## A South Korean weapons company once seen as a dinosaur is now churning out howitzers twice as fast as its Western competitors

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A South Korean weapons manufacturer that traditionally specialized in older, less advanced armaments is seizing on demand for 155mm howitzers by producing them faster than the West.

Hanwha Aerospace can build its K9 self-propelled howitzer in about six months at $3.5 million apiece, Bloomberg reported, estimating the company to be two to three times as fast as its competitors.

By comparison, French supplier Nexter was estimated to take about 30 months to deliver its Caesar self-propelled howitzer.

South Korean law prohibits defense contractors from exporting weapons to active combat zones.

South Korea's defense contractors have emerged as significant industry players, making the country the world's 10th biggest arms exporter, per the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. »

### Kindergartener misses graduation, gets mid-flight celebration instead as passengers cheer

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I thought we were in the clear since the 2023 graduation was the Saturday after the last day of school," she said.

However, this year the date of the graduation was scheduled on the same day as the family wedding.

This sparked an idea from the flight attendants to hold a mock graduation ceremony for the boy on the flight. »

### Meet the Woman Who Shops in Her Sleep: Rare Disorder Cost Her Over $3k In 'Sleep Shopping'

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Kelly Knipes, a 42-year-old mother from England, has gained attention for her rare and extraordinary sleep disorder, parasomnia, which compels her to shop online while asleep.

Diagnosed in 2018, this disorder leads Kelly to engage in activities such as walking, talking, and, most unusually, shopping—without any awareness of her actions.

The financial strain, the constant threat of fraud, and the unpredictable nature of her disorder make her nightly experiences anything but restful. »

### India to rename two dozen places in Tibet region under China as retaliation

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The Indian government intends to rename over two dozen places in China's Tibet Autonomous Region as a response.

According to The Diplomat, a media organization, they have obtained a comprehensive list of the places that will be renamed in China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

India's military has recently compiled a list of over 30 places in Tibet that are set to be renamed. »

### Civilization VII Banner Appears on 2K Games Website Ahead of Summer Game Fest

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A Civilization VII banner has appeared on the 2K Games website ahead of its Summer Game Fest announcement.

The information that Civilization VII would be announced at Summer Game Fest was provided to content creators and media earlier this week.

In mid-May, 2K Games announced it would announce the next iteration of one of its ‘biggest and most beloved’ franchises during Summer Game Fest. »

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