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North Korea-Russia Ties: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops will be deployed to Russia, urging South Korea to help with urgently needed air-defense support. Seoul Housing & Prices: Record-high apartment presales keep climbing for a third straight month, while lawmakers trade blame over the housing supply crunch and tax changes that could hit renters. Heat-Driven Inflation: Korea’s inflation pressure is expected to stay sticky as a historic heat wave drives up food prices, with spinach and cucumbers soaring and economists warning August could be worse. Markets & Tech Mood: Seoul shares opened higher on bargain hunting after Wall Street gains, with chipmakers leading as investors weigh rate expectations and energy risks. Corporate Governance Push: The Korea Exchange expands governance improvement consulting to 50 listed firms, aiming to lift corporate value through targeted oversight upgrades. Disability Rights Protest: Disabled activists’ “subway-riding” protest temporarily disrupted service at Yongsan and Hyehwa stations, spotlighting mobility spending demands. Energy & Industry: LX Semicon starts shipping its first automotive microcontroller to Hyundai and Kia, while Sungrow keeps its top spot in PV inverter shipments rankings. Sports & Culture: Manchester City’s Seoul friendly drew huge crowds, and Seoul’s “Summer Beach” festival reported 3.22 million visitors over 21 days.

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International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea

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Judiciary Republicans Raise Concerns About South Korea Law Targeting American Companies and Online Speech

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