[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-10-25)

▪ S. Korean leader seeks broader cooperation with Qatar during first official state visit ▪ Pres. Yoon continues his sales efforts at FII in Riyadh calling S. Korea reliable country to invest in ▪ Israel kills Hamas divers trying to infiltrate Israeli border ▪ U.S. envoy urges int’l. community to act against China’s sending back of defectors to N. Korea ▪ China officially dismisses defense minister Li Shangfu ▪ S. Korean consumers expect higher inflation amid Middle East tensions ▪ No. of births and marriages hits record low for month of August in S. Korea ▪ S. Korean gov’t pushes for increase in medical school enrollment quota ▪ S. Korea celebrates Dokdo Day on Oct. 25; visitor numbers to island rebound to pre-pandemic figures ▪ Eco-friendly farming movement from Halla Mountain to Seorak Mountain ▪ World News: Emmer drops out hours after winning nomination for House speaker ▪ [Weather] Cozy afternoon highs under sunny skies ▪ [Anchor’s Pick] Saudi Crown Prince gives Pres. Yoon ride, expresses high hopes for Hyundai EV plant