1146 2016-07-20 NEWSCENTER 22:00

   

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1146	2016-07-20	NEWSCENTER 22:00
1146	2016-07-20	NEWSCENTER 22:00

   

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• NEWSCENTER 22:00
• (THIS IS THE TRANSCRIPT FOR ARIRANG NEWS THAT AIRED ON 20 Jul 2016- 22:00 KST.)
  
  Title: News Headlines
  
  Tonight on Newscenter...
  
  North Korean says its most recent missile tests simulated strikes on South Korea's ports and airfields used by the U.S. military.
  Seoul holds an emergency meeting of top commanders.
  
  South Korea's defense minister reaffirms that the planned deployment of an advanced U.S. anti-missile system is for self-defense only and will not be incorporated into the wider U.S. MD system.
  
  The once unimaginable has been realized.
  Donald Trump claims the mantle as the U.S. Republican presidential nominee, capping a stunning rise to power.
  
  It's Wednesday, July 20th, 2016. Newscenter begins right now.
  
  Title: NEWSCENTER TITLE
  
  2015. 11. 2~
  
  Title: Opening
  
  It is 9 in Cleveland, 2 p.m. in London, and 10 on a Wednesday evening here in Seoul. Hello and welcome to our viewers all across the globe. You're watching Arirang Newscenter.
  
  Title: S. Korea's military holds emergency meeting preparing for possible N. Korea attacks
  
  The South Korean military held an emergency meeting earlier today... to beef up readiness against any possible provocations by North Korea.
  Against the backdrop is North Korea's announcement that its most recent ballistic missile tests simulated preemptive stikes against South Korean ports and airfields.
  Arirang News' Connie Kim is monitoring the situation.
  South Korea is maintaining its high alert level as North Korea has forged ahead with another missile provocation.
  The Chairman of the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff,... General Lee Sun-Jin held an emergency meeting with his operations commanders on Wednesday... to gauge the possibility of abrupt, small-scale attacks by North Korea, following the regime's latest provocation on Tuesday.
  
  In an apparent protest against the U.S.-made THAAD unit deployment decision,… North Korea launched three missiles into the East Sea early Tuesday morning with two flying up to six hundred kilometers far enough to reach all of South Korea.
  
  The military said it discussed possible response measures against the North as there is a high possibility Pyongyang could launch another provocation,... possibly a fifth nuclear test or a submarine launched ballistic missile test, around the joint drills between Seoul and Washington scheduled to take place next month.
  
  Pyongyang on Wednesday showed it was serious about engaging in possible attacks, confirming the ballistic missiles it lobbed into the East Sea were part of a drill aimed at preemptively taking out South Korean ports and airfields.
  North Korea said it purposely limited the firing range to simulate a nuclear attack,... with Kim Jong-un at hand to provide field guidance to the drill.
  
  The pictures revealed by Pyongyang also show a map of the Korean peninsula with target locations in the Southern part of Seoul.
  The North has been against the THAAD deployment to South Korea, warning that it would carry out "physical action" against the South and the U.S. as soon as the location of where the THAAD battery will be stationed was revealed last week.
  
  
  
  "And adding to North Korea's provocations aimed at expressing its discontent regarding the THAAD decision,.. the North Korean regime has resumed encrypted message broadcasts to its spies for the first time since the inter-Korean summit in 2000.
  With that,... inter-Korean tensions have further escalated with seemingly no way out for the time being.
  Connie Kim, Arirang News."
  
  
  
  Title: N. Korea's ballistic missile launch likely show of force: Experts
  
  While the military remains on high alert watching out for a North Korean attack - and here we're talking about a FULL SCALE attack - pundits in the South believe the latest behavior by Pyongyang does not necessarily mean they have made any signifiant progress in weapons technology.
  Rather, it's a new tactic the isolated state seems to have adopted... to flaunt its military and nuclear capabilities AND spur internal conflict in South Korea over its recent decision to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system.
  An analysis piece by Oh Sooyoung.
  It was most likely a show of force.
  That's how most experts view North Korea's launch of three ballistic missiles on Tuesday.
  
