Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. "Son of Judge Hired Fairly"... "Not an Open Interview Format"

Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won stated that hiring the son of the judge who dismissed the arrest warrant for the founder of Genencell as a legislative assistant was a fair hiring process through an open interview. However, an official in charge of hiring at the time who spoke with SBS stated that it is difficult to view it as an open interview.

2. Clash Over Clinical Trial Approval: "Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Should Apologize" vs. "No Special Favors"

Intensive questioning took place at the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee regarding allegations that Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won lobbied the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The People Power Party criticized that incomplete documents were approved with just a single phone call from a influential politician, while the minister of food and drug safety refuted that there were no special favors.

3. "9/11 Attacks Were Horrific Evil... That Is Why We Fight Today"

Marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. President Trump attended a memorial ceremony at the Pentagon. President Trump stated that the 9/11 attacks were a moment of horrific evil, defending the legitimacy of the war with Iran by asserting that is why they are fighting today.

4. Economy Falters Under "Oil Bomb"... Growing Concerns Over Chain Inflation

The domestic economy has flashed a red light due to the surge in international oil prices. The domestic stock market gave up the 7,000 level once again, and concerns over rising inflation, such as increases in airfares and fuel prices, are also growing.
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