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'Broadcast Jockeys: In South Korea, streamers compete for celebrity online

Livestreamers, known as "Broadcast Jockeys" or BJs in South Korea, are hard-wired to the digital infrastructure of youth culture. © FRANCE 24

In South Korea, a new breed of media star has recently emerged. Often worshipped by youngsters, these new kids on the block are known as Broadcast Jockeys. You'll need to open your laptop and log on to enjoy what these livestreamers have to say, the music they want to share, plus the fun and games they want you partake in. We take a closer look.

Meanwhile, like many countries across the world, Pakistan is battling a third wave of Covid-19 infections. Vaccination efforts are underway, but nearly half the population is still reticent about getting a jab. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah, Sonia Ghezali and Delano D'Szoua report.

Finally, the rising temperatures of our seas and oceans have had a detrimental effect on coral reefs across the globe. But one team of scientists from the University of Hong Kong have harnessed 3D printing technology to produce a set of special tiles, which form an artificial bed for the corals to thrive in. We tell you more.

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