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Last update: 6 hours agoMiddle East & Markets: Seoul stocks extended a 4-day climb, closing KOSPI at 8,726.6 (+2.11%) as a U.S.-Iran preliminary deal raised hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing oil prices. Energy Security: South Korea says it’s consulting with the U.S. and Iran on maritime transit; 24 Korea-linked ships remain stranded, and “free and safe passage” is the government’s baseline. Local Politics: The ruling Democratic Party won most seats in June 3 local elections, but Seoul mayor Oh Se-hoon held on for the opposition. Elections Oversight: South Korea’s National Assembly will launch a probe into June ballot shortages, targeting the National Election Commission and regional branches. Seoul City Life: Seoul is rolling out a hidden-camera YouTube series promoting tap water during World Cup viewing, plus a new “Citizen Safety Guardians” program that trains delivery riders to spot hazards. BTS & Culture: Foreign spending in Busan jumped during BTS concert week, with traditional markets nearly doubling sales. Diplomacy: President Lee Jae-myung invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea for World Youth Day 2027, with a possible future role in peace efforts on the peninsula.
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