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SEOUL, Hyundai Motor Co. has signed a 10-year partnership with the New York-based Whitney Museum of American Art to support its exhibition projects and the Whitney Biennial, according to the company Saturday.

The long-term sponsorship will offer an innovative platform for artists to experiment and showcase their works to the world, while supporting the Whitney Biennial, which opens on March 20, the company said in a statement.

Hyundai Motor said the partnership is expected to embrace “the complexities of our present by inviting visionary artists to share perspectives from their communities.”

In the past decade, Hyundai has expanded its partnerships with museums to support “innovation in arts” as part of its efforts to enhance its brand awareness as a premium carmaker.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Yaowarat, “Pitha” emphasizes that the government must have a second plan. Stimulating the economy does not require a digital wallet. Just like “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

Mr. Pitha Limjaroenrat Advisor to the leader of the Forward Party Mentioning the 10,000 baht digital wallet project after the Council of State and NACC gave recommendations. I think that the important principles in implementing policy are the duty of the government. Each person has their own duties. The National Anti-Corruption Commission has its duties. The government has its own duties. Independent organizations should not be allowed to control the work of elected officials. At the same time, it is believed that the government must find a solution or have a second plan in this matter. where the economy is depressed And there are different difficulties. For example, SME businesses in Yaowarat Road will have many liquidity problems. Because there is the issue of Chinese products and capital coming in. If we analyze the economy
, we can see that last quarter We have income from tourism. But income has dropped even though tourists have returned in large numbers. The export sector decreased Government spending decreased If we fix the problem correctly, it will stimulate the economy at the right point. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. that the economic stimulus lies only in the digital wallet project I don’t think this is good risk management. Emphasize that the government must have a second plan. How to stimulate the economy I think that solving economic problems at this time is delicate. You have to go into a lot of details. And don’t underestimate small amounts of stimulus from the bottom up that may be used together to solve the right problem. Use a suitable budget and can bring the economy back to vibrancy Don’t just look from top to bottom. The meeting of the Digital Wallet Committee What will be the impact next week? We will have to wait and see the government’s consideration.

Source: Thai News Agency

SEOUL, South Korea may face an outflow of foreign investment from its financial market should the widely anticipated U.S. rate cuts be further delayed, according to a report Saturday.

The report from the Korea Center for International Finance (KCIF) noted that current conditions remained favorable for a steady rise in foreign investment, citing the upcycle in the semiconductor industry.

“Favorable conditions for an inflow of foreign capital have been created for now, considering the shift in global monetary policy and the upcycle in the information technology sector,” the report said.

It added, however, “There exists a need to be mindful that the possibility of an outflow remains high until a soft landing of the U.S. economy and rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve become visible.”

Foreign investment in the South Korean market has been on the rise since November, with foreigners net purchasing 11.2 trillion won (US$8.43 billion) worth of local shares and 3.9 trillion won worth of bonds in the November-J
anuary period, according to the KCIF.

U.S. interest rates have remained higher than those of South Korea since September 2022, and currently remain up to 2 percentage points higher.

The report attributed the recent rise in foreign investment here to large drops in recent years.

According to the report, foreign investment dropped by a net 21 trillion won in the 2020-2022 period, creating a large enough “room” for future inflows.

In January, foreign investment in listed firms here accounted for 33.0 percent of total market capitalization, compared with a five-year average of 34.4 percent.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Yaowarat, Juicy again The atmosphere of Yaowarat Chinese New Year in the afternoon, but it is not an obstacle for the Chinese New Year festival travel day. Tourists continue to arrive. By sheltering from the rain at foundations and shrines Pay homage to the gods to enhance good fortune. and wait to continue walking in the evening

This afternoon (Feb. 10), although there was light rain in the Yaowarat area, But it is considered to make the air not hot. In the evening there will be a lion show. To wish blessings on Chinese New Year Including the Golden Dragon Fire Tunnel. and along both sides of the road There is a booth selling products. chinese jewelry Including auspicious items In the Yaowarat area It makes the atmosphere of shops and restaurants sell well and be very lively. Believed to make the economy and trade travel Lively as well As the Thian Fah Foundation People continued to come to make merit and pay homage to the gods. Which today closes at midnight.

Source: Thai News Agency

SEOUL, North Koreans celebrated the Lunar New Year on Saturday dining on traditional food and playing folk games, while also paying tribute to their two late former leaders on one of the country’s biggest holidays, Pyongyang’s state media reported.

