Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1908, The University of the Philippines is established. In 1916, Max Immelmann, German lieutenant and pilot (born 1890) passed away. In 1948, Britain, France and the United States announce that on June 21, the Deutsche Mark will be introduced in western Germany and West Berlin. Over the next six days, Communists increasingly restrict access to Berlin. In 1952, Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1999, Choi Ye-won, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 2006, The first Kazakh space satellite, KazSat-1 is launched. In 2018, An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes northern Osaka. In 2024, Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Korea rises to 21st in IMD competitiveness ranking
South Korea ranked 21st among 70 economies in the Institute for Management Development's World Competitiveness Ranking, rising six rungs on the ladder and marking its second-highest position since it was first included in 1997, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said Thursday. The latest results put South Korea behind only the United States among the 30-50 club of economies with per capita income of more than 30,000 and a population of over 50 million. The US ranked 10th overall, followed by
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