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▲ Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating after scoring a goal The Portuguese national football team has recorded its first victory of the 2026 World Cup in North America, alongside a historic milestone for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), who became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. On Wednesday (June 24), Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their second Group K match of the World Cup group stage, held at Houston Stadium in Texas, USA, powered by a brace from Ronaldo. Portugal, which had suffered a blow to its pride after a 1-1 draw with underdogs Democratic Republic of the Congo in their first match on June 18, accumulated 4 points to take the temporary lead in the group, ahead of Colombia (3 points), which has yet to play its second match. Uzbekistan, the first Central Asian nation to reach the World Cup finals, suffered its second consecutive defeat after feeling the full force of title contenders Portugal. Portugal, which once again started Ronaldo up front despite criticism over his poor performance in the match against DR Congo, went on the offensive from the very beginning. Just two minutes into the match, Bruno Fernandes' left-footed finish from a pass delivered from the right flank was blocked by a diving Uzbek defender. Two minutes later, Ronaldo tried to connect with an accurate cross from Nuno Mendes, but failed to make clean contact. After missing that opportunity, Ronaldo finally found the back of the net in the sixth minute of the first half. He scored the opening goal with a one-touch finish from a low cross delivered by João Cancelo from the right flank. With this, Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in six different tournaments. Having participated in every World Cup since the 2006 tournament in Germany, Ronaldo has

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▲ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Abu Dhabi, UAE U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on June 23 (local time) that the Strait of Hormuz is an "international waterway," expressing opposition to Iran's attempts to impose tolls. According to reports from AFP and Reuters, Secretary Rubio told reporters upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that "no country can impose tolls or fees on an international waterway. That is existing international law." "I don't think there is anyone in this region (the Gulf region) we need to convince regarding this. I believe all countries in this region share our view," Rubio emphasized. While Iran is expected to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for free for 60 days under a previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), it is speculated that the country may attempt to collect tolls under various pretexts once this period expires. A joint statement was also released on this day regarding the review of transit service fees in coordination with Oman. The imposition of tolls in the Strait of Hormuz could potentially become a burden for the Gulf states along the Persian Gulf coast. Secretary Rubio is scheduled to visit three Gulf nations—the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain—through June 25. When asked whether he would address the concerns of Gulf states regarding the MOU, such as the omission of limitations on Iran's missile capabilities, as well as the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio replied, "That issue will certainly be raised in the discussions." Previously, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated during a press briefing that its missile program "has never been part of our talks (with the U.S.), and it will never be a subject of negotiation with any party in the future." Regarding speculation that he would reque

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▲ President Trump speaking with reporters U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 23 (local time) that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will be deployed to sites related to Iran's nuclear facilities at the appropriate time. Even as Iran denies the U.S. announcement that it has accepted IAEA nuclear inspections, President Trump treated the resumption of inspections as a fait accompli, repeatedly refuting the Iranian position. Speaking to reporters at Reading Regional Airport in Pennsylvania, where he arrived for a scheduled event, President Trump said regarding the timing of the IAEA inspectors' visit to Iran, "They will be there at the right time." Regarding Iran's claim that there are no plans for IAEA inspections, he said, "They are wrong," adding, "If they were right, I would cancel the meeting right now." This is interpreted as a warning that if Iran refuses IAEA inspections, the negotiations themselves could be jeopardized, especially as the two countries agreed to continue follow-up working-level talks following their first high-level meeting since the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Switzerland last weekend. U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced in a briefing the previous day that "Iran has agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into the country," with the inspectors' activities scheduled to begin sometime this week. However, Iran is presenting a position contrary to that of the U.S., stating that it has not accepted any new obligations regarding its nuclear program. On this day, Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that reports claiming Iran had accepted IAEA inspections of nuclear facilities previously struck by U.S. airstrikes were untrue, adding, "Whether to resume inspections will be decided based on the future (end

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▲ The Louvre Museum Europe is suffering from a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures hovering around 40°C (104°F). In Italy, the highest level of heatwave warning has been issued for major cities, including the capital Rome, while in France, major tourist attractions such as the Louvre Museum, following the Eiffel Tower, are shortening their operating hours. According to AFP and other news agencies on June 23 (local time), the Italian Ministry of Health issued a red heatwave alert for 15 cities across the country, including Rome and Milan, on Tuesday. The red heatwave alert is the highest level of warning, issued when the heat is feared to have a negative impact not only on children and the elderly but also on healthy adults. Health authorities advised citizens to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day. According to the local ANSA news agency, the areas where the red alert was issued on Tuesday include Bologna, Bolzano, Brescia, Florence, Frosinone, Milan, Perugia, Pescara, Rieti, Rome, Turin, Verona, Venice, Viterbo, and Ancona. With a red alert also scheduled to be issued for Latina on June 24, the total number of cities under the red alert is expected to rise to 16. In major European countries such as France, Spain, the UK, and Germany, a continuous heatwave of around 40°C (104°F) has recently caused widespread disruption, including train cancellations and school closures. In France, about 40 people are known to have drowned since June 18 amid the consecutive heatwaves. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu shared this during an inter-ministerial crisis meeting on Tuesday, adding that most of the victims were young people. French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari also warned on France Inter radio on Tuesday morning, "We must not take swimming in unauthorized areas lig

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▲ Trump announces tariff policy Specific tariff rates were not finalized until just days before U.S. President Donald Trump shook the world by announcing his reciprocal tariff policy on April 2 last year, New York Times (NYT) reporters revealed in a new book published on June 23 (local time). Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, NYT White House correspondents, detailed the chaos inside the White House around "Liberation Day"—the day the reciprocal tariff policy was announced—in their book "Regime Change," published on the same day. According to the book, a few days before the announcement of the reciprocal tariff policy, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent divided up the task of contacting officials from trading partners around the world to deliver warning messages. But the warnings were vague, and the two secretaries merely urged the trading partners not to take retaliatory measures. The authors wrote, "The warnings were vague because neither secretary knew what Trump was going to do," adding, "Trump didn't know either; he had not yet made a decision." The reason specific figures were not finalized until just before the announcement was that the tariff policy was not derived through thorough analysis and simulation, but was instead adjusted based on President Trump's personal intuition and stubbornness. The book also introduced an anecdote in which President Trump, distrusting the official data reported by the administration during the policy-making process, ordered an aide to "Google" to find numbers that suited his taste. On March 26, 2025, a week before Liberation Day, President Trump complained during a meeting with aides in the Oval Office about the tariff strategy, saying, "Nobody brings me the fucking numbers." He then instructed aide Natali

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[Anchor] Recently, a pansori singer from France made headlines by performing the entire "Heungboga," which lasts three and a half hours. She is the first foreigner to complete a full performance of the pansori "Heungboga." On today's (June 24) Nightline Guest, we are joined by pansori singer Laure Mafo. Q. How do you feel about being the first foreigner to perform the entire pansori 'Heungboga'? [Laure Mafo / Pansori Singer: First of all, I am truly grateful to have been able to complete the full performance. When it ended, I felt joy, relief, and deep emotion all at the same time. Above all, I was able to finish it thanks to many teachers and the audience.] Q. This was your first full performance. Why did you choose 'Heungboga'? [Laure Mafo / Pansori Singer: First, my teacher, Min Hye-sung, is a certified trainee of National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 5, Pansori Heungboga, so I naturally came to study Heungboga. As I practiced it, I realized Heungboga is a warm story filled with humor. I loved it even more because, amidst the laughter, it contains stories about family love, the value of sharing, human greed, and life itself.] Q. How did you first encounter and start learning pansori? [Laure Mafo / Pansori Singer: I first heard it in France. I was studying Korean at the Korean Cultural Center there, and by chance, teacher Min Hye-sung held a pansori workshop. During that workshop, she sang a passage from Chunhyangga. It was a truly happy moment for me. Even though I couldn't understand the lyrics, I was smiling the whole time, and it was deeply moving. From that moment, I felt that I wanted to try it, so I asked my teacher, and

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[Anchor] President Lee Jae-myung has pointed out that asset polarization exists behind the boom in the semiconductor industry and the rapid growth of the stock market. He emphasized that the younger generation is the most alienated, and the government must take this to heart. Reporter Park Yerim has the story. [Reporter] Presiding over his first Cabinet meeting since his tour of Europe, President Lee Jae-myung highlighted asset polarization as the shadow cast by the semiconductor industry's boom and the sharp rise in the stock market. He stressed that the younger generation is the most alienated group in the current era and that they must be provided with more opportunities. [President Lee Jae-myung: The government must take to heart the sense of alienation felt by young people, for whom record-breaking bonuses or record-high KOSPI indices feel like a story from another world.] President Lee cited the "Youth Future Savings" program, which helps young people build assets, as an example, and emphasized the need for swift policies in areas such as employment, startups, and housing. He also issued instructions to allocate additional budget to support applicants even if the number of participants exceeds the initial limit. [President Lee Jae-myung: Even if it exceeds the limit, we should accept everyone, even if it means injecting additional budget? (Yes, we will do so.) Then do it, just do it.] On June 22, the polling agency Realmeter released data showing that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for the third week of June stood at 46.7%, a 4.8 percentage point drop from the previous week. Notably, support among those in their 20s fell by 6.2 percentage points. A presidential office official explained the background, stating, "Policy moves to boost approval ratings among the youth are something a politician should naturally do," and added, "We will focus more on yout

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[Anchor] We have obtained exclusive CCTV footage from inside the polling station where the voting suspension incident first occurred during the June 3 local elections. The video clearly captures the chaotic scene as individuals rushed into the polling station carrying shopping bags filled with ballots. Reporter Ha Jeong-yeon has the story. [Reporter] This is CCTV footage from inside Polling Station No. 7, located in Jamsil 4-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the day of the June 3 local election. It is around 2:40 PM. As election officials explain the situation to voters, the voters begin to turn away. This marks the moment when voting was first suspended due to a shortage of ballots. Election officials are seen looking out the window as if waiting for something, and soon after, a man rushes in, hurriedly carrying a shopping bag. These were the additional ballots being delivered. Two minutes later, at 2:42 PM, voting resumes. About two hours later, at 4:46 PM, a second suspension occurs as the additional ballots run out as well. Election officials count the voters waiting in a long line, record their names on a list, and turn them away. Uniformed police officers also arrive at the scene. At 5:16 PM, a man again rushes in carrying a shopping bag filled with ballots. Voters who had been waiting outside begin to line up again, and voting finally resumes more than 30 minutes after the suspension. [June 3: They said they didn't provide enough ballots for the number of people here from the start, only about 60 percent, and that they aren't supposed to provide 100 percent.] However, at 5:50 PM, the waiting line grows long again, and voting is suspended for a third time, just 10 minutes before the polls are set to close. While someone appears to be explaining the situation to frustrated voters, the doors to the polling sta

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[Anchor] Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have criticized former National Election Commission (NEC) Chairperson Noh Tae-ak for taking overseas trips with his spouse using taxpayer money. Former Chairperson Noh apologized, acknowledging that his actions did not meet public expectations. Reporter Kim Soo-young has the story. [Reporter] Former NEC Chairperson Noh Tae-ak appeared before the National Assembly's Special Committee on State Administration Investigation. Following an SBS report that he had taken three overseas trips with his wife using government funds—and that the NEC had concealed the fact that his spouse accompanied him—lawmakers from both sides of the aisle united in their criticism of the former chairperson. [Kim Nam-hee / Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker: You didn't hesitate to spend 12 million won on round-trip airfare for your spouse to accompany you on these trips. Is the cost of ballot papers really a budget that needs to be cut?] [Joo Jin-woo / People Power Party lawmaker: Isn't the point of public outrage the fact that Chairperson Noh Tae-ak took his spouse along to overseas destinations and essentially toured vacation spots?] In particular, lawmakers pointed out that his trips to Germany and Estonia were also inappropriate in terms of timing, as they took place around the time the Board of Audit and Inspection was investigating allegations of preferential hiring of children of NEC officials in 2024. Former Chairperson Noh bowed his head, stating that he believed the trips were permissible because the budget for spouse-accompanied travel had already been allocated as part of the protocol for high-ranking officials. He admitted that his actions did not align with public sentiment. [Noh Tae-ak / Former National Election Commission Chairperson: From today's perspective, I feel deeply sorry that it appeared that way to the public.

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[Anchor] The National Assembly's special investigation committee has convened to uncover the truth behind the ballot paper shortage crisis. However, the session faced intense criticism as key officials from the National Election Commission (NEC) responsible for the incident failed to appear in large numbers, with lawmakers labeling the move as "collective defiance against the public." Reported by Kim Bo-mi. [Reporter] Yesterday morning (June 23), at the National Assembly's special investigation committee. Out of the nine members of the National Election Commission serving at the time of the ballot shortage, only two attended: former Chairperson Noh Tae-ak and Acting Chairperson Wi Cheol-hwan. As seven NEC members, the Seoul City Election Commission Chairperson, and the Songpa-gu Election Commission Chairperson were among those who failed to show up, lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties harshly criticized the absence as the height of irresponsibility and a disregard for the public. [Kim Young-bae / Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker: You, more than anyone, should understand the significance of this situation in our constitutional order. The very fact that you are absent from this seat shows how irresponsible your attitude is...] [Kim Eun-hye / People Power Party lawmaker: The former Seoul City Election Commission Chairperson, the Songpa-gu Election Commission Chairperson, and all non-standing members, including the vice-chairperson, have failed to attend. I view this as collective defiance against the public.] Former NEC Chairperson Noh Tae-ak expressed his sense of responsibility for the incident but claimed he could not recall details regarding the decision to implement the "50% reduced printing guideline" for ballots. [Noh Tae-ak / Former National Election Commission Chairperson: I do not remember, but I believe that a report of this brief nature was likely handl

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A large fire that broke out at a clothing warehouse in Unyang-dong, Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, at approximately 2:45 p.m. yesterday (June 23) was fully extinguished after about nine hours. While there were no casualties, the fire damaged several buildings belonging to eight nearby businesses, and about 70 people, including company staff, evacuated on their own. Concerned about the fire spreading, fire authorities issued a Level 1 response—mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station—about 20 minutes after the blaze began. Twenty minutes later, they upgraded it to a Level 2 response, deploying personnel and equipment from five to six neighboring fire stations to carry out firefighting operations. Fire authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire. (Video courtesy of informant Jang Yoon-young) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block a New York state policy that prohibits federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks. The Department of Justice announced on June 23 (local time) that it has filed the lawsuit against the State of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Previously, New York included measures in its fiscal year 2027 state budget related to immigration policy, such as banning masks for agents of law enforcement agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), mandating the disclosure of personal identification information, prohibiting entry into schools, medical facilities, and private residences without a warrant, and banning cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities. The budget bill was passed by the New York State Legislature last month and has already been signed into law by Governor Hochul. The Department of Justice labeled the measures an "unconstitutional attempt," expressing concern that the policy would hinder federal law enforcement and jeopardize sensitive law enforcement operations. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated, "Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to keep the American people safe, and they should not be subject to public exposure or harassment simply for performing their duties." The Democratic Party has long argued that ICE agents and others conducting enforcement operations while covering their faces undermine transparency and accountability, and can intimidate citizens. Conversely, the Trump administration and the Republican Party oppose these measures, arguing that law enforcement officers must be protected from public exposure, harassment, and threats of retaliation. Simila

