[LIVE] 21:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2024-01-17)

▪ S. Korea issues new sanctions against N. Korea, including ships involved in illicit maritime activities ▪ S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold joint maritime exercise in waters off Jeju Island amid growing N. Korean threats ▪ Nuclear envoys of Seoul, Tokyo denounce Pyongyang’s hostile rhetoric against S. Korea ▪ Russia will enhance its ties with North Korea including in ’sensitive areas’: Kremlin ▪ Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, Houthi rebels discussed at Davos 2024 Day 2 ▪ U.S. and Iran continue indirect confrontation raising concerns of escalation in Middle East conflict ▪ U.S. to relist Houthis as specially designated global terrorists in response to Red Sea attacks ▪ China’s economic growth hit 5.2% in 2023 ▪ S. Korea to bolster financial opportunities through tax and loan policy reforms ▪ Pres. Yoon says education innovation needs to pick up pace with fast advancements in societies ▪ [Gangwon 2024] “All is set for successful Winter Youth Olympic Games“: IOC President Thomas Bach ▪ Five of S. Korea’s holidays each designated as national intangible cultural heritage ▪ [Weather] Rain and snow all over the country, heavy snow in mountainous areas of Gangwon-do