Morning Wide: Today's Major News

1. Today's Witnessless Hearing: "Genencell's New Drug Administered to 93 People"

The confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won is being held today (September 15) without a single witness or reference in attendance. It has been revealed that a COVID-19 new drug, which Kim is suspected of lobbying the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to approve, was administered to 93 people during clinical trials.

2. "Disgusting AI Conspiracy; Russia and Ukraine Agree Not to Strike Energy Facilities"

President Trump fiercely criticized the "AI slow-down debate," which has rapidly emerged as a key issue ahead of the November U.S. midterm elections, calling it a disgusting conspiracy. Pointing to the Russia-Ukraine war as the cause of soaring diesel prices, he emphasized that both countries have agreed not to target energy facilities.

3. First Match Against Qatar Today: "Leap Forward for Korean Football with a Gold Medal"

The men's national football team for the Nagoya Asian Games will play its opening match this evening. The opponent for the first match is Qatar.

4. Second Seoul Bus Mediation Session; Strike to Begin From First Buses Tomorrow If Negotiations Fail

The labor and management of Seoul city buses will hold their second mediation meeting today. If negotiations break down, the union will go on a full-scale strike starting from the first buses tomorrow.
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