1.South Korea's central bank froze its key rate at 3.5% for the 13th straight session on Thursday as household debts continue to increase and inflation keeps slowing down.
2.Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo announced Thursday during a briefing that the government will redirect mild medical cases to local hospitals to reduce gaps in critical care, raise emergency room fees, and strengthen support for medical staff.
3.President Yoon Suk Yeol warned Wednesday that North Korea would face the “end of its regime” should it attempt to invade South Korea. President Yoon made the remark during his visit to the Ground Operations Command in Yongin, where he received briefings on the Ulchi Freedom Shield. `