India’s quest for role in future of semiconductors
The announcement of a new semiconductor policy on December 15th is welcome news, and the concerned ministers need to be complimented on putting it out there, Trend reports citing rediff.com.…
December 31, 2021
Military reports 22 more COVID-19 cases
SEOUL– South Korea’s military on Friday reported 22 additional COVID-19 cases, including 21 breakthrough infections, raising the total caseload among its personnel to 3,257. Of the new cases, 16 are…
Assembly passes bill on lowering age of candidacy for parliament to 18
SEOUL– The National Assembly on Friday passed a bill that lowers the age of candidacy for parliament and local elections from 25 to 18. Under the bill, which is expected…
New infections below 5,000, distancing curbs extended for 2 weeks
SEOUL– South Korea’s new coronavirus cases fell below 5,000 for the first time in three days Friday, but the government decided to extend toughened social distancing rules for two more…
S. Korea to prioritize supporting pandemic-hit merchants next year: finance chief
SEOUL– Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki said Friday the government will ramp up its effort to support small merchants next year in a bid to help them tide over the economic…
Year-end bell-ringing ceremonies canceled across country for 2nd yr amid pandemic
SEOUL– Annual year-end bell-ringing ceremonies have been canceled across the nation for the second year in a row amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, officials said Friday. The country’s most popular…