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Heatwave Response: South Korea’s record-breaking heat is still disrupting daily life, with the highest heat alert expanded across the greater Seoul area and deaths and heat-related hospitalizations continuing to mount. Public Safety & Daily Life: Authorities have ordered outdoor work halts and are tightening guidance as temperatures push extreme levels, with the broader China-Japan-Korea heatwave adding pressure on health systems. Korean Peninsula Diplomacy: Seoul’s Unification Ministry is proposing terminology changes for DPRK in its peace and coexistence initiative, including replacing “main enemy” style language and using the DPRK’s official name. Inter-Korean Infrastructure: South Korea plans to restart a stalled rail project that could eventually connect Seoul to North Korea’s Wonsan, reviving work on a Gyeongwon line section near the DMZ. North Korea-Japan Tensions: Pyongyang warned it may consider “additional military options” after Japan’s Tomahawk missile test and US-Japan-linked drills. Corporate & Culture: Police raided Starbucks Korea over the “Tank Day” tumbler promotion tied to the Gwangju uprising anniversary, escalating a major public backlash. Tech & Business: SK Telecom reported a 67% jump in Q2 operating profit, driven by rapid growth in its AI data center business.

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung urges measure to prevent coups by army leaders

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