Today's Major News (October 14, 2026)

1. Kim Ji-yong, the nominee for the inaugural chief of the Serious Investigation Agency, promised during his confirmation hearing today (October 14) to break away from past prosecution investigative practices, such as targeted investigations. Some ruling bloc lawmakers who have strongly pushed for prosecution reform also strongly criticized the nominee by raising issues with his background.

2. The personal information of 52-year-old Park Yong-soo, who bound and murdered a couple in their 60s in Naju, Jeollanam-do, has been made public. The police posted his personal information, including a mugshot, on their website this morning.

3. Clashes between the two sides are intensifying, with the headquarters of Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company coming under attack by the Houthis shortly after the Saudi-led coalition launched retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi energy facilities and other targets in the Yemeni capital.
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