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Strait of Hormuz Fallout: Seoul is weighing its next move after a Korean-operated cargo ship was hit by “unidentified” airborne objects, with Foreign Minister Cho saying forensic debris from the incident is expected to arrive in Seoul for joint analysis and results to be disclosed once complete. Opposition Pressure: The main opposition People Power Party is demanding hearings and video disclosure, accusing the Lee administration of “timid and silent” reactions and pushing for a pledge of no further attacks. Alliance & Security: South Korea will join a multinational defense ministers’ meeting on Hormuz as it coordinates with partners on safe passage. China-U.S. Trade Talks: Ahead of Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, Seoul is hosting pre-summit consultations as China’s envoy says choosing Korea reflects Beijing’s “friendship and trust.” Domestic Economy: PM Kim Min-seok says social security spending will be expanded to match advanced nations by 2040, while President Lee Jae Myung urges proactive fiscal policy to boost livelihoods. Tech & Regulation: The government plans to more than double safety inspections for overseas direct purchases by 2028 and use AI to monitor online markets.

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