1. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol stressed to the Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union that there is no choice for the government but to issue a return-to-work executive order for those refusing to transport goods in the cement sector, as the strike is threatening the livelihoods of many.

2. South Korea's second World Cup group match against Ghana ended in 3-2 loss against Ghana, despites Cho Gue-sung’s two goals, marking the first time a South Korean player scored twice in a single World Cup match.

3. Protests across China against the government's ‘zero–COVID-19’ policy, demonstrated mostly by aggressive lockdowns, have triggered worldwide concerns over the country’s economy.