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Lee Jae Myung emphasized the significance of South Korea's alliance with the United States, acknowledging that differences can exist between nations. At a Cabinet meeting, he advocated for diplomacy centered on safeguarding national interests and refraining from a submissive approach. Meanwhile, Seoul's stock market faced a sharp decline early Tuesday due to concerns over increased competition from China and artificial intelligence valuations.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) dropped 6.05 percent, closing 386.25 points lower. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its growth forecast for South Korea in 2026 to 3.3 percent, attributing the improvement to strong semiconductor exports that outweigh the effects of the Middle East conflict. This surpassed the global growth projection of 3.1 percent.
North Korea conducted a test-firing of a tactical ballistic missile, describing it as a "big success," according to state media. This development came shortly after South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected multiple ballistic missiles launched from Pyongyang towards the East Sea. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated during a White House briefing that he may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming Asia tour, suggesting the possibility of renewed summit diplomacy between the two nations.
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