North Korea Sanctions
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수정 2016.03.22 (14:36)
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[Anchor Lead]
Seoul and Washington have decided to step up pressure on Pyongyang at their first high-level talks on sanctions on the North Korean regime. The question turns to whether South Korea, the U.S. and China will also hold trilateral talks on North Korea in the near future.
[Pkg]
The first high-level talks between South Korea and the U.S. were attended by the two nations' envoys to the six-way nuclear talks and U.S. Treasury and Commerce department officials in charge of North Korea sanctions. They once again reaffirmed their determination to thoroughly implement the U.N. Security Council resolution on North Korea.
[Soundbite] Sung Kim(Special Rep. for N. Korea Policy)
Special representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim said that Beijing cooperated in the adoption of the U.N. Security Council resolution, and pledged to faithfully implement all of its stipulations. The U.S. State Department's Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, who also attended the talks, said that Washington's executive order provides "very broad authorities" to deal with the issue of exportation of North Korean workers overseas, and that third countries can also become subject to sanctions.
[Soundbite] Daniel Fried(U.S. State Dept. Coordinator for Sanctions Policy)
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said that Seoul and Washington have agreed to collaborate closely to maximize pressure on Pyongyang through the U.N. Security Council resolution, unilateral sanctions and growing pressure from the international community.
2. Online NK Propaganda
[Anchor Lead]
Ratcheting up its rhetoric, North Korea is running an extreme propaganda campaign through new online outlets. North Korean social networking service accounts in particular have served as a major means to spread propaganda videos.
[Pkg]
Artillery shells are fired ceaselessly from the North Korean military's multiple rocket launchers. In no time, the Cheong WaDae is engulfed in flames. The U.S. military's stealth fighters are destroyed in a single blow. This is a video clip produced in English and posted on YouTube by a new North Korean propaganda outlet. Another propaganda outlet posted a video clip which criticizes South Korea with the explicit title "Let's have a war."A North Korean animated movie features a squirrel defeating wicked weasels with a threat of poisonous mushroom bombs. Preschoolers cheer at what appears to be a nuclear missile attack. Social networking services are becoming a major target, as many of them have servers overseas and are therefore difficult to block. The reality is that roughly 1,800 North Korean propaganda posts were found online last year, a figure that has nearly tripled over the past three years, but only about 1,000 of the posts have been blocked.
3. Military Exercises
[Anchor Lead]
South Korea's Air Force on Monday held a military exercise aimed at attacking North Korea's key military facilities. Based on the so-called "kill chain" model, the drill seeks to simulate a preemptive strike on the North at the first sign of its use of weapons of mass destruction.
[Pkg]
The Air Force's key fighter jet F-15K takes off with a loud roar. The F-16 and the domestic light attack aircraft FA-50 are also mobilized. Their target is North Korea's major military facilities, such as nuclear and missile bases and command posts. A fighter jet destroys the enemy's jet in North Korea's airspace in a matter of seconds and arrives at its target area to drop Joint Direct Attack Munition bombs, which have enormous destructive power. A special squad that penetrates the North via the transport airplane C-130 suppresses the enemy's ground troops. The Air Force's large-scale exercise is based on the South Korean military's "kill chain" defense model. It demonstrated South Korea's strong determination to immediately launch a preemptive strike if the North tries to use weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons and missiles.
[Soundbite] Major Kang In-hong(F-15 Pilot) : "If the enemy makes a provocation, we will make a strong response by destroying its intention to fight at an early stage."
Next month the Air Force plans to hold a large-scale joint South-Korea-U.S. air defense exercise called "Max Thunder."
4. Artificial Intelligence
[Anchor Lead]
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic following the historic match of Go, or Baduk as it’s known here, between AlphaGo and Go master Lee Se-dol. In the defense sector, research is under way to apply artificial intelligence to military robots, drawing an ambivalent response weighing expectations with concerns.
[Pkg]
A robot, rather than a human being, approaches a bomb installed by terrorists and attempts to dismantle it. This is a military robot designed to minimize damage to friendly forces and to boost operations efficiency. A military robot that walks on two feet like a human is also being developed. It will be charged not only with search and rescue operations in areas inaccessible to people, such as radioactive contamination sites, but combat duties as well.A robotic fish has also been developed which will perform reconnaissance or self-detonation missions at depths of up to 90 meters underwater. These military robots are operated by pre-designated orders or remote control. Research is under way to equip them with artificial intelligence which would enable them to make their own judgments based on battlefield situations. However, some are voicing concerns that military robots will become so-called 'killer robots' if they are endowed with artificial intelligence. Critics even argue that the military use of artificial intelligence will become a third wartime revolution, following the development of chemical and nuclear weapons.
5. Korea Tourism Stats
[Anchor Lead]
A new survey suggests that Middle Eastern travelers are the biggest spenders among foreign tourists in Korea. As for the total number of foreign tourists in Korea, Chinese tourists make up the largest share.
[Pkg]
A survey shows that the average amount of money spent by each Middle Eastern tourist in Korea surpasses 3,000 U.S. dollars, the largest amount among all foreign tourists visiting the country. Japanese tourists were found to spend just over a thousand dollars per capita on average, while each Chinese tourist spent around 2,100 dollars. The per-capita spending of tourists from the Middle East has been found to be nearly double the average per-capita amount spent by all foreign tourists in Korea, which stood at 1,600 dollars.
[Soundbite] Chung Yun-chan(Int'l Tourism Div., MCST) : "Most of the Middle Eastern tourists have large families and stay in Korea for a long time. They spend more than tourists from other countries."
