Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. Investigation Launched into Alleged Voter Turnout Manipulation in June 3 Local Elections Following Raids

The joint prosecution-police investigation headquarters has raided the National Election Commission and the Gyeonggi Provincial Election Commission after capturing circumstances suggesting that voter count statistics were manipulated in the Gyeonggi region on the day of the local elections last month. Two election commission officials are suspected of manipulating figures to conceal an error in entering the number of voters.

2. "Preference for One High-Value Home Causes Problems... Easy Jeonse Loans Need Adjustment"

President Lee Jae-myung pointed out during a real estate policy forum that the preference for "one high-value home" has caused serious problems in society. He also stated that easy jeonse loans are one of the causes of skyrocketing housing prices and need to be adjusted.

3. 'MASGA Project' Kicks Off... New Tariffs Expected to Be Announced as Early as Today

The United States is expected to announce new tariffs based on Section 301 of the Trade Act as early as today (July 24). In Washington, D.C., an opening ceremony for the South Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Cooperation Center was held to support the so-called MASGA project.

4. "Imminent Large-Scale Attack on Iran"... Brent Crude Surges Past $100

U.S. President Trump pressured Iran by stating that a large-scale attack is under review and all preparations are complete. As tensions rise in the Middle East, Brent crude oil prices have surpassed 100 dollars per barrel for the first time in two months.
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