1. Regarding the nomination of ministers for six government ministries, the People Power Party launched an offensive, calling it a "customized appointment," and strongly protested—particularly targeting Kim Seung-won, a Democratic Party lawmaker nominated as Minister of Justice, whom they labeled the "spearhead for canceling indictments." Meanwhile, the Democratic Party plans to swiftly complete the confirmation hearing process for state councilors before the Chuseok holiday.
2. Torrential downpours exceeding 100 mm per hour battered Gwangju and South Jeolla Province, submerging areas in water, and an evacuation order was issued for Gochang-gun, North Jeolla Province. Heavy and fierce rain is expected today, August 31, centering around the central region and the Honam area.
3. The government-joint rapid response team dispatched to search for nine South Korean nationals missing due to massive floods in Nepal will attempt overland searches today after facing difficulties operating helicopters.
4. The joint investigation headquarters probing various allegations surrounding Shincheonji and the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (Unification Church) wrapped up its investigation after about seven months. The joint probe team indicted 32 people, including Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee, and confiscated 26 billion won in cash from the personal safe of Unification Church President Hak Ja Han.
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