[LIVE] THE DAILY REPORT | 2023-10-16, 14:00 (KST)

▪ Israel-Hamas armed conflict death toll surpasses 4,000 ▪ U.S. raises possibility of regional escalation amid growing concerns of Iranian involvement ▪ Japan thanks S. Korea for helping nationals leave Israel ▪ S. Korea to extend fuel tax cuts until Dec. in wake of Israel-Hamas conflict ▪ S. Korea’s tech exports continue to improve as semiconductor industry reaches highest export value of 2023 ▪ S. Korea, U.S., Japan’s top nuclear envoys meeting in Jakarta from Mon. ▪ Stage in front of Gwanghwamun Gate restored to original state ▪ Busan releases song for World Expo 2030 ’Keep Going’, featuring singer Chuu ▪ AI robot patrols keeping civilians safe ▪ Polar polynyas in the Arctic sea may bring cold spells this winter to S. Korea ▪ World News: Afghanistan rocked by third earthquake in a week ▪ Good day to spend time outside with warmer jacket