The Ministry of Culture announced the results of the survey based on the OECD Tourism Trends & Policies 2016. The report says that the number of foreign tourists who visited Korea in 2014 recorded 14.2 million people, which is up 16 percent from 12.2 million people in 2013. Chinese tourists made up the largest portion of foreign tourists, recording 6.1 million people. Japanese tourists ranked second at 2.3 million people. The OECD says that the tourism industry has been increasingly contributing to Korea's economic development thanks to the growing number of foreign tourists.
6. Diabetes Patch
[Anchor Lead]
Diabetes patients must frequently check their blood and take injections to control their blood sugar level. A Korean research team has developed a new technology to measure blood sugar levels using beads of sweat and even inject the needed medicine painlessly. The feat was published in an international academic journal.
[Pkg]
This diabetes patch was developed by a Korean research team to manage blood sugar levels. It calculates blood sugar levels by measuring the sugar concentration in sweat. Accurate results are obtained by taking additional factors into account, such as the sweat's temperature and acidity. The patch contains a complicated network of various electronic and chemical sensors. However, it is flexible and adheres softly to skin thanks to nano-technology. The development enables measurement of blood sugar levels without a blood sample, and as such is expected to be extremely helpful for diabetes patients.
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Dae-hyung(Researcher, Nano Particle Research Team) : "If measurements are made using sweat, it can be done by attaching a patch to the skin. This makes it less intrusive for patients, with no negative side effects."
The diabetes patch is also able to automatically inject medicine to control the blood sugar level if it exceeds a recommended value. Although clinical trials must still be conducted, medicine is injected painlessly through tiny micro needles. It's predicted that the commercialization of this technology could help Korea secure a head start in the 30 billion U.S. dollar global diabetes treatment market.Research results were published in the international academic journal Nature Nanotechnology.
7. Otters in Seoul
[Anchor Lead]
Otters, an endangered natural monument species, have been spotted in the Han River, right in the heart of Seoul. The animal was once known to have disappeared from Seoul, but its recent appearance has excited naturalists who now wish to track their movements.
[Pkg]
This animal leisurely swims in the river. Judging from its size, it's an otter aged more than a year. The otter was caught on camera along the side of the Han River, in the heart of Seoul.
[Soundbite] Kim Jeong-ho(Otter Spotter) : "I was riding my bike when I saw it and started filming it. It was about 70cm long and seemed quite mature."
Experts searched the area where the otter was spotted and found otter excrement with fish bones mixed in. This is the first time that an otter has been spotted in Seoul since an official study started in the 1980s. This otter appears to have swam down the Han River from the vicinity of Paldang Dam upstream.
[Soundbite] Han Sung-yong(Dir., Korean Otter Research Center) : "There are many dams and threats around here. So we need to think about how otters can live in a safer habitat."
The Ministry of Environment plans to install an unmanned camera at the Han River area where the otter was spotted and study the exact number of otters and their migration patterns.
8. Seoul Plaza Cash Grab
[Anchor Lead]
A woman in her 50s scattered tens of thousands of dollars in bills at Seoul Plaza on Monday afternoon. The woman claimed that her ex-husband and children were tormenting her over money, which drove her to this dramatic decision. Here’s more.
[Soundbite] "Pick them, pick them up and collect them."
[Pkg]
Hundreds of 1,000 and 10,000-won banknotes blow in the wind at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall. Police officers nearby run over to stop people from picking up the bills and try to recover them. At around 5 PM Monday afternoon, a 56-year-old woman surnamed Moon took more than 21,000 U.S. dollars' worth in cash from a paper bag and threw it in the air. A resident of Jeju Island, the woman reportedly withdrew the money there and brought it over to Seoul. While being investigated by police, she claimed to have thrown the money away because her ex-husband and children were trying to lock her up in a hospital over her wealth.
[Soundbite] Case Officer : "She said she threw the money away to let the world know of her ex-husband's attempts to take away her assets."
The police have recovered all the banknotes and are currently checking to see whether the entire amount is accounted for.
9. Relaxing Baths
[Anchor Lead]
Taking a warm, relaxing bath is one of the best ways to relieve stress. There are many different kinds of baths you can take, and what works best for you may depend on your physical condition. Today, we share some tips.
[Pkg]
Water flows under the feet of these people in the midst of conversation. This is a foot bath cafe where people enjoy drinks while soaking their feet in warm water.
[Soundbite] Kim Seung-hwan(Gwangjin District, Seoul) : "It is difficult to have a foot soak at home. It is really good to have a foot bath here while drinking some beverages."
Who best benefits from this kind of bath?
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Min-jeong(Gangdong Kyung Hee Univ. Hospital) : "Cold feet cause cramps, swelling and numbness in the legs, as blood, which has to go to the heart,stays in the feet. So a foot bath is good for those who have cold extremities and frequently suffer from swollen feet, cramps or numb legs."
During the soak, massaging acupuncture points in the feet helps stimulate blood circulation and make foot bathing more effective. This homemaker eases her stress by taking a half body bath. She adds tangerine peels to the bath water for a special effect. Tangerine peels contain a substance called limonene, which prevents dehydration of the skin. The best water temperature for a bath is between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. Water that is too hot can irritate or burn the skin. The water should come up below the belly. A soak of 15 to 20 minutes is best, as an excessively long half body bath can cause dizziness.
[Soundbite] Lee Mi-sun(Gangseo District, Seoul) : "It helps relieve stress and clear my mind. I feel really refreshed."
Taking a hand bath is also a good way to relieve fatigue.
[Soundbite] Woo Min-jin(Aesthetic Expert) : "Hands and feet sweat a lot. If you wash them with warm water, it could smell or cause propagation of germs. So it is better to wash the hands with cold water first and then with warm water."
First, wash your hands in cold water and scrub off any dead skin. After scrubbing them, soak your hands in water warmed to 39 degrees Celsius. If you repeatedly clench and spread your hands, or massage them during the soak, it helps stimulate blood circulation and relieve fatigue. Next time you're feeling wear, try out one of these bathing remedies to soothe your tired body and soul.
