Legislative Committee Approves Bill to Abolish Prosecutorial Supplementary Investigation Rights The Legislative Committee's subcommittee on the Criminal Procedure Act approved a bill aimed at abolishing supplementary investigation rights for prosecutors on July 28. The bill is expected to be discussed in a full committee meeting on July 29 and presented at a plenary session on July 30. Members of the People Power Party walked out during the meeting in protest.Kim Seung-won, the Democratic Party's subcommittee chair, spoke to reporters after the session, stating, "The Criminal Procedure Act July 28, 2026

CCTV Footage Captures Moments of 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan In Kumamoto Prefecture, a key hub for Japan's semiconductor industry, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck, with local CCTV footage capturing the tense moments during the event.According to reports from NHK and other sources, the earthquake occurred at approximately 4:27 PM in the Kumamoto region. The quake's depth is estimated to be around 10 kilometers.The earthquake registered the highest intensity of 7 on the Japanese seismic scale in Uki and Hikawa, while areas including Minami-ku in Kumamoto July 28, 2026

IAEA Confirms No Damage to Sendai Nuclear Plant After Japan's 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake IAEA Reports No Issues at Sendai Nuclear Plant Following 7.1 EarthquakeJapan's Sendai Nuclear Power Plant is operating normally and has not sustained any damage following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Kyushu. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on July 28 that it received confirmation from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that there were no safety concerns or damage at the Sendai plant, located approximately 100 kilometers from the earthquake's epicenter i July 28, 2026

Israel Defense Minister Warns of Strong Retaliation Against Iran Israel's Defense Minister has stated that Iran is aware that U.S. bombers are using Israeli bases for airstrikes, and he warned that Israel is prepared to retaliate strongly if attacked.In an interview with right-wing Israeli Channel 14 on July 28, Defense Minister Yoav Katz said, "The situation can change within an hour. Iran knows that U.S. aircraft are taking off from here (Israel) to strike Iran."Katz added, "We do not know what will happen tomorrow, but our response will be clear. As I and July 28, 2026

Government Announces Record Increase in Median Income Standard Amid Criticism The government announced a record increase in the median income standard for next year, but civic groups are urging reforms, claiming the decision does not reflect the actual income levels of citizens.On July 28, the Ministry of Health and Welfare held the 80th Central Living Security Committee meeting, where it confirmed the calculation method for the median income standard to be applied from next year and for 2027. According to the new calculation method, the median income standard for a four- July 28, 2026

IAEA: No Damage to Sendai Nuclear Plant After Japan's 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake A 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Kyushu, Japan, has not caused any damage to the nearby Sendai nuclear power plant, which is operating normally.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on July 28 that it received confirmation from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that there were no safety issues or damage at the Sendai plant, located approximately 100 kilometers from the earthquake's epicenter in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture.In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), July 28, 2026

SK D&D Plans $1.36 Billion Capital Increase to Repay Debt SK D&D, a KOSPI-listed company, is moving forward with a capital increase of approximately 136.7 billion won, with all funds allocated for debt repayment. The company plans to improve its financial structure through this significant capital increase, which exceeds double the number of existing shares.On July 28, SK D&D announced in a public disclosure that its board of directors approved a shareholder allocation capital increase, issuing 44,681,000 common shares. The planned issuance price is se July 28, 2026

Controversy Arises Over Current President's Re-election Comments by National Assembly Speaker Joo Chung-sik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, stated that the issue of re-election for the current president is ultimately up to the will of the people. During his first press conference since taking office on July 28, Joo responded to a question about the possibility of a constitutional amendment extending the current president's term, saying, "The issue of re-election related to the restructuring of power is ultimately a matter of public opinion and the choice of the people." This state July 28, 2026

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan's Kyushu Causes Tremors in South Korea A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kyushu region has triggered tremors in South Korea, prompting the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to verify any potential impact on citizens.As of 7:30 PM on July 28, the ministry reported a total of 789 tremor reports received from local governments and fire authorities nationwide. Most reports came from the southern regions, with many citizens expressing concerns about the shaking.Regionally, Busan recorded the highest number of reports at 291, followe July 28, 2026

Champions City Project to Donate Three Bridges in Addition to $589.9 Million Contribution The Champions City project, a large-scale mixed-use development on the site of the former Jeonnam Textile and Ilshin Textile factories, is set to contribute 589.9 billion won ($589.9 million) in public contributions and donate three additional bridges connecting to areas outside the project zone. The city of Gwangju is currently conducting a revision of its urban management plan and is moving forward with the bridge installation based on the results of a traffic impact assessment.According to th July 28, 2026