1. 'Kim Seung-won Hearing Report' Adopted Unilaterally; Committee Meeting Canceled in Retaliation
The confirmation hearing report for Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won, who faces allegations of lobbying the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, has been adopted led by the Democratic Party. The People Power Party canceled a standing committee meeting chaired by its own lawmaker, halting the adoption of reports for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Hong Ji-sun and Minister of SMEs and Startups Lee So-young.
2. Address to the Nation Today: Stance on Major Pending Issues Expected
As President Lee Jae-myung is expected to appoint nominee Kim Seung-won soon, he will hold a press conference addressing the public today (September 18). Attention is focused on what stance he will reveal regarding major pending issues such as a cabinet reshuffle, constitutional amendment, and the deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz.
3. "Iran Conflict at a Critical Crossroads"… "Saudi Arabia Proposes Two-Week Ceasefire"
U.S. President Trump stated that he is at a critical crossroads in deciding whether to launch an attack that would annihilate Iran. Reports have emerged that Saudi Arabia has proposed a two-week ceasefire to the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
4. Main Body of South Korean Asian Games Delegation Arrives in Nagoya
The main contingent of the South Korean athletic delegation for the Asian Games arrived in the battleground city of Nagoya yesterday. Our delegation pledged strong performances with the goal of ranking third overall for the third consecutive time.
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