1. Celebrating 77th Liberation Day on Monday,, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reiterated his vow to provide North Korea with wide-ranging aid to rebuild its economy if North Korea embarks on denuclearization.
2. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters said on Monday that roughly 10,000 properties, including residential buildings, across S. Korea has reported damages. Damage from South Chungcheong province increased, but Korea’s weather authorities say that the nation will see more rain tonight.
3. A U.S. congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday less than two weeks after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amid escalating tensions with China.