US President Donald Trump said the war between Israel and Iran is over and the United States plans to have talks with Iran next week. He was speaking Wednesday at a news conference during the NATO summit in The Hague.
Indicating his administration will talk to Iran next week, Trump said, "they may sign an agreement”.The US and Iran have been negotiating on Tehran's nuclear program since April. But no official talks have been held since Israel launched attacks against Iran on June 13.
US President Donald Trump said the war between Israel and Iran is over and the United States plans to have talks with Iran next week. He was speaking Wednesday at a news conference during the NATO summit in The Hague.
Indicating his administration will talk to Iran next week, Trump said, "they may sign an agreement”.The US and Iran have been negotiating on Tehran's nuclear program since April. But no official talks have been held since Israel launched attacks against Iran on June 13.
Meanwhile, there were no reports of major attacks or damage in either Israel or Iran on Wednesday. Trump had said both sides would stop fighting following their ceasefire agreement. But the Israeli military said on Tuesday night that it intercepted two drones "most likely from Iran" that were making their way toward Israel.
It also said on Wednesday that its air force had intercepted a drone that was "apparently" launched from Yemen and did not enter Israeli territory. It remains to be seen whether the ceasefire will be maintained.
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US President Donald Trump said the war between Israel and Iran is over and the United States plans to have talks with Iran next week. He was speaking Wednesday at a news conference during the NATO summit in The Hague.
Indicating his administration will talk to Iran next week, Trump said, "they may sign an agreement”.The US and Iran have been negotiating on Tehran's nuclear program since April. But no official talks have been held since Israel launched attacks against Iran on June 13.
Meanwhile, there were no reports of major attacks or damage in either Israel or Iran on Wednesday. Trump had said both sides would stop fighting following their ceasefire agreement. But the Israeli military said on Tuesday night that it intercepted two drones "most likely from Iran" that were making their way toward Israel.
It also said on Wednesday that its air force had intercepted a drone that was "apparently" launched from Yemen and did not enter Israeli territory. It remains to be seen whether the ceasefire will be maintained.
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The Peace Forum 2025, themed “Towards a new nation of peace and prosperity through the integration of peace, elections and development”, was held at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
The Peace Forum 2025, themed “Towards a new nation of peace and prosperity through the integration of peace, elections and development”, was held at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
It was attended by National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae and committee members, retired Tatmadaw officers, representatives of JMC, political parties, NCA-signatories and non-signatories, participants in peace processes, technicians, intellectuals, directors-general of ministries concerned and organizations, rectors of universities, representatives of international and local NGOs and other observers, totalling 259 participants.
Speaking at the event, State Administration Council Member Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, who is also Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee, said that recognizing the real situation of the nation, every citizen must participate in the nation-building process with unity and cooperation. Challenges encountered must be addressed through mutual discussion and coordination among the citizens, combining efforts on matters that are agreeable and negotiating solutions for those that differ. The national interest must be regarded as a common goal.
The participation of international friends who can offer valuable advice and assistance in the peace process is also a significant support for the process. To hold a free and fair election by the end of this year and to implement the national solidarity and peacemaking processes before and after the election, the forum will bring trust-building processes, practical strategies and positive suggestions.
He continued that the people-centred pathways should be created by reviewing the proper ways to strengthen the foundations for a united and developing Myanmar through free, fair and transparent elections as per the theme of the forum. He also mentioned the four objectives of the Peace Form- to enhance peace dialogues, to build trust and cooperation, to address humanitarian assistance and socio-economic challenges and to strengthen international collaboration for State stability and development.
Committee Secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing briefed on the intention and agenda of the forum.
Mr Deng Xijun, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Jaideep Mazumdar, Indian Ambassador (Retd), Mr Sihasak Phuangketkeo, Vice-Foreign Minister of Thailand (Retd) and Russian Professor Aleksandr Gelyevich Dugin made remarks.
The eight foreign guests discussed different topics: “Opportunities for Peacemaking during and after Elections” and “Processes for Addressing Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Natural Disaster Recovery”. — MNA/KTZH
Source: GNLM
The Peace Forum 2025, themed “Towards a new nation of peace and prosperity through the integration of peace, elections and development”, was held at the Mingalar Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
It was attended by National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee Chairman Lt-Gen Yar Pyae and committee members, retired Tatmadaw officers, representatives of JMC, political parties, NCA-signatories and non-signatories, participants in peace processes, technicians, intellectuals, directors-general of ministries concerned and organizations, rectors of universities, representatives of international and local NGOs and other observers, totalling 259 participants.
Speaking at the event, State Administration Council Member Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, who is also Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee, said that recognizing the real situation of the nation, every citizen must participate in the nation-building process with unity and cooperation. Challenges encountered must be addressed through mutual discussion and coordination among the citizens, combining efforts on matters that are agreeable and negotiating solutions for those that differ. The national interest must be regarded as a common goal.
