Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. 7.4-Magnitude Strong Earthquake Hits Colombia... "At Least 111 Dead"

A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia. So far, 111 people have died and dozens of buildings have collapsed.

2. Southern Region on High Alert Due to Drought... Emergency Release of Young Fish Amid High Water Temperatures in Southern Coast

In the southern regions, where record-breaking heatwaves have combined with a drought, damage to crops and concerns over drinking water supplies are rising. Along the southern coast, farms have begun releasing cultured fish back into the ocean to prevent them from dying due to high water temperatures.

3. President Lee Declares "Blitz" for Semiconductor Site Development

President Lee Jae-myung stated that the three major mega-projects must move beyond a "speed war" and wage a "blitz." He requested that the function of the Gwangju Military Airport, designated as the Honam semiconductor site, be temporarily relocated by mid-2028, and urged that utmost efforts be made to ensure the early commencement of the industrial complex.

4. Trump Fires Back: "Iran Must Pay Reparations for Past Bombings"

U.S. President Trump has fired back at Iran's demand for war damage reparations, stating that Iran itself must pay reparations for past bombings and other acts. This effectively rejects Iran's demand for compensation, raising forecasts that negotiations over opening the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a deadlock.
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