  
  
  "The SCUD and Rodong missiles have long reached their final stages of development, so another test-fire seems to be pointless. It appears to be more of a show of the North's nuclear capabilities."
  
  The regime's state media revealed on Wednesday the launches were an exercise for a preemptive strike on major ports and airfields in the South.
  A series of pictures released by the North's Rodong Shinmun zooms in on a 'strategic map' in front of leader Kim Jong-un, indicating potential target locations including the South's southernmost port cities of Ulsan and Busan.
  
  
  
  "Busan is where the American navy is expanding its presence and Ulsan is a cluster of important facilities including nuclear plants. By flaunting its strike capabilities on these sites in southern areas, Pyongyang is trying to show its fire range covers the South's territory entirely."
  
  A Scud missile can fly from 3 to 7-hundred kilometers while the Rodong missile can travel up to 13-hundred kilometers,... putting even Tokyo within its reach.
  By asserting its ability to strike any part of the South,... including the southern county of Seongju where the U.S.-made THAAD battery will be stationed,.... experts believe that the North's latest provocation aims to exacerbate the ongoing contention in South Korea over the decision of deploying the defense system.
  
  
  
  "With these missile threats, it appears the North is trying to deepen conflicts in the South by stirring up more opposition among Seongju locals,... inciting fear that they could be targeted if the deployment goes through."
  
  These provocations, however, make the THAAD deployment to Seongju all the more necessary in terms of strategic location,... according to various experts and military officials.
  The defense battery will be in a favorable position for deterring any incoming Scud or Rodong missile if the North targets major facilities in the South, especially along the southeastern region.
  Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.
  
  Title: Defense minister refutes idea Seoul will join U.S.-led global missile defense shield
  
  In Seoul's National Assembly today...
  Korea's defense chief was in the hot seat for the second day of questioning over the planned deployment of THAAD.
  He made clear to the lawmakers and the wider public that the deployment of the U.S. missile defense system does not mean it's joining the U.S. MD shield.
  Our parliamentary correspondent Ji Myung-kil reports.
  Defense Minister Han Min-koo refuted concerns that the decision to deploy THAAD to the Korean peninsula means that South Korea will become part of Washington's global missile defense shield -- a continuation of the policy set by former President Kim Dae-jung.
  
  
  
  "Let me be clear -- it is not joining the U.S. MD program. THAAD will only be used for South Korea's defense against North Korea. We will not share any information with the U.S.-led global missile defense system."
  
  Han noted that Seoul is developing its own missile defense program -- Kill Chain and the Korea Air and Missile Defense system -- so there is no need for Seoul to join the U.S. system.
  
  Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn was also present for the session.
  When the main opposition Minjoo Party of Korea asked whether the U.S. had forced the THAAD decision, he said it was South Korea's sovereign military decision.
  
  
  
  "The U.S. is a very important ally to us. It was our own decision to deploy the THAAD for our self-defense and for our survival."
  
  The party also expressed concerns about the possibility for diplomatic and economic retaliation from China and Russia, both of which are deeply opposed to the deployment.
  Meanwhile, the People's Party stuck to its stance that the deployment needs parliamentary approval,... an idea the prime minister rejected again today.
  
  
  
  "The THAAD deployment is a serious issue that encompasses people's safety. Public consensus is required. The government should submit a motion for parliamentary approval."
  
  The opposition parties also criticized the government for disclosing the intended site of Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do province, without consulting the people who live there... and asked if there were any plans to compensate Seongju residents.
  
  
  
  "The defense minister replied that while there is no compensation plan, the government will meet with Seongju residents and give them whatever support they need.
  Ji Myung-kil, Arirang News."
  
  Title: Donald Trump officially wins Republican nomination
  
  Moving on to the U.S. presidential race...
  It is now official. Republicans have named Donald J. Trump as their nominee for the next president of the United States.
  Arirang's Park Jiwon has more on the excitement at the Republican National Convention... in Cleveland, Ohio.
  After a months-long struggle and several attempts to put down his candidacy,... Donald Trump is now the Republican Party's official nominee.
  He easily earned the votes of more than 12-hundred-37 delegates,... putting him over the threshold for the nomination.
  