The participation of international friends who can offer valuable advice and assistance in the peace process is also a significant support for the process. To hold a free and fair election by the end of this year and to implement the national solidarity and peacemaking processes before and after the election, the forum will bring trust-building processes, practical strategies and positive suggestions.
He continued that the people-centred pathways should be created by reviewing the proper ways to strengthen the foundations for a united and developing Myanmar through free, fair and transparent elections as per the theme of the forum. He also mentioned the four objectives of the Peace Form- to enhance peace dialogues, to build trust and cooperation, to address humanitarian assistance and socio-economic challenges and to strengthen international collaboration for State stability and development.
Committee Secretary Lt-Gen Min Naing briefed on the intention and agenda of the forum.
Mr Deng Xijun, Special Envoy for Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Mr Jaideep Mazumdar, Indian Ambassador (Retd), Mr Sihasak Phuangketkeo, Vice-Foreign Minister of Thailand (Retd) and Russian Professor Aleksandr Gelyevich Dugin made remarks.
The eight foreign guests discussed different topics: “Opportunities for Peacemaking during and after Elections” and “Processes for Addressing Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Natural Disaster Recovery”. — MNA/KTZH
Source: GNLM
Resorting to arms to demand one’s desires, or using armed struggle based on ethnicity or regionalism to prioritize one’s own interests, is contrary to democracy.
State Administration Council Chairman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered an opening address at the opening ceremony of the Peace Forum 2025 on 25 June 2025. The full text of the translated speech is as follows: —
Resorting to arms to demand one’s desires, or using armed struggle based on ethnicity or regionalism to prioritize one’s own interests, is contrary to democracy.
State Administration Council Chairman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered an opening address at the opening ceremony of the Peace Forum 2025 on 25 June 2025. The full text of the translated speech is as follows: —
Resorting to arms to demand one’s desires, or using armed struggle based on ethnicity or regionalism to prioritize one’s own interests, is contrary to democracy.
State Administration Council Chairman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered an opening address at the opening ceremony of the Peace Forum 2025 on 25 June 2025. The full text of the translated speech is as follows: —
Ethnic rights and political demands requiring constitutional amendments will be addressed through the framework of the existing Constitution.
Ethnic rights and political demands requiring constitutional amendments will be addressed through the framework of the existing Constitution.
The opening ceremony of the Peace Forum 2025: Towards the new nation of peace and prosperity through the integration of peace, elections and development took place at the Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday, with an opening address by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Chairman of National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
The Senior General and attendees watched a presentation of songs and performances by artistes from the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture with the title of peace in aspiration.
Ethnic rights and political demands requiring constitutional amendments will be addressed through the framework of the existing Constitution.
The opening ceremony of the Peace Forum 2025: Towards the new nation of peace and prosperity through the integration of peace, elections and development took place at the Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday, with an opening address by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Chairman of National Solidarity and Peacemaking Central Committee Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
The Senior General and attendees watched a presentation of songs and performances by artistes from the Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture with the title of peace in aspiration.
President Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief on Tuesday praised a US agreement with Panama on migrant repatriation flights and said Washington was ready to replicate it with other countries. Under an agreement signed last July by the administration of Trump's predecessor Joe Biden, Washington finances the repatriation of irregular migrants who enter Panama overland from Colombia.
President Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief on Tuesday praised a US agreement with Panama on migrant repatriation flights and said Washington was ready to replicate it with other countries. Under an agreement signed last July by the administration of Trump's predecessor Joe Biden, Washington finances the repatriation of irregular migrants who enter Panama overland from Colombia.
During a visit to the Central American nation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the United States was willing to pay other countries to do the same. More than 2,300 migrants have been deported from Panama on around 50 flights so far under the agreement. Noem observed the departure of one such flight Tuesday carrying Colombian migrants. She also met President Jose Raul Mulino and other senior Panamanian officials.
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President Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief on Tuesday praised a US agreement with Panama on migrant repatriation flights and said Washington was ready to replicate it with other countries. Under an agreement signed last July by the administration of Trump's predecessor Joe Biden, Washington finances the repatriation of irregular migrants who enter Panama overland from Colombia.
During a visit to the Central American nation, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the United States was willing to pay other countries to do the same. More than 2,300 migrants have been deported from Panama on around 50 flights so far under the agreement. Noem observed the departure of one such flight Tuesday carrying Colombian migrants. She also met President Jose Raul Mulino and other senior Panamanian officials.
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The British Royal Air Force will soon carry nuclear bombs again as the government plans to buy a dozen US-made F-35A fighter jets capable of holding them.
