Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. Heavy Rains Leave Two Missing and Cause Flooding in Various Areas; Strong Downpours Expected Until Morning

Heavy downpours in the Honam and Chungcheong regions have led to a series of flooding incidents and traffic accidents, with two elderly individuals reported missing in North Jeolla Province. Strong rain is forecast to continue today, September 1, centered around the west coast, the capital area, and other parts of the central region until the morning.

2. Rapid Response Team Arrives Near Accident Site, Conducts Drone Search

The government's rapid response team, deployed for overland searches, has arrived in Dunche near the location where South Korean nationals went missing and is carrying out search operations using drones. The death toll from The Great Flood has risen to 955, with nearly 4,500 people counted as missing.

3. "Police Officer Boo Failed to Enter or Deleted 63 Cases"... Investigation Results to Be Announced Today

It has been found that Police Officer Boo, who covered up the missing person case involving Jang in Jeju with lies, either failed to enter 63 missing person cases altogether or deleted them from the system. The Jeju Provincial Police Agency will announce the results of the investigation into Officer Boo today.

4. Warning of "Strong Retaliation"... Call for Participation in 'Economic Outcast Operation'

U.S. President Trump has warned of high-intensity retaliation against Iran following the attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. Attending the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urged the international community to join the so-called "economic outcast operation" against Iran.
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