  "Donald J. Trump, having received a majority of these votes entitled to be cast at the convention, has been selected as the Republican Party nominee for president of the United States."
  
  "I proud to announce that Governor Mike Pence has the overwhelming support of the convention to be the next vice president of the United States."
  
  Trump unofficially accepted... by video message from New York.
  
  "We are going to bring back our jobs, we are going to rebuild our depleted military and take care of veterans."
  
  The thousands of delegates from all 50 U.S. states assembled at the convention venue... hailed their new nominee with standing ovations and chants of "Trump, Trump, Trump."
  Of course there are delegates whose first choice was not Trump,... but in general, they seem to share the belief that Trump can bring the country new energy and growth.
  
  
  
  "Donald Trump will formally accept the nomination in a speech on Thursday... when he is expected to talk about his plans to strengthen security and boost the economy."
  
  Earlier in the day, outside the convention hall, peaceful demonstrations by both Trump supporters and protesters took to the streets of downtown Cleveland to make their voices heard.
  
  "I come out to support candidate Donald Trump. I believe he means what he says, when he cares about America as I do. I care about this country a great deal, I like her rights, I love her freedoms."
  
  "I think both of them lack integrity, and they've proved that over the decades. And I think both will say and do almost anything to be president."
  
  The convention will run through Thursday evening, followed by the four-day Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia next week, when its candidate for the White House, Hillary Clinton, takes the stage.
  Park Ji-won, Arirang News, Cleveland.
  
  Title: Seoul should brace for policy changes if Trump becomes president
  
  With Donald Trump coming one HUGE step closer to becoming president of the U.S., allies are contemplating how foreign policy could change. That includes South Korea and the Seoul-Washington alliance... since the real estate mogul has previously called for drastic policy changes.
  Kim Ji-yeon reports.
  Former reality TV star Donald Trump becoming the official Republican Party's presidential nominee may be a cause for concern in South Korea... as Trump has called for drastic changes in U.S. policy toward Northeast Asia during his race to the White House.
  During his campaign, Trump has stated that the United States should put pressure on its allies to bear one-hundred percent of the cost of the American troop presence in their countries.
  Although a complete withdrawal of troops is highly unlikely if Trump became president, a local expert says Seoul may have to pay more than its 50-percent share to keep roughly 28-thousand U.S. troops currently in the peninsula... which amounted to over eight-hundred million U.S. dollars last year alone.
  
  
  
  "Trump wants to appear extreme to appeal to U.S. voters by emphasizing cost-effective means in foreign policy. But considering Seoul's geopolitical security factors as a deterrent to North Korean aggression, it's highly unlikely there would be a complete abandonment of the South Korea-U.S. alliance."
  
  The expert says Trump may appear to take bolder steps such as engaging in more dialogue than his predecessor,... to nudge the North Korean regime into denuclearization ...and drew a comparison to the Barack Obama administration's "strategic patience" policy.
  He also adds that South Korea should come up with ways to minimize external risks that may affect the country's exports to U.S. since both Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hilary Clinton emphasize protectionist trade measures... hampering benefits enjoyed by the South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement and calls for renegotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.
  Kim Ji-yeon, Arirang News.
  
  
  
  Title: Mongolia's First President speaks on N. Korean approach
  
  Further encourage North Korea to develop its economy in exchange for abandoning its nuclear weapons program.
  That's a word of advice from Mongolia's first president to lead his country make the historic shift from communism to capitalism in the 1990s... to North Korea.
  We recently sat down with Punsalmaagiin Ochirbat, the first president of Mongolia to be elected by direct popular vote.
  From his vision for the future of Seoul, Ulaanbaatar ties to a message to the nuclear ambitious Pyongyang... an exclusive interview by our Song Ji-sun.
  Thank you so much for joining us. Mr. Punsalmaagin Ochirbat.
  He is the first president after Mongolia shifted to capitalism and democracy in the 1990s.
  He is also the one who established diplomatic ties with South Korea.
  How would you rate the ties between South Korea and Mongolia after 26 years of diplomatic relations?
  
