Seoul, South Korea –The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on November 13, covering a diverse range of topics from political issues to technological advancements and social concerns.
According to Yonhap News Agency, there is growing uncertainty over the 'yellow envelope' bill, raising questions about whether talks between labor and government will come to an end. Kookmin Daily reports concerns about a potential 'blackout' in national affairs as the large opposition party seeks two state audits. Donga Ilbo highlights the decision to abolish 1-year internships in favor of adopting a 2-year clinical training program. Seoul Shinmun focuses on the issue of people's livelihoods being overshadowed by impeachment proceedings.
In healthcare news, Segye Times spotlights the 'guiding light' for patients in isolated areas, while Chosun Ilbo reports on the revival of the Research and Development budget for future generations. JoongAng Ilbo discusses how Britain and Germany are utilizing artificial intelligence in operating biobanks and logistics robots.
Hankyoreh highlights the government's move to seek tax cuts for the wealthy despite a fall in revenue. Hankook Ilbo addresses the shortage of female high school basketball players. Maeil Business Newspaper and Korea Economic Daily both focus on political issues, with the former discussing South Korea's high-handed lawmakers and the latter reporting on the opposition's call for a windfall tax on all licensed businesses.
In English-language dailies, Korea JoongAng Daily delves into the dangers and risks associated with artificial intelligence. Korea Herald features a story on dreams being born from Korean language classes in Brasilia. Lastly, Korea Times covers a caution from a New York Stock Exchange executive against the unintended market impact of a short selling ban.