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Jan Josef Liefers on #allesdichtmachen and corona policy: "They all act as if nothing had happened"
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/jan-josef-liefers-zu-allesdichtmachen-und-corona-politik-die-tun-alle-so-als-waere-nichts-gewesen-li.2209020
Why Ador CEO asked shaman about BTS members' military enlistment : K-pop giant HYBE said Thursday it filed a complaint with the police against executives of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373517.html
US, South Korea outline visions for cost-sharing on troops, US negotiator says: U.S. and South Korean officials outlined respective visions for a new agreement ...
reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-outline-visions-cost-sharing-troops-us-negotiator-says-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: US, South Korea Lay Out Plans for Troop Cost-Sharing
- U.S. and South Korean officials outlined their respective proposals for a new agreement regarding cost-sharing for the maintenance of American troops in South Korea in recent discussions and will continue to engage in consultations as needed, according to the chief U.S. negotiator.
- Designated envoys have been appointed to commence early discussions for a forthcoming agreement set to come into effect in 2026.
- Amid Trump's term in office, there were extensive negotiations before Seoul eventually agreed to boost its financial commitment by 13.9% compared to the previous 2019 arrangement, where Seoul annually contributed around $920 million.
- As per the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Defense Department allocated approximately $13.4 billion in South Korea between 2016 and 2019 for military salaries, infrastructure development, and upkeep, while South Korea provided $5.8 billion to support the U.S. presence.
RM of BTS to release 2nd solo album, 'Right Place, Wrong Person' in May : RM of BTS will release his second solo album 'Right Place, Wrong Person' ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373522.html
Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus: A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital.
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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4624541-forecasting-pioneer-lictman-biden-trump-2024/
Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report: Mask requirements, vaccinations, curfews: Hardly a day goes by during the corona pandemic without ...
n-tv.de/politik/Deutsche-stellen-Corona-Politik-ein-gutes-Zeugnis-aus-article24891927.html
Stage for Xavier Naidoo: Is Oliver Pocher now completely off the rails?: Since his separation from his wife Amira, Oliver Pocher has been touring the country ...
n-tv.de/leute/Dreht-Oliver-Pocher-jetzt-komplett-am-Rad-article24892796.html
SF sales down 28% from 2019. What sectors and areas were hit hardest?: This map and table breaks down trend in S.F. sales tax revenue for the past five years
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/sf-sales-tax-neighborhood-19394489.php
Kim Jong Un Tests New North Korea Rockets to Strike Seoul, Perhaps Sell to Putin: Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of a new North Korean rocket system that could ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/kim-jong-un-tests-new-rockets-to-strike-seoul-and-perhaps-sell-to-putin
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Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un's Rocket Tests and Possible Russian Assistance
- Kim Jong Un oversaw tests for a rocket capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea and potentially aiding Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
- The 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher has an estimated range of 40 to 60 kilometers and could enhance the artillery capabilities of the Korean People's Army.
- Experts suggest the rocket could be significant for export, such as to Russia, and useful in the war in Ukraine.
- Despite denials of an arms deal, reports indicate North Korea has been shipping military equipment to Russia, possibly indicating collaboration between the two countries.
The 3.5 Percent Inflation Plateau: Prices have been rising faster than expected for the past three months. What’s going on?
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/inflation-above-fed-target/678174/
Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool, four decades in: Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls ...
apnews.com/article/pet-shop-boys-interview-new-album-fbad4b468fc7f661b5fd04bf9e3ab72b
The low mood is joined by a shift to the right: young generation tends towards AfD
berliner-zeitung.de/news/zum-stimmungstief-gesellt-sich-rechtsruck-junge-generation-wendet-sich-afd-zu-li.2208570
Two million Britons suffer long COVID symptoms, survey shows: Two million people across England and Scotland are still suffering from long COVID symptoms ...
reuters.com/world/uk/two-million-britons-suffer-long-covid-symptoms-survey-shows-2024-04-25/
Seoul studies $99K cash incentive for each child born: If implemented, it would be South Korea's most generous baby incentive ever.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/seoul-studies-99k-cash-incentive-for-each-child-born
Infection drivers in the pandemic: How dangerous were supermarkets really during Corona?