  
  
  "The relationship between Mongolia and Korea has been comprehensive and efficient, headed in a direction of development that the people of both nations desire.
  But as we move forward, the ideal direction of exchange is to combine Mongolia's industries with Korea's technology, facilities, and knowledge.
  By using Mongolia's raw materials, we can create more added value through Mongolian exports, and it is now necessary and the right time for Mongolia and Korea to transition to a win-win relationship."
  
  When looking back... Mongolia established great economic development after transition into democracy and capitalism over the past three decades.
  What message do you think this can convey to the Pyongyang and what ideas or suggestions do you have for the Pyongyang government?
  
  
  
  "We're now in a new era in which a nation must be secured with its economic growth and power. The only way to stop Pyongyang's nuclear development is by having countries around the world pay more attention to North Korea's economic issues and encouraging the regime to revive its economy.
  If there's something it can gain from our experience, I hope it will use that to its fullest."
  
  Thank you so much for sharing your insights on North Korea and setting the vision for future relations of Mongolia and South Korea.
  And we also appreciate your initiative for the unification on the Korean peninsula here in Mongolia.
  Mr. Punsalmaagin Ochirbat, former president of Mongolia.
  
  Title: NEWS BUMPER
  
  2015.11.2~
  
  Title: Toxic chemical substance found in air conditioners and air purifiers
  
  Nearly one hundred air conditioner and air purifier models were found to have been producing a toxic chemical substance.
  The Environment ministry requested related companies to take responsibility and recall affected products.
  
  Kim Mok-yeon tells us more.
  
  Korea's environment ministry announced on Wednesday that filters used by 58 air purifier and 27 air conditioner models emit Octylisothiazolinone or OIT, which is harmful to the human body.
  The toxic chemical is a substance related to CMIT which was the substance that caused problems in the recent humidifier disinfectant scandal.
  The ministry officially designated OIT as a toxic chemical in 2014 as it is known to cause allergic reactions.
  The government found out that the amount of OIT content in air purifier and air conditioner filters drops dramatically when the device runs for 5 days.
  The amount of OIT in air purifier and car air conditioner filters dropped by 46 percent and 76 percent respectively, which means that the toxic chemical had been released into the air.
  Among the manufacturers, Coway had the highest number of products that were tainted with the substance at 21, followed by LG Electronics with 17, Cuckoo with 9 and Samsung with 6.
  The majority of the products used filters produced from the global conglomerate 3M.
  
  -translation
  "Since filters are a separate component of the products, we don't have a specific safety standard for it. We will work harder to come up with a better way to manage the safety of these filters."
  
  The Environment ministry requested all companies that sold products containing OIT to recall their products as soon as possible.
  If the companies refuse to follow, a call back order will be issued, and in the worst case, the companies could be fined up to 26 thousand US dollars or face up to 3 years in prison.
  
  Kim Mok-yeon, Arirang News.
  
  Title: Wage gap between large and smaller enterprises widens amid overall rise in annual pay
  
  The grass is always greener on the other side... and that may exactly be the case when it comes to average wages in this country.
  The average annual wage for Korean workers saw an increase in 2015 - that's when you look at the big picture - but, when you dig deeper... data shows the grass actually IS a lot greener for those employed at large companies than those working for small and medium size firms.
  More income overall but, bigger wage gap within - Arirang News' Lee Min-young dissects the numbers for us.
  A report released by the Federation of Korean Industries on Wednesday says the average annual wage of Korean workers in 2015 saw a 1-point-5 percent increase compared to the previous year,...but the already large wage disparity between large conglomerates and smaller companies have widened.
  Experts say that the widened wage gap between workers in large and mid-sized companies is partly due to the strong negotiating power of labor unions in large firms.
  
  
  
  "Labor unions and employers normally negotiate on ordinary wages... and last year, the range of this ordinary wage expanded by law, enabling unions in large companies to have relatively stronger bargaining power in terms of salary, as opposed to employees at smaller firms"
  
  Unionized workers at Korea's leading conglomerates such as Hyundai Motor have been going on partial strikes recently,...and some say this may hurt workers of smaller companies, let alone the economy.
  
  
  
  "Labor unions in conglomerates that wage strikes demanding a pay raise can rather hurt subcontractors, mainly small and medium-sized companies as they have to halt production lines."
  
