Today's Major News

1. Kumamoto Strong Earthquake Overnight Rescue Efforts... "2 Dead in Collapsed Shopping Mall"

Following a magnitude 7.1 strong earthquake that struck the Kumamoto region of Japan yesterday afternoon (July 28), casualties continue to rise. Rescue operations continued through the night.

2. KOSPI Plummets 10.8%... Returns to Level from Three Months Ago

South Korea's stock market plunged yesterday, with the KOSPI briefly collapsing below the 6,000 mark. Marking the second-largest drop in history, the market was impacted by news of China's semiconductor rise and concerns over U.S. interest rate hikes.

3. Seoul Issues Tropical Night Advisory for 6th Consecutive Day... Heat-Related Illnesses Reach 1,482

While heat wave warnings remain in effect across most parts of the country, a tropical night advisory continued for the sixth straight day in Seoul. Heat-related illness patients increased by 73, totaling 1,482.

4. Ruling Party-Led Legislation Subpanel Passes 'Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights'

An amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, centered on abolishing the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, passed the Legislation and Judiciary Committee subcommittee at the National Assembly led by the ruling party last night. The People Power Party boycotted the vote and walked out in protest of the unilateral bill processing.
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