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March snowfall brings S. Korea's latest-ever heavy snow advisory

2025/03/18 17:00

A snow advisory was issued overnight as Seoul saw heavy snowfall a rare weather phenomenon in mid-March. Ahn Sung-jin reports. South Korea's spring seemed to have taken a hiatus. With unexpected heavy snowfall covering the country starting late Monday, Seoul issued its latest-ever heavy snow advisory since 1999 when statistics first started to be compiled. The advisory was lifted around 10 AM on Tuesday in most of the capital and surrounding areas. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy snow of more than 10cm was observed overnight across the metropolitan area area including Gyeonggi-do Province as well as parts in Gangwon-do and Chungcheong-do provinces up to Tuesday morning. Following the heavy snowfall, Seoul's lowest temperature also dropped to zero but the feels-like temperature fell to sub-zero numbers. It's not common to see this much snow in March. The KMA noted that a low-pressure system formed by Arctic winds caused much of the heavy snow and strong gales. The unprecedented snow caused travel disruptions and safety concerns with one subway line stopping services in the early hours of Tuesday, and more than 8 flights and around 90 passenger ships having their departures canceled or delayed. In the early hours of Tuesday, a driver died in a car crash, with police pointing to a slippery road from the snow as the cause. Though most of the snowfall is expected to stop by the end of the day, strong winds are expected to continue. The government pledged to monitor and promptly respond to any incidents to prevent further accidents. Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News.

Monthly auto exports reach 6.1 billion U.S. dollars in February, up 17.8% y/y

2025/03/18 17:00

Findings for the month of February show Korean automakers noted substantial annual growth in factory output sales at home and shipments overseas. Our Moon Ji-young covers the latest data. The South Korean auto industry remained strong in February, showing double-digit growth in production, exports and domestic sales compared to the same month last year. That's according to the latest automotive trends report released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Tuesday, which showed the country's auto exports surpassed the 6 billion U.S. dollar mark for the first time for any February --rising by 17-point-8 percent year-on-year. By export volume, the number of car shipments came to 233 thousand. The export growth in February is attributed to a base effect resulting from an increase in the number of working days, as February 2024 had fewer working days due to the Lunar New Year holiday falling in that month. Despite difficulties in the EV market, eco-friendly car exports experienced a year-on-year increase of 32 percent. While EV exports dipped by 2 percent, hybrid car exports surged by a remarkable 61.7 percent. In terms of domestic production, South Korean carmakers produced 17.1 percent more vehicles, breaking the 350,000 mark for the first time since February 2014. Regarding domestic sales, 14.8 percent more vehicles were sold compared to the same period last year, totaling 133,000. Notably, EV sales increased by a whopping 298 percent year-on-year. The Ministry of Industry attributed this increase to a tax credit that has reduced the individual consumption tax on cars by 30 percent in the first half of the year, as well as the early implementation of EV subsidies announced in mid-January. With the new Trump administration proposing tariffs on automobiles starting next month, Seoul is taking steps to mitigate the impacts of these levies on the South Korean auto industry. The trade ministry announced it would form a dedicated task force to closely monitor the situation and gather opinions from domestic auto firms, and would soon prepare a more detailed response plan. Moon Ji-young, Arirang News.

Acting President Choi vetoes KCC bill; only two president-appointed members active

2025/03/18 17:00

Acting President Choi Sang-mok has vetoed an opposition-led bill that would make it mandatory for the Korea Communications Commission to have at least three commission members appointed in order to operate. The veto took place earlier on this Tuesday and marks Choi's 9th veto since taking on the role of acting president in late December. Currently only two President Yoon Suk Yeol-appointed members are active at the Commission while the remaining three appointments to be made by the parliament are vacant amid the political standoff. This parliamentary bill was also previously turned down by President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Court holds first trial hearing for Justice Minister Park Sung-jae on alleged martial law participation

2025/03/18 17:00

On the local political front. The Constitutional Court held its first hearing on the impeachment of Justice Minister Park Sung-jae earlier on this Tuesday. Park was impeached by the parliament last December with opposition lawmakers accusing him of partaking in Korea's short-lived martial law by seeking to secure detention venues for key political figures. Park's defense team has dismissed the accusations as groundless. After a two-hour session the bench decided it would begin deliberating on his case without a second hearing. Separately the Constitutional Court has yet to disclose a date for its verdict to determine the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol whose impeachment trial ended in late February.

