[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-12-07)

▪ Intense fighting reported in Khan Younis as IDF surrounds Hamas chief’s house ▪ G7 leaders condemn N. Korea, ban Russian diamonds, and support two-state solution for Palestine ▪ S. Korea’s economy shows signs of improvement as chip exports increase ▪ S. Korea seek ways to deal with possible urea shortage issues after China’s recent export restrictions ▪ Global oil prices drop due to economic slowdown concerns in countries including China ▪ NYT picks President Yoon, NewJeans among 71 “most stylish“ people of 2023 ▪ Revamping South Korean stores to cater to growing number of foreign visitors ▪ UNDP Assistant Secretary-General Ulrika Modéer says S. Korea’s ODA is making a difference every day ▪ World News: U.S. shootings: Las Vegas and Texas ▪ [Weather] Better air quality, sunnier skies with warmer highs ▪ [Anchor’s Pick] BLACKPINK renewed contract only as “group“