Korea 24 - 2021.06.09

Korea24 &ndash; 2021.06.09. (Wednesday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: The government announced plans to introduce &#039;travel bubbles&#039; with Singapore, Taiwan, and a few other destinations where the COVID-19 outbreak has become relatively stable. This would allow group tours to and from the areas next month for those who have been fully vaccinated. (Koo Heejin)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis Part One: Prof. Lee Seul Ki from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Sejong University explains the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global tourism and what governments can do to accelerate the recovery of the tourism sector.<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis Part Two: Reporter Frances Yoon from the Wall Street Journal discusses the exodus of global companies from Hong Kong, the reasons for their departure, Hong Kong&rsquo;s uncertain future as a financial hub, and how such changes will likely affect South Korea.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Bruce Harrison: The Korea Consumer Agency cautions against unregulated face mask patches(안전검사 받지 않은 &lsquo;마스크 패치&rsquo;&hellip;&ldquo;판매 중단 권고&rdquo;), a lawmaker pushes to expand legal tattooing in Korea(류호정 문신 합법화 추진), and the Australian national baseball team withdraws from its Olympic qualifiers due to player health concerns(대만 이어 호주도 기권, 도쿄올림픽 대륙간 예선 3팀만 출전).<br /> <br /> Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh reviews &ldquo;House of Delusion(망상의 집)&rdquo; by Goo Hyunseong(구현성), an experimental indie comic book that explores themes of isolation and anxiety in a mind-bending narrative of horror and confusion.