S. Korea says inclusion on U.S. 'sensitive country' list is due to security issues, not foreign policy

2025/03/18 17:00

South Korea's designation as a sensitive country by the U.S. Energy Department reportedly comes in line with security concerns and not diplomacy. Our correspondent Bae Eun-ji starts us off. Concerns are rising after South Korea, a key U.S. ally, was recently added to the U.S. Energy Department's Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List --alongside North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran. While South Korea is in the lowest tier as "Other Designated Countries," it is the only U.S. ally with a formal defense treaty. Following communication with the U.S., Seoul's Foreign Ministry confirmed that South Korea's inclusion is due to security-related issues, rather than foreign policy concerns. The government also clarified that the U.S. has said the designation will not significantly impact joint energy research or technology cooperation. The ministry further highlighted that it's closely cooperating with the U.S., while noting that South Korea has been on the list in the past and was removed through similar diplomatic efforts. According to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office in 1996, South Korea was previously on the DOE's sensitive country list from January 1993 to June 1996. But the report added that South Korea was a country no longer considered sensitive as of July 28th, 1994. Despite the government's explanation, many experts still believe there are other reasons behind the matter. Because the U.S. list cites concerns over national security and nuclear proliferation, some observers in Seoul suggest it has to do with growing discussions on the need for South Korea to acquire its own nuclear weapons capability. "I think that's the biggest reason. The main reason why the U.S. Department of Energy would designate a specific country to its sensitive countries list is nuclear non-proliferation." Others believe South Korea's domestic political situation may have influenced the move since the U.S. decision, made in January, follows President Yoon's martial law declaration on December 3rd. "Once the Constitutional Court's decision on the impeachment is announced, the political turmoil in South Korea will be resolved. In that case, there would be no reason for the Trump administration to keep South Korea on this list." Meanwhile,.. the acting U.S. ambassador to Seoul, Joseph Yun, said on Tuesday that the energy department's listing was not a serious matter that could affect bilateral relations adding that the matter was "not a big deal." He explained that Seoul was put on the DOE list due to "some mishandling of sensitive information" that should not be taken out of laboratories, without further elaboration. Nonetheless, Seoul is looking to actively engage with Washington to resolve the issue before the designation takes effect on April 15th with trade minister Ahn Duk-geun set to visit the U.S. later this week to meet with his counterpart. Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.

[Weather] Cold snap continues until tomorrow, spring weather from Thursday

2025/03/18 17:00

The cold snap is bringing heavy snow and gusty winds. The cold air from the Arctic came down to Korea making the atmosphere unstable. The daytime temperature in Seoul is expected to be 7 degrees Celsius and the wind will make it feel even colder. Meanwhile, heavy snow has been falling everywhere from last night. Most of this snow will stop tonight. Up to 20 centimeters or more is expected in the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province and between 10 and 20 centimeters in the northeastern mountains of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, with 1 to 10 centimeters in other areas until tonight. Tomorrow morning will be just as cold as today with Daejeon at minus 3 degrees, and Chuncheon at minus 4 degrees. Highs will move up to 9 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu and Gyeongju. From tomorrow, the sky will become clear. Typical spring weather will make a return on Thursday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

World News: EU and partners promise US$ 6.3 bil. in aid for Syria and its neighbors

2025/03/18 17:00

This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. The European Union and its international partners have pledged substantial financial aid to support Syria and its neighboring countries during a critical transition period following the ousting of its former leader. At a conference held in Brussels on Monday, donors committed approximately 6.3 billion U.S. dollars in aid for Syria and its neighbors, with the EU pledging nearly 2.7 billion dollars. This year's total pledges are lower than the 8.2 billion dollars raised last year, partly due to reductions in the United States foreign aid budget. Meanwhile, Syria's interim government participated in the conference for the first time, with its foreign minister in attendance. Rwanda announced it officially cut diplomatic ties with Belgium on Monday, citing interference in regional matters. The Rwandan government announced that all Belgian diplomats must depart within 48 hours, raising concerns about escalating bilateral tensions. The decision follows accusations that Belgium has sided against Rwanda with regard to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda insists that Belgium has taken sides in the regional conflict and continues to mobilize against Rwanda in various forums, employing what it describes as "lies and manipulation" to destabilize the region. Finally, in the United States, New York City celebrated its 264th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday local time, attracting approximately 2 million spectators and featuring 150,000 marchers. Participants included school bands, Irish pipe and drum ensembles, and uniformed personnel from the police and fire departments. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul were among the attendees, and also wore green for the occasion. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the annual tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green with an eco-friendly dye, a practice that began in 1962, was once again observed. Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.

