Following yesterday's martial law crisis, South Korea's Defense Minister's resignation was accepted as investigations revealed he alone initiated military deployment plans without informing military leadership. Parliamentary impeachment proceedings against President Yoon scheduled for December 7, though ruling party announced opposition despite pushing for his party departure. Polls showed 70% public support for impeachment.
UNESCO's recognition of Japanese sake brewing as intangible cultural heritage generated celebration across brewing regions, with emphasis on changing consumption patterns among youth and post-disaster support driving renewed interest.
Government policy shifts emerged with plans to increase taxes on heated tobacco products from 2026, while addressing physician shortages through insurance fund reallocation for rural doctors. Corporate insurance reforms advanced, with companies to cover fees for part-time workers earning under 1.56 million yen annually.