Korea 24 - 2022.01.20
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Korea24 – 2022.01.20. (Thursday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: North Korea has hinted that it may end a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. Such considerations were reportedly discussed at a politburo meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party, which was presided by leader Kim Jong-un. (KOO Heejin)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): This week, we delve into how two leading presidential candidates of the ruling and main opposition parties - Yoon Suk Yeol and Lee Jae-myung - are faring in recent polls. We also discuss controversy over the first one-on-one television debate between Yoon and Lee set to take place later this month, as well as minor opposition Justice Party's presidential candidate Sim Sang-jung's sagging poll numbers. Affiliate Professor Kim Byung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies provides the analysis.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Jung Ye-won:<br /> 1. The Busan City government is threatening to close down the Lotte Department Store in Gwangbok, citing continued delays in the completion of the Busan Lotte Tower. (부산 롯데百 폐점 위기?…부산시, 롯데타워 답보에 최후통첩)<br /> 2. Shoo of the 90’s K-Pop group SES posted a handwritten apology letter on her social media, marking some 4 years since she was convicted of habitual gambling. (슈 "도박으로 패가망신…반찬가게 일하며 빚 갚아" 4년 만에 자필사과)<br /> 3. Restoration of renowned artist Paik Nam June’s work, “The More, The Better” at the MMCA Gwacheon is almost complete after four years. (가동 중단된 백남준 다다익선, 4년만에 복원 마치고 시험운전 돌입)<br /> <br /> Explore Korea: Arts contributor Ahn Jae-woo joins us this week to introduce another pair of exhibitions. The first is called ‘Soft-morphic’ at PLACEMAK2 featuring works from 5 up-and-coming abstract artists. The second is called ‘Love Is All About Timing’ at the Elephantspace, featuring works by Hyewon Kwon and three sculptures by Haneyl Choi.<br /> <br /> M
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Korea 24 - 2022.01.20
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