Korea 24 - 2022.03.15
Altaf Sugat
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Korea24 – 2022.03.15. (Tuesday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: South Korea reported 362,338 new COVID-19 infections. The cumulative total since the start of the pandemic has now topped 7 million, just one week after reaching the 5 million mark. Meanwhile, critical cases and daily deaths both recorded new highs of 1,196 and 293 respectively. (Eunice KIM)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: South Korea is experiencing a record number of COVID-19 cases, but the peak is expected to be reached soon and numbers are expected to begin dropping. However, new sub-variants emerging around the world, namely ‘Stealth Omicron’ and ‘Deltacron’, are making people nervous. To discuss what these new variants might mean for the future of the pandemic, we have joining us on the line, Professor Michael Baker from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Titi Aiyanyo:<br /> 1. Rumors emerged that Ken Rhee, the former Navy lieutenant and social media personality, had been killed by Russian forces whilst fighting in Ukraine. (‘의용군 참전’ 이근, 살아있다…측근 “작전 수행중, 주기적 연락”) <br /> 2. Korean-born Russian short track speed skating star, Ahn Hyun-soo (Victor An), posted an apology on Chinese social media for his wife's cosmetics company labeling Taiwan as a country on its website. (안현수, 우나리 쇼핑몰 논란에 "하나의 중국 지지")<br /> 3. A news broadcast on Russian state TV was interrupted by an anti-war protester on Monday holding a sign denouncing the invasion of Ukraine. (생방송 난입한 방송국 직원..."전쟁 중단하라")<br /> <br /> Touch Base in Seoul: Korean-American comedian and writer Karen Chee joins us once again on the show. Since her last appearance in 2019, she has continued her career writing for more shows, acting in a sitcom, and chosen in Forbes’ 30-under-30 list in the Hollywood and entertainment category for 2022. Now based in Korea, we caught up with her via video to discuss some of her latest projects, how she has de
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Korea 24 - 2022.03.15
Altaf Sugat