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▲ A demonstration of drone swarm flight A U.S. Air Force F-15E pilot who was shot down during the conflict with Iran reported seeing a swarm of Iranian drones moving in unison like a jellyfish, according to sources familiar with the matter on June 23 (local time). CNN reported, citing four sources, that the pilot, who was shot down over Iranian airspace last April, provided this account to intelligence officials shortly before ejecting from the aircraft. One source quoted the pilot as saying, "Multiple drones were connected and moving as one, with smaller drones attached underneath the larger one like tentacles," adding that it "looked like something extraterrestrial." Another source stated that the pilot described the scene as an "aerial minefield" of drones. While the cause of the shoot-down is still under investigation, the possibility that the Iranian drone swarm played a role is being considered. The pilot's testimony has sparked intense debate within U.S. intelligence agencies, with officials reportedly divided over how much weight to give the account, given that the pilot may have suffered a concussion during the crash. If true, it would mean Iran has acquired drone operational capabilities unknown to U.S. intelligence, though it is possible the technology is not yet fully developed or that the pilot may have seen a "mirage." One official reportedly questioned the pilot, asking, "Are you sure about what you saw?" Multiple sources analyzed that the pilot's account suggests the potential application of "one-to-many meshed networking" technology in Iran's drone systems. This technology allows a single operator to control multiple drones simultaneously. Since U.S. intelligence has not previously assessed that Iran possesses such technology, speculation has emerged that countries lik

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▲ People march in central London calling for the UK to rejoin the EU. On June 23 (local time), the United Kingdom marked the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum in which it decided to leave the European Union (EU). Since choosing "Brexit" on June 23, 2016, with 51.9% voting to leave and 48.1% to remain, the UK has experienced a decade of upheaval, during which six prime ministers resigned and the political landscape was drastically reshaped. Since then, arguments surrounding Brexit have remained sharply divided, ranging from calls to rejoin the EU to assessments that leaving was the right decision. A survey released on Tuesday also showed that Generation Z, most of whom did not have the right to vote 10 years ago, view Brexit negatively and hope to rejoin. According to the daily newspaper The Guardian and the think tank More in Common, 50.2% of British respondents aged 18 to 28 said Brexit was a "failure," while only 16.1% called it a "success." Additionally, 61.9% believed a second referendum is necessary, and 59.8% hoped to rejoin. In a survey released on June 9 by polling firm YouGov, 57% of respondents also said that "leaving was wrong." The response that "leaving was the right decision" stood at 30%. John Curtice, a British polling expert and professor at the University of Strathclyde, pointed out that the shift in public opinion is driven by young people who have reached adulthood since the Brexit referendum. At a conference hosted by the think tank "UK in a Changing Europe" (UKICE), he analyzed that the shift in public opinion from "52% leave, 48% remain" to "60% in favor of rejoining, 40% opposed" could partly be because leave voters changed their minds, but it could also be due to the generation that was too young to vote in 2016 but became eligible voters over the past decade.

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▲ Iran's New Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei The Iranian government has declared a three-day public holiday in the capital, Tehran, for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes early in the war, Iranian state television reported on June 23 (local time). Hassan Hassanzadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and head of the funeral committee, stated, "Farewell ceremonies and prayers for our martyred leader will be held at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran on July 4 and 5, with the main funeral service taking place on July 6. Accordingly, Tehran Province will be on holiday during these three days." Previously, Iranian state media reported that the Tehran region would be designated as a public holiday on July 4 and 5, and that the entire country of Iran would observe a public holiday on July 6, the day of the funeral. (Photo: Provided by the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Yonhap News) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ Southern Lebanon damaged by Israeli airstrikes (File Photo) Multiple casualties have been reported in southern Lebanon, where a fragile ceasefire has been in place following an end-of-war agreement between the United States and Iran, after Israeli forces opened fire. The Israeli military claims it eliminated Hezbollah militants who posed a threat, while Hezbollah counters that the Israeli forces fired upon innocent civilians. According to local media and foreign reports on June 23 (local time), two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting earlier that morning in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported that four men near a bulldozer clearing a road were struck by machine-gun fire from Israeli forces. In a statement, the Israeli military claimed, "Hezbollah militants appeared near Israeli troops. We targeted them to eliminate the threat." However, Hezbollah retorted, "The Israeli military attacked civilians who were clearing roads and recovering the bodies of martyrs buried under the rubble." Hezbollah further stated, "We strongly warn that this act by the enemy (Israel) is a clear and blatant violation of the ceasefire we have been observing." Additional casualties from Israeli gunfire were reported later that afternoon as well. The Israeli military announced that its troops opened fire on four Hezbollah militants who had crossed into an Israeli-controlled security zone in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military explained, "We spotted four Hezbollah members entering the security zone around the Ali al-Tahir ridge near Nabatieh, where we are currently conducting operations, on a bulldozer and a motorcycle." The military added that their approach "posed an immediate threat." The successive shootings occurred at a sen

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A data breach has occurred involving the personal information of successful applicants for "Startup for All," a government-led entrepreneurship project. This incident has undermined the valuable ideas and entrepreneurial spirit of aspiring founders. For aspiring entrepreneurs without capital, their ideas are their only asset. As they entrusted the government with their ideas, thorough measures must be put in place to ensure that no further harm comes to these aspiring founders. This concludes Nightline. Thank you. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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Yesterday (June 23), temperatures in the Seoul metropolitan area soared above 30°C (86°F), bringing hot weather. However, because the humidity was not high, it was possible to escape the heat in the shade. On the other hand, the eastern regions remained cool. Today, the eastern regions will continue to be cool, while early summer heat will persist mainly in the western regions. Additionally, rain is expected today in the east coast, some southern regions, and Jeju Island. Precipitation is expected to range from 5mm to a maximum of 30mm. In the east coast, the rain is expected to continue until tomorrow morning. Southern regions and Jeju will remain cloudy today. Also, residents in Jeju should be cautious as strong swells are expected to arrive starting this afternoon. Looking at morning temperatures, Seoul will be 19°C (66°F) and Daegu 18°C (64°F), similar to yesterday. Daytime temperatures will reach 30°C (86°F) in Seoul, while Daegu and Busan will remain at 23°C (73°F). Towards the end of the week, the weather will be clear with heat around 30°C (86°F) continuing, and inland areas are expected to be generally clear. (Weather Caster Nam Yu-jin) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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[Anchor] A man in his 30s, seen in a video that recently went viral on social media—the so-called Suwon drug incident—has been apprehended by police. The footage, which showed him standing in a zombie-like state in the middle of the city, caused significant shock. Police stated that he tested positive for methamphetamine. Reported by Jeong Jiyeon. [Reporter] A man with his arms hanging limp stumbles. He stands frozen, leaning heavily to one side. This video, which was uploaded to social media on June 21, was no different from the footage of addicts in the United States wandering around like zombies after taking fentanyl. It spread rapidly online, causing great shock among citizens. This is the alleyway where the man was seen staggering. If you walk a short distance, you can see an elementary school in the back; it is less than 50 meters away. [Local Resident: This is a place where many students pass by, and it is also right in front of a bus stop, so people have no choice but to walk through here constantly. It looks like it was right here. Right here. The very fact that such a person was here is terrifying.] Based on the video, police identified the location and apprehended the man nearby on the morning of June 23. A police official explained, "He was arrested on the spot after a preliminary drug test returned a positive result for methamphetamine." Police have also launched an investigation into the possibility that the man may have used fentanyl, a synthetic opioid with an addictive potential more than 50 times that of heroin and 80 times that of morphine. Since preliminary drug tests cannot detect new types of drugs like fentanyl, police plan to conduct a detailed analysis through the National Forensic Service to determine if he used other substances in addition to methamphetamine. As the man is reportedly denying the drug use

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[Anchor] The South Korean national football team has been refining its set-piece tactics during a closed training session ahead of the third match against South Africa. While a draw would be enough to secure second place in the group, our players are determined to win and advance to the Round of 32. Lee Jeong-Chan reports from Monterrey. [Reporter] With access strictly controlled, the national team bus arrives at the training ground. The venue where our players are conducting their final preparations over these two days is the home stadium of the prestigious Mexican club Tigres. The grass conditions are similar to the Monterrey stadium, [It is hot and humid.] [It is the perfect weather to win.] The travel time from the hotel is also nearly identical. Since the national team usually focuses on conditioning the day before a match, the closed tactical training taking place here is essentially where the success or failure of the South Africa match will be decided. Under tight security, the team has been putting significant effort into sharpening its set-piece tactics. As the key South African defenders are relatively short, the plan is to actively leverage an aerial advantage, centering on Cho Gue-sung and Lee Han-beom, who play together for FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Cho Gue-sung has fond memories of scoring a brace with headers against Ghana at the Qatar tournament four years ago, and although he did not score in the recent match against Mexico, his sharp headers kept the opponent on edge. The 189cm-tall defender Lee Han-beom led Midtjylland to victory in the Danish Cup this season, recording attacking points with his head in three consecutive matches. [Lee Han-beom/National Football Team Defender: I heard they are short, so we are preparing well for set-piece and cross situations. I have also talked a lot with Gue-sung about how to handle thin

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[Anchor] "God of Football" Lionel Messi has written a new chapter in World Cup history. By scoring two goals against Austria, he has broken the record for the most goals scored in the tournament's history. Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story. [Reporter] Messi, who tied Germany's Miroslav Klose for the all-time record of 16 goals after scoring a hat-trick in the opening match against Algeria, had a chance to break the record just nine minutes into the first half against Austria when he stepped up for a penalty kick. However, he hung his head as his shot missed to the right of the goal. The crowd responded with even louder cheers of encouragement for Messi. Fueled by this support, Messi finally found the back of the net in the 38th minute. He connected with a cutback from the left, firing a powerful, one-touch shot that rattled the net. The stadium erupted as he broke the all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th career goal. Messi's goal-scoring spree did not stop there. During stoppage time in the second half, he created a chance for a teammate with a precise pass on a counterattack, but the shot was saved by the goalkeeper. Moments later, Messi received a pass inside the penalty box, navigated through the dense defense with his signature dribbling, and found the net on his second attempt, letting out a roar of celebration. As he capitalized on a tiny gap despite being tightly marked by four defenders and the goalkeeper to score an artistic goal, the Austrian players collapsed in dismay. Led by Messi's one-man show, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, securing their spot in the Round of 32 with two consecutive wins. [Lionel Messi/Argentina National Football Team: I was very angry with myself when I missed the penalty kick. But we turned the situation around, took the lead, and added three points. That is what matters.] With 18 career World Cup goals

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[Anchor] The KOSPI, which had just hit an all-time high, has plunged nearly 10%, falling to the 8,200 level. The sharp decline triggered a circuit breaker, temporarily halting all trading. Reported by Lee Tae-gwon. [Reporter] The KOSPI started slightly lower but climbed to 9,175 early in the session before quickly turning downward. As the losses deepened, a sell-side sidecar was triggered. By the afternoon, the index had fallen more than 8%, leading to a circuit breaker that suspended trading for 20 minutes. Even after trading resumed, the market failed to rebound and ultimately closed at 8,203, a drop of nearly 10%. This represents a decline of 910 points, the largest in history in terms of point drop. The number of sidecar triggers has reached 27 this year alone, surpassing the total record set during the 2008 global financial crisis. Although individual investors net-bought over 8 trillion won worth of stocks, it was not enough to prevent the index from falling. The market collapsed as panic selling, primarily in semiconductor stocks, intensified amid growing expectations of a potential interest rate hike in the United States. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics both plummeted by 12%, closing at 2,555,000 won and 310,000 won, respectively. Leveraged ETFs that track twice the daily performance of these two stocks also plunged by 24% to 26%. Some point out that these leveraged products have exacerbated volatility during this sharp market correction. The trading value of single-stock leveraged ETFs reached approximately 17.4 trillion won, accounting for one-third of the total KOSPI trading volume. [Lee Jin-woo / Head of Research Center, Meritz Securities: There was fatigue from the market's rapid short-term gains, and as these factors overlapped, the scale of the correction widened. It appears that when leverage is concentrated in speci

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▲ The Japan headquarters of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church) in Tokyo. The dissolution order for the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church) in Japan has been finalized by the Supreme Court of Japan. According to Kyodo News and NHK on June 24, the Supreme Court dismissed the group's special appeal on June 23, upholding the Tokyo High Court's ruling that ordered the dissolution of the organization. Presiding Justice Eriko Watanabe of the Supreme Court's Third Petty Bench stated, "From 1973 to 2022, members of the religious group continuously engaged in solicitation of donations that constituted illegal acts, causing financial and mental damage to a large number of people." The court further ruled that even when considering the mental impact on the religious group and its followers, "the dissolution is necessary and unavoidable." The Family Federation had sparked social controversy due to the collection of exorbitant donations, leading the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to file a request for a dissolution order with the Tokyo District Court in 2023. In March of last year, the Tokyo District Court ordered the dissolution of the Family Federation. At the time, the court pointed out that there were at least 1,500 victims of donation-related damages, with the total amount reaching 20.4 billion yen (approximately 194.4 billion won). In March, the Tokyo High Court also upheld the first-instance ruling ordering the dissolution. Following the second-instance ruling, a court-appointed liquidator began the liquidation process, which involves investigating and managing the group's assets and compensating victims of the donations. The Family Federation appealed the decision to the Supreme

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▲ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has decided not to attend the Ukraine Recovery Conference being held in Poland. According to reports from AFP and other outlets on June 23 (local time), Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that she plans to lead a delegation to the conference, which is scheduled to take place in Poland on June 25. This announcement effectively confirms President Zelenskyy's absence. The decision, made just two days before the conference, is seen as a repercussion of the Polish government's recent revocation of a medal awarded to President Zelenskyy due to historical tensions. The situation was triggered last month when President Zelenskyy bestowed the honorary title "Heroes of the UPA" upon the Ukrainian military's Northern Independent Special Operations Center. The UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent Army) was a Ukrainian nationalist armed organization that fought against the Soviet Union during World War II, and it remains an extremely sensitive subject between Ukraine and Poland. This is because some units are suspected of having collaborated with the Nazis and participating in the Volhynia (known as Volyn in Ukraine) massacres, in which approximately 100,000 Poles were killed between 1943 and 1944. Ultimately, Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked the medal that had been awarded to President Zelenskyy, and Zelenskyy voluntarily returned the medal on June 20. The Ukraine Recovery Conference is an international event held annually since 2022 to support the restoration and reconstruction of war-torn Ukraine. (Photo: AP, Yonhap News) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ President Trump U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on June 23 (local time) that Iran has agreed to undergo the highest level of nuclear inspections over a long period. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, President Trump stated, "Iran has fully and completely agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections into the future (indefinitely!!!)." He added, "This will ensure 'Nuclear Honesty,'" and noted, "If they (Iran) had not agreed to this, there would have been no further negotiations." President Trump had also mentioned on the previous day via Truth Social that "Iran will accept a system that can be continuously verified regarding its nuclear program." His repeated references to nuclear inspections are interpreted as an attempt to establish the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to Iran as a fait accompli. Iran is currently refuting the U.S. claim that it has accepted IAEA nuclear inspections. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated earlier in the day that reports claiming Iran had accepted IAEA inspections of nuclear facilities previously struck by U.S. airstrikes were untrue. He emphasized, "Whether inspections will resume will be decided based on the future (ceasefire) negotiation process and its outcomes." Furthermore, President Trump announced that based on Iran's acceptance of nuclear inspections and other concessions, he has decided to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and refrain from further maritime blockades. However, he added, "All ships will remain in their current positions so that the blockade can be resumed if necessary," while noting, "At this moment, that seems very unlikely." President Trump explained that Iranian funds released by the U.S. Treasury Department would be held in escrow

