1.President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday held a public address and press conference to mark nearly two-and-a-half years in office. After apologizing for “causing concerns” regarding allegations that first lady Kim Keon-hee interfered in party politics, Yoon laid out his plans for the remainder of term in office.

2.Principal deputy national security adviser Kim Tae-hyo told reporters on Thursday that President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke on the phone with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on his reelection. The two reportedly have agreed to hold an in-person meeting at an early date.

3.Two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday that North Korean troops were engaged in combat in Russia's Kursk on November 4th for the first time.