1. An arctic cold wave swept across South Korea Thursday, sending apparent temperatures in Seoul to minus 22 degrees Celsius on the coldest morning of the season. According to forecasts, the cold will continue through Friday.
2. Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon agreed Thursday morning to take over as chairman of the ruling People Power Party's emergency leadership committee, and will leave office as minister Thursday afternoon.
3. The U.N. General Assembly has passed a resolution on North Korean human rights for the 19th consecutive year. This year's resolution highlights concerns over the safety of North Korean escapees who were repatriated from China.
