27th of April 2025 News speed in South of Korea

🇰🇷 Major Domestic News (South Korea)

• Lee Jae-myung begins centrist-conservative outreach after winning Democratic Party nomination
  Lee Jae-myung has been officially nominated as the presidential candidate for the Democratic Party and immediately launched efforts to appeal to centrist and conservative voters. (yna.co.kr)

• Strong wind warnings lifted in parts of Gangwon Province, dry weather warnings remain
  The Korea Meteorological Administration lifted strong wind advisories for 11 areas including Taebaek on April 27th at 10 PM, but dry weather warnings remain in southern Gangwon and mountain regions. (yna.co.kr)

• Road subsidence in Ulju, Ulsan triggers emergency safety measures
  A 50-centimeter-wide sinkhole appeared on a two-lane road in Daean-ri, Onyang-eup, Ulju County. No casualties were reported, and emergency safety measures and traffic control are in place. (yna.co.kr)

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🌍 Major International News

• Pope Francis’ funeral held with world leaders in attendance
  Pope Francis’ funeral took place at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, attended by global leaders including former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. (radiokorea.com)

• At least 28 dead in massive explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port; Putin orders emergency aid
  A large explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southeastern Iran, killed at least 28 people and injured over 800. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered emergency assistance. (yna.co.kr)

• Russia signals readiness for unconditional talks with Ukraine
  Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed a U.S. envoy that Moscow is ready to engage in unconditional dialogue with Ukraine. (biz.chosun.com)

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🕹️ Culture & Tech News

• Microsoft faces backlash for sidelining Korean gamers
  Microsoft is facing criticism from Korean gamers for lack of Korean language support and restrictions on purchasing new titles. (yna.co.kr)

• Tianjin’s 117 Tower construction resumes after a decade
  After standing incomplete for over 10 years, construction has resumed on Tianjin’s 117 Tower, which is expected to feature the world’s highest swimming pool once completed. (economist.co.kr)