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▲ Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman announced on June 23 (local time) that they are jointly considering the imposition of transit service fees for the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement released that day, the two countries stated, "We have agreed to continue dialogue through a joint working group under our respective foreign ministries to reach an agreement on the future management of transit in the Strait of Hormuz, the services to be provided in connection with it, and the charging of related costs in accordance with international standards." This joint statement was issued immediately following talks between high-ranking diplomatic officials from both nations in Muscat, the capital of Oman. Prior to this, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament and head of the delegation for ceasefire negotiations, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who were visiting Oman, held a meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ Meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister and Secretary of the Russian Security Council Wang Yi, China's top diplomat and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (concurrently serving as Foreign Minister), and Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, met to reaffirm their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation amidst the rapidly changing international landscape. According to a statement released by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its website yesterday (June 23), Wang met with Shoigu in New Delhi, India, on the same day. Wang stated, "China hopes to continuously strengthen comprehensive strategic cooperation between China and Russia," adding, "We hope to accelerate the development and revitalization of both nations and contribute to global peace and development." He continued, "BRICS is an important platform for the international community to practice multilateralism, uphold fairness and justice, and promote peace and security," and added, "China and Russia should strengthen coordination and cooperation to ensure the continuous expansion of the BRICS framework, making it truly the primary force of the 'Global South'." According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Shoigu said, "Facing the great changes of the century, Russia and China must deepen mutual trust, engage in close cooperation, and jointly resist various forms of interference and infiltration by external forces in the security sector," adding, "We must also oppose Japan's attempts at remilitarization." Shoigu further added, "Russia hopes to work with China to enhance strategic coordination within multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS and jointly safeguard regional and global peace and stability." The day before, Foreign Minister Wang met with Yousef Al-Ala El-Din, Secretary-General of t

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[Anchor] Following the high-level talks between the United States and Iran, the first round of working-level negotiations has concluded after just one day. The two sides remain at odds, with the U.S. prioritizing the nuclear issue while Iran focuses on the lifting of sanctions and economic recovery. We now connect to our correspondent in Switzerland. Kwon Yeongin, the working-level talks ended earlier than expected, didn't they? [Reporter] That is correct. Although it was initially stated that the working-level talks would continue throughout this week, they concluded after just one day, and the negotiating teams are now departing one after another. The barricades that were set up here have also been removed. The results announced from the first round of working-level talks include an agreement to establish four working groups—focusing on the termination of sanctions, nuclear issues, reconstruction and economic development, and monitoring and implementation. These groups will be overseen by a high-level committee involving U.S. Vice President Vance, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, and the prime ministers of Pakistan and Qatar. [Anchor] It seems the gap between the two sides regarding the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions remains significant. What is the situation? [Reporter] Before departing Switzerland, U.S. Vice President Vance emphasized that Iran has agreed to accept nuclear inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). [JD Vance/U.S. Vice President: In particular, the news that we Americans welcome most is that Iran has agreed to allow the re-entry of IAEA inspection teams.] However, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson countered this, stating that they have agreed to inspections at the Bushehr nuclear facility, a commercial nuclear power plant, rather than the "enriched uranium" facilities that the U.S. is

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[Anchor] The lovebug, an unwelcome guest of summer, is being spotted in various places again this year. Analysis suggests that concerns over a massive outbreak have eased somewhat, thanks to larval control efforts. However, caution is still advised, as the population may continue to increase in forested areas until next week. Reporter Jang Seon-i has the story. [Reporter] I visited Baengnyeonsan Mountain in Seoul, where a large number of lovebugs appeared last year. The number of trapped lovebugs has actually decreased compared to a week ago. The situation is not much different at Yongwangsan Mountain and Suraksan Mountain in Seoul, where most of the public complaints were concentrated this year. [Park Seon-jae / Researcher at the National Institute of Biological Resources: Compared to last week, it has clearly decreased... if we compare this area.] [Lee Geon-sik / Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province: It has decreased significantly. They are gone. If you walk around, you might see one or two? You don't really see them. I guess it's because of the pest control measures.] With the amendment of the Wildlife Protection and Management Act this year, a legal basis for controlling insects that appear in massive numbers was established. Analysis indicates that the larval control efforts for lovebugs have been effective. As temperatures rise, lovebugs mature into adults more quickly. Due to the early onset of hot weather, their emergence began earlier this year than in previous years. Observations suggest that the peak of the outbreak may have already passed in urban areas. [Park Seon-jae / Researcher at the National Institute of Biological Resources: In urban areas, the population is expected to show a downward trend starting this week.] However, it is too early to conclude that the peak has passed in forested areas, where temperatures are relatively lower th

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[Anchor] A video recently went viral on social media showing a man standing in the middle of the city like a "zombie," in what is being called the "Suwon drug incident." Police have apprehended the man in his 30s seen in the footage, and he has tested positive for methamphetamine. Jeong Jiyeon reports. [Reporter] A man with his arms hanging limp stumbles around. He stands frozen, leaning heavily to one side. The video, which was posted on social media on Sunday (June 21), looks no different from footage of addicts wandering around like zombies after taking fentanyl in the United States. It has spread rapidly online, causing significant shock among the public. This is the alleyway where the man was seen stumbling. If you walk a little further, you can see an elementary school in the background; it is less than 50 meters away. [Nearby Resident: Students come and go here frequently, and there is a bus stop right in front, so people have no choice but to pass through this area. It looks like it was right here. Right here. The very fact that such a person was here is terrifying.] Based on the video, police identified the location and apprehended the man in the vicinity on the morning of Tuesday, June 23. A police official stated, "He was arrested in an emergency procedure after a preliminary drug test returned a positive result for methamphetamine." Police have also launched an investigation into the possibility that the man may have used fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more addictive than heroin and 80 times more than morphine. As preliminary drug tests cannot detect new types of drugs such as fentanyl, police plan to determine whether he used other substances through a detailed forensic analysis by the National Forensic Service. It is reported that police plan to request an arrest warrant once the investigation is complete, as the

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[Anchor] For those unable to benefit from the massive bonuses in the semiconductor industry and the rapid growth of the stock market, these developments feel like a world away. President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that the younger generation, in particular, feels most alienated in the current era, and that the government must take this to heart. Reporter Park Yerim has the story. [Reporter] Presiding over his first Cabinet meeting since returning from his tour of Europe, President Lee Jae-myung pointed to asset polarization as a shadow cast by the semiconductor industry boom and the rapid rise of the stock market. He stressed that the younger generation is the most alienated group in the current era and that they must be provided with more opportunities. [President Lee Jae-myung: The government must take to heart the sense of alienation felt by young people, who see record-breaking bonuses and record-high KOSPI indices as stories from another world.] President Lee cited the "Youth Future Savings" program, which helps young people build assets, as an example, and emphasized the need for swift policies in areas such as jobs, startups, and housing. He also issued instructions to allocate additional budget to support the program even if the number of applicants exceeds the initial limit. [President Lee Jae-myung: If it exceeds the limit, we should accept everyone, even if we have to inject additional budget? (Yes, we will try that.) Do it, just do it.] Polling firm Realmeter released data yesterday (June 22) showing that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating for the third week of June stood at 46.7%, down 4.8 percentage points from the previous week. Notably, the approval rating among those in their 20s fell by 6.2 percentage points. A Blue House official explained the context, stating, "Policy moves to boost approval ratings among the youth are something a politician sh

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[Anchor] The South Korean stock market saw a particularly sharp decline today (June 23) compared to other Asian nations. Various interpretations are emerging as to whether this marks the beginning of a market correction after a significant rally, or if it is merely a temporary wave of profit-taking. Reporter Kim Hye-min takes a closer look. [Reporter] The "AI peak theory," which resurfaces whenever major U.S. companies announce their earnings, has emerged once again. Concerns over high costs and intensifying competition have dampened investor sentiment, leading to a broad decline in big tech stocks. The South Korean stock market experienced a much steeper drop compared to Japan, which fell 3.5%, and Taiwan, which saw a 1.3% decline. With SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics having surged 42% and 16% respectively over the past eight trading days, the desire to lock in profits has grown. Since these two stocks account for more than half of the total market capitalization, their volatility has shaken the entire market. [Lee Hyo-seob, Head of Financial Industry Research at Korea Capital Market Institute: There was an expectation that the U.S. ADR (American Depositary Receipt) listing for SK Hynix would be announced early this morning, but it was delayed. Additionally, the inclusion of the KOSPI in the MSCI developed market index is now effectively difficult to achieve this year.] Recent selling by pension funds is also notable. Pension funds, including the National Pension Service, have recorded a net sell-off of over 1.5 trillion won in the KOSPI over the past five trading days. Some analysts suggest that the market decline is driven by the National Pension Service selling stocks in advance, as it is required to reduce its domestic equity allocation starting next month. However, many in the market believe it is too early to conclude that a full-scale correction phase

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[Anchor] The KOSPI, which hit an all-time high yesterday (June 22), plummeted by nearly 10% today. The index fell by 910 points in a single day, marking the largest point drop in the 46-year history of the KOSPI. Reporter Lee Tae-kwon has the story. [Reporter] The KOSPI started slightly lower, briefly climbed to 9,175 early in the session, but soon turned downward. As the decline deepened, a sell-side sidecar was triggered. In the afternoon, the index fell by more than 8%, leading to a circuit breaker that halted trading for 20 minutes. Even after trading resumed, the index failed to rebound and eventually closed at 8,203, a plunge of nearly 10%. The 910-point drop is the largest in history in terms of point decline. The number of sidecar triggers has reached 27 this year, surpassing the total record set during the 2008 global financial crisis. Although individual investors net-bought over 8 trillion won, it was not enough to stop the index from falling. Amid growing expectations of a potential interest rate hike in the U.S., a wave of panic selling, particularly in semiconductor stocks, caused the index to collapse. SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics both fell by 12%, closing at 2,555,000 won and 310,000 won, respectively. Leveraged ETFs, which track double the daily performance of these two stocks, also plummeted by 24% to 26% today alone. Some point out that leveraged products have exacerbated volatility during this sharp market correction. The trading value of single-stock leveraged ETFs reached approximately 17.4 trillion won today, accounting for one-third of the total KOSPI trading volume. [Lee Jin-woo / Head of Research Center, Meritz Securities: There was fatigue from the market's rapid short-term gains, and as this overlapped with a deepening correction, the impact was multiplied when leverage became concentrated in specific

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[Anchor] A representative hearing was held today (June 23) for JTBC and five other affiliates of the JoongAng Group holding company, which filed for rehabilitation proceedings with the court after failing to repay 20.6 billion won in debt on time. Discussions were also held regarding the potential cancellation of broadcasting rights contracts for the World Cup and Olympics through 2032, and Hong Jeong-do, Vice Chairman of JoongAng Group, stated that he would faithfully follow the court's decision. Reporter Kim Deok-hyeon has the story. [Reporter] Vice Chairman Hong Jeong-do of JoongAng Group exits the courthouse with a stern expression. Hong, who appeared in court this morning while avoiding the press, underwent questioning for approximately two hours and 20 minutes in his capacity as the representative of the group's holding company. [Hong Jeong-do/Vice Chairman, JoongAng Group: (Do you see any possibility of liquidation rather than rehabilitation?) I will faithfully follow the court's judgment.] The court reviewed the company's specific financial status, including its assets and liabilities, as well as its funding plans. It is reported that discussions also took place regarding the cancellation of broadcasting rights contracts for the World Cup and Olympics, valued at over 700 billion won, which run through 2032. Following the hearing, JoongAng Group stated that the broadcasting rights issue is the most critical matter and that they intend to negotiate the contract termination. This is interpreted as an effort to coordinate with the IOC and FIFA to prevent them from terminating the contracts due to the rehabilitation proceedings. It was understood that there was no mention of the owner family, including Vice Chairman Hong, contributing their personal assets. JTBC representatives who appeared for the afternoon session also maintained a principled stance. [Jeo

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[Anchor] We will now discuss this in more detail with Ha Jeong-yeon from the political desk, who covered this story. Q. How was the CCTV footage from the polling station obtained? [Reporter Ha Jeong-yeon: This CCTV footage was secured after Kim Jeong-cheol, a Supreme Council member of the Reform Party who was a Seoul mayoral candidate in the June 3 local elections, filed a request for evidence preservation with the court, which was subsequently granted. The CCTV cameras were not installed by the National Election Commission (NEC) but were already present in the polling station building. According to current regulations, even if CCTV cameras are already installed in areas that capture voting booths, they must be covered on election day to ensure the secrecy of the ballot. Therefore, the released CCTV footage only captured the waiting area, not the inside of the voting booths. In addition to the footage from the Jamsil 4-dong No. 7 polling station, where voting was suspended three times, the court has ordered the preservation of CCTV footage from 10 polling stations in Songpa-gu, Seoul, including the Jamsil 7-dong No. 2 polling station, where voting hours were extended until 10:00 PM.] Q. Are there more voters who gave up on voting than previously confirmed? [Reporter Ha Jeong-yeon: Yes, that is correct. It has been confirmed that there were more people who left without voting than the 39 officially counted. The NEC also used the term "at least 39" because they took into account the possibility that the number could be higher. In fact, the figure of 39 was compiled by the NEC through voting records. Looking at the records from the 26 polling stations where voting was suspended, there are instances where the number or names of voters who waited for ballots to arrive and then left were recorded. That is how the number 39 was reached. However, when we checked the voting record for the Jamsil 4

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[Anchor] The National Election Commission's (NEC) flawed demand forecasting for ballots and poor on-site response have led to the infringement of voting rights, as captured clearly on CCTV. Despite the suspension of voting, citizens stood in line to cast their precious votes, but footage shows many eventually turning away without being able to vote. Reporter Kim Kwan-jin has the story. [Reporter] This is internal CCTV footage from Polling Station No. 7 in Jamsil 4-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. It is 5:52 PM, eight minutes before the polls were set to close. A woman enters the polling station pushing a stroller. However, she hesitates, appearing flustered as she sees the long, stagnant line of voters caused by the ballot shortage. She looks toward the back of the polling station, seemingly trying to gauge how many people are waiting. After receiving an explanation from a poll worker, she initially joins the line. But six minutes later, faced with the prospect of having to provide personal information and wait for a queue ticket, she leaves the polling station, unable to wait any longer. A review of the CCTV footage until the moment the polling station officially closed shows that this woman never returned. This scene illustrates how the NEC's complacent demand forecasting and failure in distributing ballots infringed upon the voting rights of citizens. Other voters were also captured turning away after being informed of the voting delays. The NEC did not even keep a record of exactly how many people were unable to vote. During the time voting was suspended, a man who had visited the polling station with a child spoke with a poll worker for some time before leaving. He managed to return just before the deadline to barely exercise his right to vote. [Kim Jeong-cheol / Supreme Council Member of the Reform Party: The right to vote is what secures the le

