Korea 24 - 2022.07.15
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Korea24 – 2022.07.15. (Friday)<br /> <br /> News Briefing: The South Korean won has fallen to the lowest point against the US dollar in 13 years, amid concerns over inflation and tightening monetary policies. It closed at 1,326.10 won per dollar. (KOO Hee-jin)<br /> <br /> In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): Earlier this week, the Bank of Korea raised its key interest rate by a historic 50 basis points. Meanwhile, South Korea and the US are reportedly considering a currency swap deal as the Korean won continues to depreciate against the US dollar. And latest government figures show South Korea’s job growth slowed moderately in June. To provide analysis on these topics Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us on the line.<br /> <br /> Korea Trending with Walter Lee: <br /> 1. South Korea ranked 40th out of 52 nations in a survey on the best places to live in the world for foreigners. (“한국, ‘외국인 살기 좋은 나라’ 52개국 중 40위…의료는 2위”)<br /> 2. 24 visitors to an amusement park in Gyeongju were trapped on a roller coaster at a height of 55 meters for almost 50 minutes after the ride malfunctioned. (아파트 20층 높이서 멈춰선 롤러코스터…공포의 '50분')<br /> 3. A previously unknown self-portrait by artist Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered hidden behind another painting via X-ray. (반 고흐 미공개 자화상 137년만에 발견)<br /> <br /> Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet join us in the studio to review a new Korean action film starring Jang Hyuk, called “The Killer: A Girl who Deserves to Die (더 킬러: 죽어도 되는 아이)”, as well as “Elvis (엘비스)”, Baz Luhrmann’s biopic on the legendary rock and roll star, Elvis Presley. <br /> <br /> Next Week From Seoul with Richard Larkin:<br /> - The Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong will meet the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday in Seoul to discuss global economic issues.<br /> - South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin is reportedly planning a v
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Korea 24 - 2022.07.15
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