Group 1: South Korea Political Landscape - Former President Yoon Suk-yeol announced his resignation from the People Power Party to support the party's electoral success and uphold liberal democracy [1] - The 21st presidential election in South Korea is scheduled for June 3, with early voting from May 29 to 30, and campaign activities began on May 12 [1] - Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party is currently leading in polls with a 51% support rate, while the People Power Party's candidate Kim Moon-soo has 31% [1] Group 2: U.S.-Russia Relations - Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are evident, with U.S. President Trump expressing dissatisfaction with Ukrainian President Zelensky's cooperation during their talks [3] - The ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are strained, with Russia demanding Ukraine withdraw from four eastern regions and relinquish claims to Crimea [5] - Despite the tensions, a significant agreement was reached for a large-scale prisoner exchange, marking the largest since the conflict began [5] Group 3: Federal Reserve Workforce Reduction - The Federal Reserve plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 10% over the next few years as part of responsible resource management [6] - Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized the need for the Fed to ensure its budget is mission-oriented and to regularly reassess staffing and resource usage [6] - This decision follows a historical precedent from 1997 when the Fed also reduced its staff, aiming to modernize operations while maintaining focus on its public mission [6]