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Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said Lee Kang-in is an all-around player after the South Korean midfielder made his debut in a 3-1 preseason loss to Manchester City in Seoul. Lee, who inherited the No. 7 jersey from Antoine Griezmann, had a couple of chances and looked to set up teammates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has raised his estimate of North Korean troops that could be deployed to support Russia, now predicting 50,000. Russia’s presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Zelenskyy’s comments, stating it is not for Ukraine to discuss Russia’s plans. Meanwhile, North Korean combat engineers are already involved in mine-clearing operations in the Kursk Region, following a strategic partnership deal between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing to receive an additional 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops for its war in Ukraine, according to Yonhap. He also noted Pyongyang plans to send more missile launchers and that North Korea will gain modern warfare experience. Zelenskyy urged South Korea to cooperate more closely with Ukraine on air defense and drones.
Workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations are striking for a second consecutive day, with unions filing notice of a 24-hour work stoppage scheduled for August 9. The dispute centers on enterprise bargaining negotiations, with both sides trading accusations and the potential economic impact estimated at $100 million in revenue for BHP and $7 million in royalties for the West Australian government.
Reports citing US officials indicate the Pentagon has fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptor missiles after operations against Iran, with replenishment possibly taking over two years. A $18.2 billion emergency request aims to boost stocks, while a US envoy insists current supplies are sufficient.
Typhoon Dolphin hit Japan's southern Okinawa Island, injuring five elderly people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, as it heads toward eastern China where authorities have closed ports, schools, and tourist sites. The storm is expected to make landfall on Okinawa on Friday morning, with flight cancellations reported in Okinawa, China, and Taiwan.
Government data shows heat-related illness cases in South Korea have nearly tripled over the past decade, with deaths also increasing. This year alone, 21 people have died and thousands have sought emergency care amid ongoing heat waves expected to last until late August.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed 5 million ticket sales in South Korea, becoming the fastest foreign film to do so since 2023. The film continues its record-breaking run, holding the top domestic spot for a fourth weekend and closing in on all-time box office records.
US companies are exploring investments in Pakistan's mining sector, including smaller mines and larger projects in copper and antimony, as Washington seeks to diversify critical mineral supply chains. The US Exim Bank has committed $1.25 billion for the Reko Diq copper-gold project, while Pakistan and the US advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.
President Lee Jae-myung urged the prompt unification of the Army, Navy and Air Force academies, citing the Army academy's history of coups. The defense ministry reaffirmed its commitment this week, despite opposition from alumni groups and former chiefs of staff.
South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection apologized after a sitting commissioner, Ryou Byeong-ho, was indicted over allegations he interfered with an audit into the 2022 relocation of the presidential office. Yonhap reports the special counsel suspects the agency omitted findings about the role of a firm linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's wife. The BAI called the indictment a grave responsibility and pledged reflection.
A 2016 government audit alleged that the Korea Football Association used corporate credit cards to pay for sexual entertainment for foreign referees during international matches in 2011-2012, including Olympic and World Cup qualifiers. The allegations emerged as police raided the KFA's headquarters over a separate coaching appointment probe. The KFA said it has since tightened its internal guidelines.
Naver Corp. reported a 41.6% rise in second-quarter net profit to 704.3 billion won, driven by AI-enhanced commerce and advertising. Revenue grew 16.2% to 3.38 trillion won, while operating profit edged down 0.2% due to AI infrastructure investments.
BLACKPINK will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a meet-and-greet in Seoul, bringing all four members together for a rare domestic fan appearance. The event is scheduled for Saturday at the National Museum of Korea with 40 selected fans.
South Korea's Danuri lunar orbiter has captured the first images of a new crater on the Moon, formed when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the surface. The images show darker terrain and a radial shape at the impact site, with NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter expected to follow up next week.
North Korea did not report on its short-range ballistic missile launch from Thursday, a departure from its usual practice. South Korea's military detected the launch from Wonsan, and the unification ministry said such omissions have occurred before.
At the International Conference on Veterans Affairs in Washington, officials from South Korea, the U.S., and other Korean War participating nations called for greater solidarity amid security challenges, including North Korea's military threats. The forum, held for the first time outside South Korea, also marked the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence and highlighted commitments to recovering the remains of fallen troops.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and setting minimum import prices, a move U.S. officials say is meant to protect domestic production of a material crucial to semiconductors and solar panels. The action takes effect in December, with South Korea's trade ministry assessing its impact on exports.
A new report reveals that Palantir paid just 1.4% in global effective tax, including no US federal income tax and only £2m in UK corporation tax, despite holding £670m in UK government contracts. The report, commissioned by Unison and published by CICTAR, highlights profit-shifting and tax breaks as key factors.
South Korea's trade minister has asked Britain to exempt its imports of Russian LNG from planned sanctions, warning that measures set to take effect in January 2027 could undermine Seoul's energy security. The request was made in a phone call with Britain's newly appointed trade minister, Anas Sarwar.