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Former PM Lee Hae-chan's five-day funeral set for later this week
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The body of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, who died during a visit to Vietnam, arrived at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday. His five-day funeral will be held from Tuesday to Saturday at a funeral home in Seoul National University Hospital in a combined social and institutional format. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will head the funeral committee.
Vietnam's escalating coffee production issues are poised to drive up wholesale costs for manufacturers worldwide, even as consumer prices decline. Climate shocks, land pressures, and supply disruptions are fueling this volatility in the industry. The crisis, highlighted on March 6, 2026, underscores risks to global supply chains.
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Luong Phuong Hanh, a 43-year-old Vietnamese Woman Grandmaster, has won the women’s title at the 42nd Cappelle-la-Grande Open in France. The tournament, held annually since 1985, features a nine-round Swiss-system format and draws top international players. This victory follows her recent awarding of the Woman Grandmaster title by FIDE at the end of 2025.
Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in Vietnam on September 8, 2025. The events were part of global climate hazards reported that day. Authorities are monitoring the situation for potential impacts on communities.