[LIVE/NEWSCENTER] Gov't waives viability tests for big projects to promote balanced.. - 2019.01.29

▪ S. Korea's business sentiment turns pessimistic for February: KERI ▪ Another FMD outbreak suspected just one day after disease was confirmed ▪ Two Korean victims of Japan's WW2 sexual slavery die, including respected activist ▪ S. Korea's defense ministry says it's always open to dialogue to resolve recent spats with Japan ▪ Officials from Seoul and Washington discuss diplomatic issues including inter-Korean projects ▪ S. Korea hosts own 'Consumer Electronics Show' for local firms ▪ President Moon congratulates S. Korean companies' success at CES 2019 ▪ Korea ranks 45th on Corruption Perceptions Index: Transparency International ▪ Race for Liberty Korea Party's national convention kicks off with ex-PM's announcement for candidacy ▪ "MeToo" movement in S. Korea discussed on one year anniversary of start of movement ▪ Mild temps but bad air quality tomorrow *Updated: 2019-01-29 - 20:30:00(KST)