Seoul and Washington have decided to step up pressure on Pyongyang at their first high-level talks on sanctions on the North Korean regime. The question turns to whether South Korea, the U.S. and China will also hold trilateral talks on North Korea in the near future.
[Pkg]
The first high-level talks between South Korea and the U.S. were attended by the two nations' envoys to the six-way nuclear talks and U.S. Treasury and Commerce department officials in charge of North Korea sanctions. They once again reaffirmed their determination to thoroughly implement the U.N. Security Council resolution on North Korea.
[Soundbite] Sung Kim(Special Rep. for N. Korea Policy)
Special representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim said that Beijing cooperated in the adoption of the U.N. Security Council resolution, and pledged to faithfully implement all of its stipulations. The U.S. State Department's Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, who also attended the talks, said that Washington's executive order provides "very broad authorities" to deal with the issue of exportation of North Korean workers overseas, and that third countries can also become subject to sanctions.
[Soundbite] Daniel Fried(U.S. State Dept. Coordinator for Sanctions Policy)
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said that Seoul and Washington have agreed to collaborate closely to maximize pressure on Pyongyang through the U.N. Security Council resolution, unilateral sanctions and growing pressure from the international community.
2. Online NK Propaganda
[Anchor Lead]
Ratcheting up its rhetoric, North Korea is running an extreme propaganda campaign through new online outlets. North Korean social networking service accounts in particular have served as a major means to spread propaganda videos.
[Pkg]
Artillery shells are fired ceaselessly from the North Korean military's multiple rocket launchers. In no time, the Cheong WaDae is engulfed in flames. The U.S. military's stealth fighters are destroyed in a single blow. This is a video clip produced in English and posted on YouTube by a new North Korean propaganda outlet. Another propaganda outlet posted a video clip which criticizes South Korea with the explicit title "Let's have a war."A North Korean animated movie features a squirrel defeating wicked weasels with a threat of poisonous mushroom bombs. Preschoolers cheer at what appears to be a nuclear missile attack. Social networking services are becoming a major target, as many of them have servers overseas and are therefore difficult to block. The reality is that roughly 1,800 North Korean propaganda posts were found online last year, a figure that has nearly tripled over the past three years, but only about 1,000 of the posts have been blocked.
3. Military Exercises
[Anchor Lead]
South Korea's Air Force on Monday held a military exercise aimed at attacking North Korea's key military facilities. Based on the so-called "kill chain" model, the drill seeks to simulate a preemptive strike on the North at the first sign of its use of weapons of mass destruction.
[Pkg]
The Air Force's key fighter jet F-15K takes off with a loud roar. The F-16 and the domestic light attack aircraft FA-50 are also mobilized. Their target is North Korea's major military facilities, such as nuclear and missile bases and command posts. A fighter jet destroys the enemy's jet in North Korea's airspace in a matter of seconds and arrives at its target area to drop Joint Direct Attack Munition bombs, which have enormous destructive power. A special squad that penetrates the North via the transport airplane C-130 suppresses the enemy's ground troops. The Air Force's large-scale exercise is based on the South Korean military's "kill chain" defense model. It demonstrated South Korea's strong determination to immediately launch a preemptive strike if the North tries to use weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons and missiles.
[Soundbite] Major Kang In-hong(F-15 Pilot) : "If the enemy makes a provocation, we will make a strong response by destroying its intention to fight at an early stage."
Next month the Air Force plans to hold a large-scale joint South-Korea-U.S. air defense exercise called "Max Thunder."
4. Artificial Intelligence
[Anchor Lead]
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic following the historic match of Go, or Baduk as it’s known here, between AlphaGo and Go master Lee Se-dol. In the defense sector, research is under way to apply artificial intelligence to military robots, drawing an ambivalent response weighing expectations with concerns.
[Pkg]
A robot, rather than a human being, approaches a bomb installed by terrorists and attempts to dismantle it. This is a military robot designed to minimize damage to friendly forces and to boost operations efficiency. A military robot that walks on two feet like a human is also being developed. It will be charged not only with search and rescue operations in areas inaccessible to people, such as radioactive contamination sites, but combat duties as well.A robotic fish has also been developed which will perform reconnaissance or self-detonation missions at depths of up to 90 meters underwater. These military robots are operated by pre-designated orders or remote control. Research is under way to equip them with artificial intelligence which would enable them to make their own judgments based on battlefield situations. However, some are voicing concerns that military robots will become so-called 'killer robots' if they are endowed with artificial intelligence. Critics even argue that the military use of artificial intelligence will become a third wartime revolution, following the development of chemical and nuclear weapons.
5. Korea Tourism Stats
[Anchor Lead]
A new survey suggests that Middle Eastern travelers are the biggest spenders among foreign tourists in Korea. As for the total number of foreign tourists in Korea, Chinese tourists make up the largest share.
[Pkg]
A survey shows that the average amount of money spent by each Middle Eastern tourist in Korea surpasses 3,000 U.S. dollars, the largest amount among all foreign tourists visiting the country. Japanese tourists were found to spend just over a thousand dollars per capita on average, while each Chinese tourist spent around 2,100 dollars. The per-capita spending of tourists from the Middle East has been found to be nearly double the average per-capita amount spent by all foreign tourists in Korea, which stood at 1,600 dollars.
[Soundbite] Chung Yun-chan(Int'l Tourism Div., MCST) : "Most of the Middle Eastern tourists have large families and stay in Korea for a long time. They spend more than tourists from other countries."