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/corona-wie-gefaehrlich-waren-supermaerkte-waehrend-der-pandemie-wirklich-a-487e0548-5655-4459-b373-98ad5d06e48c
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Pandemic: More than 50 mutations in 613 days - the mysterious case of a corona patient
welt.de/gesundheit/article251133798/Pandemie-Mehr-als-50-Mutationen-in-613-Tagen-der-raetselhafte-Fall-eines-Corona-Patienten.html
Retired Indonesian diplomat embarks on journey as artist in Korea : Nuradi Noeri, 60, a retired Indonesian diplomat, is now in Korea passionately pursuing his ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/262_373225.html
Weapons tested only on Friday: North Korea apparently fires missile again: Just a few days ago, North Korea said it tested a warhead for a cruise missile and ...
n-tv.de/politik/Nordkorea-feuert-offenbar-erneut-Rakete-ab-article24891028.html
4th Siberian tiger dies in 12 months at Seoul Grand Park zoo: Taebaek, a six-year-old male Siberian tiger beloved by visitors to Seoul Grand Park's zoo ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/371_373280.html
It Is High Time to Engage North Korea: The alternative is to do nothing and drift into an even more serious crisis as North Korea further builds up its nuclear ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/it-is-high-time-to-engage-north-korea/
Seoul to provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by 2030 : The Seoul city government said Thursday it will provide 170 home-like elderly care facilities by ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373472.html
Police operation: Store opening of Berlin brand 032c in Seoul calls for law enforcement officers
berliner-zeitung.de/stil-individualitaet/polizei-einsatz-store-opening-von-berliner-marke-032c-in-seoul-ruft-ordnungshueter-auf-den-plan-li.2209134
Seoul's annual spring festival, Seoul Festa, to kick off next week : Seoul Festa, an annual spring festival organized by the Seoul city government ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/262_373185.html
CJ Olive Young to open new K-beauty base in Hongdae : CJ Olive Young is opening its seventh store in the Hongik University area, a popular arts and entertainment ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373479.html
North Korea fires unidentified missile into sea in latest weapons launch, South Korea says
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Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
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Pro gamers need language ability and integrity, not just skills : A classroom in Gwanak District, Seoul, buzzed with the energy of young gamers on Thursday with ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_373231.html
Captain Sir Tom Moore's home on sale for £2.25m: The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68896140
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-health/ap-vice-president-harris-to-reveal-final-rules-mandating-minimum-standards-for-nursing-home-staffing/
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible: Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240418/changing-entrenched-health-beliefs-not-impossible
Samsung workers threaten biggest ever union action: Tech Latest by Nikkei Asia brings you the newest updates from Asia's technology industry ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Podcast/Podcast-News-Roundup/Samsung-workers-threaten-biggest-ever-union-action
Tennessee win for UAW could open road for labor in South: For the first time the UAW has successfully organized a foreign-owned auto plant in the South – a move ...
csmonitor.com/Business/2024/0423/volkswagen-uaw-labor-unions-south
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South Korea set to adjust medical reforms in bid to end walkout, say media reports
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-set-adjust-medical-reforms-bid-end-walkout-say-media-reports-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: South Korea adjusts medical school quotas to resolve walkout
- Government to let medical schools determine admissions to end junior doctor strike.
- Acceptance of proposal to reduce increase in medical school admissions by up to 50%.
- Dispute over adding 2000 more physicians by 2035, with 32 medical schools allowed to lower quotas for 2022.
- President Yoon advocates for more doctors, while protesting physicians demand better working conditions and criticize government's approach.
