1. President Lee Jae-myung emphasized at today's Cabinet meeting that the semiconductor cluster development plan for the Honam region, announced yesterday (June 29), is a path that must be taken for the sake of the entire nation. Regarding the so-called "Honam favoritism" controversy—the claim that the region is receiving special treatment—President Lee stated that while this specific investment may seem large, it is merely a "drop in the bucket" when considering the historical disparity in cumulative investment across the country.
2. The government has designated Dongtan, Giheung, and Guri in Gyeonggi Province as triple-regulated zones, the same level of regulation applied to Seoul, after they were excluded from the real estate measures announced on October 15. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will designate these three areas as speculative overheating zones and adjustment target areas effective tomorrow (July 1), and Gyeonggi Province will also designate them as land transaction permit zones starting July 5. This move is interpreted as an effort to curb speculative demand following a sharp rise in housing prices in these areas, driven by factors such as the semiconductor boom.
3. Former national team head coach Hong Myung-bo, who voluntarily resigned after the team was eliminated in the group stage of the North and Central America World Cup, returned home early this morning along with some of the players. Fans at the airport arrival hall greeted them with jeers and protests, and former coach Hong remained silent. Son Heung-min, who is scheduled to return separately, posted an apology on social media, stating that he feels a sense of responsibility for failing to repay the unwavering support and love from fans. At the same time, he expressed his determination to continue his national team career, writing that he would "give his all" to bring joy to the fans once again.
4. This news has likely left many feeling saddened and frustrated over the past two days. Following the incident where some Baejae High School baseball players shouted mocking slogans toward Gwangju Jeil High School players during a high school baseball tournament—slogans reminiscent of the "May 18 Tank Day" controversy involving Starbucks Korea—both Baejae High School and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education have issued apologies. The Office of Education announced that a relevant department would visit the school to "investigate the circumstances of the incident, whether any disciplinary action was taken on-site, and to review the guidance provided to student athletes." They further emphasized that they would strengthen education for all school athletic departments under their jurisdiction regarding the eradication of hate and discrimination in stadiums, as well as respect for opposing teams and human rights sensitivity. Lee Gyu-yeon, principal of Gwangju Jeil High School, visited the Korea Baseball Softball Association today to deliver a letter of protest.
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