The Ministry of Culture announced the results of the survey based on the OECD Tourism Trends & Policies 2016. The report says that the number of foreign tourists who visited Korea in 2014 recorded 14.2 million people, which is up 16 percent from 12.2 million people in 2013. Chinese tourists made up the largest portion of foreign tourists, recording 6.1 million people. Japanese tourists ranked second at 2.3 million people. The OECD says that the tourism industry has been increasingly contributing to Korea's economic development thanks to the growing number of foreign tourists.
6. Diabetes Patch
[Anchor Lead]
Diabetes patients must frequently check their blood and take injections to control their blood sugar level. A Korean research team has developed a new technology to measure blood sugar levels using beads of sweat and even inject the needed medicine painlessly. The feat was published in an international academic journal.
[Pkg]
This diabetes patch was developed by a Korean research team to manage blood sugar levels. It calculates blood sugar levels by measuring the sugar concentration in sweat. Accurate results are obtained by taking additional factors into account, such as the sweat's temperature and acidity. The patch contains a complicated network of various electronic and chemical sensors. However, it is flexible and adheres softly to skin thanks to nano-technology. The development enables measurement of blood sugar levels without a blood sample, and as such is expected to be extremely helpful for diabetes patients.
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Dae-hyung(Researcher, Nano Particle Research Team) : "If measurements are made using sweat, it can be done by attaching a patch to the skin. This makes it less intrusive for patients, with no negative side effects."
The diabetes patch is also able to automatically inject medicine to control the blood sugar level if it exceeds a recommended value. Although clinical trials must still be conducted, medicine is injected painlessly through tiny micro needles. It's predicted that the commercialization of this technology could help Korea secure a head start in the 30 billion U.S. dollar global diabetes treatment market.Research results were published in the international academic journal Nature Nanotechnology.
7. Otters in Seoul
[Anchor Lead]
Otters, an endangered natural monument species, have been spotted in the Han River, right in the heart of Seoul. The animal was once known to have disappeared from Seoul, but its recent appearance has excited naturalists who now wish to track their movements.
[Pkg]
This animal leisurely swims in the river. Judging from its size, it's an otter aged more than a year. The otter was caught on camera along the side of the Han River, in the heart of Seoul.
[Soundbite] Kim Jeong-ho(Otter Spotter) : "I was riding my bike when I saw it and started filming it. It was about 70cm long and seemed quite mature."
Experts searched the area where the otter was spotted and found otter excrement with fish bones mixed in. This is the first time that an otter has been spotted in Seoul since an official study started in the 1980s. This otter appears to have swam down the Han River from the vicinity of Paldang Dam upstream.
[Soundbite] Han Sung-yong(Dir., Korean Otter Research Center) : "There are many dams and threats around here. So we need to think about how otters can live in a safer habitat."
The Ministry of Environment plans to install an unmanned camera at the Han River area where the otter was spotted and study the exact number of otters and their migration patterns.
8. Seoul Plaza Cash Grab
[Anchor Lead]
A woman in her 50s scattered tens of thousands of dollars in bills at Seoul Plaza on Monday afternoon. The woman claimed that her ex-husband and children were tormenting her over money, which drove her to this dramatic decision. Here’s more.
[Soundbite] "Pick them, pick them up and collect them."
[Pkg]
Hundreds of 1,000 and 10,000-won banknotes blow in the wind at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall. Police officers nearby run over to stop people from picking up the bills and try to recover them. At around 5 PM Monday afternoon, a 56-year-old woman surnamed Moon took more than 21,000 U.S. dollars' worth in cash from a paper bag and threw it in the air. A resident of Jeju Island, the woman reportedly withdrew the money there and brought it over to Seoul. While being investigated by police, she claimed to have thrown the money away because her ex-husband and children were trying to lock her up in a hospital over her wealth.
[Soundbite] Case Officer : "She said she threw the money away to let the world know of her ex-husband's attempts to take away her assets."
The police have recovered all the banknotes and are currently checking to see whether the entire amount is accounted for.
9. Relaxing Baths
[Anchor Lead]
Taking a warm, relaxing bath is one of the best ways to relieve stress. There are many different kinds of baths you can take, and what works best for you may depend on your physical condition. Today, we share some tips.
[Pkg]
Water flows under the feet of these people in the midst of conversation. This is a foot bath cafe where people enjoy drinks while soaking their feet in warm water.
[Soundbite] Kim Seung-hwan(Gwangjin District, Seoul) : "It is difficult to have a foot soak at home. It is really good to have a foot bath here while drinking some beverages."
Who best benefits from this kind of bath?
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Min-jeong(Gangdong Kyung Hee Univ. Hospital) : "Cold feet cause cramps, swelling and numbness in the legs, as blood, which has to go to the heart,stays in the feet. So a foot bath is good for those who have cold extremities and frequently suffer from swollen feet, cramps or numb legs."
During the soak, massaging acupuncture points in the feet helps stimulate blood circulation and make foot bathing more effective. This homemaker eases her stress by taking a half body bath. She adds tangerine peels to the bath water for a special effect. Tangerine peels contain a substance called limonene, which prevents dehydration of the skin. The best water temperature for a bath is between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. Water that is too hot can irritate or burn the skin. The water should come up below the belly. A soak of 15 to 20 minutes is best, as an excessively long half body bath can cause dizziness.
[Soundbite] Lee Mi-sun(Gangseo District, Seoul) : "It helps relieve stress and clear my mind. I feel really refreshed."
Taking a hand bath is also a good way to relieve fatigue.
[Soundbite] Woo Min-jin(Aesthetic Expert) : "Hands and feet sweat a lot. If you wash them with warm water, it could smell or cause propagation of germs. So it is better to wash the hands with cold water first and then with warm water."
First, wash your hands in cold water and scrub off any dead skin. After scrubbing them, soak your hands in water warmed to 39 degrees Celsius. If you repeatedly clench and spread your hands, or massage them during the soak, it helps stimulate blood circulation and relieve fatigue. Next time you're feeling wear, try out one of these bathing remedies to soothe your tired body and soul.
