1.NATO leaders on Wednesday "strongly" condemned North Korea's weapons exports to Russia and voiced "great concern" over the two countries' deepening partnership in a summit declaration. Meanwhile, President Yoon Suk Yeol held talks with the leaders of seven countries on the sidelines.
2.South Korea's central bank left its key rate unchanged at 3.5% for the 12th straight session on Thursday amid high household debt and moderating inflation.
3.South Korea has filed a suit to reverse an international tribunal's recent order to pay US$32 million in compensation to U.S. hedge fund Mason Capital over a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates.