  According to the report, large companies paid 4-point-2 percent more in 2015 than a year before, while small and medium-sized firms raised their employees' salaries by only about one percent.
  The data also shows that the average annual salary of regular workers in large companies stood at about 57-thousand U.S. dollars while workers in small and medium sized companies earned 29-thousand dollar a year in average.
  This means the annual salary of regular workers in large enterprises falls within the top ten percent of income level...while earnings of employees in smaller enterprises are placed within the top 35 percent.
  
  Lee Minyoung, Arirang News.
  
  
  
  Title: Number of workers aged 60 or above tops those in their 20s: Statistics Korea
  
  Korea's workforce is getting older... and getting older quickly.
  The number of older Korean workers - those aged 60 and above - outnumbered that of younger people entering the labor force - those in their 20s - in the second quarter of this year.
  Why and what can be done to address this issue?
  Our Kim Jung-soo takes a closer look.
  
  The Korean job market is increasingly reflecting the country's changing demographics and economic downturn.
  According to a Statistics Korea report released on Wednesday, the number of new hires over the age of 60 came to almost four million in the April-to-June period, outpacing those in their 20s -- which stood at around three-point-eight million.
  The first time this happened was back in the second quarter of 2014.
  Experts say one reason for the phenomenon is that members of the retired baby-boomer generation are reentering the job market in search of financial security, while people in their 20s are finding it hard to get decent jobs due to the slowing economy.
  But one expert points to another factor.
  
  
  
  "As for young job seekers, college graduates do not want low-paying jobs in the beginning because they think that will make it harder to negotiate when they transfer to a higher-paying job. So this creates more delays in the job market inflow."
  
  At the same time, Korea's leading companies are hesitant to recruit many new hires because of the sluggish economy, with 16 out Korea's 30 leading corporations saying they are recruiting fewer people in their 20s than last year.
  It is also worth noting that elderly Koreans are mostly getting hired in temporary, low-paying jobs such as cleaning and delivery, in addition to social work.
  
  Experts have also noted the peculiarities of the country's shift to an aging society.
  The number of elderly Koreans aged 60 and over was 9-point-8 million as of the end of the second quarter, which is 470-thousand more than the same period last year.
  That's a much faster pace of growth than the younger generation.
  The number of people in their 20s was just 6-point-4 million in the second quarter, or just 50-thousand more than last year.
  To address the problem, experts say the government must create policies that lead to better jobs for Korea's elderly population... while also fostering the growth of midsized Korean companies, which are often overlooked by young jobseekers.
  Kim Jung-soo, Arirang News.
  
  Title: 22) Pokemon Go: Where does augmented reality and Korea's game industry go next?
  
  You've probably heard of Pokemon Go by now.
  In simple terms, it's a game that uses your phone's GPS and clock to detect where and when you are in the game and make fictional characters "appear" around you so you can go and catch them - a clever mix of a game and the real world interaction known as augmented reality.
  What is the potential of AR and what about here in Korea -- a nation well known for its state of the art emerging technologies?
  Kim Hyesung reports.
  Location-based augmented reality game, Pokemon Go is sweeping across the U.S., New zealand, Australia and most of Europe.
  The smash hit game relies on the player's mobilephone GPS data and camera to show a view of the road ahead and overlays virtual Pokemon monsters to catch.
  
  
  
  "The point of the game is to go to some poke stops and get some free item. In order to do that you have to walk to the different landmarks around Sokcho. So it's very fun, fun experience."
  
  The game has not been released in Korea, because a key requirement, which is running Google Maps on the smartphone, is not allowed due to government restrictions. However, the city of Sokcho in the eastern coast of the country is free from such limitations, allowing waves of people to play the game.
  
  
  
  "The Pokemon Go craze shows that combining a globally successful content with augmented reality can lead to a huge and instant hit."
  
  Unlike virtual reality technology that requires headsets or especially made glasses to experience, augmented reality enables people to project virtual images on to daily-used devices like smartphones.
  AR has already been used in the defense and media sector, and the industry is expected to grow rapidly, topping 120 billion U.S. dollars by 2020.
  And Korean game firms have been investing significantly into the technology, but most AR games have not been successful in garnering peoples' interest,...until now.
  