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- 입력 2016-03-22 06:57:00
- 수정2016-03-22 14:36:20

[Anchor Lead]
Seoul and Washington have decided to step up pressure on Pyongyang at their first high-level talks on sanctions on the North Korean regime. The question turns to whether South Korea, the U.S. and China will also hold trilateral talks on North Korea in the near future.
[Pkg]
The first high-level talks between South Korea and the U.S. were attended by the two nations' envoys to the six-way nuclear talks and U.S. Treasury and Commerce department officials in charge of North Korea sanctions. They once again reaffirmed their determination to thoroughly implement the U.N. Security Council resolution on North Korea.
[Soundbite] Sung Kim(Special Rep. for N. Korea Policy)
Special representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim said that Beijing cooperated in the adoption of the U.N. Security Council resolution, and pledged to faithfully implement all of its stipulations. The U.S. State Department's Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, who also attended the talks, said that Washington's executive order provides "very broad authorities" to deal with the issue of exportation of North Korean workers overseas, and that third countries can also become subject to sanctions.
[Soundbite] Daniel Fried(U.S. State Dept. Coordinator for Sanctions Policy)
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said that Seoul and Washington have agreed to collaborate closely to maximize pressure on Pyongyang through the U.N. Security Council resolution, unilateral sanctions and growing pressure from the international community.
2. Online NK Propaganda
[Anchor Lead]
Ratcheting up its rhetoric, North Korea is running an extreme propaganda campaign through new online outlets. North Korean social networking service accounts in particular have served as a major means to spread propaganda videos.
[Pkg]
Artillery shells are fired ceaselessly from the North Korean military's multiple rocket launchers. In no time, the Cheong WaDae is engulfed in flames. The U.S. military's stealth fighters are destroyed in a single blow. This is a video clip produced in English and posted on YouTube by a new North Korean propaganda outlet. Another propaganda outlet posted a video clip which criticizes South Korea with the explicit title "Let's have a war."A North Korean animated movie features a squirrel defeating wicked weasels with a threat of poisonous mushroom bombs. Preschoolers cheer at what appears to be a nuclear missile attack. Social networking services are becoming a major target, as many of them have servers overseas and are therefore difficult to block. The reality is that roughly 1,800 North Korean propaganda posts were found online last year, a figure that has nearly tripled over the past three years, but only about 1,000 of the posts have been blocked.
3. Military Exercises
[Anchor Lead]
South Korea's Air Force on Monday held a military exercise aimed at attacking North Korea's key military facilities. Based on the so-called "kill chain" model, the drill seeks to simulate a preemptive strike on the North at the first sign of its use of weapons of mass destruction.
[Pkg]
The Air Force's key fighter jet F-15K takes off with a loud roar. The F-16 and the domestic light attack aircraft FA-50 are also mobilized. Their target is North Korea's major military facilities, such as nuclear and missile bases and command posts. A fighter jet destroys the enemy's jet in North Korea's airspace in a matter of seconds and arrives at its target area to drop Joint Direct Attack Munition bombs, which have enormous destructive power. A special squad that penetrates the North via the transport airplane C-130 suppresses the enemy's ground troops. The Air Force's large-scale exercise is based on the South Korean military's "kill chain" defense model. It demonstrated South Korea's strong determination to immediately launch a preemptive strike if the North tries to use weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons and missiles.
[Soundbite] Major Kang In-hong(F-15 Pilot) : "If the enemy makes a provocation, we will make a strong response by destroying its intention to fight at an early stage."
Next month the Air Force plans to hold a large-scale joint South-Korea-U.S. air defense exercise called "Max Thunder."
4. Artificial Intelligence
[Anchor Lead]
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic following the historic match of Go, or Baduk as it’s known here, between AlphaGo and Go master Lee Se-dol. In the defense sector, research is under way to apply artificial intelligence to military robots, drawing an ambivalent response weighing expectations with concerns.
[Pkg]
A robot, rather than a human being, approaches a bomb installed by terrorists and attempts to dismantle it. This is a military robot designed to minimize damage to friendly forces and to boost operations efficiency. A military robot that walks on two feet like a human is also being developed. It will be charged not only with search and rescue operations in areas inaccessible to people, such as radioactive contamination sites, but combat duties as well.A robotic fish has also been developed which will perform reconnaissance or self-detonation missions at depths of up to 90 meters underwater. These military robots are operated by pre-designated orders or remote control. Research is under way to equip them with artificial intelligence which would enable them to make their own judgments based on battlefield situations. However, some are voicing concerns that military robots will become so-called 'killer robots' if they are endowed with artificial intelligence. Critics even argue that the military use of artificial intelligence will become a third wartime revolution, following the development of chemical and nuclear weapons.
5. Korea Tourism Stats
[Anchor Lead]
A new survey suggests that Middle Eastern travelers are the biggest spenders among foreign tourists in Korea. As for the total number of foreign tourists in Korea, Chinese tourists make up the largest share.
[Pkg]
A survey shows that the average amount of money spent by each Middle Eastern tourist in Korea surpasses 3,000 U.S. dollars, the largest amount among all foreign tourists visiting the country. Japanese tourists were found to spend just over a thousand dollars per capita on average, while each Chinese tourist spent around 2,100 dollars. The per-capita spending of tourists from the Middle East has been found to be nearly double the average per-capita amount spent by all foreign tourists in Korea, which stood at 1,600 dollars.
[Soundbite] Chung Yun-chan(Int'l Tourism Div., MCST) : "Most of the Middle Eastern tourists have large families and stay in Korea for a long time. They spend more than tourists from other countries."
