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Unacknowledged 1st generation feminist artist Park Rae-hyeon

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Israel holds off on next phase of Trump Gaza plan as Shin Bet warns Hamas seeking to ‘trap Israel’

Jerusalem has yet to formally approve the US-backed roadmap, as ministers push back against a proposed 14-day preparatory period and demand guarantees that Hamas will genuinely disarm.

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The Lee Jae-myung administration's "easy" reforms must not end up being bad reforms.

• President Yoon Suk-yeol's reforms aim for gradual change, not revolution.
• Democratic Party pursued reforms during its term, but faced challenges like impeachment scandal.

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An economy with a record-high 'increase in debt': Thinking about financial fundamental rights

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The Arctic shipping route, opened due to the climate crisis, is expected to become a contested area among major powers, including the United States, China, and Russia. The Northern Sea Route, which runs along the northern coast of Russia, and the Northwest Passage, located in the Canadian Arctic, have long been considered impassable due to the harsh Arctic environment. However, as global warming continues to accelerate, sea ice in the Arctic Ocean has begun to melt, making it possible for ships to navigate these routes. The melting of the Arctic ice has sparked a new race among nations to secure a foothold in the region. Russia, which has the longest coastline in the Arctic, has been actively developing its infrastructure and has already begun to use the Northern Sea Route for commercial shipping. China, which has been investing heavily in the Arctic region, has also expressed interest in using the Northern Sea Route, and has sent several research vessels and icebreakers to the region. The United States has also been paying close attention to the Arctic region, and has announced plans to increase its presence in the region. As the three major powers increase their presence in the Arctic, the region is becoming a new area of competition and tension. The Arctic region is rich in natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals, and is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. The opening of the Arctic shipping route is expected to have a significant impact on global trade and the environment. The route could potentially cut shipping times and costs, and could also provide a new route for the transportation of goods between Europe and Asia. However, there are also concerns about the potential environmental impact of increased shipping activity in the Arctic. The Arctic region is particularly vulnerable to climate change, and increased shipping activity could lead to increased pollution and disruption to the region's fragile ecosystem. The three major powers have a responsibility to ensure that their activities in the Arctic are sustainable and environmentally friendly. It remains to be seen how the competition for influence in the Arctic will play out, but one thing is certain: the Arctic region will play an increasingly important role in global affairs in the years to come.

• The Arctic passage now faces potential military clash between US, China, Russia
• Climate crisis intensifies geopolitical tensions in the Arctic
• US consulate in Nuuk, China's land acquisitions, Russia's Svalbard coal mine

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