1. The Korea Meteorological Administration lifted heavy snow advisories that had been issued for the east coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province on Monday morning.

2. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday to launch an investigation into the impact of lumber and timber imports on America's national security. A White House official mentioned South Korea as he stressed the probe will also target derivative products, including kitchen cabinets.

3. A high stakes meeting between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Friday at the White House devolved into a public shouting match, derailing a deal granting U.S. access to Ukraine's mineral resources.