The British Royal Air Force will soon carry nuclear bombs again as the government plans to buy a dozen US-made F-35A fighter jets capable of holding them.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the plan on Wednesday at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, calling it "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation." He said his country will join NATO's shared airborne nuclear mission, which involves allied aircraft in Europe being equipped with nuclear bombs. Seven other countries are part of it, including the US, Germany and Italy. The purchase is in line with the government's new national security strategy that it released on Tuesday.
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The British Royal Air Force will soon carry nuclear bombs again as the government plans to buy a dozen US-made F-35A fighter jets capable of holding them.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled the plan on Wednesday at the NATO summit in the Netherlands, calling it "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation." He said his country will join NATO's shared airborne nuclear mission, which involves allied aircraft in Europe being equipped with nuclear bombs. Seven other countries are part of it, including the US, Germany and Italy. The purchase is in line with the government's new national security strategy that it released on Tuesday.
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Mozambique held a grand ceremony on Wednesday at Machava Stadium in Matola, Maputo Province, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo lit the flame of national unity and delivered a keynote speech at the ceremony. He reviewed the progress Mozambique has made since gaining independence, highlighting remarkable achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and gender equality.
Mozambique held a grand ceremony on Wednesday at Machava Stadium in Matola, Maputo Province, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo lit the flame of national unity and delivered a keynote speech at the ceremony. He reviewed the progress Mozambique has made since gaining independence, highlighting remarkable achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and gender equality.
Chapo emphasized that the country's future governance efforts will focus on laying the foundation for economic independence. The president also acknowledged multiple challenges facing Mozambique, including instability in the northern regions, persistent poverty and unemployment among youth, frequent natural disasters, and corruption affecting both public and private institutions.
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Mozambique held a grand ceremony on Wednesday at Machava Stadium in Matola, Maputo Province, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from Portuguese colonial rule.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo lit the flame of national unity and delivered a keynote speech at the ceremony. He reviewed the progress Mozambique has made since gaining independence, highlighting remarkable achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and gender equality.
Chapo emphasized that the country's future governance efforts will focus on laying the foundation for economic independence. The president also acknowledged multiple challenges facing Mozambique, including instability in the northern regions, persistent poverty and unemployment among youth, frequent natural disasters, and corruption affecting both public and private institutions.
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Myanmar high-level delegation led by the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, departed from Nay Pyi Taw Military Airport, in the morning of June 25, on a special flight.
The delegation is set to attend the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF 2025) in Minsk, at the invitation of Mr. Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus and current Chairman of the EAEU.
Myanmar high-level delegation led by the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, departed from Nay Pyi Taw Military Airport, in the morning of June 25, on a special flight.
The delegation is set to attend the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF 2025) in Minsk, at the invitation of Mr. Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus and current Chairman of the EAEU.
The Myanmar high-level delegation, led by the SAC Chairman, was seen off at the airport by the SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister, Vice Senior General Soe Win, SAC Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, SAC members, Union Ministers, senior military officials from the office of Commander-In-Chief, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar and other officials.
Accompanying the SAC Chairman Prime Minister on the trip are the SAC Joint Secretary, General Ye Win Oo, SAC member, General Nyo Saw, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Dr. Kan Zaw, senior military officials from the Office of Commander-In-Chief, Deputy Ministers and military and civilian officials.
During the visit, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister will attend the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF 2025), hold a separate meeting with the President of Belarus (current EAEU Chairman), meet with the Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board, and visit factories and workshops.
The visit aims to further strengthen friendly relations, economic ties, security, and strategic cooperation in various sectors between the governments and peoples of the two countries, as well as matters concerning economic development with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
In the evening on the same day, Myanmar high-level delegation, led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, arrived at Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk. They were warmly welcomed by Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Mr. Travnikov Andrey Aleksandrovich, and other officials at the airport.
Following this, the SAC Chairman and the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, engaged in a cordial exchange of views on enhancing economic cooperation between Myanmar and the Novosibirsk Region of the Russian Federation, as well as among ASEAN regional countries. They also discussed increasing air connectivity and boosting the tourism sector.
After the meeting, SAC Chairman and Governor of Novosibirsk Region exchanged commemorative gifts. Subsequently, Myanmar high-level delegation, led by the SAC Chairman departed from Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk for the Republic of Belarus. The Governor of the Novosibirsk Region and other officials saw them off at the airport.
In the late evening, Myanmar high-level delegation, led by the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister, arrived at Minsk International Airport. They were warmly welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Yuri Shuleiko, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Lukashevich Sergey Vladimirovich and other officials.
Also present to greet them were Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus U Thit Lin Ohn, Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy, Air) Brigadier General Kyaw Soe Oo, and Myanmar Consul General in Minsk U Moe Kyaw Thu.
At the airport, the SAC Chairman and Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, received an honorary welcome from the Belarusian State Honor Guard, in accordance with the traditions for receiving heads of state.
