husband : Polina is from Russia and came to Korea for her Korean husband. Less than a year into their ...
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Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away
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North Korean leader Kim visits tank unit and touts war preparations in face of tensions with Seoul
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Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’: Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ ...
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Kim Soo-hyun earns $3.7 mil. for role in 'Queen of Tears' : Kim Soo-hyun, the lead actor of the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' has agreed to a fee of 5 ...
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South Korean Doctors Seek to Avoid Same Fate as Lawyers: A push by South Korea’s leader for a quick end to a doctors’ walkout in protest of a plan to increase ...
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Babysitter kills 3-year-old ‘full of life’ for vomiting on herself, Michigan police say
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Kamala Harris meets with Guatemalan leader Arévalo on immigration and his anti-corruption drive
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Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors: Russia on March 28 vetoed the annual renewal of the panel of experts monitoring U.N ...
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S. Korea Presses On With Trainee Doctor Expansion Amid Walkout: South Korea’s government announced Wednesday the allocation of its increased enrollment quotas at ...
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Biden campaign builds up communications team with 4 new hires: President Biden’s reelection campaign added four members to its communications team ...
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Donald Trump 'Shake Up' Is Winning Over Democrats: More and more Democrats say Trump would shake up the country for the better, poll trends show.
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Yellow dust storm blankets Korea; fine dust advisory issued: A massive yellow dust storm blanketed Korea on Friday, with fine dust advisories issued across many ...
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Partners put increasing pressure: Israeli army launches new operation in Khan Yunis
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Help! My Parents Are Flaunting Their Wealth While I’m Drowning in Debt.: Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by Slate writer and host Joel Anderson.
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South Korea says it will suspend the licenses of striking doctors starting next week
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Montenegro court delays extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder to South Korea: Montenegro's top court on Friday decided to delay the extradition of Terraform ...
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Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
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Singapore undone by controversial penalty in 4-1 loss to China in World Cup qualifier
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Pa. House Latino Caucus endorses Biden re-election; warns of consequences of Trump win
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Bellevue officer hurt in VP motorcade regains health care benefits: Officer Kevin Bereta, who fell onto the I-5 while serving in Vice President Kamala Harris' ...
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Taiwan rated happiest country in East Asia: Nation rated 6th happiest in Asia, 31st happiest in world
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Quick Glance: New Report: Kenya Ranks 114th in Happiness Index
- For the seventh consecutive year, Finland has secured the title of the world's happiest country, with Kenya ranking 114th out of a total of 143 countries. Conversely, Afghanistan finds itself at the bottom of the ranking as the unhappiest nation.
- The latest findings were unveiled on March 20, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Happiness.
- This annual report relies on six key factors, encompassing social support, income, health, freedom, generosity, and absence of corruption. The economic dimension serves as a pivotal gauge for happiness levels across different nations.
- Attaining happiness is contingent on various elements like career progression and tackling specific challenges. The United Nations advocates for a harmonized economic growth strategy that fosters happiness and well-being for all.
North Korea fires ballistic missile as top US diplomat visits Seoul: North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Monday, Seoul's military said ...
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Quick Glance: North Korea's Kim Supervises 'Super-Large' Rocket Launcher Drills
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw live-fire drills involving 'newly-equipped super-large' multiple rocket launchers.
- The drills aimed to test the 'real war capabilities' of the 600-millimeter multiple rocket launchers and included simulating an aerial explosion of a shell at a predetermined altitude above the target.
- Kim emphasized that the rocket launchers would be the 'core central striking means' in war preparations and that the army should possess destructive offensive means to block and suppress the possibility of war.
- North Korea is banned from testing ballistic missiles due to long-running sanctions, and the latest tests were seen as the regime's attempt to demonstrate strength, signal costs on the Korean Peninsula for security cooperation, and warn Washington against increased pressure.
South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called fake news and disinformation based on AI ...
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Quick Glance: Understanding the Significance of South Korea Hosting the 'Summit for Democracy'
- South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol emphasized the need for actions against digital threats to freedom at the Democracy Summit in Seoul. This marks the third edition of the summit, with the presence of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other foreign officials.
- The main focus of this year's summit was the impact of digital technologies on democracy. Key topics included challenges such as misinformation, artificial intelligence, and deep fakes. Additionally, organizers aimed to promote the engagement of young individuals in democratic processes.
- Distinguished participants at the summit included senior officials from various nations, such as Blinken, British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden, and the foreign ministers of Ecuador, Gambia, Indonesia, Guyana, and Mauritius. Notably, Biden is set to participate in the plenary session.
