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Russian Drone Strike Near Kyiv Kills at Least 37 Russia launched a drone strike near Kyiv, resulting in a large explosion at a warehouse used for munitions, causing significant casualties.According to reports from Yonhap News Agency, Reuters, and AFP, on August 29, Russian drones struck a storage facility in the village of Myla, located in the western outskirts of Kyiv. The death toll has reached at least 37, with over 40 injured, including four children.Initially, Timur Tkachenco, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, reported 27 fatalities, but the number has since increased. Among the victims is the mayor of the nearby village of Dmytriivka. Rescue and search operations are ongoing at the site.The severity of the incident is attributed to the warehouse being used for munitions storage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on X (formerly Twitter) that "there are regulations prohibiting the storage of munitions near residential areas. Those who allowed this situation must be held accountable for their decisions." The Ukrainian Prosecutor's Office is investigating whether the warehouse owner had the necessary permits and approvals for storing explosives.Meanwhile, Russian drone strikes targeting Kyiv have continued for three consecutive days. 2026-08-29 21:56:00 -
Death Toll from Nepal-China Floods Rises to 633; Nearly 3,000 Missing Death toll from Nepal-China floods increases to 633; nearly 3,000 missing The death toll from severe flooding in the Himalayan region along the Nepal-China border continues to rise. According to Yonhap News, the Nepalese disaster authorities reported that the number of confirmed fatalities has reached 626. In China's Tibet Autonomous Region, the death toll from landslides related to the flooding has increased from 5 to 7. Additionally, the number of missing persons in Nepal has surged from 1,924 to 2,426, while 554 individuals are reported missing in Tibet. The total number of missing persons now stands at approximately 2,980, nearing 3,000. Trump announces oil deal with Venezuela; U.S. gains majority control On August 28, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a significant oil trade agreement has been reached with Venezuela, a country rich in oil resources. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "The United States has just reached an agreement with Venezuela regarding the largest oil deal in world history." He added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former Secretary of War Pete Hegseth have worked closely with Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, to secure majority control over Venezuela's confirmed oil reserves of over 65 billion barrels without burdening American taxpayers. However, details regarding the agreement have not been disclosed. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin to meet in Bishkek on August 31; second meeting this year Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 31, marking their second meeting this year. They are expected to discuss the 'Power of Siberia 2' gas pipeline project. According to Yonhap News, the Singapore-based daily Lianhe Zaobao reported that Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy advisor to the Kremlin, stated that Xi and Putin are set to meet during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek. In this context, Russian news agency Interfax reported that Ushakov mentioned the possibility of finalizing agreements related to the 'Power of Siberia 2' project during their bilateral talks. This project aims to transport natural gas from Russia's Yamal Peninsula through Mongolia to China, with an expected capacity of 50 billion cubic meters annually upon completion. However, the Chinese government has yet to provide specific comments on the matter. Earlier, during Putin's visit to China in May, both leaders failed to narrow their differences on key issues, including supply pricing. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on August 28 that Xi plans to engage in in-depth discussions with leaders attending the SCO summit on deepening cooperation across various fields and addressing major international and regional issues, offering only a general stance. Hegseth denies rumors of 2028 presidential run; calls claims '100% false' Rumors regarding Pete Hegseth, former Secretary of War, potentially running for the 2028 presidential election have surfaced, but Hegseth has promptly denied them. According to Yonhap News, NBC reported on August 28, citing multiple sources, that Hegseth has been discussing a potential presidential bid with close associates and has been considering it for several months. Notably, he has been viewed by some as a suitable candidate to carry on the popularity of President Donald Trump within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement. In response, Hegseth took to X (formerly Twitter) to assert, "100% false. NBC is lying. My only mission is to make the Department of Defense great again." Meanwhile, President Trump is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. Other potential Republican candidates include Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-29 21:32:00
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Actor Lee Yong-joo Dies of Heart Attack at Age 44 Actor Lee Yong-joo has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 44.A friend of Lee announced on social media on the 29th, "My friend Lee Yong-joo has suddenly passed away. I still can't believe this shocking news. I hope many people will remember Yong-joo on his final journey."The funeral is being held at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Room 5, with the burial scheduled for 6:30 a.m. on the 31st. The burial site will be arranged by the Seongnam City Funeral Culture Office. The cause of death is reported to be a heart attack.Lee made his debut in 2004 with the film 'An Jung-geun.' He gained fame for his role in tvN's 'Funny TV Roller Coaster: Blue Tower.'* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-29 21:00:10
