[LIVE] 21:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2024-01-05)

▪ N. Korea fires over 200 shells into waters near border islands west of Incheon ▪ N. Korea building concrete guard posts in DMZ according to S. Korean military source ▪ Russia is using N. Korean ballistic missiles against Ukraine: White House ▪ U.S. designates N. Korea country of “particular concern“ for 22nd straight year for religious freedom violations ▪ Deadly Iran bombings lead to concerns over a wider Middle East conflict ▪ Japanese rescuers race to find survivors as earthquake death toll continues to rise ▪ UN predicts global economic growth to slow in 2024 to 2.4% ▪ Yoon promises increased R&D budget during his term to scientists ▪ Cultural content exports hit all-time high in 2022, exceeding shipments of rechargeable batteries, EVs ▪ Comic book depicting BTS’s rise to fame to hit U.S. stores ▪ What to look forward to in K-culture in 2024 ▪ Kim Min-jae named among IFFHS’ best male football players in the world for 2023 ▪ S. Korean tourist killed in gun attack by robber in Guam ▪ [Weather] ’Sohan’ tomorrow, cold spells come around with snow forecast