Two Korean artifacts restored using Korean technology

2025/03/18 17:00

Art restoration plays a crucial part in safeguarding cultural heritage and efforts between private and public sectors as well as those across borders go a long way to better protecting national treasures. Lee Eun-jin has details. The Leeum Museum of Art will be displaying two Korean artifacts from the 19th century following their restoration. The eight-panel screen titled "Welcoming Banquet of the Governor of Pyeongan" illustrates the boat ride crossing the Taedong River and the banquet welcoming the newly appointed governor of Pyeongan Province in 1826, during the Joseon Dynasty. Since 1927, this artifact has been housed in the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts in the United States. There had been severe wear from leaving its homeland, and over the passage of time, and the eight panels were stored separately, making it difficult to even determine their exact sequence. It took over 16 months for its restoration. "There were parts of the painting missing -from small details to the entire bottom chunks. So we focused on how we could blend those parts without adding new brushstrokes." Accompanying the folding screen is the "hwarot," a traditional wedding robe worn by women during the Joseon era as early as the year 1392. With only about 50 versions of this garment surviving today, the "hwarot" was once reserved for royalty and aristocrats before becoming common among ordinary brides. It took experts in Dankook University roughly 13 months to restore the "hwarot", including research on the fabric and dye of its material, and embroidery techniques. "We stuck to a few rules: don't harm the original form, remove the cause of the damages as much as possible, and contribute to adding to the beauty of the hwarot." The two artifacts that have been restored with Korean technology belong to The Peabody Essex Museum in the United States, which has been buying Korean artifacts since the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries in the late 18-hundreds. And in 2003, as a part of the museum's expansion project, its new wing included a gallery devoted entirely to Korean arts. "We are accepting support from various organizations around the world for our conservation program. We had decided that the support needed for the preservation work of the Peabody Essex pieces would come from such programs." So far, the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation has supported 58 projects across 10 different countries, not only ensuring that the Korean cultural heritage overseas is preserved, but also displaying them to a global audience. But this is the first time that a private art museum has taken part in the restoration efforts as a contribution to society. After the special exhibition at Leeum, the Peabody Essex Museum will showcase the two restored Korean objects in May. Lee Eunjin, Arirang News.

South Korea's Culture Ministry selects Andong as Culture City of East Asia 2026

2025/03/18 17:00

The Culture Ministry has selected Andong City as South Korea's city of culture for East Asian exchanges of 2026. Highlighting Andong's UNESCO-listed world heritage sites such as the Hahoe Folk Village the ministry has pledged to support various cultural interactions. Since 2014 South Korea China and Japan have selected four cities with rich history every year to promote cultural programs including performances and exhibitions under a trilateral initiative that aims to advance artistic collaboration.

