Today's Major News

1. A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving at least 132 dead and dozens of buildings collapsed. So far, no casualties have been reported among South Korean expatriates.

2. A massive fire broke out at a hazardous materials storage warehouse in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, early this morning. At one point, a national firefighting mobilization order was issued, with over 200 firefighters deployed to tackle the blaze, and the major flames were successfully brought under control by the morning.

3. President Lee Jae-myung presided over a Cabinet meeting in Sejong City and stated, "We will usher in the era of the presidential office in Sejong within my term." He emphasized that policies must follow the people, stressing that citizens should not be forced to fit into institutional frameworks.

4. U.S. President Trump pushed back against Iran's demand for war reparations, stating that "Iran itself must pay reparations for past bombing terrorism and other acts." This effectively amounts to a rejection of Iran's demand, raising projections that negotiations over opening the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a deadlock.
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