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Kang Hunsik: "Various Opinions on Separate Tax Rates for Dividend Income... Ruling Party and Government Must Respond"

Kang Hunsik, Chief Presidential Secretary, stated, "It is necessary for the ruling party and the government to respond sincerely to the opinions presented by the public so that the tax law revision does not remain a mere desk theory, but ensures effectiveness, such as enhancing shareholder value through expanded dividends." On the 9th, during his opening remarks at the Senior Party-Government Council held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Kang emphasized, "Over the past two months, a variety of opinions have been presented and discussed by the public, businesses, and the financial market, including the tax rates applied to dividend income under the separate taxation system." He continued, "The Lee Jaemyung administration has pursued policies to guide funds excessively concentrated in real estate into productive financial sectors such as the stock market and corporate investment, and this policy direction will remain unchanged in the future. I hope tha

Office of the President: "Adjusting Certain Phrases in South Korea-U.S. Security 'Fact Sheet'"

The Office of the President announced that it is currently adjusting certain phrases in the security section of the "Joint Fact Sheet," which is expected to be produced as a result of the South Korea-U.S. negotiations on trade, commerce, and security. As a result, the anticipated announcement of the "Joint Fact Sheet" and the "Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)," which was expected within this week, is now likely to be postponed until next week. On November 7, an official from the Office of the President told reporters, "As the negotiations between South Korea and the United States have extended to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, new issues have arisen," adding, "There was a need to additionally reflect discussions that took place in Gyeongju, and it is taking time as we need to incorporate feedback and reviews from relevant U.S. departments." The new issue is understood to refer to President Lee Jaemyung’s request for nuclear submarine fuel supply, whi

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11.07 16:21

[Breaking] Presidential Office: "Nuclear-powered submarine to be built in Korea discussed between leaders of South Korea and the U.S.… Fuel from the U.S."

[Breaking] Presidential Office: "Nuclear-powered submarine to be built in Korea discussed between South Korean and U.S. presidents... Fuel to come from the United States"

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11.07 15:57

[Breaking] Presidential Office: "Some Phrases in the US-Korea Security 'Fact Sheet' Are Being Coordinated"

Blue House

11.07 15:55

'North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch' National Security Office Convenes NSC... "Immediately Reported to President Lee"

The National Security Office convened an emergency security situation assessment meeting (NSC) with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in response to North Korea's launch of an unidentified ballistic missile into the East Sea on November 7, following a similar launch on October 22. The National Security Office stated that it immediately reported the North Korean ballistic missile launch to the President. During the meeting, the National Security Office reviewed the response measures and instructed relevant agencies to take necessary actions. The government also urged North Korea to cease actions that threaten peace on the Korean Peninsula, condemning the ballistic missile launch as a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. Earlier that day, North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea. This is the second such incident since the inauguration of the Lee Jaemyung administration and comes

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11.07 15:54

[Breaking] National Security Office Convenes Emergency Security Situation Review Meeting Following North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch

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11.07 15:39

President Lee Meets Scientists and Engineers: "We Will Grant the Freedom and Right to Fail"... 20 'National Scientists' to Be Selected Annually

President Lee Jaemyung stated, "Historically, countries that valued scientific civilization have prospered, while those that belittled science and technology have declined. Even looking at the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong highly valued scientific and technological talent, granting social mobility to those with ability, regardless of their status. The same was true during King Jeongjo's reign." On November 7, at the National Science Museum in Daejeon, President Lee presided over a public briefing and discussion session under the theme "Korea, Dreaming Again of Becoming a Nation of Scientists and Engineers," where he made these remarks. President Lee said, "Korea was once among the poorest countries, but in a short time, we have become the envy of the world in every field?economy, culture, politics, and military?because we studied hard. This was possible thanks to the efforts of previous generations, who were determined to create a better world by educating their children, even if it mean

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11.07 15:11

Red Cross President: "Only People with Dark Faces Gathered"... President Lee Orders Inspection

President Lee Jaemyung has sternly reprimanded Kim Cheolsu, President of the Korean Red Cross, who is suspected of making racist remarks and actions toward foreign ambassadors, and has ordered the Ministry of Health and Welfare to conduct an inspection. Kim Namjun, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, told reporters on the 7th, "President Lee has sternly reprimanded the President of the Red Cross regarding reports that he made racist remarks and actions toward foreign ambassadors from countries such as Angola, India, the Czech Republic, and Sri Lanka, and has instructed the Ministry of Health and Welfare to carry out an inspection." Spokesperson Kim added, "President Lee has instructed all ministries to establish concrete measures to eradicate all forms of discrimination and hate, including those based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or region, emphasizing that such acts are serious anti-social behaviors that undermine the national community." According to JTBC, Kim Cheolsu made

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11.07 11:18

[Breaking] President Lee Orders Investigation into Red Cross President over Alleged Racist Remarks

Kang Hunsik: "Various Opinions on Separate Tax Rates for Dividend Income... Ruling Party and Government Must Respond"

Office of the President: "Adjusting Certain Phrases in South Korea-U.S. Security 'Fact Sheet'"

[Breaking] Presidential Office: "Nuclear-powered submarine to be built in Korea discussed between leaders of South Korea and the U.S.… Fuel from the U.S."

[Breaking] Presidential Office: "Some Phrases in the US-Korea Security 'Fact Sheet' Are Being Coordinated"

'North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch' National Security Office Convenes NSC... "Immediately Reported to President Lee"

[Breaking] National Security Office Convenes Emergency Security Situation Review Meeting Following North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch

President Lee Meets Scientists and Engineers: "We Will Grant the Freedom and Right to Fail"... 20 'National Scientists' to Be Selected Annually

Red Cross President: "Only People with Dark Faces Gathered"... President Lee Orders Inspection

[Breaking] President Lee Orders Investigation into Red Cross President over Alleged Racist Remarks

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