1.The Seoul Central District Court announced Thursday that a hearing to review the legality of the warrant used to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled for 5 p.m.

2.Despite weak growth momentum, the monetary policy committee of the Bank of Korea on Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate frozen at three percent. The decision comes in the wake of the weak local currency amid political chaos and uncertainties stemming from the new Trump administration.

3.President Biden and other leaders announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 42-day cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza. Qatari Prime Minister told reporters the cease-fire is set to take effect on Sunday, a day before Donald Trump returns to office as U.S. president.