K-wave AI News

2025/03/18 14:00

Hello and welcome to your AI guide to the latest cultural updates from Korea. Here's our top story. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on Tuesday that the city of Andong, in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, has been awarded the title of "Culture City of East Asia 2026" for Korea. Promoting its slogan "Andong, where peace resides and minds rest," the Korean culture city will host various events throughout 2026 in collaboration with the other selected cultural cities of China and Japan. Nominating a culture city every year was an initiative jointly launched by Korea, China and Japan, in an effort to encourage deeper mutual understanding and stronger solidarity within the region, and has been a part of cultural exchange and collaborative projects since 2014. Marking a landmark 30th anniversary of the Korean Pavilion's construction at the Venice Biennale, an exhibition will be held to look back on three decades of the pavilion's architecture, focusing on the untold stories of the space that has often been underestimated as merely an exhibition venue. The professional architectural curator collective CAC has been appointed as the curator. The exhibition, under the title "'Little Toad Little Toad: Unbuilding the Pavilion", explores the architectural meaning derived from the establishment process, the relationships with other countries' pavilions, and the sustainability of the Biennale. The exhibition will be held for 6 months, from May 10th to November 23rd. Prominent art galleries in Korea will be gathering at the annual Galleries Art Fair next month. Established in 1979, this fair is not only Korea's first art fair, but also the longest running. Marking the beginning of the year's art fair season, this event also helps gauge the atmosphere of the art market for the year, with member galleries of the Galleries Association of Korea exhibiting and selling their works. This year, 168 member galleries will be participating, including major galleries like Hyundai, Johyun, Kukje, Hakgojae, and Leeahn. Starting with a VIP preview on April 16th, the art fair will run until the 20th, in COEX. That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.

[Kulture-Issue] Hallyu keywords that are making trends around the world

2025/03/18 14:00

Kimchi, soju, buldak, mukbang. Words that anyone interested in Korean culture has probably heard of before. These are also some of the Korean terms that made an increased appearance on global media platforms last year. This, according to data recently released by Korea's culture ministry in its annual "Global Hallyu Trends Analysis". Let's delve deeper into the findings of the trending K-keywords, with David Tizzard, Professor of Korean Studies at Seoul Women's University and Hanyang University, who is joining us online. Hello Professor Tizzard! 1) Let's talk about this "Global Hallyu Trends Analysis", which for its latest report looked at 680,000 pieces of data from October 2023 to September 2024 based on foreign news articles, social media discussions and more. What were the top hallyu keywords? (And how were they different by continent/country?) 2) What do you think is the biggest force behind Korean words (or cultural aspects) becoming so widely used abroad now? 3) I can explain kimchi, mukbang, oppa, and hanbok to foreigners. But some words really can only be fully understood in Korean and are difficult to translate. What are some of those? 4) Have you encountered any K-pop fandom slang or newly created Korean words that surprised you by how they are spreading globally? Thank you very much Professor Tizzard for your insights today. Thank you Walter as always.

[Features-reporter] Two Korean artifacts restored using Korean technology

2025/03/18 14:00

Korean technology was used to newly restore two pieces of Korean cultural heritage artifacts an eight-panel screen, and the bridal garment of royalty, both from the Joseon Dynasty. The Leeum Museum of Art and Dankook University participated in the restoration works, but these Korean artifacts actually belong to an American museum, which means, now that the restoration work is completed, they will be returned after their display in Korea. Lee Eun-jin tells us the story. The Leeum Museum of Art will be displaying two Korean artifacts from the 19th century following their restoration. The eight-panel screen titled "Welcoming Banquet of the Governor of Pyeongan" illustrates the boat ride crossing the Taedong River and the banquet welcoming the newly appointed governor of Pyeongan Province in 1826, during the Joseon Dynasty. Since 1927, this artifact has been housed in the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts in the United States. There had been severe wear from leaving its homeland, and over the passage of time, and the eight panels were stored separately, making it difficult to even determine their exact sequence. It took over 16 months for its restoration. "There were parts of the painting missing -from small details to the entire bottom chunks. So we focused on how we could blend those parts without adding new brushstrokes." Accompanying the folding screen is the "hwarot," a traditional wedding robe worn by women during the Joseon era as early as the year 1392. With only about 50 versions of this garment surviving today, the "hwarot" was once reserved for royalty and aristocrats before becoming common among ordinary brides. It took experts in Dankook University roughly 13 months to restore the "hwarot", including research on the fabric and dye of its material, and embroidery techniques. "We stuck to a few rules: don't harm the original form, remove the cause of the damages as much as possible, and contribute to adding to the beauty of the hwarot." The two artifacts that have been restored with Korean technology belong to The Peabody Essex Museum in the United States, which has been buying Korean artifacts since the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries in the late 18-hundreds. And in 2003, as a part of the museum's expansion project, its new wing included a gallery devoted entirely to Korean arts. "We are accepting support from various organizations around the world for our conservation program. We had decided that the support needed for the preservation work of the Peabody Essex pieces would come from such programs." So far, the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation has supported 58 projects across 10 different countries, not only ensuring that the Korean cultural heritage overseas is preserved, but also displaying them to a global audience. But this is the first time that a private art museum has taken part in the restoration efforts as a contribution to society. After the special exhibition at Leeum, the Peabody Essex Museum will showcase the two restored Korean objects in May. Lee Eunjin, Arirang News.

