[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-10-26)

▪ S. Korea and Qatar elevate relationship to ’comprehensive strategic partnership’ ▪ 10 MOUs signed during business forum in Doha attended by President Yoon Suk Yeol ▪ Israel prepares for ground offensive: Netanyahu ▪ Russia conducts nuclear strike rehearsal as it revokes nuclear test ban treaty ▪ CNN reports at least 16 dead from mass shooting in Maine, U.S. ▪ S. Korea’s economy grows 0.6% in Q3 but uncertainties about economic outlook remain: BOK ▪ S. Korea’s business sentiment for Oct. drops to lowest since February ▪ Where are mobile payment services in South Korea headed to? ▪ U.S. to designate Nov. 22 as “Kimchi Day“ ▪ K-pop streaming increases 42% globally y/y, with highest total on-demand streams in Japan, U.S., Indonesia ▪ Seokjojeon Hall night tour takes visitors on a journey back in time ▪ World News: GOP Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker ▪ Light rain in central parts, sunny skies in Gyeongsang-do ▪[Anchor’s Pick] S. Korea-Saudi cooperation to bring “jackpot“ for both