He also said that the Korean government is looking for ways for victims of the controversial forced labour issue to receive compensation without raising sovereignty issues.
Seoul and Washington underscores the importance of the alliance's missile defence system against North Korean threats.
The government, however, did not change its projection for the number of daily infections, which is anticipated to peak at around 200,000 cases in late-August.
According to an indicator held by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp., wholesale price tags of major field crops showed hikes after the rainfall earlier this week.
Experts said the small increase in the daily tally could be due to the lower number of tests due to the three-day holiday and heavy rain.
He suggested a list of economic compensation that South Korea would offer, including providing large-scale food aid and assistance for power generation.
While its global rivals were hit hard by chip shortages, Hyundai is said to have pulled through the crisis as it was able to secure enough chip supplies.
The government also strongly condemned Japan for maintaining a hostile attitude toward North Korea without apologizing for its colonial rule and war crimes.
The global popularity of Korean culture ranks at top in multiple measures of soft power– a phenomenon referring to “the ability to obtain preferred outcomes by attraction…
The Ministry of Interior and Safety pledged to ensure the safety of children from traffic accidents by improving the pedestrian environment in school zones and more.