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Tom Jones, who is the writer of the book and lyrics for the musical "The Fantasticks," died on Friday at his residence in Sharon, Connecticut. His age was 95. According to Jones' son Michael, the cause of the death was cancer, as reported by The New York Times.

Korea prepares to welcome more foreign workers through its reformed immigration policy, greater emphasis will be placed on an immigrant's proficiency in the Korean language compared to other skills. The Ministry of Justice told The Korea Times that fluency in Korean would play a significant role in the issuance of E-7-4 visas. These visas, which grant permanent stay in Korea with an initial three-year period and unlimited renewals, are given to individuals who meet specific criteria including a minimum of four years of work experience. The Ministry stated that mastering the Korean language is fundamental for immigrants to assimilate into Korean society, paralleling the approach of other countries. To encourage this, higher points will be awarded to those with exceptional language skills who seek to switch to E-7-4 visas. This stance aligns with the direction set by Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon, who emphasized the primacy of language ability over even technical skills like welding. He emphasized that individuals proficient in Korean would receive substantial incentives. Han Dong-hoon also emphasized the urgency of immigration reform to embrace skilled foreign workers as a critical priority for Korea. Despite government efforts, the nation's birthrate continues to decline dramatically, prompting a need for harmonious coexistence with foreign labor. Han Dong-hoon stressed that Korea's future hinges on the development of a well-structured immigration system and cautioned against hasty implementation to prevent severe political divisions. He cited examples from various other countries to highlight the importance of careful planning.

OTT releases this week are here for you to enjoy over the weekend. Let’s have a look. What it’s about: This Korean web series is about a psychic veterinarian and a detective, who unite their expertise to solve cases in a quaint town.

South Korean prosecutors say they hope to jail executives thought to be behind a $651 million crypto scam to prison for up to 15 years.

rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar on Friday, alongside its Asian peers, with the Chinese yuan depreciating to a one-month low. The rupee closed at 82.8450 against the dollar, 0.16% lower on the day and 0.12% lower for the week.

Blockchain encyclopedia IQ.wiki has launched a GPT-4 search engine for crypto users based on OpenAI's ChatGPT, and it plans to integrate more artificial intelligence (AI) features. 

South Korea, which was preparing a pop concert for 40,000 Scouts whose global Jamboree was disrupted by the weather. Much of Khanun's damage was concentrated in the country's southern and eastern regions, where several cities and towns saw 30 to 40 centimeters (12 to 16 inches) of rain. Dozens of houses and buildings were damaged, roads were closed and at least one death was reported.

Supreme Leader of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has replaced a high-ranking military official and ordered intensified military training and weapon production, according to reports from the country's state media KCNA. The move comes amidst escalating tensions and as South Korea and the United States prepare for joint military drills.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed his top general and called for stepping up war preparations «in an offensive way», including boosting weapons production and conducting more drills, state media reported Thursday. With a cigarette in hand, Kim was shown talking to a room full of uniformed top generals, and pointing at maps, images in state media showed, while he discussed «major military actions» against South Korea at a meeting of the Central Military Commission. The Korean Central News Agency said the agenda of the meeting, which comes just days after Kim inspected key arms factories, was «the issue of making full war preparations» and ensuring «perfect military readiness for a war». The meeting comes as Seoul and Washington prepare for major joint drills later this month, which the North views as rehearsals for invasion and has repeatedly warned could trigger «overwhelming» action in response. At the meeting, Kim dismissed chief of the general staff Pak Su Il, replacing him with Vice Marshal Ri Yong Gil, KCNA said without giving further details.

domestic manufacturing is rightly placed. For nearly three decades from 1962 to 1988, car buyers in South Korea were forced to buy locally manufactured cars because the Korean government had imposed a ban on all imported automobiles till 1988 and the import of Japanese automobiles till 1998. Economist Ha-Joon Chang, in his book, Edible Economics, has talked about how until the early 1990, the Korean government made sure that Hyundai and other firms got access to high subsidised credits.

