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1. The Presidential office said Thursday that there is a low possibility of a North Korean nuclear test during U.S. president Joe Biden’s visit to South Korea, but a missile launch could to be imminent.

2. North Korea tallied 262-thousand 2-hundred-70 people with “unknown fever” as of Wednesday, making the total caseload to nearly 2 million since it acknowledged its first COVID-19 outbreak late last week.

3. The 13-day election campaign for the June 1st local elections and parliamentary by-election kicked off today.

1. President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the city of Gwangju on Wednesday to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the pro-democracy movement. He stressed that the spirit of May itself shows the spirit of the constitution for liberal democracy, and it served as a foundation stone of integration.

2. President Yoon Suk-yeol officially confirmed on Wednesday in joining the U.S proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The Presidential office said that Yoon is set to participate in the IPEF launching summit next Tuesday virtually. 

3. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday criticized the regime’s immaturity in coping with the COVID-19 outbreak in the early stages. However, North Korean top officials claimed that the virus situation is turning into a positive trend thanks to the "efficiency and scientific accuracy" of the emergency antivirus measures in place.

1. North Korea reported nearly 270-thousand new suspected COVID-19 cases on Monday. Meanwhile, the North Korean regime has not responded to the South Korean government’s proposal to hold a working-level meeting. 

2. The Japanese government announced on Monday that it will lift its mandatory quarantine measure starting from Tuesday, for South Korean visitors who have received their 3rd COVID-19 vaccine. 

3. South Korea’s new COVID-19 infection stands at 35-thousand 1-hundred-17 on Tuesday. The authorities said the figure increased by double from a day earlier, but it’s the lowest number for a Tuesday in 15 weeks. 

1. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convened a meeting on Sunday and placed an order to mobilize its army to stabilize the supply of medicines to its people. Meanwhile, the number of people with “unknown fever” was about 390-thousand, while eight people died as of Sunday.

2. President Yoon Suk-yeol, during his first National Assembly address on Monday, called for bipartisan cooperation to swiftly process the extra budget bill, emphasizing the livelihood of the people.

3. South Korean boy group BTS won three prizes at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, marking the sixth year in a row to grab at least one award at BBMAs.

1. President Yoon Suk-yeol said Friday that he will provide North Korean people  with COVID-19 vaccines and other medical supplies, a day after North Korea confirmed its COVID-19 outbreak.

2. The Yoon government has submitted the extra budget bill to the National Assembly on Friday. The bill, that aimed to compensate the small merchants 6 million Won each, is likely to be passed by the end of the month. 

3. South Korea reported 32-thousand 4-hundred-51 new COVID-19 infections on Friday. The government decided to increase the number of international flights and ease the COVID test rules for entering the country. 

1. Candidate registration for June 1st local elections and parliamentary by-election started today. The official election campaign begins next Thursday. 

2. North Korea confirmed their first COVID-19 case on Thursday, and announced the implementation of “maximum emergency” anti-virus system. 

3. South Korea reported 35-thousand 9-hundred-6 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday. Meanwhile , the number of critically ill patients stands at 3-hundred-54 on the same day.

1. The Yoon government said on Wednesday, after holding its first consultation meeting, that it will hand out at least 6 million won each for 3.7 million small business owners hit by the pandemic. 

2. On the second day of the new administration, president Yoon Suk-yeol held diplomatic meetings with foreign guests from seven different countries individually.  

3. South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday stands at 43-thousand 9-hundred-25. The authorities said that it will discuss a proper timeline for returning to normalcy next week.  

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. 

1. President Moon Jae-in said Monday, during his farewell speech on his last day in office, that he became solemn given how his government fulfilled the people’s hope, referring to the candlelight revolution .

2. President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol will kick off his presidential term as of midnight Tuesday. His very first work as president is to receive a briefing from the Joint Chief of Staff.

3. South Korea’s new COVID-19 infections stands at 20-thousand 6-hundred-1 on Monday. The number increased by 5-hundred-25 from last Monday.

1. White House said Thursday that president Joe Biden will reaffirm the U.S commitment to providing “extended deterrence” to its allies on Biden’s upcoming visit to South Korea this month.   

2. As Victory Day approaches in Russia, The Guardian reported on Thursday that Kremlin officials were seen to flock to the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to celebrate the holiday. 

3. President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol called prime minister nominee Han Duk-soo on Thursday to discuss the rough situation of the confirmation hearings and to reaffirm his confidence.

4. South Korea tallied 26-thousand 7-hundred-14 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum assessed during his final Central Disease Control meeting that the K-quarantine was successful.