1. According to the presidential office on Monday, South Korea and Britain will adopt the "Downing Street Accord" on the occasion of President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to London to upgrade the two countries' relations to a "global strategic partnership.”
2. Reuters reported Monday that North Korea notified Japan of plans to launch a space rocket between November 22nd and December 1st. North Korea is preparing for its third attempt to put a military spy satellite into orbit.
3. Labor and management of Seoul Metro held last-minute negotiations over manpower reduction on Tuesday. Unionized Seoul subway workers said last week they will go on a general strike starting Wednesday in protest against their company's downsizing plans.
