1. Record Heatwave Fuels Surge in Heat-Related Illnesses, Power Outages Hit Amid Tropical Nights

With heavy heatwave warnings remaining in effect for the Seoul metropolitan area and other regions today (August 6), power outages continued overnight. The number of heat-related illness patients in Seoul recorded a yearly high for three consecutive days up to two days ago.

2. Iran Reaches Agreement With Oman on New Strait of Hormuz Route, Says No Negotiations With U.S.

Iran announced that it has agreed with Oman on coordinates for a new safe route in the Strait of Hormuz, while drawing a line by stating that the strait will not be fully reopened. It also stated that no negotiations have been held with the United States recently.

3. Police Conclude Search and Seizure at Starbucks, Securing Mobile Phones of Executives

Police conducted a search and seizure at Starbucks Korea headquarters to investigate the so-called "Tank Day incident." The warrant specified charges of insult, and the mobile phones of the dismissed former CEO and relevant executives and employees were included in the search and seizure.

4. President Lee Jae-myung Criticizes Korea Military Academy as Center of Coups, Orders Swift Integration of Military Academies

Regarding the integration of military academies, President Lee Jae-myung sharply criticized the Korea Military Academy. Calling it a "force that staged three coups," he ordered the swift integration of the military academies.