Zombieverse," a new Korean reality TV sensation that has ignited discussions across social media platforms. Designed by the creative minds of Park Jin-kyun and Moon Sang-don, this unorthodox show presents a dynamic group of contestants deliberately brought together to navigate through spine-tingling twists and exhilarating highs, all set against the backdrop of a zombie-infested realm. Initial reactions on Twitter to «Zombieverse» are a mix of anticipation and skepticism, with a myriad of opinions contributing to a mosaic of perspectives.

White House on Wednesday will detail its plans to prohibit some USA investments in sensitive technology in China, and require that the government be notified of other investments, a senior government source told Reuters. The plans are aimed at preventing USA capital and expertise from helping develop technologies that could support China's military modernization and threaten USA national security. Reuters reported on Friday that President Joe Biden was expected to issue a long-awaited executive order to screen outbound investments in sensitive technologies to China this week. The senior government source said that the order is expected Wednesday. The White House declined to comment on Tuesday. Biden administration officials have stressed for months any restrictions on USA investment in China will be narrowly targeted.

Mask Girl" is set to captivate audiences as it makes its way to Netflix in August 2023. This South Korean Netflix Original thriller TV series, directed by Kim Yong Hoon, is an adaptation of the popular Korean webtoon of the same name. The highly anticipated release date has been confirmed, and fans can expect this enthralling K-drama to grace their screens this August.

Mazda Motor Corp will suspend production at its two domestic plants on Wednesday and Thursday, the carmaker said on Monday as reported by Reuters. Moreover, Shinkansen, or high-speed train, service may also be suspended between the Hakata and Osaka stations from Wednesday night until Thursday morning, the West Japan Railway Co said.

Also Read: Funds worth ₹215 crore frozen: US targets Indian diamond sellers over alleged Russia connection: Report The cyber-espionage teams to the North Korean government targeted Mashinostroyeniya, a rocket design bureau based in Reutov, a small town on the outskirts of Moscow. The team, secretly called as ScarCruft and Lazarus, installed stealthy digital backdoors into system at NPO Mashinostroyeniya found Reuters' James Pearson and Christopher Bing. Also Read: Ukrainian Naval Drones Attack Russian Black Sea Port Till now, there has been no clarity on wether any data was taken during the intrusion or about the information that was leaked.

India prevailed over defending champions South Korea 3-2 in their fourth round-robin fixture of the Asian Champions Trophy here on Monday, maintaining their unbeaten run in the continental hockey tournament. Even before the action got underway at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, India had sealed their place in the semi-finals, following Japan's loss to Malaysia earlier in the day. Both teams began the match on a fast-paced note, playing mainly possession-based hockey.

Netflix's lineup for the week of August 7th to August 13th, 2023, features an exciting mix of 18 new movies, series, and games. While it might be a bit quieter compared to the first week of August, there are still some highly anticipated titles to look forward to. Here's a glimpse of what's coming:

«A Time Called You» (Season 1) — New Episodes: 12 Genre: Mystery, Thriller | Cast: Jeon Yeo Been, Ahn Hyo Seop, Kang Hoon, Lee Min Go Netflix Release Date: September 8th, 2023 A delightful mix of 90's nostalgia, time travel, and romance, «A Time Called You» is poised to become a major hit on Netflix.«Song of the Bandits» (Season 1) — New Episodes: 12 Genre: Action, Thriller, Romance | Cast: Kim Nam Gil, Seo Hyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Ho Jung Netflix Release Date: September 22nd, 2023 Prepare for Kim Nam Gil's remarkable Netflix debut as «Song of the Bandits» offers an exciting Korean western with the potential to captivate viewers. Returning Weekly Netflix K-Dramas in September 2023:

Estonia-based cryptocurrency payments firm CoinsPaid suspects North Korean hackers with the Lazarus Group gained access to its systems through fake recruiters targeting employees.

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