  
  
  "The overall game industry moved from the desktop to the smartphone, and now it is making the transition to AR and VR. Pokemon Go has created a momentum for AR,... so we are planning to release our augmented reality space game by this year."
  
  With the gaming industry in Korea continuously collaborating with universities and the government to expand and further develop the application of AR into games, ...
  ...the current Pokemon Go success is expected to greatly bring users closer to AR content and provide a much needed boost to the growing industry.
  Kim Hyesung, Arirang News.
  
  
  
  Title: Road to Rio Title
  
  
  
  
  
  Title: Road to Rio: Taekwondo makes Olympic changes to upgrade its global reputation
  
  It's been 28 years since the Korean martial art, Taekwondo, made its debut on the Olympic arena.
  Although its popularity has grown around the world since then, it's still under pressure to grow and improve, as another set of rule changes have been introduced for next month's Rio games.
  Kwon Jang-ho walks us through some of them and why for Taekwondo's governing body, change is good.
  Fast, powerful and gravity defying.
  Taekwondo is arguably one of the most dynamic and exciting martial arts in the world, and it's been an Olympic staple since it first appeared at the 1988 Seoul Games.
  But it's had to weather some difficult times.
  Inaccurate judging, overly-defensive tactics, and spectator dissatisfaction had fueled rumors of the sport being dropped from the Olympic lineup in the past.
  Taekwondo's governing body, the World Taekwondo Federation, has taken steps to address these issues over the last few years through rule changes, electronic scoring systems and video refereeing.
  A number of the new changes will be introduced at the Rio Olympics.
  The first thing audiences will notice is the ring.
  Before London 2012 it used to be a 10-by-10-meter square, and now it's changed to an 8-meter octagon.
  By taking off the corners and making it smaller, it's aimed at discouraging defensive tactics and making the fights more exciting.
  
  
  
  "With the octagon ring there's nowhere to hide, so you can't be constantly circling the ring to run away. So it does mean there will be more clashes."
  
  There are also other changes.
  
  
  
  "At the last Olympics, in order to make scoring more accurate, they introduced these electronic sensors in the footpads and body armor. This year they've also introduced sensors to the helmet."
  
  This is crucial, as a kick or a punch to the body is worth 1 to 3 points, but a kick to the head is worth 3 to 4 points.
  They've also upgraded the number of sensors in the footpads, but at the same time, they've upped the sensitivity threshold of the body armor, so only a cleaner, stronger hit will register as a point.
  As you can see here, that threshold is quite high, so the kinds of weaker, tactical kicks that drew criticism at the last Olympics won't work.
  
  
  
  "You need to be quick to find space to make your attack, and then you need power to make the hit count and score. So you need that combination of speed and power to get points."
  
  
  
  "All the athletes have been working a lot with the electronic scoring systems. I myself have been training to find the best way to register hits without wasting energy."
  
  The success of these changes has been deemed important for the credibility of the sport, as controversial decisions have plagued the sport in the past.
  
  
  
  "Fair and transparency of refereeing is very important. So we are really trying to encourage our international referees. We already did two time for the special referee seminars for the preparing for the Rio Olympic Games."
  
  Every Olympics has seen changes to the taekwondo format, but the president of the World Taekwondo Federation says they are needed in order for the sport to survive and keep growing.
  
  There are now 206 national taekwondo associations around the world, and the world's best competitors are no longer just in Korea, but hail from Great Britain to Iran and Uzbekistan.
  But to become a truly responsible and global body, the federation felt that it also had more work to do outside of the ring.
  Last year, it launched the Taekwondo Humanitarian Fund, which aims to bring the martial art to refugees in Jordan, Nepal and around the world, in order to empower and inspire... aspiring athletes.
  In the near future, Korea will not only be rooting for its taekwondo stars to win gold in Rio, it will also be looking for an exciting and successful tournament that can both elevate the reputation of the Korean martial art and further establish it as a truly global sport.
  Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.
  
