1.The North’s state-run Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday that North Korea successfully conducted a missile test aimed at securing multiple warhead capability, contradicting South Korea's assessment that the test is believed to have ended in failure.
2.Top industry officials of South Korea, the United States and Japan on Wednesday held their first trilateral Commerce and Industry Ministerial Meeting in Washington. The three officials stressed their shared intent to strengthen the resilience of supply chains in key sectors, including semiconductors and batteries.
3.Six-term People Power Party lawmaker Joo Ho-young has been elected as a deputy National Assembly speaker candidate for the first half of the 22nd National Assembly.