Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. "Allies Must Participate" Pressure... Iran Responds: "We Will Expand Our Controlled Zone"

As the South Korean government mulls over troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has repeatedly urged its allies for military support. In response, Iran counter-announced that it will expand its controlled zone to the outer edges of the Strait of Hormuz.

2. S. Korea-France Summit Tomorrow... "Discussions on Hormuz Expected"

President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to France, is scheduled to hold a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron tomorrow (the 8th). An official from the Cheong Wa Dae forecasted that discussions regarding the Strait of Hormuz will take place between the leaders of the two countries.

3. Additional Tunnel Search Underway... Casualties Nearing 7,000

Our rescue team, which previously rescued a Chinese survivor from a hydropower plant tunnel in Nepal, is now conducting additional searches inside the tunnel. The death toll from the heavy floods in Nepal stands at 1,384, with 5,515 people still missing.

4. "Successful Lobbying" Claim Met With Accusations of "Taking Quotes Out of Context for Political Offensive"

Rep. Han Dong-hoon released additional phone conversation transcripts regarding Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won's alleged "lobbying of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety," claiming it was successful lobbying. Nominee Kim's side refuted the claim, stating that Rep. Han cut off the context before and after the recording for a political attack, while the Democratic Party launched a counter-offensive by demanding an explanation of how the transcript was obtained.
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