Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. "Reviewing Full Supply in Yongsan Park"... Seoul City "Repeated Opposition"

The government announced it is considering utilizing the entirety of Yongsan Park and greenbelt areas as additional housing supply sites. While Seoul City has repeatedly voiced opposition, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-duk stated he will meet with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon next week to find common ground.

2. Rain Throughout the Holiday... Up to 200mm in the South Expected to Ease Drought

Rain is expected to continue nationwide throughout the holiday starting today (August 15). In particular, heavy rain of up to 200mm is forecasted for the southern regions, raising expectations that it will help alleviate the drought.

3. "No Change in Stance on 4-Year Consecutively Servable or Renewable Term Constitutional Amendment"

President Lee Jae-myung shared his stance on the direction of power structure constitutional reform on social media. President Lee emphasized that his consistent position is to change to a four-year renewable single or consecutive term to enable responsible politics.

4. Chey Tae-won Appeals '944 Billion Won Property Division' Ruling... Returns to Supreme Court

The property division lawsuit between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and Art Center Nabi Director Roh So-young will be reviewed by the Supreme Court once again. Chairman Chey submitted an appeal right before the deadline.
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