PPP Halts Filibuster to Demand Committee Meeting for Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integration Act

▷ The People Power Party, led by Floor Leader Song Eon-seok (송언석), stopped its filibuster to urge the Democratic Party to convene the Legislation and Judiciary Committee for the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integration Act.

▷ While the PPP emphasizes that the Daegu City Council has officially declared support for the integration, Chu Mi-ae (추미애), the committee chair, previously delayed the bill citing divided local opinions.

▷ Han Byeong-do (한병도) of the Democratic Party countered that consensus is still lacking, pointing to ongoing opposition from several local councils within the Gyeongbuk region.

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Iran Forms 3-Member Interim Leadership Committee Amid Power Uncertainty

▷ Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (아야톨라 알리 하메네이), Iran established a three-member interim leadership committee in accordance with Article 111 of the Constitution.

▷ The committee consists of President Masoud Pezeshkian (마수드 페제시키안), Judiciary Head Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei (골람호세인 모흐세니에제이), and a member of the Guardian Council to handle duties during the transition.

▷ While the Assembly of Experts must elect a successor, analysts predict that former Vice President Mohammad Mokhber (모흐베르) and SNSC Secretary General Ali Larijani (알리 라리자니) will hold actual power in the current wartime climate.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed as CIA Pinpoints Meeting Location for Strike

▷ Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (아야톨라 세예드 알리 하메네이), who ruled Iran for 37 years, was killed in a coordinated airstrike by the United States and Israel.

▷ The CIA had tracked Khamenei’s movements and communication patterns for over a year, eventually identifying a high-level leadership meeting taking place in central Tehran on the morning of the 28th.

▷ Based on this intelligence, the military adjusted the attack timing from night to daytime to successfully strike the gathering of Iranian leaders.

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Korean Government Activates Emergency Response Team Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

▷ Deputy Prime Minister Gu Yun-cheol (구윤철) chaired a joint emergency meeting with relevant agencies to assess the potential impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on South Korea’s financial markets and real economy.

▷ Although current energy reserves are evaluated as sufficient, the government emphasized the need for high vigilance against market volatility, particularly regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

▷ A pan-government emergency response team has been established to conduct 24-hour monitoring of energy, exports, and supply chains, ensuring a swift response according to contingency plans if any risks emerge.

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Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Fears of Global Energy and Logistics Crisis

▷ Following attacks by the U.S. and Israel, Ebrahim Jabbari (에브라힘 자바리), a commander of the IRGC, announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vessel traffic to drop to less than one-third of its normal volume.

▷ The blockade of this vital waterway, which handles over 20% of global oil transport, could drive international oil prices up to $130 per barrel and increase maritime freight rates by up to 80%.

▷ South Korea is particularly vulnerable as it imports 70% of its crude oil from the Middle East, prompting the government to hold emergency meetings to discuss logistics risks and alternative routes.

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President Lee Emphasizes Inheriting the 3.1 Spirit for Korean Peninsula Peace and Regional Cooperation

▷ President Lee Jae-myung (이재명) stated during the 107th March 1st Movement Day ceremony that the spirit of the revolution serves as a beacon of democracy and peace for people worldwide living in an era of crisis.

▷ He pledged to expand the search and rewards for independence activists and designate National Hyochang Independence Park to ensure that those who dedicated themselves to the nation are properly honored and respected.

▷ Regarding foreign policy, the President reaffirmed a commitment to peaceful coexistence with North Korea based on mutual respect and proposed pragmatic diplomacy with Japan to address historical issues while moving toward trilateral cooperation between Korea, China, and Japan.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Strategic Daytime Airstrike Targeting Leadership Meeting

▷ Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (아야톨라 세예드 알리 하메네이) and key military leaders were killed during a precise morning airstrike conducted by the U.S. and Israel.

▷ The operation utilized intelligence on a high-level meeting to target officials gathered in one location, successfully catching the Iranian leadership off guard during the day.

▷ Iranian state media officially confirmed the martyrdom of the Supreme Leader, while other top officials including Aziz Nasirzadeh (아지즈 나시르자데) were also reported among the casualties.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Dies in Airstrike, Ending 37 Years of Absolute Rule

▷ Ali Khamenei (알리 하메네이), who ruled Iran for 37 years as the supreme religious and political authority, was killed during a U.S. and Israeli airstrike at his residence in Tehran.

▷ Having succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini (루홀라 호메이니) in 1989, he maintained a firm grip on power by suppressing dissent and enforcing strict Islamic laws against women and minorities.

▷ His long reign concluded following a series of brutal crackdowns on anti-government protests triggered by economic hardship and international sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program.

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UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Meeting Over Airstrikes on Iran

▷ During the emergency session, Amir Saeid Iravani (아미르 사에이드 이라바니) condemned the airstrikes by the US and Israel as “war crimes,” reporting that over 100 children were killed in a civilian area.

▷ In response, Mike Waltz (이크 왈츠) argued that the operation was a necessary measure to ensure Iran never threatens the world with nuclear weapons and to address the regime’s long-standing role in regional instability.

▷ While Fu Cong (푸충) and Vassily Nebenzia (바실리 네벤자) criticized the use of force against Iran, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (안토니우 구테흐스) warned of catastrophic consequences and called for an immediate return to negotiations.

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Iran’s State Media Officially Confirms the Death of Supreme Leader Khamenei

▷ Iranian state broadcaster IRIB confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (아야톨라 세예드 알리 하메네이) was killed on the 28th following military operations by the U.S. and Israel.

▷ While Donald Trump (도널드 트럼프) described the death as a victory for justice, potential successor Asghar Hejazi (아스가르 헤자지) was also reportedly killed in the same airstrikes.

▷ Larijani (라리자니), the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has taken over state operations and issued a stern warning of retaliation against the United States and Israel.

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