The Ministry of Culture announced the results of the survey based on the OECD Tourism Trends & Policies 2016. The report says that the number of foreign tourists who visited Korea in 2014 recorded 14.2 million people, which is up 16 percent from 12.2 million people in 2013. Chinese tourists made up the largest portion of foreign tourists, recording 6.1 million people. Japanese tourists ranked second at 2.3 million people. The OECD says that the tourism industry has been increasingly contributing to Korea's economic development thanks to the growing number of foreign tourists.
6. Diabetes Patch
[Anchor Lead]
Diabetes patients must frequently check their blood and take injections to control their blood sugar level. A Korean research team has developed a new technology to measure blood sugar levels using beads of sweat and even inject the needed medicine painlessly. The feat was published in an international academic journal.
[Pkg]
This diabetes patch was developed by a Korean research team to manage blood sugar levels. It calculates blood sugar levels by measuring the sugar concentration in sweat. Accurate results are obtained by taking additional factors into account, such as the sweat's temperature and acidity. The patch contains a complicated network of various electronic and chemical sensors. However, it is flexible and adheres softly to skin thanks to nano-technology. The development enables measurement of blood sugar levels without a blood sample, and as such is expected to be extremely helpful for diabetes patients.
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Dae-hyung(Researcher, Nano Particle Research Team) : "If measurements are made using sweat, it can be done by attaching a patch to the skin. This makes it less intrusive for patients, with no negative side effects."
The diabetes patch is also able to automatically inject medicine to control the blood sugar level if it exceeds a recommended value. Although clinical trials must still be conducted, medicine is injected painlessly through tiny micro needles. It's predicted that the commercialization of this technology could help Korea secure a head start in the 30 billion U.S. dollar global diabetes treatment market.Research results were published in the international academic journal Nature Nanotechnology.
7. Otters in Seoul
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Otters, an endangered natural monument species, have been spotted in the Han River, right in the heart of Seoul. The animal was once known to have disappeared from Seoul, but its recent appearance has excited naturalists who now wish to track their movements.
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This animal leisurely swims in the river. Judging from its size, it's an otter aged more than a year. The otter was caught on camera along the side of the Han River, in the heart of Seoul.
[Soundbite] Kim Jeong-ho(Otter Spotter) : "I was riding my bike when I saw it and started filming it. It was about 70cm long and seemed quite mature."
Experts searched the area where the otter was spotted and found otter excrement with fish bones mixed in. This is the first time that an otter has been spotted in Seoul since an official study started in the 1980s. This otter appears to have swam down the Han River from the vicinity of Paldang Dam upstream.
[Soundbite] Han Sung-yong(Dir., Korean Otter Research Center) : "There are many dams and threats around here. So we need to think about how otters can live in a safer habitat."
The Ministry of Environment plans to install an unmanned camera at the Han River area where the otter was spotted and study the exact number of otters and their migration patterns.
8. Seoul Plaza Cash Grab
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A woman in her 50s scattered tens of thousands of dollars in bills at Seoul Plaza on Monday afternoon. The woman claimed that her ex-husband and children were tormenting her over money, which drove her to this dramatic decision. Here’s more.
[Soundbite] "Pick them, pick them up and collect them."
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Hundreds of 1,000 and 10,000-won banknotes blow in the wind at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall. Police officers nearby run over to stop people from picking up the bills and try to recover them. At around 5 PM Monday afternoon, a 56-year-old woman surnamed Moon took more than 21,000 U.S. dollars' worth in cash from a paper bag and threw it in the air. A resident of Jeju Island, the woman reportedly withdrew the money there and brought it over to Seoul. While being investigated by police, she claimed to have thrown the money away because her ex-husband and children were trying to lock her up in a hospital over her wealth.
[Soundbite] Case Officer : "She said she threw the money away to let the world know of her ex-husband's attempts to take away her assets."
The police have recovered all the banknotes and are currently checking to see whether the entire amount is accounted for.
9. Relaxing Baths
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Taking a warm, relaxing bath is one of the best ways to relieve stress. There are many different kinds of baths you can take, and what works best for you may depend on your physical condition. Today, we share some tips.
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Water flows under the feet of these people in the midst of conversation. This is a foot bath cafe where people enjoy drinks while soaking their feet in warm water.
[Soundbite] Kim Seung-hwan(Gwangjin District, Seoul) : "It is difficult to have a foot soak at home. It is really good to have a foot bath here while drinking some beverages."
Who best benefits from this kind of bath?
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Min-jeong(Gangdong Kyung Hee Univ. Hospital) : "Cold feet cause cramps, swelling and numbness in the legs, as blood, which has to go to the heart,stays in the feet. So a foot bath is good for those who have cold extremities and frequently suffer from swollen feet, cramps or numb legs."
During the soak, massaging acupuncture points in the feet helps stimulate blood circulation and make foot bathing more effective. This homemaker eases her stress by taking a half body bath. She adds tangerine peels to the bath water for a special effect. Tangerine peels contain a substance called limonene, which prevents dehydration of the skin. The best water temperature for a bath is between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. Water that is too hot can irritate or burn the skin. The water should come up below the belly. A soak of 15 to 20 minutes is best, as an excessively long half body bath can cause dizziness.
[Soundbite] Lee Mi-sun(Gangseo District, Seoul) : "It helps relieve stress and clear my mind. I feel really refreshed."
Taking a hand bath is also a good way to relieve fatigue.
[Soundbite] Woo Min-jin(Aesthetic Expert) : "Hands and feet sweat a lot. If you wash them with warm water, it could smell or cause propagation of germs. So it is better to wash the hands with cold water first and then with warm water."
First, wash your hands in cold water and scrub off any dead skin. After scrubbing them, soak your hands in water warmed to 39 degrees Celsius. If you repeatedly clench and spread your hands, or massage them during the soak, it helps stimulate blood circulation and relieve fatigue. Next time you're feeling wear, try out one of these bathing remedies to soothe your tired body and soul.
