[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-12-01)

▪ S. Korea imposes new sanctions targeting N. Korea’s spy satellite development along with U.S., Japan and Australia ▪ U.S. slaps additional sanctions against N. Korea ▪ N. Korea remains on U.S. list of “State Sponsors of Terrorism“ ▪ President Yoon to become first S. Korean president make state visit to Netherlands ▪ World leaders at COP28 approve climate disaster fund to help compensate vulnerable countries ▪ Israel-Hamas war: Truce in Gaza to be extended by an additional day ▪ Cabinet passes motion requesting reconsideration of opposition-led labor, broadcasting bills ▪ S. Korea’s exports increases for second straight month thanks to semiconductor rebound ▪ S. Korea’s overseas construction orders expected to reach annual target of US$ 30 bil. ▪ New data on inflation shows price pressures easing in U.S., likely giving Fed incentive to hold rates steady ▪ OPEC agree to cut production output by one million barrels per day in 2024 ▪ What foreign workers bring to the table for S. Korea’s labor market ▪ [Weather] Mid-winter like feel continues across Korea with snow in parts of Jeolla-do ▪ [Anchor’s Pick] ChatGPT 1 year