English Listening
09.04.202506:46
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📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 33: Having Balance
💬 with subtitles
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📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 33: Having Balance
💬 with subtitles
Listen and repeat
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05.04.202507:03
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🎧 'Dirty 15' trading partners imposing substantial tariffs on U.S.: U.S. Treasury Dept.
💬 The Trump administration has highlighted the presence of quote "15" "dirty" trade partners as it reaffirms the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April SECOND.
Lee Soo-jin covers this latest development and more.
Concerns over how U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs will impact South Korea are growing, especially with its potential inclusion in the so-called 'Dirty 15' group of trade partners.
Speaking to Fox News on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there were 15 nations, which he referred to as the 'Dirty 15', that are imposing substantial tariffs on the U.S.
He did not clarify which nations would be included but with Trump previously highlighting South Korea as one of the countries that he claimed was unfairly benefiting from trade imbalances, there are growing concerns that Korea may be among the countries targeted.
"And South Korea's average tariff is four times higher. Think of that four times higher. And we give so much help militarily and in so many other ways to South Korea."
South Korea's trade surplus with the U.S. reached over 55 billion U.S. dollars last year, meaning that it could be a major target for the Trump administration.
Bessent said that come April 2nd, each country will receive a specific reciprocal tariff number deemed fair by the U.S. and that 'Dirty 15' countries are likely to face higher tariffs due to perceived unfair trade practices.
He added that the tariff calculation would be determined by the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Commerce Department.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary said that he has not seen any figures yet, as they are still being calculated.
But Bessent expressed optimism that "some of the tariffs" may not go into effect if a deal is pre-negotiated or if countries look to negotiate after April 2nd.
Emphasizing that the U.S. is only in pursuit of "fair and reciprocal" trade, Bessent said that countries that stop trade practices that the U.S. deems unfair could avoid reciprocal tariffs.
Such practices include, non-tariff barriers, currency manipulation, unfair funding and labor suppression.
While Bessent believes reciprocal tariffs could lead to a "win-win" situation for everyone,.. they continue to cause concerns here in South Korea, with trade officials keen to avoid new U.S. tariffs.
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🎧 'Dirty 15' trading partners imposing substantial tariffs on U.S.: U.S. Treasury Dept.
💬 The Trump administration has highlighted the presence of quote "15" "dirty" trade partners as it reaffirms the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on April SECOND.
Lee Soo-jin covers this latest development and more.
Concerns over how U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs will impact South Korea are growing, especially with its potential inclusion in the so-called 'Dirty 15' group of trade partners.
Speaking to Fox News on Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that there were 15 nations, which he referred to as the 'Dirty 15', that are imposing substantial tariffs on the U.S.
He did not clarify which nations would be included but with Trump previously highlighting South Korea as one of the countries that he claimed was unfairly benefiting from trade imbalances, there are growing concerns that Korea may be among the countries targeted.
"And South Korea's average tariff is four times higher. Think of that four times higher. And we give so much help militarily and in so many other ways to South Korea."
South Korea's trade surplus with the U.S. reached over 55 billion U.S. dollars last year, meaning that it could be a major target for the Trump administration.
Bessent said that come April 2nd, each country will receive a specific reciprocal tariff number deemed fair by the U.S. and that 'Dirty 15' countries are likely to face higher tariffs due to perceived unfair trade practices.
He added that the tariff calculation would be determined by the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Commerce Department.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary said that he has not seen any figures yet, as they are still being calculated.
But Bessent expressed optimism that "some of the tariffs" may not go into effect if a deal is pre-negotiated or if countries look to negotiate after April 2nd.
Emphasizing that the U.S. is only in pursuit of "fair and reciprocal" trade, Bessent said that countries that stop trade practices that the U.S. deems unfair could avoid reciprocal tariffs.
Such practices include, non-tariff barriers, currency manipulation, unfair funding and labor suppression.
While Bessent believes reciprocal tariffs could lead to a "win-win" situation for everyone,.. they continue to cause concerns here in South Korea, with trade officials keen to avoid new U.S. tariffs.
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01.04.202505:35
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🎧 Trump warns of secondary tariffs on Russian oil if ceasefire agreement fails
💬 U.S. President Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric on both Russia and Ukraine with regard to sealing a ceasefire deal.
He's threatening heavier tariffs on Russian oil and vowing quote "big problems" for Kyiv if it backs away from its mineral deal with Washington.