The Rodong Sinmun, North Korea’s main newspaper, published an article in its Saturday edition describing the Lunar New Year as “one of the holidays that our people enjoy the most.”

According to the story, North Koreans clean up their homes and prepare traditional dishes to mark the Lunar New Year. The paper also said North Korean people dine on “tteokguk,” a soup with rice cakes, with their family and take “sebae,” a formal bow, before the elderly — just as South Korean people do.

North Koreans also play folk games on the Lunar New Year, including “yutnori,” a board game played with four wooden sticks as dice.

Even though it’s a holiday, North Koreans don’t celebrate the Lunar New Year over an extended holiday, as South Koreans do.

Unlike in South Korea, whe
re millions of people travel out of Seoul and its surrounding region toward their hometowns en masse during the weekend, North Koreans face travel restrictions.

In North Korea, the birthday of its founder, Kim Il-sung (April 15), called the Day of the Sun, and the birthday of Kim’s son, Kim Jong-il (Feb. 16), known as Kwangmyongsong Day, are considered the two biggest holidays.

On the start of the new year, North Koreans typically visit the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun or statues of the two Kims in their neighborhoods to pay tribute to their former leaders.

The reclusive regime began celebrating the Lunar New Year in 1989 on Kim Jong-il’s order, and it became an official holiday in 2003.

The Korean Central News Agency claimed Saturday that it was thanks to Kim Jong-il’s devotion to the Korean tradition that the people were able to celebrate the Lunar New Year with joy.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

36 young players who showed outstanding skill Prepare to move forward in chasing your important dreams. To have a chance to sign a contract to join the Muangthong United “Kirin Phong” Academy, ages 13 and 14, at Thunderdome Stadium on February 4, 2024, with the atmosphere being lively.

On February 3 – 4, 2024, inside the Thunderdome Stadium, the Muangthong United “Kirin Phong” club organized a youth selection activity. There are football talents from all over the country, ages 13 and 14, for the opportunity to further develop into the club’s Academy football players in the future, which has received a lot of interest from young people as always. More than 800 people participated in the test.

This opening selection has undergone intensive evaluation. By the senior club coaching staff and the quality academy “Kilen Phayong” such as Chalo Hongkhachorn, Uthai Bunmoh, Natthaphon Panrit, Jesada Jitsawat, Dusakorn Thonglao, Pakasit Saensuk, Danno Siaka, etc.

Before 36 youths passed through the camp together agai
n. To select the final round around the end of February. to be more concentrated Before the names of those who have passed the selection process to enter the Muangthong United Academy are announced.

Source: Thai News Agency

Chanthaburi, The National Parks Department raided a house in Tha Mai District. Chanthaburi Province Various animal skulls, star cat skins, marbled cat skins, pangolin scales, and a pellet gun silencer were found. He was detained and sent for prosecution at the police station. New port

Mr. Kongkiat Temmuan, director of the Conservation Area Administration Office 2 (Sriracha), said that the head of Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary Head of the Kung Krabaen Non-Hunting Area and officers of the Wildlife Suppression Line No. 4 together with police officers of Tha Mai Provincial Police Station, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province Including Tha Mai District administrative officials searching a house in Village No. 10, Khao Bai Si Subdistrict, Tha Mai District, Chanthaburi Province. According to the search warrant of the Chanthaburi Provincial Court The heads of various wild animals were found hanging on the walls of the house and in the bedroom.

Animal heads found include:

– 6 bull heads

– 4 red cow heads

– 3
antelope heads

– 4 wild deer heads

– 7 deer heads

– 5 chamois heads

– 1 tapir head

In addition, 8 more skulls of unidentified animals were found.

The team of officers searched further and found 2 sheets of star cat skin, 1 sheet of marble cat skin, 370 grams of pangolin scales, and also found gun silencers for use with 2 single-shot guns.

From the inquiry of the people living in the said house Initially, it was stated that No license to own animal remains The team of officials then detained him as the accused. It is an offense according to the Act. Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act 2024, Section 17 and Section 87 and violates the Wildlife Conservation and Protection Act 1992, Section 97 and then sent to prosecute at the police station. New port

For wild animal carcasses seized as seized items. By requesting permission from investigators at Tha Mai Provincial Police Station to keep it at the Khao Soi Dao Wildlife Sanctuary Office.

Source: Thai News Agency

SEOUL, South Korea’s point man on North Korea said Saturday the government will keep pushing for the reunion of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, saying Pyongyang’s provocations will not deter Seoul’s drive.

