1. President Yoon Suk-yoel pledged on Tuesday, during his inauguration event, that he will elevate South Korea into a country that belongs to the people. He also stressed freedom, human rights, fairness and solidarity. 

2. The number of COVID-19 infections in South Korea tallied 49-thousand 9-hundred-33 on Tuesday, up by 29-thousand 3-hundred-32 from yesterday. The number of critically ill patients stands at 3-hundred-98 on the same day. 

3. Marking Victory Day on Monday, Vladimir Putin addressed in Moscow that the invasion of Ukraine was inevitable to defend Russia from western countries.