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Chef Edward Lee, star of “Culinary Class Wars” (2024), was born within the yr of the rat. He ought to keep at house and keep away from unecessary outings. In all probability the most effective recommendation I’ve ever heard. [NEWS1]   These fortunes spotlight a steadiness between persistence and progress — many indicators are suggested to behave thoughtfully, talk with care and preserve calm amid shifting circumstances. Concord, cooperation and quiet confidence result in success, whereas generosity and gratitude strengthen each private {and professional} bonds. Listed below are your fortunes for Tuesday, Nov. 4.   💰 Wealth: Monetary outlook for…

Dealing with authorized battles and social stigma, survivors of the darkest chapters in Korea’s modern historical past share their tales in ‘The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies’ Producer Jo Sung-hyun talks throughout a press convention in Seoul on Wednesday. (Netflix) The docuseries that made waves in South Korea is again with a strong sequel, this time delving into firsthand accounts by survivors of a few of South Korea’s most harrowing occasions.“The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies” is a Netflix documentary sequence that explores the tales of survivors and associates of 4 main trendy Korean tragedies: the Jesus Morning…

Standing of all 251 unique hostages over timeOct. 7, 2023Oct. 14, 2025Stay hostageFreedKilledThe biggest hostage launch occurred in late November 2023 throughout cease-fire negotiations.It has been greater than two years because the lethal Hamas assault of Oct. 7, 2023, through which militants killed round 1,200 folks in Israel and took one other 251 hostages.Greater than half of the hostages have been freed or rescued. The ultimate 20 remaining dwelling hostages have been launched Oct. 13 as a part of a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners change deal between Hamas and Israel.166 have been freed or rescued85 have been confirmed killedOur bodies stay…

ⓒ Barneys New York Magnificence Barneys New York Magnificence, the worldwide luxurious magnificence and wellness model born in New York, launched its signature perfumed body-care line Sentiage™ because the in-room amenity for all 330 Hilton Gyeongju visitor rooms completely utilized by the U.S. delegation throughout APEC 2025 Leaders’ Week. Friends together with President Trump and senior U.S. officers skilled the distinctive perfume and aesthetic of Barneys New York Magnificence by way of the Sentiage™ Physique Wash and Physique Lotion set. This second symbolized a singular cultural bridge between the USA and Korea — New York…

President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea awards US President Donald Trump with the Grand Order of the Mugunghwa, Korea’s highest nationwide order, and a duplicate of a golden crown from the Silla Kingdom at a welcome ceremony held on the Gyeongju Nationwide Museum on Oct. 29, 2025, forward of their bilateral summit. (Kim Tae-hyeong/Hankyoreh) Korean President Lee Jae Myung held his second summit since his inauguration with US President Donald Trump in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, on Wednesday.Trump arrived Wednesday morning at Gimhae Worldwide Airport, in Busan. Trump raised his fist, a signature gesture, whereas disembarking from Air Pressure…

The US president expressed confidence that he would be capable of work on “getting issues straightened out” sooner or later US President Donald Trump departs from a welcome ceremony with President Lee Jae Myung forward of their summit on the Gyeongju Nationwide Museum on Oct. 29, 2025. (Kim Tae-hyeong/Hankyoreh) US President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that he had not been capable of organize a gathering with North Korean chief Kim Jong-un however expressed confidence that issues would work out ultimately. “I do know Kim Jong-un very properly. We get alongside very properly. We actually weren’t capable of work out timing,” Trump…

Revealed: 03 Nov. 2025, 11:18 Up to date: 03 Nov. 2025, 19:12 Lady group ILLIT [BELIFT LAB]   Lady group ILLIT will sing the opening music for Japanese animation sequence “‘Tis Time for Torture,’ Princess,” when the second season begins airing in January subsequent yr, in accordance with the band’s company Belift Lab.   “We’re honored to sing the opening for an animation sequence that’s being beloved a lot in Japan,” ILLIT stated in a press launch. “We’re so excited to see the synergy that we are going to deliver with our music. We ask in your love not only…

President Lee Jae Myung participates in a gathering on the presidential workplace in Yongsan, Seoul, Wednesday. (Yonhap) The Lee Jae Myung administration on Wednesday unveiled a sequence of plans to cement the nation’s place as a worldwide cultural powerhouse and to construct a sustainable digital and media ecosystem.The five-year plan outlines daring progress targets for the Okay-culture business whereas reinforcing the foundations of creative creation and public participation.Below the primary pillar of strengthening the nation’s place as a worldwide cultural powerhouse, the federal government goals to develop the Okay-culture market to 300 trillion received ($216 billion) by 2030, up from…

Pan Ocean’s very giant crude service (Photograph courtesy of Pan Ocean) Pan Ocean (028670) reported on Nov. 3 that its working revenue for the third quarter of this yr was 125.2 billion received, a 2.2% lower in comparison with the identical interval final yr. Gross sales income decreased by 0.6% to 1.2695 trillion received throughout the identical interval. On a cumulative foundation for the third quarter of this yr, gross sales elevated by 13.5% year-on-year to three.9566 trillion received. Cumulative working revenue maintained the same degree at 361.5 billion received for a similar interval. …

The Chevrolet Trax Crossover (Photograph courtesy of GM Korea) GM Korea introduced on Nov. 3 that it bought a complete of 39,630 items in home and abroad markets final month, down 20.8% in comparison with the identical interval final yr. Home gross sales decreased by 39.5% to 1,194 items, whereas exports fell by 20% to 38,436 items in comparison with the identical interval final yr. Analysts counsel that GM Korea’s poor efficiency continues as the USA, which accounted for a lot of the export quantity, imposed a 25% tariff, increased than different main nations. …