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Nepal Flood Recovery Costs Estimated at $5 Billion to $6.9 Billion Recovery efforts from the massive flooding in the Himalayan region along the Nepal-China border are expected to cost up to approximately 7 trillion won ($5 billion to $6.9 billion).On August 29, local time, Nepal's Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle stated that the estimated recovery costs for the extensive flooding that occurred in northern Bagmati Province on August 26 could range from $4 billion to $5 billion. He noted that the upper estimate of $5 billion is nearly 10% of Nepal's total economic size. However, Wagle emphasized in an interview with Reuters that "this is an initial estimate" and added, "It will require much less than what was needed after the 2015 earthquake. We are currently assessing the extent of the losses and damages."Meanwhile, four days after the flooding began, the total number of confirmed fatalities in both countries has risen to 633, with nearly 3,000 people reported missing. According to reports from AP and AFP, Nepal's disaster authorities confirmed that 626 people died due to the flooding in northern Bagmati Province on August 26.On the same day, the death toll from landslides related to the flooding in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, near the border, increased from 5 to 7, bringing the total fatalities across both countries to 633.Nine South Koreans, including six employees from Doosan Enerbility who were constructing the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower plant and three from Korea South-East Power, remain unaccounted for.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-29 20:44:00
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Democratic Party Denies Merger Talks with Lee Jun-seok, Calls It 'Fake News' The Democratic Party on August 29 dismissed rumors of a merger with former Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok, labeling them as "fake news."Shin Hyun-young, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated in a media announcement, "The recent claims of a merger between Lee Jun-seok and the Democratic Party, raised by some YouTube channels, are completely unfounded."She added, "We urge the media to be cautious in their reporting to prevent the spread of baseless speculation and misinformation."Meanwhile, Lee Jun-seok resigned from his position as leader of the Reform Party on August 26. There have been reports of conflicts between him and the party leadership.Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, has been advocating for a strategy that encompasses moderate and rational conservative factions. 2026-08-29 20:32:00
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Lottery Winner Shares Surprising Story After Big Win "I never expected to win a large amount, but now I feel like I've used up all my luck in one go."As interest grows in the Donghaeng Lottery's 1239th draw on August 29, the story of a winner from the 329th Pension Lottery 720+ is gaining attention.In a post on the Donghaeng Lottery winners' board on August 24, the winner of the 1st prize (1 ticket) and 2nd prize (4 tickets) shared, "I usually buy lottery tickets once or twice a year. Recently, I watched a video online about scratching off a Spitto ticket and thought it looked fun, so I decided to buy some tickets. I bought five Spitto 1000 tickets and also noticed the pension lottery next to them, so I bought one set as well."He continued, "When I got home, I scratched off the Spitto tickets first, but none were winners, which made me think, 'Winning is really hard.' My excitement faded. Then, on Thursday evening, I remembered I had bought the pension lottery tickets and checked the results without any expectations. To my surprise, I found out I had won both the 1st and 2nd prizes. I was so shocked and happy that I thought, 'This can't be real!'"The winner, who purchased the tickets at a lottery shop in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, recalled a memorable dream when asked about any recent dreams, saying, "The night before checking the results, I dreamed of a war happening."When asked what kind of lottery tickets he usually buys, he replied, "I occasionally buy Spitto tickets."Regarding his plans for the winnings, he stated, "I plan to save the winnings to buy a house in the future."Meanwhile, the results for the 1239th lottery draw will be available after 8:35 PM today (29th).* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-29 20:28:00
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Ahn Cheol-soo: Lee's Request for Supreme Court Justice Reappointment Signals Lame Duck Status Ahn Cheol-soo, a member of the People Power Party, claimed on August 29 that President Lee Jae-myung's request for the reappointment of Supreme Court Justice nominee Son Bong-ki marks the beginning of a lame duck period for the president. In response, the Democratic Party criticized Ahn's assertion as delusional.Ahn stated on Facebook, "The president's lame duck status has begun, as he cannot even secure a vote on the arrest motion despite having a majority in the National Assembly." He questioned whether President Lee is afraid of losing support from the pro-Lee faction in the party, stating, "The president cannot send the Supreme Court justice nomination to the National Assembly. Is he that scared of the pro-Lee faction's defection?"He added, "The Blue House is using procedural issues as an excuse, but the Democratic Party is a massive ruling party with 161 seats. If Son is truly unfit, they can simply vote against him in the National Assembly as a party line." Ahn emphasized that the inability to send the nomination to the National Assembly stems from fears of defections from the pro-Lee faction following the recent party convention.Ahn also noted, "According to the National Assembly Act, personnel matters like the Supreme Court justice nomination are voted on by secret ballot. Since it is unclear who might betray, this presents a perfect opportunity for the pro-Lee faction and the Justice Innovation Party to unite and strike a blow against President Lee and the pro-Lee faction."He remarked, "President Lee, who carries the trauma of the arrest motion