1. Yong Hye-in Voluntarily Steps Down as Minister Nominee, 14 Days After Nomination

Basic Income Party Lawmaker Yong Hye-in has voluntarily stepped down as the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family 14 days after her nomination. The presidential office stated that it considers the decision to have been made by Yong herself, adding that it will make every effort to thoroughly vet candidates and make appointments moving forward.

2. "Targeted Investigation Against Kim Seung-won"... Parliamentary Confirmation Hearing "Super Week"

The Democratic Party has stepped up to defend Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won, claiming that the prosecution under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration conducted a targeted investigation. Parliamentary confirmation hearings for a total of seven figures, including five ministerial nominees, will be held from today, September 14, through September 18, with Kim's hearing scheduled for tomorrow.

3. Passenger Ship Sinks in Indonesia... 6 Dead, 129 Missing

A passenger ship sank in Indonesian territorial waters yesterday. Six people were killed, and 129 remain missing.

4. Lee Jeong-hyeon's 25-Point Stellar Performance... Defeats Japan to Advance to Quarterfinals as Group Leader

At the Asian Games, the men's national basketball team defeated archrival Japan to advance to the quarterfinals as the top team in their group. Lee Jeong-hyeon, the MVP of the previous professional basketball season, poured in 25 points to lead the team to victory in the Korea-Japan matchup.