Park Hyo-been has more.
Amid the stalled progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In an NBC interview on Sunday, Trump revealed that he was "very angry" after Putin criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility.
Trump also said that if Russia is found responsible for prolonging the conflict, he would impose "secondary tariffs" on Russian oil, ranging from 25 to 50 percent.
He warned that countries purchasing Russian crude oil could face tariffs, signaling economic pressure as potential leverage in the ongoing conflict.
Trump also had a message for Zelenskyy.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump criticized the Ukrainian leader for trying to back out of a rare earth metals agreement.
"And I think Zelenskyy, by the way, I see he's trying to back out of the rare earth deal, and if he does that, he's got some problems. Big, big problems. We made a deal on rare earth, and now he's saying, 'Well, you know, I want to renegotiate the deal'."
With U.S.-Ukraine negotiations now stalling, Russia has begun rare metals talks with Washington.
On Monday, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that discussions were underway, with several companies already expressing an interest.
Last month, Putin underscored Russia’s vast reserves, looking to position Moscow as a more stable supplier than Ukraine.
As diplomatic efforts stall, the potential economic pressure from tariffs may become a crucial turning point in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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🎧 Trump warns of secondary tariffs on Russian oil if ceasefire agreement fails
💬 U.S. President Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric on both Russia and Ukraine with regard to sealing a ceasefire deal.
He's threatening heavier tariffs on Russian oil and vowing quote "big problems" for Kyiv if it backs away from its mineral deal with Washington.
Park Hyo-been has more.
Amid the stalled progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In an NBC interview on Sunday, Trump revealed that he was "very angry" after Putin criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility.
Trump also said that if Russia is found responsible for prolonging the conflict, he would impose "secondary tariffs" on Russian oil, ranging from 25 to 50 percent.
He warned that countries purchasing Russian crude oil could face tariffs, signaling economic pressure as potential leverage in the ongoing conflict.
Trump also had a message for Zelenskyy.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump criticized the Ukrainian leader for trying to back out of a rare earth metals agreement.
"And I think Zelenskyy, by the way, I see he's trying to back out of the rare earth deal, and if he does that, he's got some problems. Big, big problems. We made a deal on rare earth, and now he's saying, 'Well, you know, I want to renegotiate the deal'."
With U.S.-Ukraine negotiations now stalling, Russia has begun rare metals talks with Washington.
On Monday, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev confirmed that discussions were underway, with several companies already expressing an interest.
Last month, Putin underscored Russia’s vast reserves, looking to position Moscow as a more stable supplier than Ukraine.
As diplomatic efforts stall, the potential economic pressure from tariffs may become a crucial turning point in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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27.03.202505:48
#Beginner
📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 29: Countries
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📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 29: Countries
💬 with subtitles
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08.04.202505:10
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🎧 Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss Gaza, Iran, and more
💬 President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened to address a wide range of issues, including the Gaza conflict and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
During their meeting on Monday at the Oval Office, Trump announced the initiation of direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program, with high-level discussions scheduled to begin on Saturday.
Netanyahu expressed conditional support for the diplomatic efforts, stating that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities through diplomatic means would be favorable.
The leaders also discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Netanyahu highlighted Israel's commitment to securing the release of hostages held by Hamas and mentioned its ongoing military operations aimed at achieving this objective.
The U.S. President once again expressed his desire for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, saying that it would be a "good thing."
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🎧 Trump and Netanyahu meet to discuss Gaza, Iran, and more
💬 President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened to address a wide range of issues, including the Gaza conflict and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
During their meeting on Monday at the Oval Office, Trump announced the initiation of direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program, with high-level discussions scheduled to begin on Saturday.
Netanyahu expressed conditional support for the diplomatic efforts, stating that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities through diplomatic means would be favorable.
The leaders also discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Netanyahu highlighted Israel's commitment to securing the release of hostages held by Hamas and mentioned its ongoing military operations aimed at achieving this objective.
The U.S. President once again expressed his desire for the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip, saying that it would be a "good thing."
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04.04.202505:38
#Beginner
📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 31: Favorites
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📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 31: Favorites
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31.03.202502:45
#Lyrics
🎤 Lana Del Rey - Young and beautiful
I've seen the world
Done it all, had my cake now
Diamonds, brilliant, and Bel-Air now
Hot summer nights, mid-July
When you and I were forever wild
The crazy days, the city lights
The way you'd play with me like a child
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer, young and beautiful?