Kim made the remark after attending an annual gathering of separated families and others who were born in North Korea but ended up south of the border following the war. To mark the Lunar New Year, they came to pay their respects to their ancestors and family members in North Korea by taking bows in that direction from the border town of Paju, Gyeonggi Province.

“We will not give up on our pursuit of fundamental solutions to the problems regarding separated families and abductees,” Kim said. “The government will not be affected by any type of provocation or action from North Korea.”

Kim said Seoul will remain open to dialogue with Pyongyang on humanitarian matters and added, “North Korea must respond seriously without any political considerations whatsoever.”

Kim said any effort to addres
s inter-Korean humanitarian issues must begin with the restoration of an inter-Korean liaison communication channel, while also blaming Pyongyang for the strained ties between the Koreas.

“We urge North Korea to normalize that communication channel, which it unilaterally cut off in April last year,” Kim said. “To separated families, who suffered through the war and division on the Korean Peninsula, the recent series of actions taken by North Korea is absolutely deplorable. North Korea must halt provocations that threaten the survival of our people and must not ignore the pains of separated families.”

In recent years, aging members of separated families in South Korea have died without having a chance to meet with their long-lost relatives in North Korea amid strained inter-Korean ties.

The number of surviving separated family members came to 39,881 as of the end of November 2023, with 65.6 percent of the total aged 80 and older, government data showed.

The divided Koreas have held 21 rounds of reunions si
nce the landmark summit of their leaders in 2000, bringing together more than 20,000 family members who had not seen each other since the war. The two sides last staged temporary family reunions in 2018.

In 2022, South Korea proposed holding talks with North Korea on family reunions, but the North has yet to respond to the offer.

Source: Yonhap News Agency

Take a look at works that showcase Thainess. And talked with the team of 3 snow sculptors representing Thailand who won second place at the 74th Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan after being absent from the event for 4 years since the Covid situation. It is considered the pride of Thai people throughout the country.

Source: Thai News Agency

Roi Et, Immediately arrested a young man who was hallucinating drugs. Kicking a relative into a pond and throwing stones again. Ready to threaten people not to go down to help causing the young man who was kicked into the water to drown.

Police Lieutenant Uthai Pannuea, investigative officer Muang Roi Et Police Station With patrol and investigative team (Surasri) Muang Roi Et Police Station Received a report that someone was kicked into the water and died, police and forensic technicians at Roi Et Hospital. Participate in investigating the scene which happened at Bo Phansawut or Sa Watthana Chanthachum Near the moat around the city of Khum Saphan Si Suwan. Roi Et Municipality

The Asokong rescue team found the body of the deceased. His name was known as Mr. Surasit, aged 45 years. Villagers who witnessed the incident said that The perpetrator is Mr. Jirasak, age 43, who is a cousin. whose consciousness is impaired Frequently hallucinating from taking drugs Walk away and go home. Police officers from the Sur
asee Investigation Team followed up to the community’s home. Roi Et Municipality Found the perpetrator sitting in the house. 500 meters from the scene of the incident, he was detained for preliminary investigation. along with making a plan to include a confession at the scene of the crime

The perpetrator claimed that he was hallucinating. Before the incident happened while walking past The deceased used a slingshot to shoot himself. This made him angry, so he followed and kicked the deceased into a pond that was more than 2 meters deep. He still did not recover from his revenge. Grab a large stone and Throw at the deceased until he saw the deceased sink into the water So he walked away. Until the police followed and arrested him for questioning, he admitted that he had actually committed the crime. Before being taken away to make a confession plan

From the investigation, the statements of eyewitnesses, including relatives, did not follow the words of the perpetrator. Eyewitnesses said that before the incide
nt the deceased was sitting by the pool. Then the perpetrator walked from the house. He walked in and used his feet to kick the deceased until he fell into the water. Then he saw the perpetrator walk in and pick up dozens of rocks around the pond and throw them at the deceased who was struggling in the water. Many villagers went to help. But the perpetrator threatened him not to go near him or to help him. until the deceased disappeared into the water Then the perpetrator walked away. So he called the police and coordinated rescue work to find the deceased’s body.

Physical examination by a forensic doctor Roi Et Hospital It was found that on the head of the deceased there was a wound on the right cheekbone near the eye. and his left eyebrow was broken. On the back of his head, two more wounds were found, caused by rocks thrown at him. But the skull was not broken.

The relatives of the perpetrator also testified that The perpetrator was addicted to drugs and had hallucinations and paranoia, causing chaos. An
d there is fear that people will hurt him all the time.

Source: Thai News Agency