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Last update: 2 hours agoUS-China Summit Prep: South Korea’s President Lee met U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng to fine-tune agendas on supply chains for critical minerals and broader cooperation ahead of Trump-Xi talks in Beijing. AI “Dividend” Debate: Seoul’s policy chief Kim Yong-beom argued AI-era wealth shouldn’t stay with a few firms, while President Lee pushed back hard on “fake news” inflaming the proposal after market swings. OPCON & Alliance Tensions: National security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Seoul aims to finalize an OPCON transfer plan this year, and defense officials acknowledged differences with Washington on timing and conditions. Hormuz Posture: Seoul is reviewing phased support for a U.S.-led Hormuz security effort—political backing, personnel, information, and assets—without committing to troop expansion. Economy Watch: Money supply rose for a fifth straight month in March, and KDI lifted 2026 growth to 2.5% on semiconductor strength. Heat Safety: Korea added an “extreme heat emergency” alert from June 1 as heat risks intensify.
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