[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2024-03-28)

▪ S. Korea’s political parties kick off their official election campaigns on Thursday ▪ S. Korea, U.S. impose new sanctions on individuals, companies for financing N. Korea’s weapons programs ▪ U.S. and China’s diplomats discuss importance of peace on Korean Peninsula ▪ Ukrainian foreign minister calls on S. Korea to provide Patriot surface-to-air missile system ▪ S. Korean army, U.S. Marine Corps conduct KCTC training for first time ▪ Pres. Yoon handed trophy by JFK’s daughter for ’courage and determination’ in improving Seoul-Tokyo ties ▪ Seoul bus drivers go on strike for first time in 12 years ▪ Health ministry to put forward special budget for essential medical services by May ▪ S. Korea fails to get onto World Gov’t Bond Index ▪ LG, Hyundai announce domestic investment plans in future advanced industries ▪ Increase in robots assisting the automation process in factories ▪ World News: Indonesia’s presidential election’s two losing candidates appeal results, demand revote ▪ [Weather] Nationwide rain through tonight, breezy all day with strong winds