Will you still love me
When I got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer beautiful?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
I've seen the world, lit it up as my stage now
Channeling angels in, the new age now
Hot summer days, rock and roll
The way you'd play for me at your show
And all the ways I got to know
Your pretty face and electric soul
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer young and beautiful?
Will you still love me
When I got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer beautiful?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
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The best way to learn and improve your foreign languages skills like English, through the lyrics of the songs.
🎤 Lana Del Rey - Young and beautiful
I've seen the world
Done it all, had my cake now
Diamonds, brilliant, and Bel-Air now
Hot summer nights, mid-July
When you and I were forever wild
The crazy days, the city lights
The way you'd play with me like a child
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer, young and beautiful?
Will you still love me
When I got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer beautiful?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
I've seen the world, lit it up as my stage now
Channeling angels in, the new age now
Hot summer days, rock and roll
The way you'd play for me at your show
And all the ways I got to know
Your pretty face and electric soul
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer young and beautiful?
Will you still love me
When I got nothing but my aching soul?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
Will you still love me
When I'm no longer beautiful?
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
I know you will, I know you will
I know that you will
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26.03.202506:16
#Audionews
📢 Nightly News - March 25
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Democrats grill Trump officials over leaked group chat
07:01 Social Security nominee grilled amid concerns over future of benefits
09:17 West Virginia bans several artificial food dyes
11:15 Inside NATO training mission focusing on Russia
13:22 Protecting infants as measles outbreak grows
16:22 Maui doctor accused of trying to murder wife arrested
18:28 Daryl Hannah’s Mane Attraction
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📢 Nightly News - March 25
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Democrats grill Trump officials over leaked group chat
07:01 Social Security nominee grilled amid concerns over future of benefits
09:17 West Virginia bans several artificial food dyes
11:15 Inside NATO training mission focusing on Russia
13:22 Protecting infants as measles outbreak grows
16:22 Maui doctor accused of trying to murder wife arrested
18:28 Daryl Hannah’s Mane Attraction
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07.04.202517:30
🫰Endi tillarni o‘rganish muammo emas!
Tanlang va A'zo bo‘ling👇
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🇹🇷 Turk tili 0 dan
🇰🇷 Koreys tili 0 dan
🇸🇮 Rus tili 0 dan
Tanlang va A'zo bo‘ling👇
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03.04.202502:19
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🎧 Trump's upcoming tariffs set to go into effect immediately on Apr. 2
💬 U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs are a day away, and they will go into effect as soon he announces the details.
Our Lee Soo-jin has the details.
U.S. President Donald Trump's pending tariffs will go into effect immediately after they are announced, according to a White House spokesperson on Tuesday local time.
"My understanding is that the, tariff announcement will come tomorrow. They will be effective immediately. He is with his trade and tariff team right now, perfecting it to make sure this is a perfect deal for the American people and the American worker."
The tariffs are set to be announced by Trump at a Rose Garden ceremony at 4 PM Eastern Time on April 2nd, which is 5 AM on the 3rd here in Korea.
He has repeatedly touted April 2nd as "Liberation Day", as he believes that his policies will free American industries from what he calls “unfair trade practices.”
And according to U.S. media outlets including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is considering various tariff strategies.
One is imposing a 20 percent flat tariff on all imports, another is assigning each country a reciprocal tariff 'number' that corresponds to tariffs and other trade barriers on U.S. products.
And the U.S. Trade Representative is also considering a third option, where levies likely to be lower than the universal 20 percent would be imposed on a wide range of imports from select countries.
For South Korea, these tariffs are expected to add further pressure as they come amid a wave of other tariffs, such as the 25 percent auto tariffs set to go into effect on April 2nd and collected the following day.
And just last month, the Trump administration imposed sweeping 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel.
But despite the country's leadership vacuum, the Korean government is holding various emergency meetings to come up with response measures.
Acting president Han Duck-soo on Tuesday,.. along with the industry, finance and foreign ministers, met with heads of Korea's top four conglomerates, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, SK,.. and LG, where Han pledged to
continue high-level U.S. outreach and to work with the private sector to respond to the challenges posed by the tariffs.
