Let's start with domestic politics.
South Korea's National Assembly continued its interpellation session on Wednesday, it was a fiery few hours focused on foreign affairs, unification and security.
Areas of debate included North Korea's denuclearization,... as well as Seoul's stance on Pyeongyang following the Hanoi summit.
Kim Min-ji reports.

Topping the agenda at Wednesday's parliamentary Q&A session was North Korea's denuclearization.
The main opposition Liberty Korea Party questioned whether North Korea is sincere about giving up its nuclear weapons,... citing a lack of concrete action during the past year. They said it seems, rather, that the regime is buying time to beef up its nuclear arsenal.
They also criticized Seoul's soft stance towards Pyeongyang,... saying that the no-deal Hanoi summit highlights the need for a new strategy -- stressing that now is not the time to be pushing to ease sanctions.

"Does this government not have a plan B or C? Aside from getting the sanctions off, does it have any objectives at all?"

"We are working on the diplomatic front, and we have been coordinating closely with the U.S. Although the Hanoi summit ended without a deal,... we are drawing up measures to address the changing circumstances,... both short and long term."

The ruling Democratic Party brushed off concerns that the talks had completely broken down,... saying that both North Korea and the U.S. are leaving the door open for dialogue.
They asked whether there was progress in other areas,... to which the government said that the two sides had significant discussions about issues like humanitarian assistance and the establishment of liaison offices.
The ruling party also highlighted the need for continued efforts to prepare for joint economic projects with North Korea.

"Inter-Korean economic cooperation is a must. Together with the South's capital and technology and the North's resources and labor -- the Koreas can join the ranks of the advanced countries. Seoul needs to be at the front of the line when Pyeongyang opens up its economy."

"I think that cross-border economic exchanges could help bring about denuclearization, but they should be pursued in a way that does not hamper international sanctions. Right now, it's possible to seek exchanges in such areas as culture, academia and sports. So there is a need to focus on those."

Lawmakers also voiced concerns that Seoul is compromising its security by scaling down its joint military exercises with Washington.
To this, the defense ministry said the country is maintaining military readiness,... and monitoring any developments in North Korea,... adding that if there are signs of nuclear proliferation, it will coordinate with the international community to block it.
Kim Min-ji, Arirang News.