[FULL] THE DAILY REPORT | 2022-08-19, 14:00 (KST)

▪ Kim Jong-un's sister slams S. Korea's "audacious initiative" as "height of absurdity" ▪ S. Korean economy may face slowdown and export recovery may weaken: Finance Ministry ▪ S. Korea discusses ways to boost shipbuilding industry with 3 major shipbuilding companies ▪ Hyundai's Ioniq 5 wins Cars and Driver's 'EV of the Year' award ▪ S. Korea reports 138,812 new COVID-19 cases on Friday ▪ Biden administration to stop buying COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests as early as this fall ▪ UN chief meets with leaders of Ukraine, Turkiye, calls for demilitarization of Zaporizhzhia plant ▪ IMPACT OF EXTREME WEATHER ON FOOD SECURITY ▪ Memorial ceremony at JSA honors two American service members slain by N. Korean soldiers; marking 46th anniversary ▪ Seoul City and Saudia Airlines sign MOU to promote tourism between the city and Saudi Arabia ▪ 2022 S. Korea Science Festival kicks off on Thurs. ▪ Urban smart farms grow vegetables in Seoul's subway stations and rooftops ▪ Hyundai Motor and Konkuk University open very first canine blood donation center in Asia ▪ Modern artist Lee Jung-seop's pain, love and struggle on display at MMCA ▪ World News: Flash flood in China leaves 16 dead, 18 missing ▪ Rain expected to expand nationwide later today with heat alerts in southern regions