[FULL] ARIRANG NEWS | 2023-02-21, 12:00 (KST)

▪ U.S. President Joe Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine ahead of one year anniversary of Russia's invasion ▪ 34 Countries demand Russia, Belarus Olympics ban is upheld, questioning feasibility of "neutral flags" ▪ Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Türkiye and Syria leaving at least 8 dead, hundreds injured ▪ Türkiye's already fragile economy faces huge costs from earthquakes ▪ UNSC meeting on North Korea's missile provocations ends with no consensus due to opposition from China and Russia ▪ South Korea to complete confidential 15-year defense strategy in March ▪ Yoon calls for measures to eradicate corrupt labor unions at construction sites ▪ S. Korea's manufacturing industry employment falls y/y in Jan. ▪ Public expects inflation rises to average at 4.0% due to concerns over surging public utility fees ▪ S. Korea's Myeongdong shopping area revitalized by tourists from Southeast Asia ▪ BTS 'Save Me' music video hits over 700 mil. views on YouTube ▪ South Korea's mountains are green again on 50th anniversary of the Forest Rehabilitation Plan ▪ World News: At least 36 killed in Brazilian floods, carnival celebrations canceled in some regions ▪ Bring an extra layer if you will be out later, bright skies with decent air quality