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[Anchor] We reported exclusively last week that former National Election Commission (NEC) Chairperson Noh Tae-ak used taxpayer money for overseas business trips accompanied by his spouse. Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties have collectively criticized this issue. Former Chairperson Noh offered a belated apology, acknowledging that his actions did not meet the public's expectations. Here is the report by Kim Soo-young. [Reporter] Former NEC Chairperson Noh Tae-ak appeared before the National Assembly's Special Committee on State Administration Investigation. Following the SBS report that he had taken three overseas trips with his wife using taxpayer money—and that the NEC had concealed the fact that his spouse accompanied him—lawmakers from both sides of the aisle rebuked him. [Kim Nam-hee / Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker: You didn't hesitate to spend 12 million won on round-trip airfare for your spouse to accompany you on these trips, yet you claim that the budget for ballot papers is something that needs to be cut?] [Joo Jin-woo / People Power Party lawmaker: Isn't the point of public outrage the fact that Chairperson Noh Tae-ak took his spouse along on overseas trips and essentially toured resort areas?] In particular, criticism was raised regarding the timing of his trips to Germany and Estonia, which took place around the time the Board of Audit and Inspection was investigating allegations of preferential hiring of children of NEC officials in 2024. Former Chairperson Noh bowed his head, stating that he believed the trips were permissible because the budget for spouse-accompanied travel had already been allocated as part of the protocol for a high-ranking official, but he admitted that it did not align with public sentiment. [Noh Tae-ak / Former National Election Commission Chairperson: Looking at it from the current perspective, I feel deeply

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[Anchor] Rade Bogdanovic, a Serbian former professional soccer player who rose to fame as a star foreign athlete in South Korea during the 1990s, has come under fire for making racist remarks. Reporter Hong Seok-jun has the story. [Reporter] Rade Bogdanovic, who joined Pohang in 1992 and played as a top-tier striker in the K League, sparked controversy yesterday (June 22) after making racist comments during a broadcast regarding the sending-off of Belgium's Ngoy during the match against Iran. [Rade Bogdanovic / Serbian Soccer Commentator: I have always said this. I am really not a racist, but Black players cannot maintain concentration for more than 60 minutes.] Although Rade and the broadcasting station issued apologies, Rade appeared again today to commentate on the second match between Argentina and Austria, drawing fierce protests from some viewers. Comments made by a female host on the YouTube channel of the influential French media outlet L'Equipe have also stirred controversy. She faced backlash for criticizing Belgian player Doku for taking "paternity leave" during the World Cup. [France Pierron / L'Equipe YouTube Host: Leaving the World Cup to go see the birth of a child? I'm sorry, but the father is useless at the moment of birth. He's just a supporting actor! It's just about taking a photo, that's all.] As the backlash intensified, L'Equipe suspended the host, drawing a line by stating it was the "individual opinion of the host." Meanwhile, Doku was with his wife for the birth and became a father today, and his national team teammate Tielemans sent a message of support to Doku. [Youri Tielemans / Belgian National Soccer Team Midfielder: Having a child is the most beautiful thing in the world. Whether as a father or a mother, it is only natural to be there for the moment of birth.] Ghana's key player Thomas Partey, who missed the first match due to C

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[Anchor] We continue with our exclusive report on the ballot shortage. During the June 3 local elections, the first place where voting was suspended due to a shortage of ballots was the 7th polling station in Jamsil 4-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul. We have obtained CCTV footage from inside this polling station, where voting was suspended and resumed three times. The footage captures the chaos of the day, showing staff running around with shopping bags filled with ballots and even the police being dispatched. First, here is an exclusive report by Reporter Ha Jung-yeon. [Reporter Ha Jung-yeon] This is CCTV footage from inside the 7th polling station set up in Jamsil 4-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the day of the June 3 local elections. At around 2:40 PM. As a polling officer explains something to voters, they begin to turn back. This was the moment voting was suspended for the first time due to a shortage of ballots. Polling officers look out the window as if waiting for something, and soon after, a man rushes in holding a shopping bag. These are the additionally delivered ballots. Two minutes later, at 2:42 PM, voting resumes. About two hours later, at 4:46 PM. As the additional ballots also run out, a second suspension occurs. Polling officers count the voters waiting in a long line, write down their names in order on a register, and send them away. Uniformed police officers also arrive at the scene. At 5:16 PM. Another man rushes in holding a shopping bag containing ballots. Voters who were waiting outside the polling station begin to line up again, and voting finally resumes more than 30 minutes after it was suspended. [On June 3: "They didn't give us enough for the number of people here in the first place; only about 60% of the papers arrived. They said they don't give 100% from the start."] However, at 5

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[Anchor] Last month, a male caregiver in his 60s was sentenced to four years in prison by a court for beating an 80-something dementia patient to death. The assault took place openly in a multi-bed room of a nursing home, where other elderly residents were also present. We have obtained the CCTV footage from the incident. Reporter Kim Minjun reports exclusively. [Reporter] This is CCTV footage from inside a multi-bed room at a nursing home in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, in November last year. As caregiver A, who is in his 60s, brings a razor close to the elderly man's face, the senior citizen pushes it away as if startled. In response, A grabs him by the back of the neck, presses him down, and kicks him with his knee, knocking him over. He then takes off his slipper and strikes the man's face with it before shoving him onto the bed. He also twists the man's arm and slaps him hard on the cheek. The assault on the dementia patient in his 80s continued for nearly four minutes until another caregiver intervened. The nursing home explained that they later noticed the victim acting unusually, checked the CCTV footage showing the assault, and immediately transferred him to a university hospital. [Grandson of the victim: (I heard that) because he was in the restroom for too long, they went in two or three times to check on him, and he was sweating so profusely that one of the caregivers helped him out.] The hospital diagnosed him with a "traumatic subdural hemorrhage," a condition where blood pools beneath the membrane surrounding the brain due to external impact. The victim passed away the following day. The incident occurred when the caregiver offered to shave him, just a day before a scheduled family visit. Prosecutors demanded an eight-year prison sentence for A on charges of bodily injury resulting in death, and a first-instance court sentenced hi

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[Anchor] During today's (June 23) National Assembly parliamentary investigation, there was a barrage of criticism regarding the National Election Commission's (NEC) complacent response, along with demands for fundamental reform of the collapsed election management system. In response to suggestions that external monitoring and checks must be strengthened, the NEC stated that a "one-point constitutional amendment is necessary." Reporter Son Hyeong-an has the story. [Reporter] Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties criticized the situation as a systemic collapse, pointing out that although there was an internal report as early as 11:30 a.m. on the day of the June 3 local election predicting a shortage of ballots, the report only reached the then-chair of the National Election Commission after media inquiries had already begun. [Yoon Kun-young / Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker: The election situation room was doing nothing and just sitting on its hands during this period. The situation management system itself has collapsed.] [Heo Cheol-hoon / Former Secretary-General of the National Election Commission: I apologize.] Criticism also followed regarding the fact that the NEC has awarded 240 billion won worth of election-related contracts through private bidding over the past five years. [Joo Jin-woo / People Power Party lawmaker: You are not even aware that the ratio of private contracts reaches 90 percent. Mr. Chair, please explain.] [Roh Tae-ak / Former Chairperson of the National Election Commission: I am truly sorry for failing to oversee such details more closely.] There were also questions regarding whether a re-election is possible in relation to election petitions filed against the NEC. [Lee Jun-seok / New Reform Party lawmaker: The issue this time was the main voting day, wasn't it? The shortage of ballots. Are you going to redo only the early voting,

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[Anchor] A parliamentary investigation to uncover the causes of the ballot shortage crisis began today, June 23. However, key officials from the National Election Commission (NEC) were absent in large numbers from the very first day. It was only after facing harsh criticism, with some calling it a "collective act of defiance against the public," that some of the officials belatedly appeared. Our first report is from Kim Bo-mi. [Reporter] This morning at the National Assembly's Special Committee on the Parliamentary Investigation. Regarding the ballot shortage crisis, only two out of the nine members of the National Election Commission—former Chairperson Roh Tae-ak and Acting Chairperson Wi Cheol-hwan—were in attendance. As seven members of the NEC, the chairperson of the Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission, and the chairperson of the Songpa-gu Election Commission were absent en masse, lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties strongly criticized the move as the height of irresponsibility and a disregard for the public. [Kim Young-bae / Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker: You, more than anyone, should understand the significance of this situation in our constitutional order. The very fact that you are absent from this seat shows how irresponsible your attitude is...] [Kim Eun-hye / People Power Party lawmaker: The former chairperson of the Seoul Election Commission, the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Songpa-gu Election Commission, and all non-standing members are absent. I view this as a collective act of defiance against the public.] Former NEC Chairperson Roh Tae-ak expressed his sense of responsibility for the crisis, but regarding the decision to issue a "50% reduction in ballot printing," he stated that he did not recall the details. [Roh Tae-ak / Former Chairperson of the National Election Commission: I don't remember, but I believe a report

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About 8,000 fans of the Scottish national football team, which is set to face Brazil in Miami, USA, on Thursday (June 25), visited the Major League Baseball stadium in Miami and created a passionate atmosphere reminiscent of the World Cup. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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[Anchor] We continue our exclusive coverage regarding the ballot shortage incident. During the June 3 local elections, the 7th polling station in Jamsil 4-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, was the first to suspend voting due to a lack of ballots. We have obtained CCTV footage from inside this polling station, where voting was suspended and resumed three times. The footage captures the chaos of the time, showing staff running with shopping bags filled with ballots and police officers being dispatched to the scene. First, here is the exclusive report by Ha Jeongyeon. [Reporter] This is CCTV footage from inside the 7th polling station in Jamsil 4-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, on the day of the June 3 local elections. Around 2:40 PM. As a poll worker explains something to the voters, they soon begin to turn away. This was the moment when voting was first suspended due to a shortage of ballots. Poll workers appear to be waiting and looking out the window, and soon after, a man rushes in, carrying a shopping bag in a hurry. These were the additional ballots that had been delivered. Two minutes later, at 2:42 PM, voting resumes. About two hours later, at 4:46 PM. The additional ballots run out as well, leading to a second suspension. Poll workers count the voters waiting in a long line, write down their names on a list, and then turn them away. Uniformed police officers are also dispatched to the scene. At 5:16 PM. A man runs in again, carrying another shopping bag filled with ballots. Voters who had been waiting outside begin to line up again, and voting finally resumes after more than 30 minutes of suspension. [June 3: They said they didn't provide enough ballots for the number of people here from the start, only about 60 percent, because they don't provide 100 percent of what is needed.] However, at 5:50 PM.

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[Anchor] A worker in his 50s was crushed to death by a machine at a public recycling facility in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, yesterday (June 22). As the bereaved family claims that the two-person work rule was not followed, the Ministry of Employment and Labor has launched an investigation. Im Jihyeon reports exclusively. [Reporter] Fire trucks line up as they enter the facility, followed by police vehicles. At approximately 2:30 p.m. yesterday, a report was filed stating that a man in his 50s, identified as A, had been caught in a compactor at a public recycling facility in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. At the time of the accident, A was working to remove debris that had fallen to the bottom of the compactor. The facility operates on a principle where waste sorted on the second floor falls into the compression equipment on the first floor, and the compactor activates once a certain amount has accumulated. Police and labor authorities investigating the scene determined that the power to the compactor was still on when A entered the machine to perform his work. The bereaved family claimed to SBS that A met his tragic end because he was working alone, violating the two-person work rule intended for safety. It is reported that A was left unattended for at least 90 seconds after the accident before he passed away. The family expressed their outrage, noting that the machine involved in the accident lacked a safety device that would automatically stop operation when a person enters it. [Bereaved Family: "When I asked, 'Why isn't there an interlock (safety device)?' they replied, 'There is no interlock there'..."] The family expressed their profound grief, saying, "The deceased was a person of national merit, and this was a job he moved to two years ago after his contributions were recognized. He was so happy to have become a public official, and now he is gone so suddenly."

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This concludes the 8 O'Clock News. Thank you for joining us. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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Today, June 23, temperatures soared above 30°C (86°F), particularly in the Seoul metropolitan area. However, because humidity levels were not high, it was possible to escape the heat in the shade. In contrast, the eastern regions remained cool today. Tomorrow, the eastern regions will remain cool, while early summer heat will continue to be centered in the west. There is also a forecast for rain tomorrow in the east coast, south coast, and Jeju Island. Rainfall is expected to range from 5mm to a maximum of 30mm, and the rain on the east coast is expected to continue until the morning of the day after tomorrow. Meanwhile, there is a forecast for showers in various parts of the country the day after tomorrow. While the amount will be as little as 5mm, it could pour heavily with up to 60mm in Gangwon Province and the northern parts of North Gyeongsang Province. In some areas, there may be thunder, lightning, or hail. Today, Jeju and the southern regions are cloudy, and strong winds are blowing in Jeju, where a low-pressure system is expected to pass through. Strong winds are expected to continue in the Jeju region until early tomorrow morning, and strong swells will flow into the Jeju coast starting tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow, the southern regions and Jeju will remain cloudy, while the central regions will have occasional clouds. Temperatures will be similar to today. The morning temperature in Seoul will start at 19°C (66°F), and the daytime high will reach 30°C (86°F). However, as humidity will not be high tomorrow, the perceived temperature will be slightly lower. For the time being, clear weather will continue, mainly in inland areas, with early summer heat of around 30°C (86°F) expected to persist. (Weather Caster Nam Yu-jin) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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[Anchor] A record-breaking heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C (104°F) has blanketed the European continent. Amid the suffocating heat, Paris has even opened up downtown canals where swimming is usually prohibited. Report by Kim Young-a. [Reporter] This is the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, the capital of France. Although swimming is normally banned here, the city of Paris has allowed water activities in parts of the canal. This emergency measure was taken as the heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), continues. [Tania Casaleggio/Tourist: I'm trying to drink plenty of water, but even when I go to the shops, there is no water left. It is just so hot.] On June 22, local time, a thermometer in downtown Paris recorded 44°C (111°F). Heatwave warnings have been issued across 26 European countries, including southern regions like Greece, Spain, and Portugal, as well as Ireland. Because air conditioning installation rates in buildings are low in European countries, schools are closing or canceling some classes. [Aurora Vicario/Teacher: It is very difficult to teach. Public schools in Madrid do not have air conditioning, so the temperature inside the classrooms rises to 30°C (86°F).] Even in the United Kingdom, which is relatively cool, temperatures are nearing 40°C (104°F), and the UK Met Office expects the record for the highest temperature in June to be broken this week. This heatwave is caused by a "heat dome" phenomenon hitting Europe. Hot air blowing from the Sahara Desert in Africa is trapped under a high-pressure system shaped like a hat, blanketing the European continent. [Claire Barnes/Researcher at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London: Extreme weather events like storms or heatwaves have always existed. But now, amidst climate change, these extreme weather event

