LIVE 21:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-12-04)

▪ Pres. Yoon nominates new ministers related to economy as politicians head toward running in election ▪ S. Korea successfully conducts test flight of solid-fuel rocket carrying satellite ▪ N. Korean hacking organization steals key defense technology data ▪ Hanwha Aerospace signs US$ 2.6 bil. K-9 howitzer deal with Poland ▪ S. Korea to launch consultative groups with UK to bolster economic ties: Finance Minister ▪ Hyundai Motors to receive biggest ’Export Tower’ award for 2023 at 60th Trade Day ceremony ▪ LG tops three main large-capacity washer categories in Consumer Reports’ ranking for 2023 ▪ China holds off custom procedures for urea exports to S. Korea ▪ 2-year grace period extension for workplace safety law to be granted for small firms ▪ Online sales hit record highs in October with increased spending on travel ▪ Israeli military intensifies offensives in southern Gaza ▪ Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, volcano erupts in Indonesia ▪ New ’body tissue adhesive’ helps recovery of torn muscles and nerves ▪ [Weather] Temperatures to stay in positive range for a few days... dry alerts to stay too