yt:channel:zznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw zznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2009-06-22T06:12:43+00:00 yt:video:uWrQed9gSDI uWrQed9gSDI UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:43:15+00:00 2025-11-05T14:46:22+00:00 2026 budget review kicks off with public hearing at Nat'l Assembly 2026 budget review kicks off with public hearing at Nat'l Assembly #NationalAssembly #PPP #DP #Budget #Public_hearing #국회 #국민의힘 #민주당 #예산안 #예산 #공청회 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05 (KST) yt:video:XtgpHRfYn8A XtgpHRfYn8A UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:36:57+00:00 2025-11-05T14:39:25+00:00 2026 budget review kicks off with public hearing at Nat'l Assembly 728조 예산 정국 돌입.. 오늘 예산안 공청회 개최 At the National Assembly. For the first time, South Korea's parliament is set to review a budget plan for the coming year. Starting today, lawmakers begin full-scale deliberations with a public hearing kicking off the process. Our political correspondent Ahn Sung-jin reports. The political battle has reignited over the 2026 budget review. The review kicked off with a public hearing on Wednesday at the National Assembly. The Special Committee on Budget and Accounts invited economic experts who presented analyses on the fiscal outlook and further discussed the potential economic stimulus and the long-term fiscal soundness of the proposed spending. "The eight-percent increase far exceeds the two-percent inflation rate, and such excessive fiscal expansion could place a serious burden on the nation’s credit rating and price stability." "The government continues to emphasize the role of fiscal spending as a catalyst for growth, but in reality, the spending increases are in areas largely unrelated to economic stimulation. This raises deep concerns about whether the proposed budget will truly help revitalize the economy." The committee will be incorporating these expert opinions into its subsequent deliberations. This comes after President Lee Jae Myung announced the government's first full-year budget proposal in his policy speech on Tuesday. The budget plan, which is proposed as some 728 trillion won or over 503 billion U.S. dollars, is an 8-point-one percent increase from this year's spending plan. Following the hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers are scheduled to hold comprehensive policy inquiries till the end of the week, followed by ministry-by-ministry budget reviews. With the ruling party vowing to defend the government's original proposal and the opposition calling for cuts to what they call "cash handouts," the political battle is to continue. "With both sides refusing to back down, the budget standoff is expected to drag on until the deadline on December 2nd. Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News." #NationalAssembly #PPP #DP #Budget #Public_hearing #국회 #국민의힘 #민주당 #예산안 #예산 #공청회 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 20:00 (KST) yt:video:Vh957NLM35I Vh957NLM35I UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:34:11+00:00 2025-11-05T14:41:15+00:00 Korea, U.S. in final consultations on joint fact sheet on trade, security '팩트시트' 이번주 예상… 한미, 세부사항 막판 조율중 Seoul and Washington are currently in close consultations to announce a joint fact sheet at an early date, following a trade deal reached last week. But the devil looks to be in the details. Yoon Jung-min explains. Following an unexpected trade deal as a result of last week's talks between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump, the South Korean and U.S. authorities are discussing the details of the joint fact sheet and MOUs that are to be announced within a few days. "The two countries do not have many differences, so the fact sheet is expected to be concluded this week." The Trump administration plans to lower its tariffs on Korea in exchange for the latter's investment package worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Sources say the details entail setting "from when" the tariffs will drop, retroactively, with Seoul hoping to move up the date to August 7th the point where America's tariffs began taking effect while Washington reportedly says otherwise. South Korea has also reportedly asked the U.S. to specify its tariff cut in a Federal Register notice upon signing the MOU. The allies agreed upon a framework deal in July, but Korea is still subject to higher levies, including sectoral duties on cars. On the security front, consultations are in the works to include the allies' cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines in the fact sheet, as discussed at the highest level last week. Some have raised the possibility that the sheet could include Korea's commitment to purchase U.S. weaponry worth 25-billion U.S. dollars, to which Seoul's Presidential Office responded that nothing has been decided, and any decision will be made taking into account various conditions. The gist of the Korea-U.S. trade deal includes Seoul making investments worth 350-billion dollars, among which 200-billion dollars will be in cash with an annual payment ceiling of 20-billion dollars, while 150-billion will be invested for cooperation on shipbuilding. Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News. #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #Trade #Tariff #Consultations #Fact_sheet #대한민국 #미국 #무역 #관세 #관세_협상 #팩트시트 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 20:00 (KST) yt:video:3PbCfeL4ttU 3PbCfeL4ttU UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:31:27+00:00 2025-11-05T14:37:46+00:00 [Politics & Diplomacy] U.S. backs S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine plan; significance of... [Politics & Diplomacy] U.S. backs S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine plan; significance of Hegseth’s visit? 韓 핵잠 도입, 적극 지원하겠다는 美 헤그세스… 1박 2일 방한 의미는? Script here : https://www.arirang.com/news/view?id=288957&lang=en #UnitedStates #Defense_Secretary #PeteHegseth #SCM #DMZ #Nuclear_powered_submarines #미국 #국방장관 #피트헤그세스 #방한 #핵잠수함 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 20:00 (KST) yt:video:hoKoZ6mecEc hoKoZ6mecEc UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:20:40+00:00 2025-11-05T14:32:22+00:00 Deadly typhoon strikes central Philippines; at least 90 dead 태풍 갈매기 강타한 필리핀서 사망자 최소 90명 Over in the Philippines. A deadly typhoon has struck, killing 90 and leaving many others missing. Our Park Kun-woo has the latest. Destructive winds and devastating flooding caused by Tuesday's Typhoon Kalmaegi also known locally as "Tino" have swept across the central Philippines, killing at least 90 people according to AFP on Wednesday. Many reportedly drowned, while others were even killed by falling trees and landslides. Most of the reported deaths were from Cebu island that's still recovering from a deadly earthquake that occurred at the end of September. Among the victims were six military crew members whose air force helicopter crashed on Mindanao island on its way for a humanitarian operation to regions battered by the typhoon. Their bodies has been discovered and a related investigation is underway. Around 26 people are still missing and hundreds of thousands have been evacuated from their homes. But even those who survived are left with harrowing memories. "We were really anxious because the longer the rains continued, the higher the floodwaters rose. It even reached half of our second floor." "Everything on our ground floor was destroyed. Our TV, our kitchen, our sliding door, our air conditioner, our windows, everything was destroyed." Though the typhoon has weakened since making landfall, winds are still reportedly blowing at over 80 miles per hour. While the Philippines experiences an average of 20 storms and typhoons every year, the national government has distributed aid, including food. Kalmaegi is forecast to make landfall on Thursday night in central Vietnam, an area already hit hard by severe rain and flooding. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News. #Philippines #Typhoon #Kalmaegi #Tino #Damage #필리핀 #태풍 #갈매기 #피해 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 20:00 (KST) yt:video:xUMoVgQMqPw xUMoVgQMqPw UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:18:27+00:00 2025-11-05T14:36:58+00:00 [Weather] Mild autumn weather with temperature swings nationwide [날씨] 온화한 낮 기온, 큰 일교차 It was chilly until this morning, but warm autumn sun shined during the day. Daytime temperatures in most parts of the country rose to around 20 degrees Celsius, bringing warm autumn conditions. The temperature difference between morning and day and between day and night is very wide at more than 10 degrees, so you should plan what to wear according to the time of day. Seoul will rise to 19 degrees tomorrow and Friday which is higher than the average temperature for this time of year. Typical autumn weather with a large daily temperature difference will continue until the coming weekend. Tomorrow morning will start cool at 7 degrees in Seoul, at 4 degrees in Chuncheon. Highs will top out at 19 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 22 degrees in Busan. On Friday, there is rain in eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province. Rain will fall in the southern part of the country on Saturday, and it will spread across the country on Sunday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world. #Temperature #Mild #Temperature_gaps #Autumn #날씨 #온화 #일교차 #11월 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 20:00 (KST) yt:video:M-Q52kLGx2Y M-Q52kLGx2Y UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T14:12:19+00:00 2025-11-05T14:20:37+00:00 1105 NEWS IN PICTURES 1. SIDEDISHES FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED INCHEON, S. KOREA NOVEMBER 5, 2025 2. DRYING PERSIMMONS GANGNEUNG, S. KOREA NOVEMBER 5, 2025 3. DELIVERING BRIQUETTES TO LOW-INCOME HOMES BUSAN, S. KOREA NOVEMBER 4, 2025 