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US-China Summit Afterglow: Trump left Beijing after a cordial, low-on-breakthroughs meeting with Xi—both sides praised “stability,” but Taiwan and Iran still hang over the relationship. Markets: Wall Street hit fresh highs as Cisco’s strong results lifted the S&P 500, while global traders stayed jittery about oil and geopolitics. Samsung Labor Shock: Reuters reports Samsung’s looming 18-day strike is turning into a fight over who gets the AI boom’s rewards, with union and management at odds over bonus payouts. Korea Finance Watch: South Korea’s special counsel is seeking a 7.5-year sentence for Kim Keon-hee, wife of ex-President Yoon, over alleged corruption tied to selling posts. Crypto Push: Hana Bank’s $670M stake in Dunamu is boosting XRP trading volumes on Upbit, signaling deeper bank-crypto integration. Regional Security: The U.S. Navy is using MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to enforce the Iran blockade, while NATO drills in Poland highlight faster long-range precision readiness. World Cup Build-Up: FIFA squad lists are rolling in ahead of June 11 kickoff, with South Korea’s group and player spotlights already drawing attention.

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