[LIVE] 21:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-10-19)

▪ S. Korean leader to make official state visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to expand economic ties, discuss Israel-Hamas conflict ▪ What did Biden’s visit to Israel accomplish amid rising tensions across the Arab region? ▪ S. Korea to provide humanitarian assistance worth US$ 2 mil. for those affected by Israel-Gaza war ▪ Gaza hospital blast sparks anger and protest in Arab countries, while hate crimes and attacks spread in Europe ▪ Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov talks with N. Korea’s Kim Jong-un for over an hour ▪ B-52 mission to S. Korea demonstrates U.S. commitment to stand by allies: U.S. Air Force ▪ IAEA collects first samples of Fukushima fish since wastewater release began ▪ Gov’t to restructure medical services in rural areas to prevent their collapse ▪ BOK freezes interest rate at 3.5% for sixth consecutive time amid concerns over economic recovery ▪ How S. Korea is preparing for EU’s CBAM ▪ Cold snap starts tomorrow... Autumn rain until morning