- Despite its objectives, the Democracy Summit has faced scrutiny from human rights advocates over its ability to prompt invited world leaders to take significant actions during the virtual events.
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S.Korea's Yoon vows more cooperation with Britain as trade talks resume: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for deeper defence ties with the United ...
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Quick Glance: S.Korea's Yoon pledges enhanced cooperation with Britain as trade talks resume
- South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol advocates for deeper defense ties with the United Kingdom while meeting the British deputy prime minister.
- The two countries have initiated a new round of trade negotiations and agreed on measures to combat digital threats to elections and democracy.
- The importance of regular '2+2' meetings between the foreign and defense ministers of both countries was emphasized to formalize cooperation in defense and security.
- The trade talks aim to strengthen trade relations and introduce new trade rules through negotiations on services, digitalization, SMEs, and Good Regulatory Practices.
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls: The number of marriages in South Korea rose in 2023 for the first time in more than a ...
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Quick Glance: South Korea Witnesses Increase in Marriage Rates in 2023 After Long Decline
- The number of marriages in South Korea rose in 2023 for the first time in more than a decade, driven by pent-up demand from couples who postponed their weddings during the pandemic.
- The slight uptick in marriages last year followed a significant decline in South Korea's fertility rate in 2023, as women, concerned about career advancement and the cost of raising children, delayed childbirth or opted not to have children.
- Marriages involving foreign partners saw a notable increase for the second consecutive year, rising by 18.3% to 19,717.
- The government has pledged to implement 'extraordinary measures' to address the low birth rate, with political parties promising public housing and easier loans for young South Koreans ahead of the April election.
South Korea Weddings: More Couples Got Married in 2023, Ending Decade of Decline: South Korean marriages ticked up for the first time in about a decade last year ...
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Airbus scores widebody jet wins in two Boeing-leaning markets: Airbus secured major orders from the flagship carriers of Japan and South Korea ...
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Quick Glance: Airbus Wins Most of Japan JAL's Order for 42 New Planes
- Japan Airlines orders 21 Airbus and 10 Boeing wide-body jets, along with 11 Airbus narrow-body jets for the fleet.
- Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350 for $13.7 billion ahead of the merger with Asiana Airlines.
- Japan Airlines plans delivery between the financial years 2025 and 2033.
- Higher demand for more efficient planes is driven by the recovery of international travel.
China protests Taiwan minister's role at Seoul summit backed by U.S.: China rebuked South Korea on Monday for Taiwan's participation in a U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Taiwan's Minister at U.S.-Backed Seoul Summit
- China criticizes South Korea for Taiwan's involvement at a democracy summit in Seoul, where Digital Minister Audrey Tang delivered an unexpected video message.
- China opposes Taiwan's participation at the conference, urging Seoul to adhere to the one-China principle and not provide a platform for Taiwanese independence forces.
- Tang's presence at the event was not disclosed beforehand by authorities in Taiwan or South Korea. She emphasized the necessity of a democratic approach to address artificial intelligence challenges in her video message.
- Tang's attendance at Biden's inaugural democracy summit in 2021 also sparked objections from China, prompting U.S. officials to halt the video feed of her comments following a map in her presentation depicting Taiwan distinct from China.
Keoyoung Sun: Eight dead as South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan coast: The ship was reportedly at anchor because of stormy weather.
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South Korea Targets Multi-Country Talks for Chip Export Controls: South Korea is tapping into a multinational framework to review export controls for sensitive ...
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South Korea Early Export Data Show Growth Momentum Continues: South Korea’s early exports continued to grow in March as semiconductor and ship sales jumped ...
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Singaporean Joye Cai, 15, takes up K-pop trainee contract offer after Fifty Fifty audition
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Sonny scores again as Korea beat Thailand in World Cup qualifying match: With his work as caretaker boss for Korea finished with a win over Thailand in a World ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/03/600_371475.html
New Biden-Harris ads highlight Trump’s ‘failures’ to Black Americans : The Biden-Harris reelection campaign have launched two new television ads aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4540025-new-biden-harris-ads-highlight-donald-trumps-failures-to-black-americans/
Vice-President Kamala Harris tours abortion clinic in historic first: Her fellow Democrats are seeking to make abortion one of the defining issues of November's ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Visit by Harris to Abortion Clinic
- US Vice President Kamala Harris visited a clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota, that provides abortion services to highlight growing restrictions on women's rights and mobilize voters in November.
