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Korea 24 - 2026.09.29
Summary
Korea 24 reports that South Korea’s military attributes recent DMZ explosions to North Korean mines, while Pyongyang asserts its nuclear status at the UN. The episode analyzes the government’s plan to approve abortion pills by 2027, marking a significant shift in reproductive health policy seven years after decriminalization. In entertainment, the show covers BTS’s MTV VMA wins, Stray Kids’ Latin American festival tour, and Park Ji-hyun’s historic International Emmy nomination.
Topics discussed
North Korean landmines blamed for DMZ explosions
North Korea's UN speech on nuclear status
Protest over North Korean POW handover to Ukraine
Ahn Se-young wins consecutive Asian Games badminton gold
Korea plans to approve abortion pills by 2027
Korea 24 stock market update
SNU alumni network charged with insider trading
Hweknik seafood trend on the Han River
World record slackliner to cross Seoul buildings
Operation to rescue shark Pukangi from canal
K-pop stars sweep MTV VMAs in Los Angeles
Stray Kids' massive Latin America tour success
Pledis Entertainment wins case against ticket scalpers
K-drama Hyperknife nominated for International Emmy
Closing remarks and sign-off
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