Jeon Jong-min, a 59-year-old lawyer with no prior experience as a prosecutor, has been appointed as the first deputy chief of the newly established Major Crimes Investigation Agency (MCIA), which opens tomorrow. He stated that he aims to fill in the gaps that prosecutors may overlook, drawing on his experience as a judge and lawyer.
On October 1, Jeon commented on his appointment, saying, "If I were to interpret the intent of the appointing authority, I believe that the experience and capabilities of someone who is not a prosecutor were also necessary." He added, "With my 30 years of experience as a judge and lawyer, I will help supplement what prosecutors may miss, and I think I also have areas where I need to learn and improve myself."
He identified enhancing investigative capabilities as a key goal for the new organization, stating, "I will create an agency that excels in investigations." He acknowledged the potential dilemmas between the rights of defendants and victims but emphasized, "If we conduct thorough investigations and reach conclusions based on the facts, there will be no unjust outcomes."
A chlorine gas leak at the Grand Josun Jeju hotel pool has resulted in 59 guests and staff experiencing symptoms such as nausea and dizziness.
According to Jeju Province and fire authorities on October 1, the gas was released during cleaning when the disinfectant mixture was improperly proportioned. The gas odor spread throughout the hotel.
The affected individuals, including guests and staff, reported symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and headaches, all of which were classified as minor injuries.
As Russian missile and drone attacks target civilian and energy facilities across Ukraine, including damage in the capital city of Kyiv, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated safety checks for South Korean citizens in the area.
On October 1, the ministry announced that it held a situation assessment meeting led by Jo Joo-sung, the director of overseas safety planning, in collaboration with the South Korean embassy in Ukraine. The embassy is located in the affected central area of Kyiv, where many foreign missions are situated.
During the meeting, Jo instructed the embassy to continuously monitor the safety of South Korean citizens and to disseminate safety notices promptly. He also requested ongoing checks of emergency contact networks and evacuation plans.
Park Ki-chang, the South Korean ambassador to Ukraine, assured that he would maintain close communication with the ministry. He stated that necessary protective measures for citizens abroad would be proactively implemented in response to changing circumstances, while also ensuring the safety of embassy staff.
As the U.S. maritime blockade continues, Iran reportedly did not load a single barrel of oil onto tankers last month.
On October 1, Yonhap News reported that Bloomberg, which tracks tanker movements, indicated in its preliminary estimates that Iran's oil shipments for September were recorded as '0'. Data from analytics firms Kpler and Vortex confirmed the same figure.
This marks a stark contrast to just a month prior, when Iran's oil shipments averaged about 250,000 barrels per day. September is the first month since the war began in February that there have been no shipments at all.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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