1. President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the city of Gwangju on Wednesday to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the pro-democracy movement. He stressed that the spirit of May itself shows the spirit of the constitution for liberal democracy, and it served as a foundation stone of integration.
2. President Yoon Suk-yeol officially confirmed on Wednesday in joining the U.S proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The Presidential office said that Yoon is set to participate in the IPEF launching summit next Tuesday virtually.
3. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday criticized the regime’s immaturity in coping with the COVID-19 outbreak in the early stages. However, North Korean top officials claimed that the virus situation is turning into a positive trend thanks to the "efficiency and scientific accuracy" of the emergency antivirus measures in place.