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[Anchor] As previously reported, a female firefighter in her 20s took her own life after struggling with excessive drinking culture in her workplace. An investigation by the Office for Government Policy Coordination, under the Prime Minister's Office, has confirmed that allegations of forced drinking and the suppression of requests for internal inspection were true. Bae Seong-jae reports. [Reporter] [June 10, SBS 8 News: Last October, a female civil servant in her 20s, identified as A, who worked for the Gwangju Fire Headquarters, took her own life.] The Gwangju Fire Headquarters and the bereaved family held conflicting positions regarding the reason for the firefighter's death. The fire department wrote in her death discharge document that she "had difficulties in her relationship with her fiancé, B," but B's account was completely different. [Fiancé of A: She was extremely stressed when she came home, saying that a new division chief was coming who liked to drink, and that she was being told she didn't participate well in company dinners and didn't drink enough.] B and the bereaved family requested an internal inspection based on evidence such as the deceased's KakaoTalk messages, but no action was taken for over five months. The inspection only began after they notified the National Fire Agency, the higher authority. The day after SBS exclusively reported these details, President Lee Jae-myung ordered an investigation by the Office for Government Policy Coordination. The results confirmed that the allegations, including forced drinking by superiors and the suppression of inspection requests, were true. [President Lee Jae-myung: It is the absolute worst kind of workplace abuse. They made a fake announcement as if it were due to a conflict with her boyfriend, and when she asked for an inspection, they simply ignored it. (The investigation by the Office f

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▲ Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, currently visiting China, shakes hands with Premier Li Qiang of the State Council ahead of their meeting at the Bangchuidao Hotel in Dalian, China, on June 23. Visa-free entry for Chinese tourists to South Korea is expected to be extended by six months until the end of this year. It was reported that Prime Minister Kim Min-seok mentioned the six-month extension of the visa-free period during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang held in Dalian, China, today (June 23). An official from the Prime Minister's Office stated that during the discussion on bilateral people-to-people exchanges at today's meeting, Prime Minister Kim brought up the visa-free extension measure. The official explained that while expressing a desire to expand people-to-people exchanges, the Prime Minister conveyed that the visa-free policy for Chinese tourists, which was set to expire at the end of June, has been extended until the end of December. The temporary visa-free measure for Chinese group tourists, which has been in effect since September 29 of last year, was scheduled to end at the end of this month.   (Photo: Yonhap News) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, currently visiting China, shakes hands with Premier Li Qiang before their meeting at the Bangchuidao Hotel in Dalian, China, on June 23. The prime ministers of South Korea and China have agreed to use the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, scheduled for November in Shenzhen, China, as an opportunity for high-level exchanges between the two nations. Attention is now focused on whether President Lee Jae-myung will visit China again on the occasion of the Shenzhen APEC summit. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office stated that Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed during their meeting in Dalian today (June 23) to utilize the Shenzhen APEC summit as a platform for high-level engagement, following the precedent set by last year's APEC summit in Gyeongju, where a South Korea-China summit was held. During the meeting, Prime Minister Kim also requested China's role in resolving inter-Korean issues. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Kim stated, "It would be appreciated if China could play a positive role in creating conditions for inter-Korean and North Korea-U.S. dialogues." Kim reportedly reiterated his request, saying, "Recently, President Xi Jinping has visited North Korea and maintains a good relationship with the North; it would be helpful if the Chinese leadership, including President Xi, could play a role regarding issues on the Korean Peninsula." The official noted that Premier Li expressed agreement with Prime Minister Kim's overall remarks, including the necessity of China's role. Premier Li reportedly mentioned the need for trilateral cooperation among South Korea, China, and Japan, while pointing out that the foundation for such cooperation is being shaken by remarks from Japanese leaders. In response, Prime Minis

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▲ Jeon Jin-bae, CEO of JTBC, heads to the courtroom to attend a representative questioning session at the Seoul Rehabilitation Court in Seocho-gu on the 23rd, as the court began hearings for five JoongAng Group affiliates that filed for rehabilitation. The court's representative questioning for five JoongAng Group affiliates that filed for rehabilitation has concluded. The 2nd Division of the Seoul Rehabilitation Court (Presiding Judge Jung Joon-young) held representative questioning sessions for JoongAng Holdings, JoongAng P&I, JTBC, Megabox JoongAng, and Contentree JoongAng in sequence starting at 10:00 a.m. today (June 23). Hong Jeong-do, Vice Chairman of JoongAng Group, and CEO Kim Jin-kyu attended the questioning for JoongAng Holdings and JoongAng P&I, which took place at 10:00 a.m. Vice Chairman Hong, who entered the courtroom avoiding reporters, stated upon leaving after the session ended around 12:20 p.m., "I will faithfully follow the court's decision." JTBC CEO Jeon Jin-bae attended the representative questioning for JTBC held at 2:00 p.m. CEO Jeon only provided a general statement, saying, "I will explain the management situation of JTBC to the court in detail," and did not respond to questions from reporters asking for his thoughts on the criticism that "World Cup broadcasting was the cause (of the liquidity crisis)." Subsequently, CEO Hong Jeong-in attended the questioning for Contentree JoongAng and Megabox JoongAng alongside Lee Joong-won, CEO of the Management Division at Contentree JoongAng, and Nam Yong-seok, CEO of Megabox JoongAng, respectively. After the session, CEO Hong told reporters, "We explained in detail how we intend to establish rehabilitation plans for Contentree JoongAng and Megabox JoongAng, and what the current status of our assets and liabilities is." It is und

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[Anchor] In the second match of Group J at the World Cup, where both teams were on the brink of elimination, Algeria secured a thrilling comeback victory against Jordan. With this second consecutive loss, Jordan has become the first Asian nation to be officially eliminated from the tournament. Reporter Bae Jeonghun has the story. [Reporter] In a clash between two teams that both lost their opening matches, Jordan—facing immediate elimination with another loss today (June 23)—showed more intensity early on. In the 36th minute of the first half, Al-Tamari attempted a shot but missed the ball, allowing it to roll back. Al-Rashdan connected with the ball, firing a right-footed outside-foot shot into the net. Jordan’s dream of securing their first-ever World Cup victory, which seemed within reach as they led 1-0 at halftime, was shattered in the second half. Algeria’s focus during set-piece situations proved to be the difference. In the 24th minute of the second half, Bensebaini headed a sharp corner kick from Mahrez into the corner of the net, leveling the score. Thirteen minutes later, another corner kick situation saw the ball drop in front of the goal, where Gouiri tapped it in with his right foot to score the winner. With this 2-1 comeback victory, Algeria tasted the joy of a World Cup finals win for the first time in 12 years, since their victory against South Korea in 2014. As their elimination from the group stage was confirmed following two straight losses, the Jordanian players, including FC Seoul starting defender Yazan, collapsed onto the pitch in disappointment. [Petkovic / Algeria National Team Head Coach: We fully deserved this victory. This result will give us clear confidence and stability as we continue to compete in the tournament and prepare for the next match.] Algeria, having boosted their chances of reaching the Round of

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[Anchor] The South African national team, which has been minimizing information exposure by maintaining a low profile, has arrived in Monterrey. They are focusing on finding a winning strategy by analyzing South Korea's historical struggles against African teams in the World Cup. Pyeon Gwanghyeon reports from the scene. [Reporter] South Africa, which trained at its base camp in Pachuca until this morning (June 23), arrived in Monterrey today, contrary to their initial announcement that they would travel one day before the match. They have minimized information disclosure even to their own media, leading to complaints. [Mnyandu/President of the South African Football Journalists Association (Source: SABC News): I don't know why we are unable to cover them. It's a different situation compared to other participating countries.] Unlike other nations, they did not readily disclose their accommodation location, announcing it only on the day of their move. As South Africa has maintained such a secretive approach throughout the tournament, the welcoming crowd was relatively small. [Papawawa/South African Football Fan: We are going to win the match against South Korea. We will confidently advance to the Round of 32.] Since South Africa could potentially reach second place if they defeat us, they are determined to create an upset while keeping their team's strength under wraps. [Dube/South African Journalist: It seems like they are trying to create a turnaround in the match against South Korea. Hiding information can be helpful for the team.] In particular, South Africa is fueling its hopes by recalling South Korea's so-called "African jinx." We have faced African teams four times in World Cup history, conceding the first goal in every match, resulting in a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses. We have not won against an African side for 20 years since the mat

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[Anchor] With two days left until the decisive third match against South Africa, our national team has been refining its set-piece tactics behind closed doors. The players are sharpening their focus with a firm determination to secure a victory. Lee Jeong-Chan reports from Monterrey. [Reporter] Under tight security, the national team bus arrives at the training ground. The venue where our players are conducting their final preparations today, June 23, and tomorrow is the home stadium of the prestigious Mexican club Tigres. The pitch conditions are similar to those of the Monterrey stadium, [It is hot and humid.] [It is perfect weather for a win.] The travel time from the team hotel is also nearly identical. Since the national team usually focuses on conditioning the day before a match, the closed-door tactical training taking place here is effectively where the success or failure of the South Africa match will be determined. The team has been pouring its efforts into refining set-piece tactics under "ironclad security." As South Africa's key defenders are relatively short, the plan is to actively leverage an aerial advantage, centered around Cho Gue-sung and Lee Han-beom, who play together for FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Cho Gue-sung has fond memories of scoring a multi-goal header against Ghana from Africa at the Qatar tournament four years ago, and although he did not score in the recent match against Mexico, his sharp headers kept the opponent on edge. Lee Han-beom, a tall defender standing 189cm, led Midtjylland to victory in the Danish Cup this season by recording attacking points with his head in three consecutive matches. [Lee Han-beom/National Football Team Defender: I heard they are short in stature, so we are preparing well for set-pieces and cross situations. I have also talked a lot with Gue-sung about how to handle this since befo

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[Anchor] As Messi and Mbappe each netted two goals, Norway's "monster" striker Haaland also recorded a multi-goal performance, leading his team to the Round of 32. The scoring race among the world's top strikers is heating up early in the tournament. Reporter Jeon Yeongmin has the story. [Reporter] Haaland, who scored twice in his World Cup debut against Iraq, had a frustrating first half in the second match against Senegal. Late in the first half, he intercepted the ball from the goalkeeper through high pressure, but his left-footed shot hit the post, leaving him visibly frustrated. When his subsequent header was saved by the goalkeeper, he slammed the ground in disappointment once again. However, the silence did not last long. In the 3rd minute of the second half, during a counterattack, Haaland finished a brilliant pass from Odegaard, who threaded the ball between two defenders, with a left-footed shot to score in his second consecutive match. After enjoying a stylish celebration with Odegaard by the corner flag, Haaland found the back of the net again in the 13th minute of the second half, with the score at 2-1. He redirected a cross from Berg on the flank with his right foot in front of the goal to complete his brace. Haaland is the sixth player in history to score multiple goals in each of his first two World Cup matches. Thanks to Haaland's stellar performance, Norway defeated Senegal 3-2, securing their spot in the Round of 32 with two consecutive wins. The Norwegian players' victory celebration also drew attention. Much like their national lawmakers and fans cheering in New York's Times Square, the players sat in a line on the pitch and performed the "Viking rowing" celebration in rhythm with captain Odegaard's drumming, fully enjoying the moment. [Haaland/Norway National Football Team: Norway is something special. Our team is making

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[Anchor] Not even the heavy rain pouring onto the pitch could stop French football star Kylian Mbappe. Scoring multiple goals against Iraq, Mbappe has reached 16 career World Cup goals, tying for second place on the all-time scoring list. He is now hot on the heels of the leader, Lionel Messi, trailing by just two goals. Reporter Cho Min-ki has the story. [Reporter] [Graham Arnold / Iraq National Football Team Head Coach (June 22): I asked if we could field three goalkeepers, but they said no.] Just as the Iraqi coach’s half-joking concern suggested before the match, Mbappe’s scoring instincts were at their peak. After netting two goals in the opening match against Senegal, Mbappe warmed up in the 8th minute, connecting with a right-footed volley after the ball deflected off a defender. Six minutes later, he opened the floodgates with a left-footed long-range strike. His powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty box pierced through the Iraqi goalkeeper's hands and found the back of the net. While France finished the first half with a 1-0 lead amidst heavy rain, the match was suspended for over two hours due to lightning before resuming, but Mbappe’s momentum did not cool down. Just nine minutes into the second half, he completed his second consecutive multi-goal game. During an Iraqi goal kick, Ousmane Dembele intercepted a defensive passing error, and Mbappe rushed toward the goal to finish the play. Mbappe threatened the Iraqi goal with eight shots, the most by any player on both teams and the highest number of shots Mbappe has ever attempted in a single World Cup match. Exploding for four goals in just two matches, Mbappe has now recorded 16 career World Cup goals, closing the gap to just two behind Messi, who has 18. [Kylian Mbappe / France National Football Team: If I only focus on what Leo (Messi) is doing, I would have to do m

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[Anchor] Lionel Messi, who has graced the World Cup stage for the past 20 years, has made another monumental mark in football history just one day before his 39th birthday. Reporter Ha Seong-nyong looks back at the great journey of Messi, who has proven for himself that he is the greatest player of all time. [Reporter] Making his World Cup debut in 2006 at the age of 19 with a youthful face and the number 19 jersey, Messi made his mark on global football fans by scoring his debut goal with the support of his "idol," Diego Maradona. However, he later suffered from the stigma of being a "player weak in the World Cup" for some time. He remained scoreless in the 2010 South Africa tournament, and after losing to Germany in the 2014 Brazil final, he had to bow his head despite winning the tournament MVP. In 2018, he tasted the pain of elimination in the Round of 16. Messi's true "World Cup prime" began in 2022, when he turned 35. In his fifth World Cup appearance, he scored 7 goals, finally achieving his dream of winning the title and securing his second "Golden Ball." [Lionel Messi (Immediately after winning the 2022 World Cup): I have longed for this moment. My teammates and the people of Argentina have as well. Now, we are the 'champions.'] Although it was expected that he would retire at the top, Messi, who stood on the "stage of dreams" again this year at age 39, is delivering an even more phenomenal performance. After becoming the joint leader in all-time goals with the oldest hat-trick in World Cup history in the first match, he finally scored his 17th and 18th goals today (June 23), standing tall as the all-time top scorer. Having scored 12 of his 18 goals after the age of 35, Messi has turned back the clock like the "God of Football" and is now "World Cup history" itself. He holds not only the record for most goals but also the records for most mat

