Today's Major News (November 3, 2026)

1. The midterm elections, which will determine the congressional landscape for the second half of U.S. President Donald Trump's term, begin nationwide this evening, Korea time. While the Democratic Party is projected to potentially recapture the House, attention is focused on the voting results in Senate battleground states.

2. Regarding the personal information leakage incident involving President Lee Jae-myung and the First Lady, as well as the presidential entourage, the presidential office held an emergency meeting in the morning to discuss countermeasures. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is reissuing passports for all affected personnel.

3. Consumer prices rose 2.8% last month compared to the same period a year ago, according to data compiled. Inflation has hovered around the 3% range for six consecutive months since May.

4. The personal identity of 77-year-old Lee Myung-su, the arsonist behind the serial building fires in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, was disclosed today. The disclosure of his identity was delayed by five days after Lee Myung-su failed to submit a written statement of objection.
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