1.The National Assembly on Wednesday rejected two special counsel bills targeting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid and allegations surrounding first lady Kim Keon Hee, after putting them to a revote.

2.The government and the ruling People Power Party agreed Wednesday to designate January 27 as a temporary holiday this year to boost private consumption and domestic tourism, extending the Lunar New Years holiday to six days.

3.The Korea Meteorological Administration said Wednesday a cold wave advisory will take effect across Seoul at 9 p.m. before the temperature falls to a morning low of minus 12 degrees Celsius on Thursday.