Among COVID-19 vaccine research reports submitted to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10 of them are tested on human bodies. Remdesivir is one of the most promising medicines. It is made by Gilead Sciences, the American pharmaceutical company that developed Tamiflu, a medicine for influenza. The
In April, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, a group of oil-producing countries that are not in OPEC, like Russia, agreed on reducing oil production to 9.7 million barrels per day in May and June to deal with the dramatic drop in oil prices. Oil prices rose continuou
About the Korean Version of the New DealOn May 4th, Hong Namgi, a minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, stated that a Korean version of the New Deal would be announced in early June. Also, President Moon Jae-in illustrated how the government would introduce it in his special add
Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many Kingos might be disappointed that they cannot visit the cherry blossom attractions this spring. However, thanks to quarantine nowadays, we can see a cleaner nature because factories have stopped operating and the number of tourists has decreased in touri
Music with Korean lyrics from the soundtrack of the famous football game FIFA19 and people singing “Itgaehane” together in Korean in foreign clubs are what Peggy Gou is all about, although, she is relatively less famous in Korea than she is all over the world. Let's talk about her music, relieve
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are negotiating to avoid a no-deal Brexit, which means the withdrawing of UK from the EU without any negotiations, but still, their opinions differ. Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister (PM) of the UK, said he wants re-negotiation as he cannot accept
On August 28th , Tanzania announced that it would send back all Burundian refugees on its soil starting from October 1st. The Tanzanian Interior Minister Kangi Lugola said, “In agreement with the Burundian government and in collaboration with the High Commissioner for Refugees, we will start the rep
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) has introduced new 8-digit license plates for vehicles that include an extra number on the existing plate that will be used from September 1st. It is because the number of available registration numbers of the former 7-digit license plates
An electronic securities system is to be introduced on September 16th. It is a system that registers and issues shares in the electronic method without publishing real securities. The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) decided to adopt this system because of the drawbacks of the former
A current trend in technological advancement, computerization, data processing, and automation is known as the fourth industrial revolution. Technology is evolving rapidly. New technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and virtual reality (VR) are coming into our lives and people ar
Members of the universities are concerned about impacts of the so-called “Act on Parttime Lecturers” ahead of implementing this law on August 1st. The original name of the revised act is the Amended Legislative Bill on Higher Education Act, which is designated to improve the status and treatment of
At the European Union (EU) summit held on March 21st, 2019, the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) agreed to delay Brexit until April 12th, and if Brexit agreement is approved in the House of Commons in the UK, Brexit will be delayed until May 22nd . Brexit is the shorthand way of expressing the UK'
Doubts have recently emerged over Park So-yeon, a representative of the animal rights group, Coexistence of Animal Rights on Earth (Care). She is suspected of embezzling contributions, working with butchers, and undiscriminatingly administering euthanasia at animal shelters in January this year. Oth