1. "Preparations Underway for Deployment to Strait of Hormuz, Including Patrol Aircraft and Support Ships"

It has been confirmed that the South Korean military is making concrete preparations for a deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment forces will include maritime patrol aircraft and explosive ordnance disposal teams, with a parliamentary consent motion expected to be submitted to the National Assembly as early as this month.

2. Nepalese Military Helicopter Aerial Search Attempt Aborted Due to Bad Weather

The government's emergency relief team attempted an aerial search using two Nepalese military helicopters, but had to turn back after 30 minutes due to worsening local weather conditions. The relief team plans to attempt another helicopter search today (the 4th) and discuss a long-term search plan with Nepalese authorities.

3. "No Intention to Direct Dismissal of Indictment"... Denies Lobbying Allegations

Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, stated regarding the dismissal of the indictment in President Lee Jae-myung's case that the minister does not have the direct authority to dismiss it, nor does he intend to direct the Prosecutor General. Regarding allegations of lobbying the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, he argued that even a suspension of indictment was unjust and that an acquittal or dropping of charges is warranted.

4. Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family to Relocate to Sejong Next Year; Public Institutions Also Moving to Regions

The government has decided to push forward with the relocation of central administrative agencies to Sejong City, starting with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in the first half of next year. Some 350 public institutions located in the greater Seoul metropolitan area will also be moved to regional innovation cities.