Today's Major News (September 18, 2026)

1. President Lee Jae-myung emphasized during a press conference held today (18th) that "his consecutive term through constitutional amendment is constitutionally impossible," adding, "I have no intention whatsoever to seek a consecutive term." Regarding the controversy over the withdrawal of indictments, he stated his position that the issue of withdrawing indictments in existing cases should be excluded from the scope of a special counsel investigation.

2. The government has decided to extend the fuel tax cut measures for two months until November to reduce the financial burden on the public. Fuel prices at expressway gas stations nationwide will also be reduced by 100 won per liter during the Chuseok holiday period.

3. U.S. President Trump stated that the Iran conflict is at a major crossroads and anything could happen. Amid escalating clashes between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, reports also emerged that Saudi Arabia has proposed a ceasefire to the Houthi side.

4. The 20th edition of the Summer Asian Games, the premier sports festival on the Asian continent, opens tomorrow. Stepping into the battleground of Nagoya, Japan, yesterday, the South Korean athletic delegation pledged to achieve victory.
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