yt:video:ia0GIacYt88 ia0GIacYt88 UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T13:12:10+00:00 2025-11-05T13:33:53+00:00 [FULL] AI HEADLINE NEWS 22:00 (2025-11-05) ▪ KOSPI experiences extreme volatility on Wednesday ▪ Democrats sweep elections as record shutdown tests Trump’s second term ▪ 2026 budget review kicks off with public hearing at Nat'l Assembly ▪ Mamdani secures NYC mayoral race to become first muslim, Indian-American to do so ▪ USS George Washington stops by Busan port, signalling strong combined alliance posture yt:video:v49Y8vqVcG4 v49Y8vqVcG4 UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T13:11:06+00:00 2025-11-05T14:27:33+00:00 [FULL] NEWSCENTER (2025-11-05) ▪ KOSPI experiences extreme volatility on Wednesday ▪ 2026 budget review kicks off with public hearing at Nat'l Assembly ▪ Korea, U.S. in final consultations on joint fact sheet on trade, security ▪ U.S. sanctions North Korean bankers accused of laundering stolen cryptocurrency ▪ [Politics & Diplomacy] U.S. backs S. Korea's nuclear-powered submarine plan; significance of Hegseth’s visit? ▪ Democrats sweep elections as record shutdown tests Trump’s second term ▪ Mamdani secures NYC mayoral race to become first muslim, Indian-American to do so ▪ Deadly typhoon strikes central Philippines; at least 90 dead ▪ [Weather] Mild autumn weather with temperature swings nationwide yt:video:dc9Twc2aozM dc9Twc2aozM UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T12:59:36+00:00 2025-11-05T13:30:14+00:00 Seoul, Washington formalize nuclear sub talks; N.Korea contact eyed via condolence diplomacy 한미, 핵잠 협력 공식화… 서울 ‘조문외교’로 북 접촉 모색 Welcome to Within The Frame, where we bring the most pressing issues across the globe into focus. I'm Kim Mok-yeon. South Korea and the United States are deepening their military cooperation, with nuclear-powered submarines on the table and wartime operational control once again under discussion. As regional tensions simmer, President Donald Trump’s renewed backing signals a possible strategic shift, while Seoul weighs its next moves — both above and below the surface. Meanwhile, diplomatic signals flicker around North Korea, with a potential turning point in U.S.–North Korea talks as early as March next year. To help us break this down, we are joined in the studio by Go Myong-hyun, a senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Strategy. Welcome. Also joining us is Joseph DeTrani, the former U.S. special envoy for the Six-Party Talks. Good to see you. 1. (GO) Let's begin with the ROK-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting. The two countries discussed a range of defense issues, including South Korea’s potential introduction of nuclear-powered submarines. We're expecting a joint statement after final coordination on a joint fact sheet. Which parts of this meeting stand out the most to you? 2. (DeTrani) Building on that — Secretary of War Hegseth reconfirmed President Trump’s approval of Seoul's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. Given that this technology is considered one of America’s most closely guarded military assets, some say this approval is highly unusual. What’s behind this green light from Washington? 3. (GO) Even though the two countries appear to agree in principle on the nuclear submarine project, there are still differences in the details. What are the main sticking points and technical challenges in building these submarines? 4. (DeTrani) Looking at the broader region — how do you see South Korea’s move toward nuclear-powered submarines affecting the security dynamics around the Korean Peninsula? And what strategic message does it send? 5. (GO) Another key item on the agenda was the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON). While this could move South Korea closer to defense self-reliance, there are also concerns that it may weaken the joint defense posture with the U.S. What’s your perspective on the trade-offs? 6. (DeTrani) Meanwhile, the anticipated meeting between President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un at APEC didn’t materialize. But some analysts say this missed opportunity could lead to the resumption of behind-the-scenes working-level talks. What’s your take on that possibility? 7. (GO) Following up — President Lee Jae Myung has declared he will continue taking proactive steps to help make a future U.S.–North Korea summit possible. The recent death of former titular head of North Korea Kim Yong-nam sparked speculation over whether “condolence diplomacy” might come into play. What kind of engagement options does Seoul have at this point? 8. (DeTrani) Despite President Trump’s remarks effectively recognizing North Korea as a nuclear state and even suggesting sanctions relief, Pyongyang hasn’t responded. What kind of offer might open the door to dialogue? 9. (GO) Despite the silence, just yesterday, South Korea’s Intelligence agency predicted that the talks could materialize by March of next year, adding it could be a turning point in U.S.