Morning Wide: Today's Top News

1. Negotiations Stalled After Trump Threatens "Stronger Attacks"

U.S.-Iran negotiations held in Switzerland have stalled from the start. The talks were suspended after President Trump stated that if Hezbollah does not cease its attacks, he would launch stronger attacks against Iran.

2. Han Chan-sik Named New Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs; Seong Gihong Appointed Senior Secretary for Public Relations

President Lee Jae-myung has appointed three new senior presidential secretaries and two deputy directors for the National Security Office. Han Chan-sik, a lawyer and former prosecutor, was named Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, while former Yonhap News CEO Seong Gihong was appointed Senior Secretary for Public Relations and Communication.

3. Protests Against Lockdown Enter 18th Day; Election Budget Used for Personnel Costs

An SBS investigation has confirmed that the National Election Commission diverted 7.3 billion won from budgets originally allocated for other purposes to cover personnel costs over the past three years. It was revealed that the funds were used to pay salaries for employees who took leave before the election and returned to work afterward.

4. National Team Arrives in Monterrey Today; Spain Secures 4-0 Victory

The South Korean national soccer team arrives today (June 22) in Monterrey, Mexico, where their third match will take place. Meanwhile, tournament favorite Spain secured its first win by scoring four goals against Saudi Arabia.
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