Korea 24 - 2022.01.13
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Korea24 – 2022.01.13. (Thursday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: The number of imported COVID-19 cases has recorded another new daily high of 391. This had led the government to ban the use of public transport for travelers when first arriving in the country. (KOO Hee-jin)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): With 55 days remaining until the presidential elections, we speak to representatives from the two main political parties for a special KPD, to discuss the presidential candidates and their policies. Dr. Choi Ji-eun, the spokesperson on international affairs for ruling Democratic Party’s candidate, Lee Jae-myung, and Lee Jae-young, former National Assembly member of the main opposition People Power Party, joins us on the line.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Jung Ye-won:<br /> 1. New research has shown that those who were born after 1990 may not be able to receive a national pension. (한경연 "연금개혁 없으면 1990년생부터 국민연금 한푼도 못받을수도")<br /> 2. A letter of support sent by a female high school student to a soldier has sparked controversy for its seemingly sarcastic, insincere tone. (여고생의 '무례한 위문편지'..."편지 강요가 문제" 국민청원 올라와)<br /> 3. The original Korean Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ has picked up 4 SAG Award nominations, including best ensemble in a drama series. (‘오징어 게임’, 美 배우조합상 4개 부문 후보)<br /> <br /> Explore Korea: Allie from Pinpoint Korea joins us to tell us about the history of the Gaya Confederacy, one of the smallest kingdoms in Korean history, and where to visit in Gimhae city to experience and learn more about it, including King Suro’s tomb, Bunsanseong Fortress and the Gimhae National Museum.<br /> <br /> Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi:<br /> - In tomorrow’s Korea Times, Kwak Yeon-soo has a piece on South Korean naturalist Park Soo-yong, who has dedicated his life to protecting the Siberian tiger.<br /> - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Son Ji-hyoung reports on the recently revamped an
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