Seoul and Washington have decided to step up pressure on Pyongyang at their first high-level talks on sanctions on the North Korean regime. The question turns to whether South Korea, the U.S. and China will also hold trilateral talks on North Korea in the near future.
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The first high-level talks between South Korea and the U.S. were attended by the two nations' envoys to the six-way nuclear talks and U.S. Treasury and Commerce department officials in charge of North Korea sanctions. They once again reaffirmed their determination to thoroughly implement the U.N. Security Council resolution on North Korea.
[Soundbite] Sung Kim(Special Rep. for N. Korea Policy)
Special representative for North Korea policy Sung Kim said that Beijing cooperated in the adoption of the U.N. Security Council resolution, and pledged to faithfully implement all of its stipulations. The U.S. State Department's Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, who also attended the talks, said that Washington's executive order provides "very broad authorities" to deal with the issue of exportation of North Korean workers overseas, and that third countries can also become subject to sanctions.
[Soundbite] Daniel Fried(U.S. State Dept. Coordinator for Sanctions Policy)
South Korea's Foreign Ministry said that Seoul and Washington have agreed to collaborate closely to maximize pressure on Pyongyang through the U.N. Security Council resolution, unilateral sanctions and growing pressure from the international community.
2. Online NK Propaganda
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Ratcheting up its rhetoric, North Korea is running an extreme propaganda campaign through new online outlets. North Korean social networking service accounts in particular have served as a major means to spread propaganda videos.
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Artillery shells are fired ceaselessly from the North Korean military's multiple rocket launchers. In no time, the Cheong WaDae is engulfed in flames. The U.S. military's stealth fighters are destroyed in a single blow. This is a video clip produced in English and posted on YouTube by a new North Korean propaganda outlet. Another propaganda outlet posted a video clip which criticizes South Korea with the explicit title "Let's have a war."A North Korean animated movie features a squirrel defeating wicked weasels with a threat of poisonous mushroom bombs. Preschoolers cheer at what appears to be a nuclear missile attack. Social networking services are becoming a major target, as many of them have servers overseas and are therefore difficult to block. The reality is that roughly 1,800 North Korean propaganda posts were found online last year, a figure that has nearly tripled over the past three years, but only about 1,000 of the posts have been blocked.
3. Military Exercises
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South Korea's Air Force on Monday held a military exercise aimed at attacking North Korea's key military facilities. Based on the so-called "kill chain" model, the drill seeks to simulate a preemptive strike on the North at the first sign of its use of weapons of mass destruction.
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The Air Force's key fighter jet F-15K takes off with a loud roar. The F-16 and the domestic light attack aircraft FA-50 are also mobilized. Their target is North Korea's major military facilities, such as nuclear and missile bases and command posts. A fighter jet destroys the enemy's jet in North Korea's airspace in a matter of seconds and arrives at its target area to drop Joint Direct Attack Munition bombs, which have enormous destructive power. A special squad that penetrates the North via the transport airplane C-130 suppresses the enemy's ground troops. The Air Force's large-scale exercise is based on the South Korean military's "kill chain" defense model. It demonstrated South Korea's strong determination to immediately launch a preemptive strike if the North tries to use weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons and missiles.
[Soundbite] Major Kang In-hong(F-15 Pilot) : "If the enemy makes a provocation, we will make a strong response by destroying its intention to fight at an early stage."
Next month the Air Force plans to hold a large-scale joint South-Korea-U.S. air defense exercise called "Max Thunder."
4. Artificial Intelligence
[Anchor Lead]
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic following the historic match of Go, or Baduk as it’s known here, between AlphaGo and Go master Lee Se-dol. In the defense sector, research is under way to apply artificial intelligence to military robots, drawing an ambivalent response weighing expectations with concerns.
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A robot, rather than a human being, approaches a bomb installed by terrorists and attempts to dismantle it. This is a military robot designed to minimize damage to friendly forces and to boost operations efficiency. A military robot that walks on two feet like a human is also being developed. It will be charged not only with search and rescue operations in areas inaccessible to people, such as radioactive contamination sites, but combat duties as well.A robotic fish has also been developed which will perform reconnaissance or self-detonation missions at depths of up to 90 meters underwater. These military robots are operated by pre-designated orders or remote control. Research is under way to equip them with artificial intelligence which would enable them to make their own judgments based on battlefield situations. However, some are voicing concerns that military robots will become so-called 'killer robots' if they are endowed with artificial intelligence. Critics even argue that the military use of artificial intelligence will become a third wartime revolution, following the development of chemical and nuclear weapons.
5. Korea Tourism Stats
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A new survey suggests that Middle Eastern travelers are the biggest spenders among foreign tourists in Korea. As for the total number of foreign tourists in Korea, Chinese tourists make up the largest share.
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A survey shows that the average amount of money spent by each Middle Eastern tourist in Korea surpasses 3,000 U.S. dollars, the largest amount among all foreign tourists visiting the country. Japanese tourists were found to spend just over a thousand dollars per capita on average, while each Chinese tourist spent around 2,100 dollars. The per-capita spending of tourists from the Middle East has been found to be nearly double the average per-capita amount spent by all foreign tourists in Korea, which stood at 1,600 dollars.
[Soundbite] Chung Yun-chan(Int'l Tourism Div., MCST) : "Most of the Middle Eastern tourists have large families and stay in Korea for a long time. They spend more than tourists from other countries."
The Ministry of Culture announced the results of the survey based on the OECD Tourism Trends & Policies 2016. The report says that the number of foreign tourists who visited Korea in 2014 recorded 14.2 million people, which is up 16 percent from 12.2 million people in 2013. Chinese tourists made up the largest portion of foreign tourists, recording 6.1 million people. Japanese tourists ranked second at 2.3 million people. The OECD says that the tourism industry has been increasingly contributing to Korea's economic development thanks to the growing number of foreign tourists.
