Korea 24 - 2021.04.13

Korea24 &ndash; 2020.04.13. (Tuesday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: Japan announced that it will release the radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean. In a bid to appease growing concerns over its adverse health and environmental effects, Tokyo said it would take precautions and meet international standards. But neighboring countries, including South Korea, expressed concerns. (Koo Heejin)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: Dr. Kang Keon-wook from the Department of Nuclear Medicine at Seoul National University Hospital and Professor Suh Kune Yull from Seoul National University&#039;s Department of Nuclear Engineering delve into the specifics of the Fukushima power plant water release and share their thoughts on the decision by the Japanese government.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: South Korea addresses concerns related to imported kimchi(식당 3,000곳 중 130곳 &#039;중국산 김치&#039; 국산으로 속여), the revitalized Cyworld could allow users to use its special currency to work with certain game companies(재오픈 싸이월드 &lsquo;도토리&rsquo; 환불에 게임머니도 가능?), and BLACKPINK&#039;s YouTube channel surpasses 60 million, the first-ever for a female artist(블랙핑크, 유튜브 6000만명 돌파&hellip;전세계 女아티스트 최초).<br /> <br /> Touch Base in Seoul: World-renowned violist Richard Yongjae O&#039;Neill talks about his win at the 63rd Grammy Awards for Best Classical Instrumental Solo Performance. He also shares his long journey with the viola and his relationship with classical music.<br /> <br /> Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark shares the Korea Times&rsquo; coverage on the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism awards ceremony that recognized those who promoted Korean Traditional hanbok attire. He then shares a Korea Herald piece that talks about a local clothing retailer working with Gangbuk-gu Office in Seoul to offer free hiking shoe rentals to foreigners.