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[Anchor] Lionel Messi, the god of football, has written a new chapter in World Cup history. By scoring two goals in the match against Austria, Messi has reached 18 career goals, proudly standing alone as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story. [Reporter] Messi, who tied Germany's Miroslav Klose for the record with 16 goals after a hat-trick in the opening match against Algeria, had a chance to break the record early in the 9th minute of the first half against Austria as a penalty kick taker. However, he hung his head in disappointment as his shot missed to the right of the goal. The cheers from the stands grew even louder to encourage him, and fueled by that support, Messi finally opened the scoring in the 38th minute of the first half. He connected with a cutback from the left, firing a powerful one-touch shot that rattled the back of the net. The stadium erupted in euphoria as he broke the all-time World Cup scoring record with his 17th career goal. Messi's goal-scoring spree did not stop there. In stoppage time of the second half, he created a chance for a teammate with a precise pass during a counterattack, but after it was blocked by the goalkeeper, he received a pass inside the penalty box. He navigated through the dense defense with his signature dribbling and found the back of the net after two attempts, letting out a roar of celebration. As he scored an artistic goal by finding a tiny gap despite being tightly marked by four defenders and the goalkeeper, the Austrian players collapsed in dismay. Thanks to Messi's one-man show, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0, securing their spot in the Round of 32 with two consecutive wins. [Lionel Messi / Argentina National Football Team: I was very angry with myself when I missed the penalty kick. However, we turned the situation around, took the lead, and added three po

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▲ A Homeplus store in Seoul It has been confirmed that the court has sent official letters to the creditor council, shareholders, and labor unions regarding the "Homeplus situation," requesting their opinions on the potential "termination of the rehabilitation process." With the deadline for the approval of the rehabilitation plan approaching on July 3, this is interpreted as a de facto final ultimatum. The 4th Rehabilitation Division of the Seoul Rehabilitation Court sent the request for opinions to Homeplus, its major shareholder MBK Partners, and the Homeplus labor union. The court stated, "Homeplus has claimed that it needs to raise 200 billion won in external funding to carry out its structural innovation-type rehabilitation plan (or a revised version), but it has yet to submit realistic and concrete evidence regarding its funding plan." The court has effectively determined that there is no longer a possibility of executing the previously submitted rehabilitation plan. The deadline for submitting opinions is June 30. Unless there are exceptional circumstances recognized by the court by that date, the rehabilitation process is expected to be terminated before approval. Corporate rehabilitation is a system where a company experiencing management crises is placed under court supervision to be revived if its value as a going concern is deemed greater than its liquidation value. If the process is terminated because the rehabilitation plan cannot be executed, the only remaining option for the debtor company is effectively bankruptcy. While it is possible to re-apply for rehabilitation after a termination decision, the likelihood of such a request being accepted by the court is low. Homeplus previously succeeded in selling its supermarket division, Homeplus Express, to NS Shopping. However, witho

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▲ Lee Ki-cheol, mother of a school violence victim The Constitutional Court has dismissed a constitutional complaint filed by the family of a school violence victim, who argued that a Supreme Court ruling ordering lawyer Kwon Kyung-ae to pay 65 million won in damages for losing their lawsuit due to her absence from court hearings was insufficient. A designated panel of the Constitutional Court dismissed the complaint filed by Lee Ki-cheol, the mother of the late Park Ju-won, who died after suffering from school violence, during a preliminary review today (June 23), stating that the grounds for the claim were not met. Previously, on May 29, the Supreme Court partially overturned a lower court ruling in the damages suit filed by Lee against Kwon and her former law firm, ordering a retrial on the issue of the agreed-upon legal fees. However, it upheld the lower court's decision that Kwon and the firm were jointly liable for 65 million won in consolation money. In response, Lee’s side filed a constitutional complaint, arguing, "The Supreme Court dismissed the remaining six grounds for appeal, excluding the legal fee portion, in a single sentence. This is a clear infringement of the right to receive a reasoned judgment on one's claims and the right to a trial." In 2016, lawyer Kwon represented Lee, the mother of Park—who died in 2015 after being subjected to school violence—in a civil lawsuit against the perpetrators, the school foundation, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. At the time, the first trial court only accepted the claim against one parent who had failed to appear in court and dismissed the rest of the claims. Although Lee appealed, Kwon failed to appear at three consecutive appellate hearings between September and November 2022. Under the Civil Procedure Act, this resulted in the lawsuit being dee

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[SBS 8 News] In today's <SBS 8 News>: ▶ NEC witnesses largely absent from parliamentary probe into 'ballot paper shortage'… Ruling and opposition parties condemn "collective defiance against the public" ▶ Noh Tae-ak on 'spouse-accompanied business trips': "I thought it was naturally acceptable… I am deeply sorry to the public" ▶ KOSPI plunges 10% just one day after record high… "Not the end of the bull market" ▶ 'God of Football' Messi adds 2 more goals… Breaks World Cup record with 18 career goals ▶ Mbappe and Haaland also add 2 goals each… Intense chase for the Golden Boot ▶ President Lee on death of female firefighter from 'forced drinking': "If proven true… it is the worst form of workplace bullying" ▶ [Exclusive] Caregiver who beat 80-year-old dementia patient to death sentenced to 4 years in prison, citing 'old age and first-time offense' We will bring you detailed reports on these stories and more. (Produced by SBS Digital News) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ Flames and smoke rise from a warehouse in Unyang-dong, Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, on the 23rd. The facility, which stored items such as shoes, consisted of three steel-structured buildings with a total floor area of 331 square meters. A large fire that broke out at a shoe storage warehouse in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, has been extinguished after approximately four hours. The fire started at around 2:45 p.m. today (June 23) at a shoe storage facility in Unyang-dong, Gimpo, consisting of three steel-structured buildings with a total floor area of 331 square meters. The blaze resulted in the destruction of several buildings belonging to eight nearby businesses. About 70 people, including warehouse staff, evacuated on their own, and no casualties have been reported. Kwak Seong-uk, head of the Fire Prevention Division at the Gimpo Fire Station, held a briefing near the scene today and explained, "A large quantity of shoes was stored inside the warehouse," adding, "The affected nearby buildings included not only warehouses but also factories." Concerned about the fire spreading, fire authorities issued a "Level 1 Response" 21 minutes after the fire began, and upgraded it to a "Level 2 Response" 20 minutes later to conduct firefighting operations. To prevent the fire from spreading to the nearby Gimpo Furniture Complex, authorities deployed 6 helicopters, 64 pieces of equipment, and 165 personnel, including firefighters, to battle the blaze. The main fire was brought under control and initially extinguished at approximately 6:40 p.m., about four hours after it began, and all response levels have since been lifted. (Photo: Provided by reader, Yonhap News) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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The Workers' Party of Korea plenary meeting was held from June 20 to 22. North Korean state media reported that General Secretary Kim Jong-un received a report on the first half of the year and presented conclusions regarding short-term and long-term struggle tasks. [Korean Central Television: They unanimously recognized that continuously expanding and strengthening nuclear forces and thoroughly exercising the status of a nuclear-armed state is the only way.] Kim Jong-un emphasized that he would increase powerful national defense assets, setting a goal to reach a level that overwhelms the world. This is interpreted as an intention to accelerate both the strengthening of nuclear forces and the modernization of conventional military power. This plenary meeting, which foreshadows North Korea's moves for the second half of the year, draws attention as it was held immediately after conciliatory gestures toward the North were made by the leaders of South Korea and the United States. U.S. President Trump posted a photo of a North Korea-U.S. summit on social media on the 13th, and President Lee Jae-myung publicly stated that he had mentioned the need for a phased resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue to President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit. [President Lee Jae-myung (June 19, Briefing on G7 and European tour results): We must ensure that dialogue takes place centered around the U.S., and we must strive to create the conditions for that. They will listen if we broadcast it, right? Surely. They are probably listening to this today, aren't they?] Although the leaders of South Korea and the U.S. have directly or indirectly expressed their will to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue, North Korea appears to be responding by continuing on its own path of strengthening its nuclear forces. Kim Jong-un even threw a check by pointing to the meeting of the Nuclear Consultative Group (NCG), a S

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▲ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strongly denied the possibility of Iran's missile program being placed on the negotiating table, Iranian media including the state-run IRNA news agency reported on June 23 (local time). During a press briefing on this day, when asked by reporters whether the issue of Iran's missiles had been discussed in follow-up negotiations after the end-of-war agreement with the United States, or if there was any possibility of it being discussed in the future, Baghaei dismissed the notion, stating, "Absolutely not." He emphasized, "Iran's defense and missile capabilities have never been included in our talks, and they will never be a subject of negotiation with any party in the future." Regarding the usage of unfrozen Iranian funds and oil sales revenue, Baghaei explained, "Iran's unfrozen assets are in a state where they can be used freely." In response to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that the unfrozen funds should be used to purchase American agricultural products, Baghaei remarked, "It is quite interesting that their war philosophy and goals, which once declared the destruction of Iranian civilization and the collapse of its regime, have now devolved into merely making American farmers wealthier." He drew a firm line, stating, "We will decide for ourselves how to use the unfrozen Iranian assets. Decisions on purchasing goods will also be made as the relevant ministries deem appropriate, considering price and quality comprehensively. Therefore, there are no restrictions related to this." Regarding the lifting of the maritime blockade and the release of frozen funds secured by Iran through the end-of-war negotiations, Baghaei emphasized, "Iran has not received concessions (from the U.S.), but is reclaiming

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This is the second part of our interview with Cho Jae-beom, a member of the Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations (KFTA) Teachers' Rights Committee, who offered a blunt critique after watching the hit Netflix drama 'True Education,' stating, "It broke my heart," and "In reality, the Ministry of Education acts as a 'Department of Educational Obstruction' to teachers." From the perspective of a 28-year veteran teacher, he says he can see the 'omens' of the collapse of the teaching profession. SBS YouTube channel <Discovery of Knowledge> sat down with Cho to hear about how some students are crossing the line with their behavior toward teachers in classrooms today. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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[SBS News Hunters] In today's episode of <SBS News Hunters>: ▶ Issue Ppak - The Fate of JoongAng Group in the Hands of the Court ▶ Ranking News - Will Kim Ho-joong, Involved in a 'Drunk Hit-and-Run,' Be Paroled? ▶ Incident Why - "I Spent the Price of Two Apartments on Her": Re-sued Despite Being Cleared of Charges We bring you detailed reports on these stories and more. (Produced by SBS Digital News) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ U.S. President Donald Trump A U.S. court has put a brake on the SAVE system, a federal database revamped by the Trump administration to verify voter eligibility. According to reports from ABC News and the Associated Press, Judge Sparkle Sooknanan of the U.S. District Court ruled on June 22 (local time) that the recently overhauled SAVE system violated privacy laws and the Administrative Procedure Act by centrally collecting and utilizing sensitive personal information of U.S. citizens. SAVE is a database under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) originally used by federal and state governments to verify the citizenship or immigration status of applicants for welfare benefits or administrative services. In March, President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to use this system to compile a "state citizenship list" and instructing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver mail-in ballots only to those registered on official state voter rolls. However, civic groups, including the League of Women Voters, filed a lawsuit, arguing that the federal government improperly integrated and shared the personal information of millions of people during this process. In the ruling, Judge Sooknanan stated, "(Since the executive order,) state governments have been working with the federal government to access the database and are actively removing U.S. citizens from voter rolls based on inaccurate information." She added, "Ultimately, the federal government has intentionally trampled on the privacy rights of U.S. citizens in a way that threatens the sacred right to vote," and declared, "The court cannot stand idly by." The judge also ruled that "officials from various government agencies haphazardly combined and repurposed the personal information of millions of Americans, including citizenshi

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Singer Kim Ho-joong, who has been serving a prison sentence for a drunk driving hit-and-run, has been granted parole and will be released on June 30, five months ahead of his original November completion date. On June 23, representatives for Kim stated that he recently passed the Ministry of Justice's parole review and is scheduled to be released on the 30th. Under current law, inmates who have served at least one-third of their sentence are eligible for parole review. The Ministry of Justice makes its decision by comprehensively reviewing factors such as whether the minimum sentence has been served, the severity of the crime, conduct during incarceration, rehabilitation progress, and the risk of recidivism. Although Kim was deemed ineligible for parole during the Christmas special review held at the end of last year, it is reported that he was included in the list of parolees for this round after his exemplary prison conduct and rehabilitation progress were recognized. Kim was arrested and indicted for driving under the influence in Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on May 9, 2024. During the incident, he crossed the center line, collided with an oncoming taxi, and fled the scene. He was also accused of instructing his manager to turn himself in on his behalf. Kim initially denied the allegations of drunk driving immediately after the accident but admitted to drinking ten days later. He was subsequently brought to trial on charges including violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (dangerous driving resulting in injury), and the court sentenced him to two years and six months in prison. Kim had been serving his sentence at the Seoul Detention Center before being transferred to Somang Prison in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, in August of last year. Photo: Baek Seung-chul (SBS Entertainment News, Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon) ※ Please note: This article was translate

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Kim Se-ui, the representative of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute, has been indicted while under arrest on charges including the dissemination of false information regarding actor Kim Soo-hyun. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, specifically the Second Criminal Division for Women and Child Crimes (Chief Prosecutor Park Ji-na), announced on June 23 that it has indicted Kim on five charges: defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, violation of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment, etc. of Sexual Crimes (distribution of illegally filmed material, etc.), violation of the Stalking Punishment Act, attempted coercion, and intimidation. The prosecution stated, "Through supplementary investigations, including victim interviews and forensic analysis of audio files by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, we have confirmed that the defendant caused immense harm to the victim by arbitrarily editing and distorting materials, or using false data without minimal fact-checking, to spread false information regarding the victim's private life." The office added that it would continue to respond sternly to the dissemination of fake news under the guise of "private sanctions." Kim is accused of posting 25 videos on his YouTube channel between March and December of last year, claiming that actor Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron since she was a minor. Prosecutors determined that Kim spread these falsehoods using arbitrarily edited KakaoTalk conversation screenshots and fabricated audio files. Furthermore, Kim is charged with attempted coercion for displaying photos of Kim Soo-hyun in a T-shirt and underwear while washing dishes five times during his YouTube broadcasts last year. He also allegedly demanded that the actor admit to a relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron during her minor years and issue a public apology, threatening to expose further private materials.<

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▲ Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, currently visiting China, shakes hands with Premier Li Qiang ahead of their meeting at the Bangchuidao Hotel in Dalian, China, on June 23. The prime ministers of South Korea and China met in Dalian and agreed to work toward improving bilateral relations. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who is on a visit to China, said in his opening remarks at the meeting with Premier Li Qiang held at the Bangchuidao Hotel in Dalian on the afternoon of June 23, "South Korea and China need to elevate their exchanges to a higher level across political, economic, and cultural fields, as well as in youth exchanges." "I believe today's meeting serves as a stepping stone for the political dialogues that should continue following the meetings between the leaders of our two countries," Kim said, emphasizing that "this meeting will serve as an opportunity for the strategic cooperative partnership between our two nations to be further solidified at a new stage." Prime Minister Kim, who led the preparations for last year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, mentioned this year's APEC event to be held in Shenzhen, China, adding, "I hope it will be well-prepared and become an excellent APEC that serves as a global model." In his opening remarks, Premier Li also stated, "The Chinese side is willing to work with the South Korean side to enhance mutual trust and continue to expand the breadth and depth of cooperation, in accordance with the strategic guidance of our two leaders." He further emphasized, "Through this, we wish to develop the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership in a positive and stable manner, and achieve regional prosperity and stability." The South Korean delegation at the meeting included First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Yun-ju, Director-General for Northea

