Today's Major News

1. As extreme heat waves continue nationwide, heat-related illnesses are being reported consecutively. Scorching heat waves and tropical nights are expected to continue throughout this week.

2. President Lee Jae-myung, who arrived in Brazil for a three-nation tour of South America following the United States, presided over a senior secretaries' meeting via video conference and stated, "The maximum petroleum price ceiling will be maintained until instability in oil prices is resolved."

3. The first-trial verdict for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was indicted for spreading false information during his presidential campaign, will be delivered this afternoon (July 27). If a fine of 1 million won or more is finalized in this case, the People Power Party will have to return 39.7 billion won in election expenses and other funds.

4. The armed conflict between the United States and Iran is showing a lull after two weeks. Both sides are putting forward the justification that behind-the-scenes talks are underway, but the situation remains fragile as to whether it can lead to a ceasefire.
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