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President Lee Jae-myung Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun President Lee Jae-myung reportedly held a closed-door meeting with Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun on the 2nd. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:41 PM

North Korea-Russia Tumen River Bridge to Be Named After Soviet Officer Who Saved Kim Il-sung The bridge over the Tumen River connecting North Korea and Russia is set to be named after a Soviet military officer who prevented an assassination attempt on Kim Il-sung. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:35 PM

President Lee: "Repaying the Final Debt from the Foreign Exchange Crisis... Thanks to the Citizens Who Strove for 30 Years" President Lee Jae-myung expressed gratitude to the citizens on the 3rd, stating, "We are paying off the final debt of the foreign exchange crisis after 30 years." In a post on X sharing related news, President Lee stated, "The repayment of public funds, which were raised to prevent national default during the 1997 IMF (International Monetary Fund) foreign exchange crisis, will be finalized with next year's budget." He added, "Just as we overcame the nation's most difficult moment about 30 years ago through the strength of our citizens, this is thanks to the public who have consistently worked hard for 30 years. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:22 PM

President Lee: "Police Must Reform with Bone-Cutting Resolve and Overhaul Systems" Regarding controversies such as the false closure of the Jeju missing person case, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "Using these series of incidents as a mirror, the police must undertake internal self-purification and institutional improvement with a bone-cutting resolve." Presiding over an opening statement at a meeting of senior secretaries at the Cheong Wa Dae, President Lee remarked, "There must not be an inch of vulnerability in public safety, which is responsible for the safety of our citizens. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:20 PM

President Lee Calls for Review of Minimum Residence Periods Amid Controversy Over Foreigners' Pension Benefits President Lee Jae-myung stated that institutional improvements are necessary, such as establishing a minimum domestic residence period for foreigners, in response to controversies surrounding foreign residents exploiting loopholes to receive the National Pension and basic pensions. SBS Sep 3, 2026 6:13 PM

Kim Seung-won Explains 'Will Clear My Name,' But Faces New Allegation of 'Slush Fund Creation' Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, arrived at his personnel hearing preparation office for the first time today. SBS Sep 3, 2026 5:25 PM

Government Announces Plan to Relocate Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Gender Equality to Sejong Starting Next Year The government announced the direction for the second phase of central administrative agency and public institution relocations today . SBS Sep 3, 2026 5:08 PM

Yong Hye-in Facing Anti-Picketing by Same-Age Politician... Kang Sung-pil Warns "If Resignation as Lawmaker Is Delayed, Ministerial Post Also at Risk" When citing or quoting this interview, please explicitly state the program name, SBS Ju Young-jin's News Briefing. SBS Sep 3, 2026 4:28 PM

Kang Sung-pil: Cho Kuk's Remarks Used as Ammunition by PPP Against DP; Ham In-kyung: Cho's Criticism Valid in Eyes of Public When quoting or reporting from this interview, please explicitly credit the program SBS <Ju Young-jin's News Briefing>. SBS Sep 3, 2026 4:27 PM

Kim Seung-won Says "No Intention to Order Dismissal of Indictment," But Anchor Joo Young-jin Focuses on This Word When citing or reporting this interview, please accurately state the program name "SBS 〈Joo Young-jin's News Briefing〉." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Sep 3, 2026 4:27 PM