- Harris emphasizes the importance of abortion rights and becomes the first sitting president or vice president to visit such a clinic.
- Democrats see personal freedoms as a crucial issue for women, independents, and other key voter groups following the overturning of abortion rights in 2022.
- Harris' trip to Minnesota, a state that has legally protected the right to abortion, underscores the significance of the health crisis and political decisions leading up to the November elections.
Korea’s FSS Urges Banks to Boost Support for Property Projects: South Korea’s financial watchdog urged lenders to expand financial support for troubled builders ...
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South Korea security expo features AI sound detection, crowd control help: SEOUL -- Artificial intelligence can be used to aid public safety by listening for a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/South-Korea-security-expo-features-AI-sound-detection-crowd-control-help
AI: Inside the shadowy global battle to tame the world's most dangerous technology – POLITICO
politico.eu/article/ai-control-kamala-harris-nick-clegg-meta-big-tech-social-media/
South Korea to provide $313 bln in loans to finance carbon offset projects: South Korea has vowed to provide 420 trillion won ($313.4 billion) in policy loans to ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/south-korea-provide-313-bln-loans-finance-carbon-offset-projects-2024-03-19/
Harris won't say why Biden campaign is on TikTok despite security concerns: The vice president said the issue is with the platform's parent company.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-biden-campaign-tiktok-despite-security-concerns/story
Squid Game's Lee Jung-jae in Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte: The trailer is out now
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/squid-game-lee-jung-jae-disney-plus-star-wars-acolyte-jedi-387176
Quick Glance: The Acolyte Creator Discusses Star Wars Series Production Choices
- Creator Leslye Headland opened up about the series’ practical effects and production in a new interview.
- Star Wars: The Acolyte didn’t utilize the Volume during filming, as revealed by the show's head writer and creator.
- The production process involved extensive martial arts elements, with impressive stunt work and actors performing their own action sequences.
- Despite the upcoming premiere of the first season, discussions about a potential second season of The Acolyte are already underway.
Russia Detains a South Korean on Spy Charges for the First Time: Russia has taken a South Korean national into custody on espionage charges for the first time ...
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Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara amid ‘massive theft’ allegations
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Queen Latifah & Taraji P. Henson Team Up At NAACP Image Awards To Call Out Pay Inequality For Black Actresses In Hollywood
deadline.com/2024/03/queen-latifah-taraji-p-henson-naacp-image-awards-pay-inequality-black-actresses-hollywood-1235860557/
US Vice President Kamala Harris said 'nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed,' as she met to discuss the topic with rapper Fat Joe and others ...
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LIVE: US Vice President Kamala Harris discusses marijuana policy reforms: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Harris' Journey to a Clear Stance on Marijuana
- The evolution of Vice President Kamala Harris' views on marijuana, from prosecution to legalization, raises questions that she should explain to voters. Vice President Kamala Harris' support for cannabis law reform at the White House on Friday will certainly be scrutinized by skeptical Californians who can still remember her time as an anti-weed district attorney.
- Now, Harris has the opportunity to move beyond her journey on marijuana and tell voters how and why she has changed regarding cannabis. This explanation could also enhance her reputation with young voters and people of color who are not enthusiastic about supporting the Biden-Harris ticket.
- It is crucial for Harris and Biden to elucidate their position changes to counter critics who may argue they are acting out of political expediency. Harris' cannabis history is intricate and often contradictory. She has evolved since her tenure as San Francisco District Attorney in 2003, when only 34% of Americans supported legalization.
- Biden has endeavored more than any other president to modify cannabis laws since taking office. He mandated an administrative review to reclassify cannabis from the Schedule 1 category of controlled substances. While Biden and Harris are making progress on cannabis reform, Congress lags behind. Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer promised to put a cannabis reform bill on the Senate floor three years ago, which has yet to happen.
Samsung Pay to stop working with Russia’s Mir payment system from April 3: Samsung Pay, a payment service owned by South Korea’s Samsung Electronics ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/banking-and-finance/2024/03/27/Samsung-Pay-to-stop-working-with-Russia-s-Mir-payment-system-from-April-3
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent : It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-joongang-hires-japanese-reporter-as-tokyo-correspondent/
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Lee apologises formally in South Korea for Asian Cup bust-up: South Korea and Paris St Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in formally apologised in Seoul on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/lee-apologises-formally-south-korea-asian-cup-bust-up-2024-03-20/
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