1. The special parliamentary investigation committee tasked with uncovering the truth behind the infringement of citizens' voting rights, including the shortage of ballots, is receiving an institutional report from the National Election Commission (NEC). Wi Cheol-hwan, acting chairman of the NEC, who appeared as a witness, apologized to the public, stating that the commission failed to fulfill its constitutional duty to ensure that not a single person's right to vote is infringed upon. However, lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties strongly criticized the commission this morning (June 23) as only Acting Chairman Wi appeared among the eight incumbent NEC commissioners, excluding former Chairman Noh Tae-ak, who had resigned. Following the lawmakers' protests, the acting chairman reported that five of the seven non-standing commissioners would attend this afternoon.

2. President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that while the semiconductor and stock market booms are ongoing, asset polarization is worsening, and that policy efforts for marginalized young people are particularly important. Regarding the case of a firefighter's death due to forced drinking, which was reported by SBS, he described it as the worst form of workplace bullying and ordered that special measures be prepared to prevent any recurrence.

3. As five affiliates of the JoongAng Group, including JTBC, have filed for rehabilitation, the court has begun hearings to decide whether to commence the rehabilitation process. Hong Jeong-do, Vice Chairman of JoongAng Holdings, who attended as the group's representative, told reporters after the questioning that he would faithfully follow the court's decision.

4. In World Cup news, Argentine star Lionel Messi scored two goals in the second match against Austria, breaking the record for the most goals in World Cup history with a total of 18. France also secured an early spot in the Round of 32 with a multi-goal performance by Kylian Mbappé.