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🎧 Trump's upcoming tariffs set to go into effect immediately on Apr. 2
💬 U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs are a day away, and they will go into effect as soon he announces the details.
Our Lee Soo-jin has the details.
U.S. President Donald Trump's pending tariffs will go into effect immediately after they are announced, according to a White House spokesperson on Tuesday local time.
"My understanding is that the, tariff announcement will come tomorrow. They will be effective immediately. He is with his trade and tariff team right now, perfecting it to make sure this is a perfect deal for the American people and the American worker."
The tariffs are set to be announced by Trump at a Rose Garden ceremony at 4 PM Eastern Time on April 2nd, which is 5 AM on the 3rd here in Korea.
He has repeatedly touted April 2nd as "Liberation Day", as he believes that his policies will free American industries from what he calls “unfair trade practices.”
And according to U.S. media outlets including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is considering various tariff strategies.
One is imposing a 20 percent flat tariff on all imports, another is assigning each country a reciprocal tariff 'number' that corresponds to tariffs and other trade barriers on U.S. products.
And the U.S. Trade Representative is also considering a third option, where levies likely to be lower than the universal 20 percent would be imposed on a wide range of imports from select countries.
For South Korea, these tariffs are expected to add further pressure as they come amid a wave of other tariffs, such as the 25 percent auto tariffs set to go into effect on April 2nd and collected the following day.
And just last month, the Trump administration imposed sweeping 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel.
But despite the country's leadership vacuum, the Korean government is holding various emergency meetings to come up with response measures.
Acting president Han Duck-soo on Tuesday,.. along with the industry, finance and foreign ministers, met with heads of Korea's top four conglomerates, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, SK,.. and LG, where Han pledged to
continue high-level U.S. outreach and to work with the private sector to respond to the challenges posed by the tariffs.
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29.03.202505:22
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🎧 Putin says U.S. is serious about Greenland
💬Russian President Vladimir Putin has said U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland was "serious."
At the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk on Thursday, Putin stated the U.S. had a longstanding interest in the mineral-rich territory.
He said that while the Greenland issue does not directly involve Russia, the U.S. plans "have old historical origins" and aren't just "extravagant talks."
Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and reaffirmed Denmark's commitment to supporting Greenland's autonomy.
Also, referring to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to the U.S. military base in Greenland, she stated, "The visit is clearly not about what Greenland needs or wants."
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🎧 Putin says U.S. is serious about Greenland
💬Russian President Vladimir Putin has said U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland was "serious."
At the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk on Thursday, Putin stated the U.S. had a longstanding interest in the mineral-rich territory.
He said that while the Greenland issue does not directly involve Russia, the U.S. plans "have old historical origins" and aren't just "extravagant talks."
Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and reaffirmed Denmark's commitment to supporting Greenland's autonomy.
Also, referring to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to the U.S. military base in Greenland, she stated, "The visit is clearly not about what Greenland needs or wants."
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25.03.202506:52
#Beginner
📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 28: Breakfast
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📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 28: Breakfast
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07.04.202505:24
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📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 32: Staying Organized
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📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 32: Staying Organized
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02.04.202505:25
#Beginner
📣 English Listening Practice
📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 30: Countries (part 2)
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📊 Level: A1 [Beginner]
▶️ Lesson 30: Countries (part 2)
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28.03.202505:16
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🎧 Netanyahu threatens to seize territory; Gaza sees mass anti-Hamas protests
💬 In the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared intentions to seize territory in Gaza if Hamas fails to release all remaining hostages.
Byeon Ye-young covers this latest development.
Israel has pledged to increase military pressure until Hamas releases the remaining 59 hostages.
In a parliamentary address on Wednesday, local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel may seize parts of Gaza as part of its military pressure campaign.
"The fighting in Gaza continues. The more Hamas persists in its refusal to release our hostages, the more powerful the pressure we will exert. And I say to Hamas -this includes seizing territory, and this includes other things that I will not list here."
Israel resumed military operations in Gaza last Tuesday.
According to the spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, 142 thousand people were displaced in just one week.
At the daily UN press briefing on Wednesday, the spokesperson said that Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that everything in Gaza was running out: supplies, time and life.
Meanwhile in Gaza, hundreds of Palestinians gathered in the streets of Beit Lahia in the largest anti-Hamas protests since the beginning of the war.
