1. South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol issued an apology over the tragic Itaewon crowd crush and vowed to double down on efforts to ensure no such accident happens again during a safety review meeting on Monday.

2. North Korea’s state media announced Monday that two cruise missiles were fired last Wednesday into international waters near South Korea’s coastal city of Ulsan; however, South Korea’s military said no missiles were detected on that day.

3. The 27th annual UN Climate Change Conference or COP27 began on Sunday in the city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. This year's conference will focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and overseeing the effective adoption of policies aimed at fighting climate change.