According to Xinhua News Agency,On June 19th,South Korean President Yoon Suk yeol announcesThe country has entered a state of population emergency，The name of the previously proposed "Low Fertility Response Planning Department" will be determined as the "Population Strategy Planning Department", and the highest person in charge of this department will also serve as the Vice Premier, responsible for formulating medium - and long-term national development strategies related to population issues, including addressing low fertility rates, aging, and formulating immigration policies.

besides,Yin Xiyue also pointed out that the government will concentrate policy efforts in three core areas to solve population problems: balancing work and family, child rearing, and housing. The government will further improve the system of parental leave, share the pressure of parenting, and strive to reduce the burden on parenting families. He emphasized that solving the population problem cannot be limited to these three core areas, and it is also necessary to unwaveringly promote structural reforms including regional balanced development, employment, pensions, education, healthcare, etc.

It is understood that,In recent years, the phenomenon of late marriage and non marriage in Korean society has gradually increased. South Korean Statistics Agency this yearAccording to data released in February, the number of newborns in South Korea decreased by 7.7% year-on-year to 230000 last year; The total fertility rate, which refers to the average number of children born to women of childbearing age, is 0.72; Both have set historical records for the lowest. According to data released by the South Korean Statistics Agency in May this year, based on the existing population and population movement data across the country, starting from 2045, the number of newborns in all cities and provinces in South Korea will be less than the number of deaths, and the population will begin to naturally decrease.

military

01The United States claims that Ukraine can use American weapons to counterattack any Russian military firing

On June 20th, the US Department of Defense announced that Russian troops are crossing the border and firing at Ukrainian troops. Ukraine can use weapons provided by the US to counterattack, not limited to enemy forces on Russian territory near Kharkiv.last monthUS President Biden quietly authorized Kiev to launch US provided weapons at military targets within Russian territory. But officials said at the time that Biden's decision only applies to targets within Russia near the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine. This time, it is publicly announced that the scope of counterattacks will be expanded.

White House National Security Advisor Jack·Sullivan stated that this has nothing to do with geography, it is a matter of common sense. If Russia is launching or is about to launch an attack on Ukraine from its territory, allowing Ukraine to retaliate against troops attacking from the other side of the border is a wise move. If Russian aircraft are about to fire into Ukrainian airspace, Ukraine can also use its air defense system to fire at Russian aircraft flying in Russian airspace.

01Russia will assist Vietnam in developing nuclear power plants

According to comprehensive news from Hanoi, on June 24th, the General Manager of the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, Likhachev, stated that during President Putin's visit to Hanoi, Russia proposed to help Vietnam develop nuclear power plants. On June 19th, during accompanying Putin's visit to Vietnam, Likhachev met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh seong. During the meeting, Fan Mingzheng said that although Vietnam has not yet resumed the development of nuclear power, it is considering nuclear energy as an important solution to implement its net zero emissions commitment by 2050. He suggested that Russia and Vietnam promote cooperation in the field of nuclear science and technology.

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in nuclear energy among Southeast Asian countries. With the global warming caused by climate change, countries urgently need to get rid of their dependence on coal and natural gas. Unlike solar and wind energy, nuclear energy does not rely on weather and can become a stable source of basic load electricity. Indonesia is planning reforms to allow small-scale nuclear power projects to be implemented. The Philippines signed an agreement last year to import nuclear technology and materials from the United States, hoping toBuild a commercial nuclear power plant in the early 2030s. Thailand plans to develop small modular reactor power plants. Singapore plans to train at least 100 nuclear safety experts to ensure that nuclear power meets approximately 10% of Singapore's electricity demand by 2050.

02Apple does not currently launch artificial intelligence technology in the EU market

According to Reuters,On June 21st,Apple announced that it will not release to EU users this yearApple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, and SharePlay Screen Sharing, as it is reported that the Digital Markets Act will force Apple to lower the security level of its products and services.Related mediaAccording to a statement from Apple Inc,theyWorried that the interoperability requirements of the Digital Market Law may force us to compromise the integrity of our products by weakening user privacy and data security”.

It is reported that according to the EU Digital Markets Act, Apple is expected to receive a formal warning from EU regulatory authorities for allegedly blocking some applications from directing users to cheaper online subscription services. Earlier this year, Apple was already subject to EU regulatory oversight due to this matterFined 1.8 billion euros.