6. Diabetes Patch
[Anchor Lead]
Diabetes patients must frequently check their blood and take injections to control their blood sugar level. A Korean research team has developed a new technology to measure blood sugar levels using beads of sweat and even inject the needed medicine painlessly. The feat was published in an international academic journal.
[Pkg]
This diabetes patch was developed by a Korean research team to manage blood sugar levels. It calculates blood sugar levels by measuring the sugar concentration in sweat. Accurate results are obtained by taking additional factors into account, such as the sweat's temperature and acidity. The patch contains a complicated network of various electronic and chemical sensors. However, it is flexible and adheres softly to skin thanks to nano-technology. The development enables measurement of blood sugar levels without a blood sample, and as such is expected to be extremely helpful for diabetes patients.
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Dae-hyung(Researcher, Nano Particle Research Team) : "If measurements are made using sweat, it can be done by attaching a patch to the skin. This makes it less intrusive for patients, with no negative side effects."
The diabetes patch is also able to automatically inject medicine to control the blood sugar level if it exceeds a recommended value. Although clinical trials must still be conducted, medicine is injected painlessly through tiny micro needles. It's predicted that the commercialization of this technology could help Korea secure a head start in the 30 billion U.S. dollar global diabetes treatment market.Research results were published in the international academic journal Nature Nanotechnology.
7. Otters in Seoul
[Anchor Lead]
Otters, an endangered natural monument species, have been spotted in the Han River, right in the heart of Seoul. The animal was once known to have disappeared from Seoul, but its recent appearance has excited naturalists who now wish to track their movements.
[Pkg]
This animal leisurely swims in the river. Judging from its size, it's an otter aged more than a year. The otter was caught on camera along the side of the Han River, in the heart of Seoul.
[Soundbite] Kim Jeong-ho(Otter Spotter) : "I was riding my bike when I saw it and started filming it. It was about 70cm long and seemed quite mature."
Experts searched the area where the otter was spotted and found otter excrement with fish bones mixed in. This is the first time that an otter has been spotted in Seoul since an official study started in the 1980s. This otter appears to have swam down the Han River from the vicinity of Paldang Dam upstream.
[Soundbite] Han Sung-yong(Dir., Korean Otter Research Center) : "There are many dams and threats around here. So we need to think about how otters can live in a safer habitat."
The Ministry of Environment plans to install an unmanned camera at the Han River area where the otter was spotted and study the exact number of otters and their migration patterns.
8. Seoul Plaza Cash Grab
[Anchor Lead]
A woman in her 50s scattered tens of thousands of dollars in bills at Seoul Plaza on Monday afternoon. The woman claimed that her ex-husband and children were tormenting her over money, which drove her to this dramatic decision. Here’s more.
[Soundbite] "Pick them, pick them up and collect them."
[Pkg]
Hundreds of 1,000 and 10,000-won banknotes blow in the wind at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall. Police officers nearby run over to stop people from picking up the bills and try to recover them. At around 5 PM Monday afternoon, a 56-year-old woman surnamed Moon took more than 21,000 U.S. dollars' worth in cash from a paper bag and threw it in the air. A resident of Jeju Island, the woman reportedly withdrew the money there and brought it over to Seoul. While being investigated by police, she claimed to have thrown the money away because her ex-husband and children were trying to lock her up in a hospital over her wealth.
[Soundbite] Case Officer : "She said she threw the money away to let the world know of her ex-husband's attempts to take away her assets."
The police have recovered all the banknotes and are currently checking to see whether the entire amount is accounted for.
9. Relaxing Baths
[Anchor Lead]
Taking a warm, relaxing bath is one of the best ways to relieve stress. There are many different kinds of baths you can take, and what works best for you may depend on your physical condition. Today, we share some tips.
[Pkg]
Water flows under the feet of these people in the midst of conversation. This is a foot bath cafe where people enjoy drinks while soaking their feet in warm water.
[Soundbite] Kim Seung-hwan(Gwangjin District, Seoul) : "It is difficult to have a foot soak at home. It is really good to have a foot bath here while drinking some beverages."
Who best benefits from this kind of bath?
[Soundbite] Prof. Kim Min-jeong(Gangdong Kyung Hee Univ. Hospital) : "Cold feet cause cramps, swelling and numbness in the legs, as blood, which has to go to the heart,stays in the feet. So a foot bath is good for those who have cold extremities and frequently suffer from swollen feet, cramps or numb legs."
During the soak, massaging acupuncture points in the feet helps stimulate blood circulation and make foot bathing more effective. This homemaker eases her stress by taking a half body bath. She adds tangerine peels to the bath water for a special effect. Tangerine peels contain a substance called limonene, which prevents dehydration of the skin. The best water temperature for a bath is between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. Water that is too hot can irritate or burn the skin. The water should come up below the belly. A soak of 15 to 20 minutes is best, as an excessively long half body bath can cause dizziness.
[Soundbite] Lee Mi-sun(Gangseo District, Seoul) : "It helps relieve stress and clear my mind. I feel really refreshed."
Taking a hand bath is also a good way to relieve fatigue.
[Soundbite] Woo Min-jin(Aesthetic Expert) : "Hands and feet sweat a lot. If you wash them with warm water, it could smell or cause propagation of germs. So it is better to wash the hands with cold water first and then with warm water."
First, wash your hands in cold water and scrub off any dead skin. After scrubbing them, soak your hands in water warmed to 39 degrees Celsius. If you repeatedly clench and spread your hands, or massage them during the soak, it helps stimulate blood circulation and relieve fatigue. Next time you're feeling wear, try out one of these bathing remedies to soothe your tired body and soul.
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