[News Dive] Judge Ji Gwi-yeon indicted without detention over alleged entertainment bribes

Ji Gwi-yeon has been indicted without detention over allegations that he received entertainment at an adult entertainment venue. The case leads the day’s edition of “News Dive,” which features lawyer Noh Young-hee, former Democratic Party spokesperson Jang Yoon-mi and Hankyoreh21 reporting team leader Kim Wan.

The program also examines South Korea’s July current-account surplus, which exceeded 42 billion dollars and was described as the largest ever recorded for that month. Another segment reports that the country repaid its IMF debt for the first time in 30 years, with President Lee Jae Myung attributing the achievement to the public.

Political issues include President Lee’s approval rating, with property prices and livelihoods cited among reasons for negative views. The show also discusses a photograph involving Kim Seung-won, criticism of prosecutors linked to Han Dong-hoon’s offensive, continuing controversies surrounding Yong Hye-in, and the resignation of National Integration Committee chairman Lee Seok-yeon.