1. Pro-Ruling Bloc Divided Over Pro-Yoon Controversy... People Power Party Calls Nominee an 'Opportunist'
During the confirmation hearing for Kim Ji-yong, candidate for the chief of the Medium and Large Investigation Office, lawmakers within the pan-ruling bloc traded barbs, clashing between criticism that he is a 'pro-Yoon prosecutor' who has made cowardly choices and defense that he is an 'anti-Yoon independent thinker.' The People Power Party criticized the candidate as an 'opportunist,' pointing out that he changed his stance on the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights.
2. National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun Appointed as New Chief of Staff... 'Focus on Administrative Experience'
President Lee Jae-myung has appointed National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun as the new presidential chief of staff. Regarding assessments that the appointment was unexpected, a Cheong Wa Dae official stated that the administration placed importance on administrative experience capable of delivering tangible results in its second year in office.
3. "South Korea to Invest $50 Billion"... All-Out Campaigning Highlighting 'Investment Results'
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that South Korea has decided to invest 50 billion dollars in the Alaska LNG development project, describing it as part of a bilateral trade agreement. Announcing large-scale investment news from Taiwan and Japan as well, he is working to secure voter support ahead of next month's midterm elections.
4. "Wanted to Make News"... Arrest Warrant Requested
It has been reported that Choi, the suspect in the Incheon stabbing rampage, stated during police questioning that he wanted to create news to gain attention. Police requested an arrest warrant for Choi last night (October 14) and are also reviewing plans to disclose his identity.
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