[K-Enter] Kim Sae-ron's bereaved family sue YouTuber for defamation

2025/03/18 14:00

So, Walter we start off on some news regarding a lawsuit between the family of Kim Sae-ron and a well-known YouTuber. The family of late actress Kim Sae-ron have filed a complaint against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho , on defamation charges. The lawyer representing Kim Sae-ron's family, submitted the complaint against Lee to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Monday afternoon. The charge is defamation due to the spread of false information. The YouTuber had accused Kim Sae-ron of posing as actor Kim Soo-hyun's girlfriend. Lee Jin-ho had posted content on his channel claiming that Kim Sae-ron was spreading false information, calling it a "staged romance." Lee has been a critic of Kim since 2022 when she was involved in a drink driving incident. Kim Sae-ron's legal team claim the accusations put a severe mental toll on her. The lawyer representing Kim Sae-ron's family stated, (quote) "In order to disprove this false information, the family had no choice but to reveal the truth about their relationship and release past photos as evidence." The family are also considering legal action against Kim Soo-hyun. I am sure the Kulture Wave will keep up to date with the this case. Moving onto some news on late singer Wheesung . The family of the legendary singer Wheesung has decided to donate all the condolence money given at his funeral. On Monday, Wheesung's younger brother announced the decision through his agency, saying "all of the condolence money received during the funeral period will be used in places that can have a positive social impact in the name of singer Wheesung." His brother also said "Once again, we deeply thank everyone who remembered and visited Wheesung ." A final cause of death has yet to be determined and the National Forensic Service has said it is expected to take more than two weeks for the detailed examination results to be released. A very kind donation indeed that we hope goes to a worthy cause. Now let's end on a lighter note and move onto the subject of K-pop. We have been seeing this girl group rise through the last few years and they have been gaining a lot of steam especially on social media and 특히 소셜 미디어와 예능 프로그램에서 인기를 얻고 있습니다. Who are you going to talk about? NMIXX released their new fourth mini-album "Fe3O4: FORWARD" along with their title track "KNOW ABOUT ME". This new release follows their second mini-album "Fe3O4: BREAK" and third mini-album "Fe3O4: STICK OUT", marking the final installment of the 'Fe3O4' album series. Meanwhile, NMIXX has been announced as a performer for the "2025 iHeartRadio Wango Tango", a U.S. festival set to take place on May 10 at Huntington City Beach in California. Additionally, as part of their second fan concert tour in April, they will hold performances in Taipei and Hong Kong, both of which are sold out. Great news for them, I know they have been one of the most exciting groups recently. So let's hope to see more of them soon. Now, let's move onto more culture news with Ari, Ari what stories do you have for us today?

[Weather] Spring storm hits most of Korea with snowy surprise, chilly all day

2025/03/18 10:00

A spring storm hit most of Korea with snowy surprise, with a heavy snow advisory issued yesterday in the capital, the latest on the record. Overnight, Seoul received nearly 7 centimeters of snowfall and it will keep piling up through the mid-afternoon with 1 to 5 centimeters more snow in store. East of Gangwon-do could see 40 centimeters or more, mountainous regions in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province may see up to 20 centimeters, with blizzards. Heavy snow alerts in place for most regions. Strong winds will also be an issue, especially on Jeju Island and western regions, with wind advisories in place. Temperatures remain on the chilly side throughout the day, highs will be similar to yesterday topping out at 7 degrees in the capital, Busan at 8 degrees. On the bright side, warmer days are ahead! Starting Thursday, we'll see a sharp turnaround as a warming trend takes over. Sunny skies return, and temperatures will climb, melting away today's snow fairly quickly. So, for today, bundle up and drive safely.

