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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1821, D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) was born. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lee set to meet ex-President Moon over lunch ahead of party leadership convention
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SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with former Pr...
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Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation
Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Lee attends meeting of NATO's 4 Indo-Pacific partners in Ankara
ANKARA, July 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday attended a meeting...
The korea Herald News
· Jun 21, 2026
Lee names former Yonhap chief, ex-prosecutor to senior presidential posts
President Lee Jae Myung’s office on Sunday announced a new lineup of senior staff in a broad reshuffle, as Lee begins the second year of his five-year term. The new Cheong Wa Dae staff appointments, which are equivalent to vice ministerial-level posts, are aimed at “speedy implementation” of the Lee administration’s second-year policy goals, building on the achievements made since Lee’s inauguration in June 2025, Lee’s chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said at a press briefing. Lee tapped Seong Ghi-h
NK News
· Jul 1, 2026
Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and former President Moon Jae-in agreed on the need to continue pursuing dialogue with Pyongyang during a luncheon at the Blue House on Wednesday. Moon, who led a brief period of engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his presidency from 2017 to 2022, said he believed []
Washington Examiner
· Jul 1, 2026
Jay Clayton confirmation hearing rescheduled for mid-July
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The Hankyoreh
· Jun 22, 2026
Lee focuses on reform in major reshuffle of Blue House senior advisers
Lee focuses on reform in major reshuffle of Blue House senior advisers
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Related coverage for "Lee set to meet ex-President Moon over lunch ahead of party leadership convention": Korea Times News — Lee, NATO chief hold 1st in-person meeting as Korea eyes defense cooperation. Yonhap News Agency — Lee attends meeting of NATO's 4 Indo-Pacific partners in Ankara. The korea Herald News — Lee names former Yonhap chief, ex-prosecutor to senior presidential posts. NK News — Lee, Moon agree on need to continue pursuing dialogue with North Korea. Washington Examiner — Jay Clayton confirmation hearing rescheduled for mid-July. The Hankyoreh — Lee focuses on reform in major reshuffle of Blue House senior advisers