Reporter representatives from around the world gathered thursday to vote on what could be a Ground Breaking step in ridding the world of Nuclear Weapons. 123 countries voted to pass the draft resolution. 38 voted against while 16 abstained. Draft resolution l41 is adopted. Reporter the resolution was submitted by over 50 countries including austria and mexico. It aims to convene a u. N. Congress to have a tool to prohibit Nuclear Weapons. Eventually leading towards the total elimination. Areas made a passionate plea. A legal instrument to prohibit Nuclear Weapons will be a Solid Foundation on which to build additional instruments leading to the total elimination of Nuclear Weapons to attain and maintain a World Without Nuclear Weapons. Reporter but Nuclear Weapons states including the United States, russia, and the United Kingdom strongly opposed it. And they demanded other governments withdraw their support for the draft. And while we respect the views of the proponents, we disagree w
Of President Park for 40 years. She headed for seoul on monday. Choi didnt distinctly respond to questions by reporters as she entered the building. Choi later apologized to the public asking for forgiveness saying she committed a crime that could warrant the death penalty. Prosecutors are trying to find out what kind of material choi receive and whether she exerted influence over state matters based on what she received. Park is suspected of violating laws. She has been admitted showing drafts of her speeches to choi who holds no public post and handing over internal government documents. Opposition parties have proposed the launch of a neutral cabinet, which members of the governing party have expressed readiness to accept. President park is facing her most critical challenge since taking office, nhk worlds kim chonju reports. A political scandal involving south korean President Park geunhye has entered its most critical stage. This afternoon, choi soonsil, confidante of park appeare
South korean media say choi later apologized to the general public, reportedly asking for forgiveness, saying she committed a crime she deserves to die for. Chois lawyer later told the media the expressistatement was expression of feeling and not a legal stance. President park is accused of violating laws that require the president ial office to keep documents under control. She has admitted to showing drafts of her speeches and handing over internal documents to choi, who holds no public post. Park apologized to the public last week for giving her friend access to her speeches. Park, whos in her fourth year of a fiveyear term, has seen her support drop to an alltime low because of the scandal. Hundreds of people protested in seoul approximated night, demanding park step down. It was continuation from protests over the weekend that saw thousands rally in the south korean capital. Japan has decided to sign an agreement on Nuclear Energy technology with india. The deal will be japans fir
South korean media say choi later apologized to the general public, reportedly asking for forgiveness, saying she committed a crime she deserves to die for. Chois lawyer later told the media the expressistatement was expression of feeling and not a legal stance. President park is accused of violating laws that require the president ial office to keep documents under control. She has admitted to showing drafts of her speeches and handing over internal documents to choi, who holds no public post. Park apologized to the public last week for giving her friend access to her speeches. Park, whos in her fourth year of a fiveyear term, has seen her support drop to an alltime low because of the scandal. Hundreds of people protested in seoul approximated night, demanding park step down. It was continuation from protests over the weekend that saw thousands rally in the south korean capital. Japan has decided to sign an agreement on Nuclear Energy technology with india. The deal will be japans fir
A panel has ideas on scaling back the 2020 olympics and paralympics. And as chinas tourist market continues to evolve, travelers are looking for alternati alternative destinations and new ways to get there. A political scandal has happened in south korea. President park is facing allegations she allowed a friend of hers to interfere with state affairs. Nhk world has more. Reporter choi soonsil turned herself into prosecutors on monday. Shes suspected of using her decades long friendship with President Park geunhye and influence state affairs. Choi later apologized to the general public. She reportedly asked for forgiveness saying she committed a crime she deserves to die for. Chois lawyer later told media it was an expression and not a legal position. Choi reportedly denies all allegations. Prosecutors detained her late monday night citing the possibility she might flee is the country or destroy evidence. They have 48 hours to seek an arrest warrant. President park is suspected of viol