[LIVE] THE DAILY REPORT (2024-01-05)

▪ N. Korea recently sent several dozen ballistic missiles to Russia: U.S. official ▪ N. Korea building concrete guard posts in DMZ according to S. Korean military source ▪ S. Korean unification ministry to shutdown organization in charge of Kaesong Industrial Complex ▪ U.S. designates N. Korea country of “particular concern“ for 22nd straight year for religious freedom violations ▪ President vetoes bills to probe high profile allegations including suspected stock manipulation involving First Lady ▪ Yoon promises increased R&D budget during his term to scientists ▪ UN predicts global economic growth to slow in 2024 to 2.4% ▪ S. Korea’s economic policy direction for 2024 ▪ S. Korean ramyeon continues to gain popularity as exports exceed 1 trillion won in 2023 ▪ IS claims responsibility for Iran bomb attack ▪ World News: Prince Andrew faces allegations from unsealed court documents on Epstein case ▪ [Weather] Comfortable winter temperatures with high dust levels, freezing weekend ahead