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South Korea News
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South Korea faces record-breaking monsoon rains, triggering deadly floods and landslides in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, with at least 12 fatalities reported. Meanwhile, tensions escalate with North Korea after Pyongyang launches multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea. Economically, the Korean won weakens to ₩1,420 per USD, while exports surge 11% year-on-year, led by semiconductors and electric vehicles.
Political News
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval rating drops to 29% amid criticism of his handling of the flood crisis and economic policies. The opposition Democratic Party (DPK) demands a cabinet reshuffle, while Yoon’s People Power Party (PPP) struggles with internal divisions. Diplomatic tensions rise as South Korea condemns Russia-North Korea arms deals, prompting emergency UN Security Council talks.
Election News
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2026 Presidential race heats up as DPK’s Lee Jae-myung and PPP’s Han Dong-hoon emerge as early frontrunners.
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By-elections in Seoul and Busan (Oct 2024) seen as a litmus test for Yoon’s government.
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Local council reforms proposed to address gerrymandering allegations.
Legal News
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Supreme Court upholds 20-year sentence for ex-justice minister Cho Kuk in academic fraud case.
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Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong’s stock manipulation trial resumes, with verdict expected in August.
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New digital sex crime law imposes stricter penalties for deepfake pornography.
Entertainment News
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BTS’s Jin completes military service, announces solo world tour.
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"Squid Game Season 2" sets Netflix premiere date (Dec 2024).
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Busan International Film Festival (Oct 3-12) unveils lineup, featuring new works by Park Chan-wook.
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⚽ Football: South Korea advances to 2026 World Cup qualifiers’ final round after thrashing China 3-0.
���� Table Tennis: Jang Woo-jin wins WTT Star Contender Seoul, defeating world No. 1 Fan Zhendong.
���� Olympics: Swimmer Hwang Sun-woo aims for gold in Paris after breaking Asian records.
Forecast
(Seoul/Busan/Jeju averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ����️ 26°C – Heavy monsoon rains
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Tue 2 Jul: ⚠️ 24°C – Flood alerts (Central regions)
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 28°C – Scattered showers
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Thu 4 Jul: ☀️ 31°C – Humid, sunny breaks
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Fri 5 Jul: ����️ 33°C – Heatwave warning
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Sat 6 Jul: ⛈️ 29°C – Thunderstorms
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 30°C – Muggy, UV risk
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South Korea navigates natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and economic resilience as summer peaks. The coming weeks will test Yoon’s leadership ahead of critical elections. ��������
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