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We recorded an episode yesterday, June 22, with Yeom Seung-hwan, a director at LS Securities, affectionately known as 'Yeom-vely,' during his first appearance on the SBS YouTube channel . Just as Director Yeom finished saying, "If you missed the chance, wait," in response to the question of whether it is still time to enter the 'Sam-Jeon-Nix' (Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix) market... the KOSPI plummeted by 9.99% in a single day today, June 23, falling back to the 8,000-point range, with the sharp decline in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics being particularly notable. According to Director Yeom, who advised that a correction would come and that one should practice buying during sharp drops, is now the right timing? The content in this video is merely advice for investment decisions, and the responsibility for any investment lies with the investor themselves. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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Belgian national football team ace Jérémy Doku, who recently became a father to a newborn son. During the World Cup, he flew to London, England, to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Doku, who started in the first group stage match against Egypt, rushed to London after receiving word that his wife's labor was imminent. Having been granted paternity leave by the team, he missed the second group stage match against Iran on June 22. A heated debate recently erupted on a French sports channel over Doku's unprecedented decision to take "paternity leave" during the World Cup, drawing widespread attention. First, the female presenter, who was reportedly furious over Doku's decision, poured out criticism: [France (Presenter) / L'Équipe TV: Putting all of that aside to go watch the birth of a child? I'm sorry, but at the moment of birth, the father is completely useless. He's just an extra! He does nothing and just takes a single photo, and that's it.] Male panelists hit back. [Brahim (Panelist) / L'Équipe TV: You experience an incredible emotional impact! And you can just leave the national team and come back. I cannot agree with you. If you return after feeling that pure emotion... do you know how much unbelievable strength that gives you? The baby will always be with us, but far from being tired (after seeing the baby), he will be able to run three times faster!] As the female presenter fiercely criticized the player, even making harsh remarks about whether he should fly 20 hours round-trip just to cut an umbilical cord while abandoning the World Cup—the dream goal of everyone who plays football—a male panelist listening to her shot back: [Brahim (Panelist) / L'Équipe TV: That moment is the most important moment in my wife's life. If you love your wife, imagine it. It is the hardest, most emotionally overwhelming moment of her l

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On the night of June 20, at approximately 11:55 p.m., a group of teenagers assaulted a male passenger aboard a T1 Western Line train heading toward Strathfield in Sydney's inner west, Australia. According to a witness, the group of teenagers, who had boarded at Central Station, were drinking vodka and playing loud music. When a male passenger politely asked them to turn the music down, the assault began. Police arrived at the platform following a report, but the teenage assailants had already fled the scene. Authorities are currently tracking the suspects' whereabouts and have urged citizens with any information regarding the incident to come forward. Reported by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Jang Yu-jin | Graphics by Lee Soo-min | Source: New York Post, Instagram (@crazy_news_in_sydney) | Produced by SBS Digital News ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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Singer Baek A-yeon is returning with a new song, ending her long hiatus of approximately 2 years and 7 months. Baek A-yeon will release her new digital single "Listen" on various online music platforms on June 29 at 6 PM KST. Prior to this, she kicked off her official comeback countdown by releasing a timetable image on her official social media channels on June 22. According to the released timetable, Baek A-yeon will sequentially roll out various content, starting with the tracklist on June 23, followed by concept photos on June 24, a track trailer video on June 25, and a music video teaser on June 26. The diverse teaser content leading up to the release date, along with a "secret content" scheduled for July 1 marked with a question mark, is raising fans' curiosity. In particular, the timetable image caught everyone's attention with its refreshing colors and a butterfly image that creates a dreamy atmosphere. Anticipation is building over what kind of message and emotion her new song "Listen" will convey. "List

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President Trump and Prime Minister Meloni, once considered "best friends," have clashed head-on over a truth battle regarding a photo session. While it may seem like a simple emotional spat, analysts suggest that there is a calculated diplomatic strategy underlying the incident. Let's take a look at what happened in the video. Reported by So Hwan-uk and Kim Chae-hyun | Video by Chae Ji-won | Graphics by Jo Seung-hyun | Produced by Intellectual Content IP Team ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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00:00 Intro 00:36 "40% Return," "2.4 Million Won a Month Possible" 02:05 Visiting the 'Problematic Land' in Person 03:10 "Why Do We Work? You Should Invest in Land with Me..." 04:13 "This Is Not Fraud, But an Investment Failure" 04:58 "Why Did You Make This Investment?" These days, the biggest interest among young people is undoubtedly financial investment. Over drinks or meals, people often talk about stocks, asking "How is Samsung Electronics doing?" or "How is SK Hynix doing?" You also frequently hear stories like, "I went on a real estate field trip last weekend," or "I went to check out some apartments." Amid this trend, many young people are reportedly becoming as interested in land investment as they are in stocks or apartments. We received a tip and investigated after learning that the representative of a company that exploited this interest in land investment was recently investigated by the police on suspicion of fraud and forwarded to the prosecution. 1. "40% Return," "2.4 Million Won a Month Possible" What is land investment? Literally, it means investing in land. The idea is to invest in land that currently looks like landlocked property (land with no road access) and seems useless, because its value will rise if there is positive development news in the future. Specifically, there is "caravan investment." They buy seemingly useless landlocked property, develop it, set up caravans or camping cars to run a campsite, and ask people to invest a portion of the caravan purchase cost. In return, they promise to distribute the money earned from running the campsite like monthly rent. [Consultant (2023 Recording): We are currently pushing to open (the campsite) in July next year. We expect the return on investment to be nearly 40%.] [Person A: It is 56 million won (per caravan), and they said they could pay 2.4 million won a month (in returns) for two years.] There is a

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A man kicks another man and strikes him in the neck. When another man tries to intervene, he is also struck in the face, causing him to collapse to the ground, appearing to lose consciousness. A man in his 30s from the United States has been apprehended by police for launching a random assault on the street while intoxicated and continuing to cause a disturbance even after his victim had passed out. The Pyeongtaek Police Station in Gyeonggi Province has booked the American national, identified as A, on charges of assaulting two U.S. soldiers. A is accused of assaulting two U.S. soldiers in their 20s with his fists and feet while intoxicated on a street in Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek, around 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21. The incident sparked public outrage after a video capturing the scene spread rapidly on social media. Despite the critical situation where the victim was unconscious and motionless, A continued his bizarre behavior, swaying his body and dancing in a mocking manner in front of the fallen victim. Police arrived at the scene following a report and arrested A. The investigation revealed that A is a U.S. citizen who has been residing in South Korea for a long period. During police questioning, A claimed, "I got angry because they seemed to ignore me and curse at me when I first encountered them on the street." The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident based on evidence, including the video footage. Reported by Lee Hyeon-yeong | Video by Kim Hye-ju | Graphics by Lee Su-min | Produced by SBS Digital News ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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▲ Hana Bank Dealing Room in Jung-gu, Seoul Financial authorities have begun working on safety measures for investors regarding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), following strong concerns expressed by Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Chan-jin. Amid a sharp decline in the KOSPI, single-stock leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have also fallen by an average of approximately 25%, turning fears of a shock to investors into a partial reality. According to financial authorities on Tuesday (June 23), the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the FSS have started exploring safety measures to address excessive concentration and volatility in single-stock leveraged ETFs. Various options are being discussed within and outside the financial sector. One primary proposal is to raise the minimum deposit requirement from its current level. Currently, retail investors must deposit 10 million won to invest in single-stock leveraged or inverse products. Increasing this amount would raise the barrier to entry. Strengthening investor education is also being considered as another way to raise the barrier to entry. At present, investors are required to complete one hour of general training and one hour of advanced training through the Korea Financial Investment Association's learning system before investing in these products. Some suggest that authorities might urge the securities industry to increase fees for these products to reduce their investment appeal. Additionally, there is talk of temporarily restricting the listing of further single-stock leveraged and inverse products. However, some observe that since major asset management firms have already launched such products, any additional listings by latecomers would likely not have garnered significant attention anyway. During a pr

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▲ The 8th plenary session of the Minimum Wage Commission is held at the Government Complex Sejong on the 23rd to begin full-scale discussions on next year's minimum wage increase. Labor and management have shown a significant gap regarding next year's minimum wage, with labor representatives proposing an initial hourly rate of 12,000 won—a 16.3% increase from this year's 10,320 won—while the business sector has demanded a freeze. The Minimum Wage Commission held its 8th plenary session at the Government Complex Sejong today (June 23) and began discussions on the minimum wage increase for next year. The labor side argued that the current minimum wage is insufficient to support the livelihoods of worker households, presenting an initial demand of 12,000 won per hour, or 2,508,000 won per month (based on 209 working hours). On the other hand, the business sector stated that small and medium-sized enterprises and small business owners have already reached their limits, and proposed an initial demand to freeze the wage at this year's level of 10,320 won. The difference between the initial proposals from labor and management stands at 1,680 won. Moving forward, both sides plan to narrow the gap through a series of additional meetings and revised proposals. During last year's deliberations, labor and management presented up to 10 revised proposals each to narrow the difference in the increase rate, eventually reaching an agreement to determine the 2026 minimum wage. The legal deadline for the Minimum Wage Commission's deliberation is June 29, which is 90 days after receiving the request for deliberation from the Minister of Employment and Labor. Even if the final deadline passes, the commission must submit the minimum wage proposal to the Minister of Employment and Labor by mid-July, considering th

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▲ Special Counsel Kwon Chang-young at the signboard hanging ceremony The investigation period for the second comprehensive special counsel team has been extended once more. The special counsel team announced today (June 23) that "the President approved the request for an extension of the investigation period yesterday," adding, "Accordingly, the investigation period has been extended until July 24." Under the Special Counsel Act, the investigation period can be extended up to two times, for 30 days each. This extension marks the second and final deadline extension permitted under the Special Counsel Act. The special counsel team, which officially launched with a signboard hanging ceremony last February, has been investigating 32 major cases transferred from the remaining investigations related to the emergency martial law, Kim Keon-hee, and the death of a Marine. Meanwhile, the special counsel team refuted the position of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, which stated that "all necessary materials were submitted to the court through the comprehensive special counsel" regarding the 'salmon and alcohol party perjury' trial of Lee Hwa-young, former Vice Governor for Peace of Gyeonggi Province, stating that there is "room for misunderstanding." Previously, Lee, who was found guilty in the first trial regarding the 'salmon and alcohol party' perjury charges, claimed that "the prosecution refused to submit investigation materials, preventing a sufficient review of the case." In response, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office issued a statement yesterday, emphasizing that "the defense counsel's claim that the guilty verdict was rendered with key evidence for innocence omitted is not true, and all necessary materials were submitted to the court through the comprehensive special counsel." Regarding this position from t

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Actresses Park So-yi and Yuna, the stars of the upcoming mystery film The Second Child , recently appeared on a radio show to share heartwarming behind-the-scenes stories about working with veteran actress Im Soo-jung, as well as their relatable teenage interests. On June 22, Park So-yi and Yuna appeared as guests on SBS Power FM's (107.7MHz) WENDY's Young Street , ahead of the theatrical release of The Second Child on July 1. The Second Child tells the story of Su-an, who miraculously wakes up from a three-year coma only to find her mother, Geum-ok, completely changed. After meeting Jae-in, a mysterious girl who looks exactly like her late older sister Su-ryeon, Su-an becomes entangled in the secrets of a "Shadow Fairy Tale." During the broadcast, Park So-yi and Yuna drew attention by sharing heartwarming stories about working with Im Soo-jung. In addition to starring in the film, Im Soo-jung also participated as a producer. When host WENDY asked if they had any special nicknames for Im Soo-jung on set, the two young actresses revealed that they naturally called her "Soo-jung Mom" or "Soo-jung Mommy," fully immersing themselves in their roles. They also praised Im Soo-jung for her immense guidance on set. Both actresses expressed their heartfelt gratitude, sharing that Im Soo-jung generously passed down her know-how on how to deliver more instinctive performances without g

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In South Korea, a nation that is home to "Samsung and Hynix," the landscape of university admissions is undergoing a major tectonic shift. Although our stock market, including Samsung and Hynix, faced a significant correction today (June 23), the fervor surrounding these semiconductor giants has been boiling over like water. Looking at the raw scores from the June mock college scholastic ability test, semiconductor contract departments and Korean medicine departments were tied at 288 points. From the perspective of career aspirations, employees at major semiconductor companies are now considered on par with doctors of Korean medicine. This is evident from the analysis of regular admission scores for medical schools and semiconductor contract departments for the 2026 academic year. An increasing number of students are choosing to apply to semiconductor departments in Seoul rather than entering engineering or natural science programs at Seoul National University. Analysts suggest this trend stems from the judgment of students and parents that semiconductor departments will remain a promising career path, as the industry has entered a "super cycle" driven by the expansion of AI infrastructure. Between medical school, which takes at least 10 years to complete after enrollment, and semiconductor departments, which offer tuition and scholarship support from the start and guaranteed employment at contracted companies upon graduation, students are facing increasingly difficult decisions. Reported by Jo Gi-ho | Edited by Kim In-sun | Graphics by Lee Hee-moon, Jo Seung-hyun | Produced by Knowledge Contents IP Team ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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SBS is set to captivate viewers with a diverse lineup of new content spanning all genres, from "healing" and "dopamine" to explosive "action." Starting with a new reality show featuring singer LIM YOUNGWOONG—who showed off his friendly charm in last year's 'Little Island, Big Hero'—the lineup continues with the second season of 'Match to Marry', a dating show that broke new ground with its unconventional concept. Finally, the highly anticipated new Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated', marking Hallyu star So Ji-sub's return to SBS after 13 years, will also be unveiled. ▲ LIM YOUNGWOONG's Unplanned, Pure Life in 'Mountain's Hero' First up, singer LIM YOUNGWOONG's return to variety television, 'Mountain's Hero', premieres today (June 23) at 9:00 PM KST. 'Mountain's Hero' captures the unplanned, pure daily lives of LIM YOUNGWOONG and his friends as they temporarily leave civilization behind to enjoy nature instinctively. From the quiet relaxation of the deep valley to a simple analog lifestyle, and his special chemistry with his dog, Siwol, the show will reveal the raw, genuine charm of LIM YOUNGWOONG as an ordinary person. This season features a star-studded cast, including actors Cha Seung-won, Hyun Bong-sik, and Kim Do-hoon, comedians Heo Kyung-hwan and Kwak Beom, and

