Korea24 – 2023.01.03. (Tuesday)
News Briefing : Officials from both South Korea and the US offered reassurances saying they are on the same page in responding to North Korea's nuclear threats, while “joint nuclear exercises” are not on the table. (Daniel Choy)
In-Depth News Analysis : South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT said it will seek to foster core technologies, with a focus on quantum technology, in 2023. The ministry is expected to invest over 98 billion won to develop quantum computers. Professor Choi Tae-young from the Physics Department at Ewha Womans University joins the show to explain what quantum computers are, the potential they have, and where South Korea stands.
Korea Trending with Diane Yoo :
A pedestrian overpass in Seoul, near Sindorim station, collapsed overnight. Seoul city and Yeongdeungpo District are trying to figure out what led the bridge, built in 2015, to collapse. (한밤중 폭삭 주저앉았다…신도림역 인근 육교 통행 제한)
The number of accidents while logging for firewood has been increasing in Gangwon Province, According to the police and fire authorities, 86 accidents occurred over the past three years, with five people dead and 36 seriously injured. (한파 이겨낼 땔감 마련하다가…강원도서 벌목사고 속출)
The women’s professional volleyball team Incheon Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders parted ways with coach Kwon Soon-chan and general manager Kim Yeo-il. This came as a surprise, as the team is currently ranked second place at the V-league. (잘 나가던 흥국생명, 뜬금없는 권순찬 감독 사퇴 '논란')
Touch Base in Seoul : Ice dancers Hannah Lim and Ye Quan made it to the ISU Junior Grand Prix Final this season, making history as the first Asian and Korean team to qualify. They didn’t stop there, and won silver medal. Hannah and Ye join the show to tell us about the competition and their preparation for the 2022-2023 season programs, which took a more classical approach compared to the 2021-2022 season.
Morning Edition Preview with Rich Larkin:
-The Korea Herald : Winners of six music, dance prized no longer eligible for military exemption (Park Ga-young)
-The Korea Times : Jay Park to host KBS’ new music talk show (Lee Gyu-lee)