–North Korea diplomacy. What are your thoughts on these prospects? Thank you for your insights Dr.GO, and Ambassador De Trani , we appreciate it. #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #SCM #Nuclear_powered_submarines #OPCON #Summit #GoMyonghyun #JosephDeTrani #대한민국 #미국 #전작권 #핵추진잠수함 #북미회담 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 20:30 (KST) yt:video:8RwGgvjnp_Y 8RwGgvjnp_Y UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T10:51:14+00:00 2025-11-05T10:52:53+00:00 2026 budget review kicks off with public hearing at Nat'l Assembly 728조 예산 정국 돌입… 오늘 예산안 공청회 개최 At the National Assembly. Lawmakers are looking to lock horns over the government's budget proposal for next year as deliberations begin with a public hearing including economic experts. Our political correspondent Ahn Sung-jin has the latest. The political battle has reignited over the 2026 budget review. The review kicked off with a public hearing on Wednesday at the National Assembly. The Special Committee on Budget and Accounts invited economic experts who presented analyses on the fiscal outlook and further discussed the potential economic stimulus and the long-term fiscal soundness of the proposed spending. The committee will be incorporating these expert opinions into its subsequent deliberations. This comes after President Lee Jae Myung announced the government's first full-year budget proposal in his policy speech on Monday. The budget plan, which is proposed as some 728 trillion won or over 503 billion U.S. dollars, is an 8-point-one percent increase from this year's spending plan. Following the hearing on Wednesday, lawmakers are scheduled to hold comprehensive policy inquiries till the end of the week, followed by ministry-by-ministry budget reviews. With the ruling party vowing to defend the government's original proposal and the opposition calling for cuts to what they call "cash handouts," the political battle is to continue. "With both sides refusing to back down, the budget standoff is expected to drag on until the deadline on December 2nd. Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News." #NationalAssembly #PPP #DP #Budget #Public_hearing #국회 #국민의힘 #민주당 #예산안 #예산 #공청회 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 17:00 (KST) yt:video:nmmE0yGHt6s nmmE0yGHt6s UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T10:45:27+00:00 2025-11-05T10:52:26+00:00 USS George Washington stops by Busan port, signalling strong combined alliance posture 미 핵항모 조지워싱턴함, 5일 부산기지 입항… "연합방위태세 더욱 공고" The U.S. Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has docked at the southern coast of South Korea in a show of strength and commitment to the bilateral alliance. According to South Korea's Navy on this Wednesday the USS George Washington has docked at Busan Naval Operations Base to replenish supplies and to rest. The four-vessel Carrier Strike Group also includes the USS Robert Smalls a guided missile cruiser and two destroyers with Aegis combat systems. The port call is expected to enhance military exchanges and strengthen the combined defense posture of the ROK-U.S. alliance. #SouthKorea #UnitedStates #Carrier #Nuclear_powered_Air_craft_carrier #USS_George_Washington #Busan #대한민국 #미국 #핵항모 #조지워싱턴함 #부산 #입항 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 17:00 (KST) yt:video:JJMM8nhZpDc JJMM8nhZpDc UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T10:45:09+00:00 2025-11-05T10:52:05+00:00 Mamdani secures NYC mayoral race to become first muslim, Indian-American to do so '30대 진보' 맘다니 뉴욕시장 당선… 美최대도시 첫 무슬림 시장 In related news. The mayoral election in New York did indeed receive much attention and continues to do so as a young Democrat running on a progressive agenda.. beat the odds to win the race. Our Kim Do-yeon reports. Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the 111th mayor of New York City. On Tuesday, the 34-year-old Democratic candidate also became the first Muslim and Indian-American to fill the role to lead the biggest city in the U.S., in one of the biggest upsets in U.S. election history. "Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it. The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty." The voter turnout on Tuesday was also the highest the City has seen in 50 years, with more than two million votes cast. Of that, Mamdani won with a commanding lead with over 50-percent of all votes. During his campaign, Mamdani a state lawmaker from Queens and a democratic socialist, proposed a rent freeze, making all city buses "fast and free," establishing city-run grocery stores to lower food costs, and providing universal childcare. He also called for raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy to pay for these left-wing policies. In February of this year, an Emerson College poll showed that Mamdani had a one-percent approval rating. In June, as a major upset, Mamdani won the Democratic primary, defeating Andrew Cuomo, who