Today's Major News (October 24, 2026)

1. Heavy Rain in Southern Regions and Jeju All Weekend Due to Typhoon

Heavy rain is expected to batter the southern regions and Jeju Island throughout the weekend due to the influence of Typhoon Champi, the 30th typhoon. Up to 250 mm of torrential rain is forecasted for mountainous areas of Jeju until the day after tomorrow (October 26).

2. Oh Se-hoon Acquitted in Second Trial... "Myung Tae-kyun's Testimony Hard to Believe"

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who faced the risk of losing his mayoral position after being sentenced to a 10 million won fine in the first trial on charges of having opinion poll costs paid on his behalf, was acquitted in the second trial. The court ruled that it was difficult to believe the testimony of Myung Tae-kyun, the sole direct evidence.

3. Full-Scale Response with '70,000 Police Officers'... Shooting Rampage Leaves 6 Casualties

Ahead of large-scale weekend protests, the French government has decided to deploy 70,000 police officers for a full-scale response. Meanwhile, an indiscriminate shooting incident occurred on the outskirts of Paris, resulting in six casualties.

4. "North Korea Has Planted 960,000 Landmines Since 2024"... Military Talks Proposed

The South Korean military estimates that North Korea has laid 960,000 landmines in the Demilitarized Zone since 2024. Military authorities have proposed military talks to North Korea to discuss issues regarding the Military Demarcation Line within the Demilitarized Zone.
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