LIVE 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2024-02-15)

▪ S. Korea establishes diplomatic relations with Cuba, further isolating N. Korea on world stage ▪ N. Korea test-fired new surface-to-sea missile on Wed. under Kim's supervision: KCNA ▪ Details of N. Korean cybercrimes attributed to Office 39 revealed ▪ U.S. envoy for N. Korean human rights visits S. Korea ▪ S. Korea's tech exports see double digit y/y increase for the first time in 20 months ▪ S. Korea to provide better environment for foreign companies in the country ▪ No. of self-employed people aged 60 and above exceeded 2 mil. in 2023 ▪ S. Korea joins G7-led body to coordinate financial contributions, recovery plans for Ukraine ▪ Netanyahu vows “powerful“ Rafah operation after civilians leave ▪ Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election ▪ Hwang Sun-woo becomes first S. Korean swimmer to qualify for men's 100m freestyle at worlds ▪ S. Korean researchers develop wearable robot that improves muscle strength in legs ▪ World News: Gunshots cause chaos near Kansas City Super Bowl parade ▪ [Weather] Nationwide wintry mix with sharp drop in readings