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Myanmar high-level delegation led by the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, departed from Nay Pyi Taw Military Airport, in the morning of June 25, on a special flight.
The delegation is set to attend the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF 2025) in Minsk, at the invitation of Mr. Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus and current Chairman of the EAEU.
The Myanmar high-level delegation, led by the SAC Chairman, was seen off at the airport by the SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister, Vice Senior General Soe Win, SAC Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe, SAC members, Union Ministers, senior military officials from the office of Commander-In-Chief, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Myanmar and other officials.
Accompanying the SAC Chairman Prime Minister on the trip are the SAC Joint Secretary, General Ye Win Oo, SAC member, General Nyo Saw, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, U Than Swe, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Dr. Kan Zaw, senior military officials from the Office of Commander-In-Chief, Deputy Ministers and military and civilian officials.
During the visit, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister will attend the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF 2025), hold a separate meeting with the President of Belarus (current EAEU Chairman), meet with the Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board, and visit factories and workshops.
The visit aims to further strengthen friendly relations, economic ties, security, and strategic cooperation in various sectors between the governments and peoples of the two countries, as well as matters concerning economic development with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
In the evening on the same day, Myanmar high-level delegation, led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, arrived at Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk. They were warmly welcomed by Governor of the Novosibirsk Region Mr. Travnikov Andrey Aleksandrovich, and other officials at the airport.
Following this, the SAC Chairman and the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, engaged in a cordial exchange of views on enhancing economic cooperation between Myanmar and the Novosibirsk Region of the Russian Federation, as well as among ASEAN regional countries. They also discussed increasing air connectivity and boosting the tourism sector.
After the meeting, SAC Chairman and Governor of Novosibirsk Region exchanged commemorative gifts. Subsequently, Myanmar high-level delegation, led by the SAC Chairman departed from Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk for the Republic of Belarus. The Governor of the Novosibirsk Region and other officials saw them off at the airport.
In the late evening, Myanmar high-level delegation, led by the Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister, arrived at Minsk International Airport. They were warmly welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Yuri Shuleiko, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Lukashevich Sergey Vladimirovich and other officials.
Also present to greet them were Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus U Thit Lin Ohn, Myanmar Military Attaché (Army, Navy, Air) Brigadier General Kyaw Soe Oo, and Myanmar Consul General in Minsk U Moe Kyaw Thu.
At the airport, the SAC Chairman and Prime Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, received an honorary welcome from the Belarusian State Honor Guard, in accordance with the traditions for receiving heads of state.
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China hosted defense ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East.
China hosted defense ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East.
Beijing has long sought to present the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and has pushed to strengthen collaboration between its member countries in politics, security, trade and science. The Qingdao meeting of the organization’s top defense officials comes as a fledgling ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds after 12 days of fighting between them.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov painted a bleak picture of a world seeing "worsening geopolitical tensions" when he addressed his counterparts at the meeting. His Chinese counterpart Dong Jun also framed Thursday's meeting in Qingdao, home to a major Chinese naval base, as a counterweight to a world in "chaos and instability".
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China hosted defense ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East.
Beijing has long sought to present the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and has pushed to strengthen collaboration between its member countries in politics, security, trade and science. The Qingdao meeting of the organization’s top defense officials comes as a fledgling ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds after 12 days of fighting between them.
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov painted a bleak picture of a world seeing "worsening geopolitical tensions" when he addressed his counterparts at the meeting. His Chinese counterpart Dong Jun also framed Thursday's meeting in Qingdao, home to a major Chinese naval base, as a counterweight to a world in "chaos and instability".
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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called on parliament to approve a $22.5 billion supplementary budget aimed at reviving the economy, in his first address to MPs since taking office.
"Timing is everything when it comes to the economy, and now is the time to act," Lee told lawmakers in the main chamber of parliament. "To overcome the downturn and restore livelihoods, they have drafted a supplementary budget totaling 30.5 trillion won," he said, adding the package was designed for swift implementation.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called on parliament to approve a $22.5 billion supplementary budget aimed at reviving the economy, in his first address to MPs since taking office.
"Timing is everything when it comes to the economy, and now is the time to act," Lee told lawmakers in the main chamber of parliament. "To overcome the downturn and restore livelihoods, they have drafted a supplementary budget totaling 30.5 trillion won," he said, adding the package was designed for swift implementation.
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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called on parliament to approve a $22.5 billion supplementary budget aimed at reviving the economy, in his first address to MPs since taking office.
"Timing is everything when it comes to the economy, and now is the time to act," Lee told lawmakers in the main chamber of parliament. "To overcome the downturn and restore livelihoods, they have drafted a supplementary budget totaling 30.5 trillion won," he said, adding the package was designed for swift implementation.
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