Daily brief
South Korean prosecutors have formally requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, charging him with insurrection for an alleged attempt to impose martial law while in office. The prosecution argued for the most severe punishment in a trial centered on accusations he tried to unlawfully seize power. Yoon left the presidency earlier this year.
South Korean President Lee emphasized the need for three-way cooperation with Tokyo and Beijing during a summit with Japan's Sanae Takaichi.
North Korea criticized Ukraine and a UN Security Council meeting on Russia, calling the session 'shameless, illegal and immoral'.
Japan and South Korea agreed to boost economic security cooperation during a leaders' meeting, cementing ties in a ceremony in Nara.
South Korea's Unification Ministry stated there is room for communication with North Korea despite a drone dispute and noted Pyongyang replaced three of four key officials in charge of Kim Jong-un's personal security.