Wildfire Struggles In South Korea | March 28, 2025

Summary

In this CNN 10 episode, Ky covers a range of important global events. He discusses rare protests in Gaza against Hamas, with thousands of Palestinians demanding an end to the war and the militant group’s control. The episode also highlights devastating wildfires in South Korea, which have claimed lives and destroyed historic landmarks. A lighter moment follows with a fascinating look at Salto, a robot inspired by squirrels, capable of impressive leaps and jumps, with potential uses for challenging terrains, including space exploration. Ky ends with a shoutout to viewers and a motivational message for the weekend.

Takeaways

• 😀 A large anti-Hamas protest took place in Gaza, marking the largest demonstration against the militant group since October 7th, 2023.
• 😀 The conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 50,000 deaths, with Gaza under Hamas control since 2007.
• 😀 Protests in Gaza reflect frustration with both Israel's military actions and Hamas's role in the ongoing war.
• 😀 Thousands of people in Gaza face severe shortages of food, water, medicines, and fuel, as Israel halted humanitarian aid to the enclave in March 2025.
• 😀 South Korea is battling one of its worst-ever wildfires, with flames destroying historic sites like the 1,300-year-old Gona Temple.
• 😀 The South Korean wildfires have led to casualties, including a pilot who died while trying to contain the fires, and forced thousands to evacuate.
• 😀 South Korea's acting president described the wildfires as the country's worst, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions.
• 😀 A pop quiz highlighted that the squirrel belongs to the genus 'Suraus,' the most agile mammals related to tree squirrels.
• 😀 The robot squirrel, Salto, is inspired by the leaping and balancing abilities of real squirrels and could have scientific uses in challenging environments.
• 😀 The Salto robot could potentially be used to explore environments on other planets, like Saturn’s moon Enceladus, due to its impressive jumping ability.
• 😀 CNN 10’s Koi Wire thanked viewers for subscribing to their YouTube channel, celebrating the achievement of approaching 1 million subscribers.

Q & A

What was the significance of the protests in Gaza this week?

The protests in Gaza were significant as they were the largest demonstrations against Hamas since the October 7th attacks on Israel. Thousands of Palestinians protested against Hamas, calling for an end to the war and the group's control over Gaza.

What was the death toll in Gaza as reported by the health ministry?

As of the latest report, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 50,000 due to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.

What challenges are aid agencies facing in Gaza?

Aid agencies are facing significant challenges in reaching Gaza's northern region due to ongoing military offensives, shortages of resources, and Israel's halting of humanitarian aid deliveries.

What caused the wildfires in South Korea?

The wildfires in South Korea were fueled by dry air and strong winds, which rapidly spread the fires across the southern part of the country. These wildfires are considered one of the worst in the nation's history.

What historical site was destroyed by the wildfires in South Korea?

The wildfires destroyed the Gona Temple, a Buddhist landmark that had stood for over 1,300 years, along with many other historical artifacts.

How are authorities in South Korea responding to the wildfires?

South Korea's authorities have deployed all available national resources to fight the wildfires and contain the damage. The acting president called the fires the worst ever faced by the country.

What animal inspired the design of the 'Salto' robot?

The 'Salto' robot was inspired by squirrels, particularly their agility and ability to jump, leap, and land on narrow surfaces, which biologists and engineers at UC Berkeley studied and replicated.

What is the potential future use of the 'Salto' robot?

The 'Salto' robot could be used in environments where humans face difficulty or danger, such as challenging terrains or remote areas like Saturn’s moon Enceladus, enabling rapid exploration and data collection.

How high can the 'Salto' robot jump and what are its implications?

The 'Salto' robot can jump up to 4 feet high. This ability could translate into jumps over long distances, such as an entire football field on other planets, making it highly useful for exploration in difficult environments.

What milestone is CNN 10 nearing on YouTube?

CNN 10 is nearing the milestone of 1 million subscribers on its YouTube channel, and the host thanked viewers for their support in helping the channel grow.