St. Patrick's Day brings parades and celebrations to New York

2025/03/18 10:00

Finally, in the United States, New York City celebrated its 264th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday local time, attracting approximately 2 million spectators and featuring 150,000 marchers. Participants included school bands, Irish pipe and drum ensembles, and uniformed personnel from the police and fire departments. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul were among the attendees, and also wore green for the occasion. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the annual tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green with an eco-friendly dye, a practice that began in 1962, was once again observed.

Rwanda cuts diplomatic ties with Belgium citing interference

2025/03/18 10:00

Rwanda announced it officially cut diplomatic ties with Belgium on Monday, citing interference in regional matters. The Rwandan government announced that all Belgian diplomats must depart within 48 hours, raising concerns about escalating bilateral tensions. The decision follows accusations that Belgium has sided against Rwanda with regard to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda insists that Belgium has taken sides in the regional conflict and continues to mobilize against Rwanda in various forums, employing what it describes as "lies and manipulation" to destabilize the region.

EU and partners promise U.S.$ 6.3 bil. in aid for Syria and its neighbors

2025/03/18 10:00

The European Union and its international partners have pledged substantial financial aid to support Syria and its neighboring countries during a critical transition period following the ousting of its former leader. At a conference held in Brussels on Monday, donors committed approximately 6.3 billion U.S. dollars in aid for Syria and its neighbors, with the EU pledging nearly 2.7 billion dollars. This year's total pledges are lower than the 8.2 billion dollars raised last year, partly due to reductions in the United States foreign aid budget. Meanwhile, Syria's interim government participated in the conference for the first time, with its foreign minister in attendance.

Trump says U.S. will hold Iran responsible for further Houthi attacks

2025/03/18 10:00

Good morning, I'm Choi Chi-hee, and this is The World Now. Following a series of U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels over the weekend, President Donald Trump on Monday issued a warning to Iran regarding its support for the group. Trump emphasized that any future assaults by the Houthis will be regarded as direct actions by Iran, and promised severe repercussions. Taking to social media he said, "Every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN, and IRAN will be held responsible and suffer the consequences, and those consequences will be dire." The White House reinforced the stance, indicating that Iran should take the United States' warnings seriously. Meanwhile, the Pentagon reported that over 30 Houthi sites have been targeted so far, and vowed to continue using "overwhelming lethal force" to protect international maritime commerce until the group ceases its attacks.

Sensory neurons for sweet tastes suppress those for bitter tastes

2025/03/18 10:00

The story of taste especially that of sweetness as well as bitterness begin in the brain with intriguing power dynamics. Cha Yun-kyung tells us more. As fruit flies are often used as experimental models, researchers created genetically engineered fruit flies that are vitalized when their sensory neurons are activated. When their sensory neurons for sweet tastes were activated they suppressed the sensory neurons for bitter tastes. On the other hand, when sensory neurons for bitter tastes were activated, those for sweet tastes were not suppressed. This is because sensory neurons for sweet tastes can control those for bitter tastes. "When sensory neurons for sweet tastes are activated, those for bitter tastes are suppressed due to the electric field from the sweet activated sensory neurons. As a result, when there are bitter and sweet tastes at the same time, the bitter tastes are eliminated " The researchers explained that this principle could be the reason why black coffee tastes bitter while coffee mixtures with sugar taste less bitter or fruit juices taste less sour. As the mechanism of the suppression interaction among sensory neurons for taste has been uncovered from fruit fly experiments, researchers expect that this will help with experiments on sensory neurons of different species, including animals and eventually people. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

On-point: Will President Yoon's impeachment case ruling be announced on Friday?

2025/03/18 10:00

Many are expecting the Constitutional Court to rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment case later this week. What's taking the justices so long? We turn to legal expert Joung Hwang. Good morning. 1. What do you think the eight justices are contemplating at this stage? Didn't the court stress a speedy ruling? 2. Some are betting that Thursday or Friday to be the day the ruling is announced, and some even expect it to happen as late as next week. Which day are you betting on? Why that day? 3. And I'm sure the justices will pour extra efforts into drawing up their final statements considering the gravity of the case, won't they? 4. Will President Yoon make a statement before the ruling day do you think? Yoon's legal team said no, but if yes, what kind of statement? 5. Will the ruling and opposition parties be able to draw out a joint message following the verdict? They did back in 2017 when former President Park Geun-hye was ousted. Thanks so much for sharing your insight with us this morning.