  Title: AROUND THE WORLD
  
  2015. 11. 2~
  
  Title: Turkey coup attempt fallout
  
  Turkey is expecting further crackdowns in the country after last week's failed coup attempt. I'm joined in the studio by Barry Welsh for World News. Political analysts are predicting that Turkish President Erdogan intends to create a new security and legal framework to allow the government to increase its control over state institutions.
  
  Since the attempted coup President Erdogan has detained or suspended an estimated 50,000 people.
  It started with soldiers, police, judges, and civil servants, and then widened to include teachers, university professors and religious authorities.
  Turkey says the crackdown is designed to root out allies of the U.S. based cleric Fethullah Gulen who is allegedly behind last week's coup.
  
  President Erdogan is set to chair a meeting with the Turkish National Security Council today. Some suspect the meeting will be used to seek a change in the constitution that allows the reintroduction of the death penalty.
  
  
  
  "President Erdogan has made it clear that this is a fight against a big terrorist organization and it will continue for weeks, for months, maybe for years, and that is why they are trying to find out and establish a legal framework and security framework to help all the state institutions to fight against this 'Gulenist' organization"
  
  Gulen, a 75 year old cleric, and former supporter of President Erdogan, now lives in exile in America. He has denied any involvement in the coup and suggested that it was staged by Erdogan himself.
  
  Over 230 people were killed during the failed coup attempt.
  
  
  
  Title: Volkswagen sued for covering up diesel cheating
  
  There have been new developments in the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
  Three U.S. states are filing civil lawsuits against Volkswagen claiming the company's senior executives covered up evidence in the emissions cheating scandal.
  
  New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland filed separate, but very similar lawsuits in state courts accusing Volkswagen of violating their environmental laws.
  
  
  
  "Volkswagen acted as if they were above the law, they had no respect for authorities in this country or in other countries, state, federal, they thought they were above the law."
  
  The three states allege that Volkswagen - the world's number two automaker - sold tens of thousands of cars with so-called 'defeat devices' installed.
  
  And they also allege that Volkswagen bosses tried to cover up the deception.
  
  They say that it was a deliberate and systematic cover up at the highest levels of the company.
  
  The lawsuits are a major drawback for the carmaker, as it attempts to move past the scandal. The carmaker is already set to spend more than $15 billion dollars to settle consumer lawsuits and government allegations.
  
  Absolutely. Last month's settlement is already deemed the largest auto-related class-action settlement in U.S. history. The suits in the three states could result in more state fines of hundreds of millions of dollars.
  
  
  
  
  
  Title: Extreme heatwave to continue
  
  The heat certainly had everyone sweating and talking about the unusually hot temperatures for the last couple of days. Today, no exception.
  Let's go to Jee-hyun at the weather center to find out more. Jee-hyun, I think it's a repeat every single day -- another blistering hot day today.
  
  Oh yes. And if you felt as if the summer was getting hotter and hotter by the year, well, your instincts are right. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, temperatures around the world were 1.24° Celsius above the 20th century average, with NASA corroborating on that fact.
  
  Wow. Another piece of evidence, one we can feel on our skin, of how climate change is affecting us all. And I also hear Japan is also going through some severe hot weather, with casualties rising.
  
  Yes. Within a month, 17 people have died from heat strokes and nearly 10,000 people were hospitalized due to heat related conditions. And number of heat related patients are also on the rise here in Korea so be sure to take precautionary measures. A heat wave advisory was issued for most western regions including Seoul and tomorrow's daily highs will be similar to a tad higher than today.
  
  On that note, let's go over to tomorrow's readings,
  
  Seoul will start out at a low of 24 degrees Celsius while Daejeon and Gwangju will start at 23.
  
  As for the highs,
  Seoul will get up to 32 degrees, 33 for Daejeon.
  
  Relief is on the way with rain expected to fall starting Friday in Seoul.
  
  That's Korea for you, and here's a look at the weather conditions around the world.
  
  
  
  Title: Closing
  
  That is our broadcast tonight. I'm Moon Conn-young. Thanks for watching.
  For our viewers in other parts of the world, have a good one... for those of you in Korea and across Asia, a good night from Seoul.
  
  Title: NEWSCENTER ENDING
  
  2015. 11. 2~

     

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