vote during his tenure as party leader in 2023, knows this better than anyone. A president who cannot even trust his own party members to vote in the National Assembly is a clear signal of a lame duck status. If he truly believes in the unity of the Democratic Party, he should stop hiding behind the reappointment request and send the nomination for Son to the National Assembly immediately."In response, Democratic Party spokesperson Cho Gye-won urged Ahn to stop making baseless claims, stating, "This is a political attack that distorts the constitutionally mandated personnel verification process into a narrative of internal conflict within the party."Cho emphasized, "The president's request for the reappointment of a Supreme Court justice is an exercise of his constitutionally guaranteed authority. It is a measure to correct procedural flaws in the recommendation process and ensure the integrity of the judiciary's composition."* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-29 20:24:00
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Hegseth Denies Rumors of 2028 Presidential Run Rumors have emerged regarding U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. In response, Hegseth has firmly denied the claims, calling them "lies."According to Yonhap News, NBC reported on August 28, citing multiple sources, that Hegseth has been discussing the possibility of a presidential run with close associates and has been considering the matter for several months. The report noted that some in his circle view him as a suitable candidate to carry on President Donald Trump's popularity within the MAGA movement.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Hegseth stated, "This is 100% false. NBC is lying." He emphasized that his "only mission is to make the Department of Defense great again."Meanwhile, under the U.S. Constitution, President Trump is ineligible to run for a third term. This has led to speculation about other potential Republican candidates, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 2026-08-29 19:44:20
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Doosan and Namdong Power Team Struggle with Helicopter Search Amid Bad Weather A response team from Doosan Energy and Korea South-East Power has begun search and rescue operations for nine missing South Koreans in Nepal due to severe flooding. The team is collaborating with the South Korean government in these efforts.However, the search has faced challenges due to poor weather conditions and difficulties in obtaining helicopter flight permissions from Nepalese military authorities.According to Yonhap News Agency, government officials, and local business response teams, helicopter search operations commenced on August 28, led by Korea South-East Power and Doosan Energy.The nine missing individuals include six employees from Doosan Energy and three from Korea South-East Power, all of whom were working on a hydropower plant project in the area.One helicopter chartered by Korea South-East Power received approval from Nepalese military authorities on August 28 and conducted its first search in the flood-affected region.Initially, Nepalese authorities hesitated to permit helicopter flights due to concerns about a secondary flood but granted permission just before sunset, allowing the helicopter to conduct its first search. However, there have been no reports of finding the missing South Koreans.While Korea South-East Power and Doosan Energy aimed to intensify helicopter search efforts, they were unable to launch any flights.On the previous day, Doosan Energy had not received flight approval, but they were granted permission on the morning of August 29. They planned to deploy drones to search high-altitude areas where the missing individuals might have sought refuge. Unfortunately, adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and wind, prevented the helicopter from taking off that morning.As weather conditions improved, there was hope for helicopter flights in the afternoon. However, Nepalese authorities announced a ban on foreign helicopter operations, further complicating the situation.The reasons behind the Nepalese authorities' decision to restrict foreign helicopter flights remain unclear.On August 30, Doosan Energy and Korea South-East Power plan to continue their efforts to secure helicopter operations in close cooperation with government authorities. Additionally, two helicopters operated by the South Korean government have begun search operations in the flood-affected areas, carrying personnel from the government’s joint rapid response team, including firefighters, police, and foreign ministry officials.Meanwhile, ten South Koreans affiliated with Doosan Energy, who had been isolated in the upper area of the accident site since August 26 due to damaged roads from the flooding, are currently reported to be in Kathmandu. 2026-08-29 19:40:00
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Yang Kyung-kyu Elected as New Leader of Justice Party with 94.7% Support Yang Kyung-kyu, a former member of the National Assembly, was elected as the new leader of the Justice Party on August 29.According to the Justice Party, Yang ran unopposed in the leadership election, receiving 94.7% of the votes (3,409 votes) in favor, while 5.3% (191 votes) were against.He declared, "I will create a larger and new popular progressive party." His term will last for two years. Yang previously served as a member of the 21st National Assembly for four months after succeeding the proportional representation seat vacated by former lawmaker Ryu Ho-jung in 2024. He has a background as a labor activist, having held positions such as vice-chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce union, and the first vice-chairman of the Democratic Labor Party.However, the election for the deputy leader remains vacant as no candidates emerged. The party plans to announce a new call for candidates in the future.The election was conducted through online voting from August 24 to 28, followed by an automated response system (ARS) vote on August 29, achieving a turnout of 38.2%.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-08-29 19:28:00