[LIVE] THE DAILY REPORT (2023-12-20)

▪ World powers continue with condeming N. Korean military provocations ▪ Pres. Yoon nominates new intel agency chief, foreign minister ▪ Foreign minister nominee Cho Tae-yul highlights importance of ROK-China relations ▪ Israeli president signals readiness for new temporary truce in Gaza ▪ Putin says "special military operation" in Ukraine will continue ▪ Rival party lawmakers race to reach agreement on next year's budget ▪ S. Korea sealed average of US$ 15 bil. in arms sales in 2022 and 2023 ▪ "Korea-Africa Trade and Industry Cooperation Forum" held to expand cooperation ▪ S. Korea's "Technology & Design Police" help prevent technology theft ▪ Volcano in southwestern Iceland erupts though no threat to life ▪ World News: Gansu earthquake death toll rises to at least 127 ▪ [Weather] Snowy roads and frigid temperatures, more snow on west coast through Thursday ▪ LATEST EVENTS ON PENINSULA MAKING GLOBAL HEADLINES