[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-12-20)

▪ World powers continue with condeming N. Korean military provocations ▪ S. Korea, U.S., Japan launch real-time, N. Korean missile warning data sharing system ▪ Pres. Yoon nominates new intel agency chief, foreign minister ▪ Foreign minister nominee Cho Tae-yul highlights importance of ROK-China relations ▪ Israeli president signals readiness for new temporary truce in Gaza ▪ Putin says “special military operation“ in Ukraine will continue ▪ National Assembly plenary session mulling over next year’s budget on Wed. ▪ “Korea-Africa Trade and Industry Cooperation Forum“ held to expand cooperation ▪ Volcano in southwestern Iceland erupts though no threat to life ▪ World News: Gansu earthquake death toll rises to at least 127 ▪ [Weather] Snowy roads and frigid temperatures, more snow on west coast through Thursday