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1. Yoon Found Guilty in 1st Trial for Election Law Violations; PPP Faces Return of 397 Billion Won If Ruling Is Finalized

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, indicted on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act by spreading false information, has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison with a three-year suspension in the first trial. If a fine of 1 million won or more is finalized, the People Power Party will be required to return the 397 billion won it received in reimbursed election expenses.

2. Tropical Nights at Night, 40°C Heatwave During the Day; Crisis Alert Raised to Highest Level

A tropical night advisory has continued for the fifth consecutive day in Seoul, while temperatures in various parts of the southern region are nearing 40°C (104°F). The government has elevated the heatwave crisis alert to its highest level, "serious."

3. South Korea-Brazil Summit: "Resuming South Korea-Mercosur Agreement"

President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a tour of South America, held a summit with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The two leaders agreed to strengthen supply chain cooperation for critical minerals such as rare earths and to resume a free trade agreement between South Korea and the four South American member states of Mercosur.

4. "Negotiations Underway with Iran; Failure Means Very Strong Attack"

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations are underway with Iran and warned that failure would result in very strong military action. President Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House tomorrow, July 29, Korean time.
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