Korea 24 - 2021.10.01
Altaf Sugat
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Korea24 – 2021.10.01. (Friday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: South Korea has extended current social distancing measures for another two weeks, with some lifting of restrictions for fully vaccinated people at weddings, first birthday parties and outdoor sports facilities. Health authorities say the next two weeks will be a critical period, as the nation prepares to transition to a ‘With COVID-19’ management system in November.<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): South Korea has announced that it will introduce additional measures to rein in the country’s surging household debt. However, officials have also said they will try to better help those who need financial support to be able to take out loans. Meanwhile, the US federal government is set to run short of cash on October 18th, if the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended. We take a look at these issues with Economics Professor Yang Jun-suk from the Catholic University of Korea.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Walter Lee: Insurance coverage of medical fees for those involved in car accidents will be based on the level of who is at fault from January 2023 ('나이롱' 환자 막는다…"경상환자, 본인과실 자기보험으로 처리"). Meanwhile, police question Chang Yong-joon (장용준), aka rapper NO:EL, who is the son of PPP lawmaker Chang Je-won (장제원), for driving without a license, refusing a breathalyzer test and assaulting a police officer ('무면허 사고' 등 장용준 6시간 경찰 조사…영장 검토). And President Moon Jae-in’s protocol secretary has flatly denied a media report that the government did not cover the expenses for K-POP group BTS’ recent trip to New York as Moon’s special envoys (탁현민, BTS 열정페이 논란에 "새빨간 거짓말…7억원대 정산").<br /> <br /> Movie Spotlight: James Bond is finally back! After a year and a half of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Daniel Craig returns to don the 007 tuxedo one last time in ‘No Time To Die’. Our critics, Jason and Darcy, will tell us whether it
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Korea 24 - 2021.10.01
Altaf Sugat