[LIVE] THE DAILY REPORT (2023-11-09)

▪ U.S. top diplomat visits S. Korea as N. Korea, Russia strengthen military ties ▪ White House dedicate to security commitment effort in South Korea: Kirby ▪ Hamas loses control of northern Gaza: Israeli military ▪ U.S State Secretary Blinken says Gaza cannot be occupied by Israel, calls for Palestinian governance ▪ Pres. Yoon marks Nat’l Firefighters’ Day highlighting efforts of S. Korean firefighters at global disaster sites ▪ S. Korea’s economy forecast to grow 2.2% in 2024: KDI ▪ 10 out of 12 key investment banks expect end to key interest rate hikes: BOK ▪ COMEUP 2023 seeks to provide opportunities for S. Korean startups to go global ▪ New bill to improve educational support for students from migrant, multicultural families ▪ Visual storytelling celebrated at 2023 Hinzpeter Awards ▪ World News: Ohio abortion rights approved in U.S. off-year elections ▪ [Weather] Warmer highs under murky skies with rain in central areas, colder air returns Friday ▪ [ISSUES & INSIDERS] U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEFENSE VISIT SEOUL