1. The Korea Forest Service reported at least 35 forest fires across the country on Saturday and Sunday, amid strong spring winds and warmer temperatures causing humidity levels to drop below 20 percent.
2. A three-way naval drill which lasts for 2 days kicked off Monday between South Korea, the U.S., and Japan. It’s aimed at countering advancing underwater threats by North Korea.
3. An explosion tore through a cafe in the second-largest city of Russia on Sunday, taking the life of a prominent military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky who was also known for his blogging from the Ukraine frontline, along with 24 others.
