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June 22 0000 UTC Brief
In South Korea
South Korean small manufacturers say the revised U.S. Section 232 metal tariffs are squeezing export profits, according to an industry survey. Beijing also said it welcomed Seoul’s reaffirmation of its one-China policy after bilateral talks, while notably leaving North Korea’s nuclear program out of its account of the meeting. Diplomatic housekeeping, with the usual selective memory.
At home, investigators are widening their probe into ballot shortages reported during the June 3 local elections, reviewing seized records and questioning election officials. Separately, a South Korean court sentenced former Gyeonggi Vice Governor Lee Hwa-young to four months in prison for lying to parliament about an alleged alcohol party.
In the Middle East
Iranian negotiators walked out of talks with the United States after Donald Trump issued threats over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s proxy groups, though Tehran later said the discussions were only paused. U.S. and regional mediators, including Pakistani and Qatari representatives, were also involved. Iran also said sanctions on its oil exports were discussed on the first day of the Switzerland talks, which is a lot of diplomacy for a room where nobody seems to trust the exits.
Separately, a new poll found 92.1 percent of Israelis believe Iran came out ahead in the recent conflict and the subsequent U.S.-Iran deal, with deep anger aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump.
In the Americas
Colombia has elected Trump-backed businessman Abelardo de la Espriella in a presidential runoff, according to the summary provided. He campaigned on retaking gang-controlled territory and building El Salvador-style megaprisons, after a period of left-wing rule during a severe security crisis.
Meanwhile, three people were killed when a plane that departed Ocean City, New Jersey, late Saturday crashed in Maryland en route to Montgomery County Air Park.
In U.S. politics
President Trump drew fresh questions after posting a Father’s Day message praising a “great daughter” alongside a photo of a woman who is not one of his daughters. The post quickly turned into a round of criticism about judgment, which is still somehow a recurring line in the script.
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