The threat of unemployment is looming in South Korea, with the changing landscape of the marektplace and job industry due to COVID-19. It's led people to find new means of making money and for some, a complete career change. Yasin Eken reports.

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They say that laughter is the best medicine. But the comedy clubs of New York City haven't been able to dispense it when it's possibly needed most. They've been shut since March. Facing financial hardship, club owners, performers, and workers are now pushing to reopen, just as restaurants, museums, gyms, and bowling alleys have. Kyoko Gasha pays a visit to one of NYC's famed comedy clubs to find out what action they're taking.

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Boeing's 737 MAX jets are on course for a return to the skies before the end of 2020. American Airlines says it will start selling tickets this weekend for flights in December. Officials are confident regulators will sign-off, ending what's been a nightmare scenario for what used to be the world's biggest plane maker. Jacques Astre is the president of the consultancy firm International Aviation Safety Solutions. He's also a former pilot, and worked as an inspector at the FAA

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While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stifle growth across most economies, businesses in China are roaring back to life. Its GDP grew 4.9 percent between July and September, compared to a year ago. And economists say this growth is broad-based, so the government isn't under pressure to prop-up demand. But without a bounce-back in global trade, the mainland's rapid economic recovery may be under threat. Mobin Nasir reports. To unpack China's rapid economic recovery, Min Ye spoke to us from Boston. She's and associate professor at Boston University's Pardee School of Global Studies.

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Istanbul Fashion Week has opened its doors to the public, with one major difference this year - it's all online. The event featured 30 runway shows, which can be viewed in the comfort of your home. It will allow everyone an equal opportunity to view this season's collections... And as Sibel Karkus reports, going digital also has advantages for designers and buyers. We spoke to Emre Kurt from Istanbul. He's Head of Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Turkey, which is the title sponsor of Istanbul Fashion Week.

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Britain's turkey industry should be gearing up for its busiest time of year Christmas. More than 75% of Britons serve up a traditional roast turkey for their Christmas Day lunch. But this year, family gatherings could be a lot smaller than usual. The coronavirus infection rate is rising and restrictions are in place on social gatherings - creating uncertainty ahead over what Christmas will look like. Natalie Powell reports from a business with a big stake in what Britons will gobble up.

The South Korean boy band BTS is one of the most popular musical acts in the world. And its label Big Hit Entertainment's decision to go public is proving to be 'Dynamite.' Shares almost doubled in value in the first day of trading. That's turned the firm's founder Bang Si-hyuk into one of South Korea's wealthiest men with a fortune close to three billion dollars. Joseph Kim tells us more.

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Anti-government protesters in Thailand are defying a state of emergency decree banning mass gatherings. They have vowed to continue to fight until there is meaningful reform in the country. But as the political standoff continues, the country's economic woes are also worsening. Miranda Lin explains. Tim Forsyth is a professor of International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Thailand specialist. He joins us now from London. Tim Forsyth is a professor of International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Thailand specialist. He spoke to us from London.

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The coronavirus pandemic has caused the most severe global economic downturn since the Great Depression. The International Monetary Fund forecasts global GDP will shrink by 4.4 percent this year and says the economic recovery will be drawn out. It's urging governments to continue taking steps to contain COVID-19, and provide government support to keep their economies ticking. Mobin Nasir reports. Richard Wolff is professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts and the founder of Democracy at Work. He says the disruption caused by the pandemic has exposed the limits of the capitalist system.

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For New Yorkers, owning a car is often an unnecessary hassle. Parking is limited, streets are crowded and residents have plenty of other options to get around town such as the subway, Citibikes, yellow cabs and ride-hailing services. But since the COVID-19 outbreak, more New Yorkers are shying away from public transport in favour of leasing and purchasing their own cars. While this is good news for some businesses, critics have raised alarm bells about increasing traffic and congestion, as Jade Barker reports.

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