Corona pandemic: The mysterious case of a man who was corona-positive for 613 days
welt.de/gesundheit/article251133798/Corona-Pandemie-Der-raetselhafte-Fall-eines-Mannes-der-613-Tage-lang-coronapositiv-war.html
Long Covid destroys the life of a 15-year-old from MV: Katja Fiedler is worried about her daughter. After several coronavirus infections ...
nordkurier.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/long-covid-zerstoert-das-leben-einer-15-jaehrigen-aus-mv-2464054
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, South Korea, Japan say: SEOUL: North Korea fired "several" short-range ballistic missiles on Monday (Apr 22) ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/north-korea-south-korea-japan-say-fires-ballistic-missiles-us-4282861
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Korean Lithium Refiner Ecopro Cuts Output on Weakening EV Demand: South Korean metals refiner Ecopro Innovation Co. has cut production of lithium hydroxide used ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/korean-lithium-refiner-ecopro-cuts-output-on-weakening-ev-demand
Awarding-winning Korean literary gems on show at COEX: An array of award-winning Korean literary gems, from a novel recounting the horrors of Jeju Island’s 1948 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/142_373499.html
Park Bo-ram laid to rest as music community pays emotional tribute : The music industry bid a farewell to singer Park Bo-ram, who passed away recently ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/398_373041.html
Food products top most purchased item online, surpassing fashion items : Food products topped the list of items bought by consumers in Seoul through online ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_373359.html
Takeaways from AP report on how the search for the coronavirus origins turned toxic
apnews.com/article/china-covid-virus-coronavirus-origins-pandemic-lab-858a4872eb593a7272f654a0f7716ce2
Biden administration announces strategy to combat future pandemics with 50 country partnership
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-announces-strategy-to-combat-future-pandemics-with-50-country-partnership
Quick Glance: Biden admin partners with 50 nations to prevent future pandemics
- President Joe Biden's administration will assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics like Covid-19.
- The U.S. will collaborate with countries to enhance testing, surveillance, communication, and preparedness for outbreaks.
- The announcement addresses the challenge of achieving a global agreement on responses to future pandemics.
- The U.S. government will involve multiple agencies to aid countries in refining their infectious disease response.
LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Father of Korean life science research dies at 88 : He graduated from the College of Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences at Seoul National University in 1960 and ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_373142.html
Over 80% of people filing bankruptcy in Seoul in their 50s and older : More than 8 out of 10 people who filed for bankruptcy in Seoul last year were in their 50s ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373332.html
The worst pandemic imaginable: A highly contagious prion disease is spreading among wild animals. Experts are wondering whether it can also infect people - and ...
spektrum.de/video/prionen-die-schlimmste-vorstellbare-pandemie/2213966
Are local independent bookstores making a comeback in Louisiana? One bookseller believes so.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/are-local-independent-bookstores-making-a-comeback-in-louisiana/article_1fb88b96-024a-11ef-9e1a-773e96cb1c44.html
[INTERVIEW] Yun Seoul chef's passion for ingredients elevates noodle mastery
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/141_372590.html
US birth rate falls to record low after pandemic bump: The U.S. birth rate fell to a record low after seeing a bump during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621485-us-birth-rate-falls-to-record-low-after-pandemic-bump/
ECDC warns of renewed increase in vaccine-preventable diseases: Solna - After declining during the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers of vaccine-preventable diseases ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150846/ECDC-warnt-vor-erneutem-Anstieg-impfpraeventabler-Krankheiten
Proportion of Korean-style lease drops in home rental market: The proportion of 'jeonse,' Korea's distinctive housing lease system, reached a record low during ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/488_373382.html
The 16 Messages That Led to Love: Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/17/magazine/first-messsages-love.html
State government does not want to disclose files on the pandemic: Munich - To deal with the pandemic and the measures, the Bavarian state government is not yet ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150841/Staatsregierung-will-Akten-zur-Pandemie-nicht-offenlegen
Nodeul Island set to become global culture spot offering diverse performances : Nodeul Island in the middle of the Han River in central Seoul is set to undergo a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372783.html
Design Zoo featuring animal-themed events to be held at DDP : The Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul is set to host an extraordinary zoo-themed event ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373232.html
US election outcome won't affect Seoul-Washington alliance: Korean envoy : Whoever becomes the next U.S. president will not affect the robust ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373477.html
Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240418007600315
Maren Wurster and dealing with Corona: “I have experienced cruel and inhumane things”
berliner-zeitung.de/gesundheit-oekologie/maren-wurster-und-corona-aufarbeitung-ich-habe-grausames-und-unmenschliches-erlebt-li.2204077
Mortgage demand falls again as interest rates soar past 7%: A key measure of home-purchase application fell for the third straight week as mortgage interest ...
foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-demand-falls-again-interest-rates-soar-past-7
How general elections will affect South Korea's foreign policy : The opposition bloc's landslide victory in the April 10 general elections is cornering ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373047.html
Quick Glance: South Korean President's Challenging Future Ahead
- South Korea's parliamentary election on April 10, 2024, served as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol's initial two years in office.
- The opposition Democratic Party maintained its majority in the National Assembly with 175 seats, while the ruling PPP faced a setback.
- The election results will impact Yoon's domestic and foreign agendas due to facing a divided government and increased scrutiny from opposition parties.
- Opposition parties will likely demand diplomatic achievements from the Yoon government in the next three years, scrutinizing the effectiveness of his foreign policy.
Pandemic treaty: Does the WHO not know what a pandemic is?: Pandemic agreements and new international health regulations are to be adopted at the end of May ...
berliner-zeitung.de/open-source/pandemievertrag-weiss-die-who-nicht-was-eine-pandemie-ist-li.2206827
At this national park in Hawaiʻi, a natural paradise and a medical purgatory: Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the north side of Molokaʻi was the site of ...
cnn.com/travel/kalaupapa-national-historical-park-hawaii/
South Korea's 'first' sex festival gets cancelled. Here's what changed its fate
wionews.com/world/south-koreas-first-sex-festival-gets-cancelled-heres-what-changed-its-fate-714830
Lack of outdoor time is a risk factor for myopia in young adults: Linköping - In connection with the sometimes dramatic prevalence of nearsightedness (myopia) in ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150833/Fehlende-Outdoorzeit-ist-ein-Risikofaktor-fuer-Myopie-bei-jungen-Erwachsenen
Korea, Sweden to join forces for green transition : Anne Hoglund, acting Swedish ambassador to Korea, emphasized the importance of working together for net zero ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373538.html
Korea signs framework agreement to provide Ukraine with economic cooperation funds
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_373114.html
U.S. housing market paralyzed by lock-in effect | Analysis: For homeowners not looking to move anytime soon, the low rates they secured will benefit them for ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/upshot/mortgage-rates-homes-stuck.html
Mastermind behind virtual band PLAVE attributes success to humanism : In the dynamic world of K-pop, PLAVE has emerged as a trailblazer with its five virtual ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/04/732_373237.html
100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August : Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372996.html
Korea-Poland mega arms deal jeopardized by financial hurdles: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) showcased its key aerial platforms at the 2024 International ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/205_373220.html
Waren district court: Drosten insulted? Corona pandemic once again the subject of trial
welt.de/vermischtes/kriminalitaet/article251089730/Landgericht-Waren-Drosten-beleidigt-Corona-Pandemie-erneut-Thema-in-Prozess.html
US nods to 'serious' Japan, S.Korea concerns over slumping currencies: The United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to "consult closely" on foreign exchange ...
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Developmental delays in small children due to COVID-19 are limited: Baltimore - Toddlers and infants reached important developmental milestones late during the ...
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Man assaults Konkuk University's beloved goose : 'Kongoose,' the beloved mascot of Konkuk University in Gwangjin District, Seoul, became the victim of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/135_372837.html
Patients brace for resignations of medical professors and weekly shutdowns : Patients are growing increasingly anxious as medical professors vow to resign or ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/119_373399.html
Turnover of medical practices in 2022: Turnover of medical practices remains at previous year's level - figures published for 2022
arzt-wirtschaft.de/news/umsaetze-der-arztpraxen-in-2022
The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival: It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68879492
Gimpo proposes mandating notification on elementary school enrollment for foreign national children
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_373141.html
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