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Korean Peninsula Diplomacy: South Korea’s Unification Ministry unveiled a peace-and-coexistence initiative that would change DPRK-related terminology, including calls to drop the “main enemy” framing and use the DPRK’s official Korean name instead of “Bukhan,” while President Lee warned the wording could be politicized. North Korea-Japan Tensions: Kim Yo-jong said North Korea will consider “additional military options” after Japan’s Tomahawk test and US-linked drills, accusing Washington of backing Tokyo’s shift toward “preemptive attack” capability. Inter-Korean Connectivity: Seoul plans to restart a stalled rail segment near the DMZ that could eventually link to North Korea’s Wonsan, reviving a project halted amid past cross-border deterioration. Foreign Policy & Nuclear: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said South Korea will seek US consultations to secure conditions for nuclear-powered submarines and to set up an environment for enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing talks. Public Safety: A severe heat warning in Seoul coincided with a sharp rise in heat illness cases, with the city reporting 39 new patients in one day and running large-scale mitigation shelters and support teams. Corporate/Legal Flashpoint: Police raided Starbucks Korea over the “Tank Day” promotion controversy tied to complaints about insulting victims of the 1980 Gwangju uprising. Culture & Tourism: The culture ministry outlined plans to make K-culture a growth engine and target 40 million foreign visitors annually, with AI support and copyright rule changes for content industries.

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