Morning Wide: Today's Top News

1. Hourly Rainfall of 70mm Triggers River Flooding and Farmland Inundation

Heavy rain reaching 70mm per hour has poured down on Gyeryong in South Chungcheong Province, as well as Damyang in South Jeolla Province and Imsil in North Jeolla Province. Up to 200mm of additional heavy rain is forecast for the Chungcheong and Honam regions through today, July 9, with up to 150mm expected in the central regions.

2. Investigation Team Leader Arrested; 'Cable Ties' Found at Father's Home

The lead investigator in charge of the initial response to the Gwangju high school girl murder case was arrested last night on charges of destroying key evidence, including cable ties. The missing cable ties were discovered by the prosecution at the home of Jang Yun-gi's father.

3. Trump Says "No War Resumption"; Additional Airstrikes on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that war with Iran will not resume. The U.S. military carried out additional airstrikes in southern Iran again today.

4. Follow-up Discussions on U.S. Naval Vessel Construction; State Visit to Mongolia

President Lee Jae-myung, who is attending the NATO summit, met with President Trump to hold follow-up discussions regarding the construction of U.S. naval vessels. President Lee is now traveling to Mongolia to begin a state visit, the first of its kind in 15 years.
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