Korea 24 - 2022.05.16

Korea24 &ndash; 2022.05.16. (Monday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: In his first address to the National Assembly, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged parliament to pass his administration&rsquo;s 59 trillion-won extra budget aimed at helping small businesses. He also reiterated that Seoul would actively provide COVID-19-related support to North Korea. (Eunice KIM)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis: North Korea has now reported 50 deaths attributed to COVID-19 since late april, and 1.2 million people showing symptoms of fever. Experts have assessed that these are likely to be a conservative figures. Leader Kim Jong-un has called the outbreak one of the greatest turmoils to ever hit the regime. For a further look at the fast escalating situation, Dr. Kee Park from Harvard Medical School and Director of the North Korea Program at the Korean American Medical Association joins us on the line.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Walter Lee:<br /> 1. After a month-long poll, the Korean public chose &ldquo;국민관 (People&#039;s House)&rdquo; as their preferred choice of name for the new presidential office in Yongsan. (용산 대통령실 새 명칭 공모 &lsquo;국민관&rsquo; 최다&hellip;다음달 결정) <br /> 2. Former lieutenant of the South Korean Navy and social media personality, Ken Rhee, has reportedly been injured whilst fighting for the volunteer army in Ukraine. (이근 전 대위, 적지에서 부상...&quot;임무 성공하고 군 병원 입원&quot;)<br /> 3. K-pop superstars BTS received three Billboard Music Awards, including Top Duo/Group, Top Song Sales Artist, and Top Selling Song. (BTS, 빌보드 뮤직어워즈 3관왕 기염&hellip;6년 연속 수상)<br /> <br /> Monday Sports Round-up: Korean golfer Lee Kyoung-hoon successfully defended his PGA Tour AT&amp;T Byron Nelson title in Texas on Sunday. Meanwhile, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin showed promising form on his return from injury on Saturday. And footballer Son Heung-min was left frustrated in his chase for the Premier League golden boot on Sunday. Sports reporter Yoo Jee-ho from the Yonhap News Agency briefs us on these stories. <br /> <br />