Morning Wide: Today's Major News (October 2, 2026)

1. Prosecution Service and Serious Crime Investigation Agency Launch Today... Leadership Vacant

With the abolition of the Prosecutors' Office, the Prosecution Service and the Serious Crime Investigation Agency (Jungsuchung) are launched today (October 2). The criminal justice system is undergoing a massive transformation for the first time in 78 years, with the leadership posts of the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecution Service, the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, and the National Police Agency all remaining vacant.

2. "Alaska LNG Project to Begin After Commercial Viability is Confirmed"... Regret Expressed

Regarding the Alaska LNG project, for which U.S. President Trump unilaterally announced finalized investment, President Lee Jae-myung explained that the project will be initiated only after its commercial viability is confirmed. Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-kwan expressed regret to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Lutnick.

3. "Possibility of Iranian Involvement Behind Passenger Plane Crash Attempt"

U.S. President Trump claimed that there is a possibility Iran was linked to the co-pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai passenger plane. Ahead of the midterm elections, he even hinted at the possibility of declaring a state of emergency through the Insurrection Act.

4. 'Descendant of Independence Activist' Huh Mimi Wins Gold... First Archery Gold Medal as Well

Huh Mimi, a Korean resident in Japan and descendant of an independence activist, claimed the gold medal in judo at the Nagoya Asian Games. In the men's individual compound archery, Kim Jong-ho captured the first gold medal by hitting 10 points with 12 consecutive arrows.
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