[LIVE] 21:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-10-05)

▪ Japan begins to release second batch of Fukushima wastewater, despite protests from neighboring countries

▪ S. Korea, Japan hold vice-ministerial 'strategic dialogue' for first time in 9 years

▪ Consumer price rises 3.7% on-year in Sept.; Gov't promises to ease inflation

▪ New inflation concerns as milk prices, transportation fares in S. Korea rise in October

▪ Online consumption for travel, transportation reach record-high in August

▪ Pres. Yoon says Korean alphabet 'Hangeul' reflects freedom, equality, and prosperity

▪ Nobel prize in literature awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse

▪ Russia withdraws Black Sea Fleet vessels from Crimea base after attacks from Ukraine

▪ Flash flood in Northern India leaves 14 dead, over 100 missing

▪ [Asian Game] S. Korea secures silver medal in women's handball

▪ 2030 FIFA World Cup to be hosted across three continents

▪ Extracting pine tree oil abundant of phytoncides becomes growing business in S. Korea

▪ Chilly mornings tomorrow... Strong winds for coastlines