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Today (June 23), Kylian Mbappe led France to a 3-0 victory over Iraq in the second match of Group I at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup by scoring two goals. With these two additional goals, Mbappe has narrowed the gap to just one goal behind Messi, who is currently the top scorer of the World Cup. [Sports Mug] brings you the interview with Mbappe, where he shares his thoughts on the race for the Golden Boot after the match. Reported by Nam Ju-hyeon | Video by Nam Ju-hyeon | Produced by Sports News Department ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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Actor Baek Hyun-jin has confirmed his appearance in the Netflix series 'First Doctor.' The Netflix series 'First Doctor' is a human medical drama that depicts the breathless stories unfolding at the forefront of life, where the most fragile lives are faced, centering on Heo Ji-wan (played by Jung Ryeo-won), a doctor pushed to the edge, and a pediatric surgery department on the brink of closure. The cast includes Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Ryeo-won, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Kim Jong-soo. In the series, Baek Hyun-jin plays 'Son Sang-baek,' a professor of hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and the head of the surgery department at Yeonhwadae Hospital. Although Son is a professor with exceptional skills and deep trust within the hospital, he is a character who constantly obstructs Heo Ji-wan's path following her return to Yeonhwadae Hospital. Through this project, Baek is expected to heighten the show's immersion by portraying the multi-layered aspects of his character with realistic acting. Baek Hyun-jin has established his own unique presence by showcasing both a bold screen presence and delicate expressive power in every project. Notably, in the recently concluded ENA drama 'Scarecrow,' he left a deep impression by playing Kim Man-chun, a team leader at Gangseong Police Station, who displayed responsible and righteous actions at every critical moment. He has also convincingly completed a variety of characters, including Yang Jae-seung, an executive at JU Construction in tvN's 'The Auditors'; Goo Gyeong-mo, a police chief in ENA's 'Crash'; Jin-cheon, a former Agency for National Security Planning agent in Disney+'s 'Moving'; and Park Yang-jin, the chairman of a web hard company in SBS's 'Taxi Driver.' The series is highly anticipated as it marks the reunion of director Hong Jong-chan and writer Kim Min-seok, who previously received acclaim for the series 'Juvenile Justice.' 'First Doctor' will be released on Netflix. R

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[Anchor] The special parliamentary committee tasked with uncovering the causes of the ballot shortage crisis has officially begun its operations. Wi Chul-hwan, Acting Chairperson of the National Election Commission (NEC), bowed his head, stating that he feels a grave sense of responsibility. However, lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties poured out criticism as many of the NEC members summoned as witnesses failed to attend the morning session. Reporter Kim Bo-mi has the story. [Reporter] The special parliamentary committee, formed to investigate the causes of the ballot shortage and reform the election management system, kicked off its full-scale operations with a plenary session held this morning (June 23). Before proceeding with the agenda, Chairperson Yoon Sang-hyun emphasized the gravity of the situation and declared that the committee would conduct a thorough investigation. [Yoon Sang-hyun/Chairperson of the Special Committee on the Ballot Shortage Crisis: I would like to make a statement. The independence of the National Election Commission, guaranteed by the Constitution, is meant to ensure accountability to the people; it is by no means a license to infringe upon the right to vote and receive immunity.] The ruling and opposition parties had previously selected approximately 40 current and former NEC officials as witnesses, including former NEC Chairperson Noh Tae-ak and nine other commission members. However, lawmakers from both sides criticized the absence of key figures directly related to the incident, such as former Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission Chairperson Oh Min-seok and former Songpa-gu Election Commission Chairperson Min So-young, who failed to appear for the morning session. [Shin Dong-wook/People Power Party lawmaker: Not a single person who should be providing key testimony regarding this incident has appeared. How can we proceed smoothly with the

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Today (June 23), western regions experienced strong sunlight, with the daytime temperature in Seoul climbing to 30.8°C (87°F). Currently, rain is falling in Jeju due to a passing pressure trough. Rain of 5–30mm is expected in Jeju through tomorrow, while light rain of less than 5mm will continue in Busan and Ulsan until tonight. Rain is forecast to return to the southern and eastern coastal regions between tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Skies will remain clear, especially in the central regions, leading to very strong ultraviolet radiation tomorrow. A strong wind advisory is currently in effect for Jeju. Tomorrow morning's low will start at 20°C (68°F) in Busan, while the daytime high in Seoul will reach 29°C (84°F), with western regions continuing to see higher temperatures. Showers are forecast for most regions on Thursday. (Weather Caster Lim Eun-jin) ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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A man in his 30s, who appeared in a video recently circulating online dubbed the "Suwon Fentanyl Zombie," has been apprehended by police. The suspect, identified as a man in his 30s named A, is accused of wandering near an apartment complex in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday (June 21) while under the influence of methamphetamine. After the video of the man staggering while under the influence of drugs spread across social media, police launched an immediate investigation and arrested him at approximately 10:30 a.m. today. Police investigation revealed that A tested positive for methamphetamine, though he is currently denying the charges of drug use. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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U.S. President Donald Trump stated on June 22 (local time) that negotiations with Iran are progressing well, while reiterating that he could take military action if Iran fails to keep its promises. Meeting with reporters at the White House that day, President Trump said regarding the negotiations with Iran, "We are doing very well in terms of reaching a fair and reasonable deal." He added, "If Iran does not keep its promises or act properly, I will do what I have to do." This is interpreted as a signal that he could resort to pressure, including military action, if the negotiations stall or collapse. However, by using the relatively tempered phrase "what I have to do," he refrained from making an explicit threat of attack against Iran. President Trump stated, "As long as Iran respects us, there will be no problem." This serves as an indirect warning not to make unreasonable demands or engage in deviant behavior during the negotiation process. "Negotiations are ongoing, and we will see how everything plays out," he added. "But the two principles are open straits and a country that cannot have nuclear weapons." President Trump also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted. He praised Vice President JD Vance, who led the U.S. negotiation team, saying he "did a great job." President Trump emphasized that even if sanctions on Iran are eased, the funds will flow back into the United States. "All the money will come back in the form of food purchases," he said. "(Iran) cannot feed its 91 million people. The money from the lifted (sanctions) will return to our farmers." The intention is to have Iran use the released frozen funds to purchase U.S. agricultural products. The U.S. negotiation team has already made this proposal to Iran to address concerns that the released fund

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Circumstances have emerged suggesting that safety protocols, including the two-person work rule, were not properly followed at a recycling facility in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, where a worker was killed in an entrapment accident. The family of the man in his 50s, who died after being caught in a waste plastic compressor at the recycling facility on the afternoon of June 22, told SBS, "The safety device that automatically stops the machine when the safety door is opened did not function properly." They added, "The two-person work rule was not observed, so there was no one there to press the emergency stop button." The police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor plan to investigate whether the facility complied with safety regulations, including the two-person work rule. ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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[Anchor] Argentina has secured its spot in the Round of 32 at the North and Central American World Cup with two consecutive wins after defeating Austria. Argentina's star player, Messi, set a new record for the most goals in World Cup history by scoring in the match. Reporter Min Gyeongho has the story. [Reporter] Messi, who tied the record for the most World Cup goals with 16 after a hat-trick in the first match against Algeria, had a chance to break the record just 9 minutes into the first half when he stepped up to take a penalty kick earned by Martinez. However, he hung his head as his shot missed to the right of the goal. Determined to make up for the mistake, Messi fired shots whenever he had the chance, but he was repeatedly blocked by the opposing goalkeeper and defense. Finally, in the 38th minute of the first half, he broke through the Austrian defense. He connected with a cutback from the left, firing a powerful and precise left-footed shot that rattled the back of the net. The stadium erupted in cheers as he broke the record for the most World Cup goals with his 17th career goal. Then, in stoppage time of the second half, after a teammate's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, Messi received a pass inside the penalty box and sealed the victory with a goal after two attempts using his signature dribbling. With his 18th career goal and 5th goal of the tournament, he is now the sole leader in the race for the Golden Boot. Thanks to Messi's performance, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 and confirmed their advancement to the Round of 32 with two straight wins. --- Tournament favorite France also cruised to a 3-0 victory over Iraq, securing an early spot in the Round of 32 with two consecutive wins. Mbappe scored the opening goal with a left-footed long-range shot from outside the penalty box in the 14th minute of the first half, and completed a br

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▲ Courthouse Prosecutors have requested prison sentences of six years and four years, respectively, for a hospital director and an attending physician charged with delivering a 36-week-old fetus via cesarean section and subsequently killing it. During the appellate trial's final hearing held on June 23 at the Seoul High Court (presided over by Judge Kim Yong-seok), the prosecution asked the court to impose these sentences on the hospital director, identified by the surname Yoon, and the physician for charges including murder. For the mother, identified by the surname Kwon, who was indicted alongside them, prosecutors requested a three-year prison sentence suspended for five years. The sentences requested by the prosecution in the appellate trial are identical to those handed down in the first trial. In his closing argument, Yoon's defense attorney claimed, "Abortion is the result of a complex accumulation of the parents' physical, mental, social, and economic circumstances," adding, "This case should be judged differently from typical murder cases." In his final statement, the hospital director, Yoon, pleaded for leniency, saying, "I bow my head in apology before the life that could not see the light of the world because of me. Please allow me to spend the rest of my life atoning for my sins without shame before my conscience." The mother, Kwon, stated, "I am sorry to the child who left due to my wrong choice, and I apologize for causing social controversy." The appellate court's ruling is scheduled for July 23. Yoon and the attending physician are accused of performing a cesarean section on Kwon, who was 34 to 36 weeks pregnant, in June 2024, and then killing the newborn by covering it with a cloth and placing it in a freezer. Investigations revealed that Yoon had been admitting only abortion patients referred by brokers to gene

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German television personality based in Korea Daniel Lindemann has shared the joyful news that he is becoming a father, three years after his marriage. Daniel Lindemann, who married his non-celebrity Korean wife in December 2023, personally announced the pregnancy on his social media on June 23, stating, "Everyone, I am going to be a dad." The accompanying video captured the moment Daniel first learned of the pregnancy through a surprise event prepared by his wife. A sign hung on the front door read, "Congratulations on becoming a dad," and Daniel, seemingly stunned by the unexpected news, collapsed to the floor, overcome with emotion as his eyes welled up with tears. The heartwarming clip continued, showing him embracing his wife to share the joy. "A precious angel has come to us," Daniel added. "The night before my wife told me the news, I had a dream where I was carrying a cute hamster in my arms as I walked home. That’s why the baby's nickname is

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[Sound of music production...] They test various versions of a song by combining melodies and beats. This is a "song camp," where multiple composers put their heads together to create music. Four French composers participated in this year's K-pop song camp, which was held for the second time with the support of the French government. A composer with 20 years of experience, who has worked with renowned international artists such as Wiz Khalifa, says they have learned a lot from the Korean song camp, which emphasizes diversity and efficiency. [JoA / French Composer: The difference from France is that the song camp here is like bibimbap. I come here as one of the ingredients. And I participate in making the bibimbap that is K-pop.] While some criticize song camps as "factory-like" because songs are created by gathering the opinions of many, participants instead praise it as a system designed to produce the best possible work. [Alex Karlsson / Swedish Composer: (Korean producers) provide me with a "canvas" of various sizes and shapes, and such constraints pressure my creativity to try new things. I think that kind of intentional exploration is something only K-pop can offer right now.] As world-class musicians increasingly flock to K-pop song camps, the French government has stepped in to help French musicians, whose presence is smaller compared to those from English-speaking countries. [Pierre Morcos / Cultural Counselor at the French Embassy in Korea: K-pop is now a global phenomenon, expanding its reach by interacting with music scenes and various genres from all over the world. That is why it is important to build a bridge connecting K-pop with France, and more broadly, with Europe.] They particularly emphasize that K-pop, which values diversity, has low barriers in terms of language and genre. [Ben Ling / International Cooperation Manager at the Centre Nati

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[Anchor] The court has begun hearings to decide whether to commence rehabilitation procedures for JoongAng Group affiliates, including JTBC. Hong Jeong-do, Vice Chairman of JoongAng Holdings, who appeared in court as the representative for JoongAng Holdings, stated, "I will faithfully follow the court's decision." Jang Hun-gyeong reports. [Reporter] The 2nd Division of the Seoul Bankruptcy Court began representative interrogations for five JoongAng Group affiliates at 10:00 a.m. today, starting with JoongAng Holdings. Hong Jeong-do, Vice Chairman of JoongAng Holdings, and CEO Kim Jin-gyu appeared as representatives for JoongAng Holdings and JoongAng P&I, respectively, entering the courtroom while avoiding the press. After the representative interrogation, which lasted about two hours and 20 minutes, Vice Chairman Hong left without providing any specific answers to questions from reporters. [Hong Jeong-do/Vice Chairman of JoongAng Holdings: I will faithfully follow the court's decision.] The court will determine whether to commence rehabilitation procedures after hearing details regarding debt scale and debt restructuring plans from the representatives of other affiliates, including JTBC, Megabox JoongAng, and Contentree JoongAng. [Jeon Jin-bae/CEO of JTBC: I will explain the current management situation facing JTBC to the court in detail.] Previously, JTBC declared a default on June 12 after failing to repay 20.6 billion won in securitized borrowings upon maturity. Two days later, its holding company, JoongAng Holdings, as well as affiliates such as Contentree JoongAng, also filed for the commencement of rehabilitation procedures. The court assigns cases with debts exceeding 300 billion won to a division presided over by the Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court. This case was assigned to the 2nd Division, and the court has already issued a preservation order an

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A woman in her 20s has been sentenced to six years in prison for giving birth to a baby in a motel and leaving the infant in a sink, leading to the child's death. The Uijeongbu District Court sentenced the woman, identified as A, to six years in prison on charges of child abuse resulting in death. The court explained its ruling, stating, "The defendant could have sufficiently sought help or prevented the worst-case scenario of the victim's death on her own, either just before or immediately after giving birth." The court added, "It is acknowledged that the victim died due to the defendant's actions and that there was implied intent." The court further noted, "If the defendant had exercised minimal care, the victim could have been born and survived healthily," adding, "The victim passed away, ending a short life without ever being called by a name." However, the court also stated, "It appears the defendant was unable to make sound judgments in a state of panic after giving birth without any plan, having kept her pregnancy hidden from those around her." The court added, "It would be harsh to place the entire responsibility for the crime on the defendant alone, as she received no help from her family, friends, or the victim's biological father." A is accused of causing the death of her newborn daughter at a motel in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, on December 13 of last year. Police, responding to a report from the motel owner, discovered the newborn in a sink filled with water. The baby, who was in cardiac arrest, was transported to a hospital but ultimately passed away. The prosecution determined that after learning of her pregnancy, A attempted to have an abortion but was unable to do so because the pregnancy was too far along, leading her to give birth alone in the motel room. The prosecution indicted her on charges of child abuse resulting in death, concluding that her act of leaving the baby in

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South Africa has arrived in Monterrey, the site of their decisive final group stage match against South Korea. South Africa is minimizing information exposure by changing travel schedules, creating confusion regarding training announcements, and restricting media access as they prepare for the match against Korea. A South African reporter encountered near the team's hotel explained the reasoning behind these diversionary tactics, stating, "They are trying to keep the opponent guessing about their strategy." The fateful final match is approaching, with South Korea needing only a draw to advance to the Round of 32, while South Africa must win. We bring you the story of South Africa's ironclad defense, which even blocked their own reporters, on <Sports Mug>. Reported by Gwang-hyun Pyeon | Produced and Edited by Jinhyeong Park | Video by In-seok Hwang | Produced by SBS Sports News Department ※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.

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