For two days straight since Tuesday, protesters took to the streets to demand an end to the war and showed defiance against Hamas' governance, chanting "Out, out, Hamas, out" and "we want to live".
"We want to live in peace, we are tired, I raised my son for fifteen years only for him to be gone now (meaning dead), I built my house for ten years and then what? gone? We want to live."
Hamas official Basem Naim said on social media that people have the right "to cry out in pain", but suggested the anger should be directed towards Israel.
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🎧 Netanyahu threatens to seize territory; Gaza sees mass anti-Hamas protests
💬 In the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared intentions to seize territory in Gaza if Hamas fails to release all remaining hostages.
Byeon Ye-young covers this latest development.
Israel has pledged to increase military pressure until Hamas releases the remaining 59 hostages.
In a parliamentary address on Wednesday, local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel may seize parts of Gaza as part of its military pressure campaign.
"The fighting in Gaza continues. The more Hamas persists in its refusal to release our hostages, the more powerful the pressure we will exert. And I say to Hamas -this includes seizing territory, and this includes other things that I will not list here."
Israel resumed military operations in Gaza last Tuesday.
According to the spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, 142 thousand people were displaced in just one week.
At the daily UN press briefing on Wednesday, the spokesperson said that Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that everything in Gaza was running out: supplies, time and life.
Meanwhile in Gaza, hundreds of Palestinians gathered in the streets of Beit Lahia in the largest anti-Hamas protests since the beginning of the war.
For two days straight since Tuesday, protesters took to the streets to demand an end to the war and showed defiance against Hamas' governance, chanting "Out, out, Hamas, out" and "we want to live".
"We want to live in peace, we are tired, I raised my son for fifteen years only for him to be gone now (meaning dead), I built my house for ten years and then what? gone? We want to live."
Hamas official Basem Naim said on social media that people have the right "to cry out in pain", but suggested the anger should be directed towards Israel.
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24.03.202507:48
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🎧 U.S. and Ukraine hold talks 1 day ahead of U.S.-Russia talks
💬 Over in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian officials held talks with a U.S. technical team on Sunday, a day before Washington holds separate talks with delegates from Kyiv and Moscow.
Lee Seung-jae has more.
A day before the U.S. plans to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian delegates on Monday, Washington's technical team held talks with Ukrainian officials on Sunday in Riyadh.
As part of Washington's shuttle diplomacy in Saudi Arabia, U.S. and Ukrainian officials were set to hold talks on Monday, followed by a separate meeting between U.S. and Russian delegates on the same day.
However, it was later confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington and Kyiv would hold talks a day ahead of its meeting set for Monday.
Following Sunday's meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said talks with U.S. officials were "productive and focused," adding that the two sides addressed key points including energy.
The defense chief said that Ukraine was working to make its goal of a "just and lasting peace" become a "reality."
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff expressed confidence that progress would be made with Russia and Ukraine.
Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Witkoff said he expects Ukraine and Russia to make progress on a ceasefire in the Black Sea after holding talks on Monday, which will "naturally gravitate to a full-on shooting ceasefire."
The special envoy also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the war, stressing that "he wants peace."
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🎧 U.S. and Ukraine hold talks 1 day ahead of U.S.-Russia talks
💬 Over in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian officials held talks with a U.S. technical team on Sunday, a day before Washington holds separate talks with delegates from Kyiv and Moscow.
Lee Seung-jae has more.
A day before the U.S. plans to hold separate meetings with Ukrainian and Russian delegates on Monday, Washington's technical team held talks with Ukrainian officials on Sunday in Riyadh.
As part of Washington's shuttle diplomacy in Saudi Arabia, U.S. and Ukrainian officials were set to hold talks on Monday, followed by a separate meeting between U.S. and Russian delegates on the same day.
However, it was later confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington and Kyiv would hold talks a day ahead of its meeting set for Monday.
Following Sunday's meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said talks with U.S. officials were "productive and focused," adding that the two sides addressed key points including energy.
The defense chief said that Ukraine was working to make its goal of a "just and lasting peace" become a "reality."
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff expressed confidence that progress would be made with Russia and Ukraine.
Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Witkoff said he expects Ukraine and Russia to make progress on a ceasefire in the Black Sea after holding talks on Monday, which will "naturally gravitate to a full-on shooting ceasefire."
The special envoy also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to end the war, stressing that "he wants peace."
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