Iran Claims Ballistic Missile Attack on USS Abraham Lincoln in Gulf of Oman

▷ The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, 이슬람혁명수비대) announced that it fired ballistic missiles at the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln (에이브러햄 링컨함) during its operations in the Gulf of Oman.

▷ The IRGC claimed that the carrier was successfully struck by four ballistic missiles and warned that the region would become a “graveyard” for invading forces.

▷ There has been no official response yet from the US Central Command (CENTCOM, 중부사령부) regarding Iran’s claims of a successful missile strike on the vessel.

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President Lee Vows to Eliminate Profits from Real Estate Speculation

▷ President Lee Jae-myung (이재명) announced that the government will redesign tax and financial regulations to ensure that owning multiple or non-residential homes no longer yields economic profit.

▷ He emphasized that real estate speculation is a result of systemic failures and declared that the government will firmly implement policies to make speculative choices lead to financial losses.

▷ Citing Singapore as a model, President Lee expressed his strong determination to resolve the issue of speculation, which he believes destroys the hopes of young people and harms the nation.

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President Lee Jae-myung Pledges to Resolve 1,400 Grievances from Overseas Korean Communities

▷ During a state visit to Singapore, President Lee Jae-myung (이재명) met with Korean residents and expressed his strong commitment to expanding support for overseas nationals while strengthening cooperation in AI, energy, and defense sectors.

▷ He revealed that a first-of-its-kind global survey of overseas Koreans’ concerns yielded approximately 1,400 suggestions, promising that the government would make maximum efforts to address these civil complaints.

▷ Highlighting the historical significance of the March 1st Independence Movement, the President vowed to ensure that Korean compatriots are respected without discrimination and supported by their home country, regardless of where they live.

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National Assembly Passes Jeonnam-Gwangju Integration Act as Daegu-Gyeongbuk Faces Hurdles

▷ The National Assembly passed a special act to establish the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan City, which will officially launch in July and hold a status equivalent to Seoul.

▷ While the new integrated city will receive various benefits including tax cuts and state financial support for core industries, the Daegu-Gyeongbuk integration bill remains stalled due to conflicting local opinions.

▷ Representative Song Eon-seok (송언석) demanded the bill’s immediate passage citing local support, but Representative Han Byeong-do (한병도) countered that a unified agreement among local councils in Gyeongbuk must be reached first.

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South Korean Government to Hold Daily Emergency Meetings Regarding Middle East Conflict

▷ The South Korean government will hold daily emergency monitoring meetings chaired by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (김민석) during President Lee Jae-myung’s (이재명) overseas trip to respond to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

▷ Prime Minister Kim (김) has instructed relevant ministries to prioritize the safety of South Korean citizens in the region and to prepare contingency plans for potential disruptions in energy supplies and financial markets.

▷ The results of these meetings will be briefed to the public daily in the fields of foreign affairs and economy to prevent social anxiety and ensure national security and economic stability.

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Iranian President Vows Revenge and Retaliation Following Supreme Leader’s Death

▷ President Masoud Pezeshkian (마수드 페제시키안) declared that it is Iran’s duty and legitimate right to take revenge against those responsible for the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (아야톨라 알리 하메네이).

▷ While a delay in his official statement sparked rumors regarding his safety, the Iranian president’s office confirmed that Pezeshkian is in good health and remains safe.

▷ Currently serving as a member of the temporary leadership committee, the president emphasized that the nation will mobilize all resources to fulfill its responsibility of punishing the perpetrators.

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President Lee stresses emergency readiness amid global tensions during Southeast Asia tour.

▷ President Lee Jae-myung (이재명) announced that the cabinet, led by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (김민석), and the Blue House are maintaining an emergency posture to prepare for all possibilities regarding the Middle East crisis.

▷ During his state visit to Singapore, the President reassured the public to remain calm and focus on their daily lives, emphasizing that the government is thoroughly managing the economy and national security.

▷ He also instructed Chief of Staff Kang Hun-sik (강훈식) and relevant ministries to ensure the safety of overseas citizens while he continues his tour to strengthen AI cooperation with Singapore and the Philippines.

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20-year-old woman booked for assaulting fellow passenger on flight from LA to Incheon

▷ A 20-year-old woman, referred to as A (A씨), has been booked for violating the Aviation Security Act after assaulting another passenger on a flight from Los Angeles to Incheon.

▷ The suspect is accused of striking the head of a 30-year-old woman in the front seat, who received emergency medical treatment from on-board medical staff due to her injuries.

▷ Flight attendants separated the suspect from the victim immediately after the incident and handed her over to the police upon arrival at Incheon International Airport.

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PM Kim orders emergency measures for citizen safety and economic stability amid Mideast tensions

▷ Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (김민석) issued emergency instructions to prioritize the safety of South Korean citizens and overseas residents following airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.

▷ The Prime Minister ordered a 24-hour crisis response system for diplomacy and security, while urging financial authorities to prepare preemptive market stabilization measures against rising oil prices and financial volatility.

▷ An emergency meeting with heads of relevant ministries is scheduled to discuss the impact on national security and the economy, aiming to manage potential risks in energy supply and logistics chains.

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Iranians celebrate following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

▷ Some Iranian citizens took to the streets to celebrate with fireworks and dancing after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (아야톨라 알리 하메네이) was killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

▷ On social media, videos showed people shouting “I love Trump” and “Thank you Trump” to express their joy and celebrate what they described as their freedom.

▷ Hundreds of Iranian-Americans in Los Angeles also gathered in the streets to welcome the news of the leader’s death.

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