Morning News Briefing: Body Believed to Be Missing Woman Found in Jeju; Comprehensive Special Counsel Wraps Up Investigation

1. A body believed to be that of Jang Mi-ran, who has been missing for a long time, was found near Hallim-eup in Jeju this morning (August 24). Police have requested an arrest warrant for Police Officer A, who was emergency arrested for falsely closing Jang's missing person case, on charges including dereliction of duty.

2. The comprehensive special counsel team, which has investigated remaining suspicions following the three special counsels, has wrapped up its probe after indicting a total of 58 people, including former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, former presidential chief of staff Kim Dae-ki, and former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hyo. However, it failed to reach conclusions on issues such as the modification of the Yangpyeong Expressway route and the Roh Sang-won notebook.

3. Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok held his first introductory meeting with People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyn this morning. This marks his first official meeting with opposition leadership figures since becoming party leader.

4. Although Cheoseo, the solar term indicating that the heat is subsiding, has passed, midsummer-like heatwaves continue to rage across most parts of the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration projected that the sweltering heat, with perceived temperatures rising to around 33°C (91°F), will continue for a while.
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