1. National Office of Investigation Raided; Arrest Warrant for Former Detective Chief Dismissed

Prosecutors and police have simultaneously conducted raids on the National Office of Investigation as part of an inquiry into allegations of a botched investigation into the Jang Yoon-gi case. An arrest warrant for the former chief of the detective division at Gwangsan Police Station, who is suspected of mishandling the case, was dismissed last night (July 21).

2. Golf Course Flooded as Water Levels Rise; Heavy Rain Expected in Central Regions Through This Morning

Heavy downpours in the northern Gyeonggi Province have led to a flood warning being issued for the Imjin River area, causing river water to overflow into a nearby golf course. While heavy rain alerts are currently in effect for parts of southern Gyeonggi and South Chungcheong Province, heavy rainfall of over 100mm is expected to continue through this morning, primarily in the central inland regions and western North Jeolla Province.

3. Major Flames Contained, But Residents Remain Anxious Despite Lifted Evacuation Orders

The fire at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon has entered its fifth day. Some residents are continuing to stay in shelters even after the evacuation orders were lifted.

4. "U.S. Will Handle It If Red Sea Is Blocked"; "Targets Will Be Hit If Saudi Ports Are Used"

U.S. President Trump has expressed his determination to respond, stating that the U.S. will handle the situation if the Houthi rebels block the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels have warned that any use of Saudi ports will make them a target anywhere.

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