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Last update: 8 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to the Philippines for ASEAN-related meetings, aiming to deepen cooperation on energy, economic security, AI, culture, and online scam-crime efforts, while also seeking support for peace on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea’s return to dialogue. Flood Risk at the Border: Seoul upgraded the flood alert for the Imjin River near the inter-Korean border to a full warning after heavy downpours and North Korea’s reported water release from the Hwanggang Dam, prompting evacuation and safety guidance. Cyber-Humanitarian Link: South Korea’s vice foreign minister met the ICRC in Seoul to discuss respecting the wishes of North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine, including Seoul’s willingness to accept them if they choose. Markets & Chips: Asian trading steadied as tech and chip shares rebounded; South Korea’s KOSPI jumped about 3.6% with Samsung and SK Hynix leading after a recent AI-stock selloff. AI Policy Push: South Korea is moving toward free homegrown AI access for all citizens and is also advancing AI governance rules, including a new AI Basic Act framework. Sports World Cup Buzz: FIFA’s possible 64-team World Cup expansion is back in focus, with current FIFA rankings pointing to who could qualify under a larger format.
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