[LIVE] 12:00 ARIRANG NEWS (2023-10-18)

▪ Explosion at hospital in Gaza City kills hundreds ▪ How Biden’s visit could impact Israel-Hamas war ▪ N. Korea possibly passed on tactics, provided weapons to Hamas: JCS ▪ S. Korea, U.S., Japan could hold first-ever joint air drills this weekend ▪ Seoul’s Foreign Ministry expresses deep regret over Japanese politicians’ visit, offering to Yasukuni Shrine ▪ Pres. Yoon pledges full support for police agency with distribution of armor and low-risk handguns ▪ S. Korea’s auto exports from Jan. to Sept. 2023 reach new high for same period ▪ U.S. gov’t toughens rules on exports of advanced computing chips to China ▪ S. Korea, now an “equal partner“ of U.S. with potential to turn into G8 member country: Victor Cha ▪ World News: Ukraine uses long-range missiles for first time ▪ [Weather] Fine weather today, rain on Thursday, big chill this weekend ▪ [Anchor’s Pick] Hamas releases first video of hostage