Morning Wide: Today's Major News (September 28, 2026)

1. Presidential Office: "Ukraine Broke Agreement and Released False Announcement... Issue an Apology"

President Lee Jae-myung returned home last night (September 27) after a 7-day trip spanning 5 days to the United States and Mexico. The presidential office officially demanded an explanation and an apology from the Ukrainian government last night, refuting its claim that there was an agreement to keep the repatriation of North Korean soldiers private.

2. On-Site Investigation Begins for Landmine Explosion; National Defense Committee to Inspect Site Today

Six days after the landmine explosion accident in the Western Front Demilitarized Zone, the South Korean military and the United Nations Command have initiated an on-site investigation. As the People Power Party claims that the government delayed the investigation out of consideration for North Korea, the National Assembly's National Defense Committee will visit the Army's 25th Division today to conduct an on-site inspection.

3. South Korean Baseball Achieves 5th Consecutive Tournament Win; First Gold in Skateboarding

At the Asian Games, the South Korean national baseball team defeated Japan to set a record of five consecutive championships. In skateboarding, 17-year-old Kang Jun-i won the nation's first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the event.

4. Trump: "Additional Talks with Iran to Be Held This Week"

U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stated that he plans to hold additional talks with Iran. The talks are expected to take place this week.
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