[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-10-23)

▪ S. Korean, Saudi leaders agree to cooperate on new future industries, with new deals worth over US$ 15 bil. ▪ Yoon calls for S. Korean firms to expand cooperation for all things related to Saudi’s Vision 2030 ▪ 17 more trucks carrying aid enter Gaza through Rafah crossing ▪ Biden discusses Israel-Hamas conflict with Western leaders; Cairo summit ends with no joint statement ▪ PPP, gov’t announce new economy, energy-related measures to help people’s livelihoods ▪ Gov’t to provide special subsides worth US$ 7.5 mil., conduct joint inspections to halt spread of bovine lumpy skin disease ▪ S. Korean exports rise nearly 5% in first 20 days of October raising expectations of a turnaround ▪ Samsung SDI, Hyundai Motor signs EV battery supply deal in Europe ▪ More women in the workplace in S. Korea but gender gap still high ▪ World News: Run-off in Argentina Election ▪ [Weather] Temperatures return to normal, fine autumn weather ▪ [Anchor’s Pick] Qatar emerges as mediator for Hamas’ hostages