LIVE 21:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-12-29)

▪ S. Korea's consumer prices rise 3.6% in 2023 ▪ S. Korea's national tax revenue from Jan. to Nov. sees decline of US$ 38 bil. y/y ▪ Foreign workers with E-9 visas will be permitted to work at hotels and condos in S. Korea ▪ U.S. has “no hostile intent“ towards Pyongyang amid Kim Jong-un's “war preparations“ orders ▪ N. Korea's light water reactor more likely to be used for electricity than plutonium: Defense Minister ▪ N. Korea discusses boosting light industry, students' welfare, 2024 budget in key party meeting ▪ S. Korea's Army Special Forces start new year with winter training in cold weather ▪ New Year 2024: Major policies and notable events ▪ Leaders of PPP, DP agree importance of shared commitment to serving people ▪ Video appears to show children detained by IDF stripped ▪ Ukraine's Pres. Zelenskyy discusses cooperation on “Peace Formula“ plan with Pope Francis ▪ UN chief says 2023, a year of violence and chaos ▪ World population to surpass 8 bil. on first day of 2024: U.S. Census Bureau ▪ What were the top K-cultural moments of 2023? ▪ Special exhibition, 2024 The Year of the Blue Dragon ▪ [Weather] Rain and snow forecast for weekend... less fine dust