had 33 percent in that poll in February. Cuomo, however, continued his campaign as an independent, setting up a three-way general election with Republican Curtis Sliwa. Progressive politicians showed support after the win. Notably, Bernie Sanders posted on X, congratulating Mamdani and said "Yes. We CAN create a government that represents working people and not the 1%." Mamdani will take the post officially on January 1st, 2026. Kim Do-yeon, Arirang News. #UnitedStates #NewYork #Mayoral #Election #ZohranMamdani #미국 #뉴욕 #시장 #조란맘다니 #당선 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 17:00 (KST) yt:video:DGAoVVSWYu4 DGAoVVSWYu4 UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T10:44:25+00:00 2025-11-05T10:51:21+00:00 Democrats sweep elections as record shutdown tests Trump’s second term 트럼프 2기 정부 첫 시험대… 사상 최장 셧다운 속 민주당 압승 The U.S. is experiencing its longest government shutdown in history and most voters who took to polling stations this past Tuesday appear to have stood against the ruling party blaming it for the political standoff. Byeon Ye-young explains. U.S. President Donald Trump is demanding Republicans end the Democratic filibuster by invoking what he calls the "nuclear option," which would lower the threshold for passing bills from 60 votes to a simple majority. Trump warned on Truth Social that if the filibuster isn't terminated, the Democrats may be more likely to win the midterms and the next presidential election. He argued that without ending the rule, his administration’s agenda, from tax cuts to tighter border control, would be blocked for years. But Senate leaders have resisted, saying such a move would destroy bipartisan traditions and ultimately backfire. That debate now comes amid a political setback for the White House. In Tuesday’s elections, seen as an early test of Trump’s second term, Democrats swept key races, winning the governorships in Virginia and New Jersey, and taking New York City’s mayoral seat with progressive lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor. In Virginia, former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger became the state’s first female governor, flipping the seat long held by Republicans. Analysts say the results may signal voter frustration with Trump’s shutdown politics, serving as an early referendum on his leadership ahead of next year’s midterms. With the government still shuttered and the opposition emboldened, the record shutdown and the filibuster showdown are shaping up to be a political test of Trump’s second term. Byeon Ye-young, Arirang News. #UnitedStates #Government #Shutdown #Elections #미국 #정부 #셧다운 #선거 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 17:00 (KST) yt:video:IXYH8YIUTHk IXYH8YIUTHk UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw Arirang News https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzznO4xSV8BKnUBPyswtCUw 2025-11-05T10:39:43+00:00 2025-11-05T10:50:41+00:00 Gyeonggi Provincial Library opens as largest public library 경기도서관 개관… 공공도서관 중 전국 최대 규모 Staying on the local front. One of the largest public libraries is open as of this past weekend on a trial basis with green initiatives and AI-based activities. Cha Yun-kyung has details. This is the newly built Gyeonggi Provincial Library in Gyeonggi Convergence Town. It covers an area of about 27-thousand square meters and has five floors above ground and four below, making it the largest public library in the country, excluding the National Library. Since it is operated as a “climate and environment library,” the first and fourth floors feature specialized spaces for material on those topics. The use of disposable products is also kept to a minimum. "We’re trying to minimize many of the items we’ve been using, such as papers used for information boards, book location printouts, and other disposable products." On the second floor, there is the “World Friends Book Village,” designed for children and families. It offers multilingual material from 22 countries, ranging from English to Vietnamese. There is also a service where AI learns family members’ voices and reads books to children. On the first basement level, there is an “AI Studio” where visitors can use eight types of generative AI tool for free. The library features a spiral structure with no walls or doors, and each floor includes various hands-on and experimental spaces, making it a unique environment. Its opening hours are 10 AM to 9 PM from Tuesday to Friday, and 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The library will be operated on a trial basis until the end of the year, and will officially begin full operation next year. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News. #Library #Gyeonggi_Provincial_Library #Public_library #AI_Studio #Open #도서관 #경기도서관 #공공도서관 #개관 #스튜디오 #Arirang_News #아리랑뉴스 📣 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Twitter : https://twitter.com/arirangtvnews 📣 Homepage : https://v2.arirang.com/ 2025-11-05, 17:00 (KST)