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DP Floor Leader Han Byung-do Fires Back at Criticism Over Tax Revision: "Reflecting Public Voice in Policy" ▲ Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-do speaks during a policy coordination… SBS Sep 3, 2026 11:47 AM

Interior Minister: Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Gender Equality to Relocate to Sejong Sequentially Starting First Half of Next Year Agencies requiring separate office buildings, such as the Public Prosecutors' Office, the Serious Crime Investigation Office , and the National Police Agency, will be relocated after constructing new buildings. SBS Sep 3, 2026 11:39 AM

Gov't: Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Gender Equality to Relocate to Sejong Starting Next Year... Public Institutions Also Moving to Regional Innovation Cities First, central government ministries including the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Gender Equality will relocate to Sejong City sequentially starting in the first half of next year. SBS Sep 3, 2026 11:37 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok Urges Immediate Withdrawal of Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in Nominations People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok demanded today , regarding Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won and Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in, "I urge you to immediately withdraw the nominations of these two individuals, even now." During the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Jang said, "This cabinet reshuffle has already received a failing grade from the public." Regarding nominee Kim, he stated, "The new drug bribery case is becoming increasingly bizarre. SBS Sep 3, 2026 10:30 AM

Kim Seung-won, Nominee for Justice Minister: "No Authority to Drop Indictment, No Intention to Direct It" ▲ Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, speaks upon arriving at his co… SBS Sep 3, 2026 10:19 AM

"Seems Different from Usual": Kim Min-seok Breaks Silence on Yong Hye-in Controversy Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok stated today regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in—such as the debate over retaining her proportional representation seat—that he is "listening to many concerns and criticisms and deeply reflecting on them." Appearing on the party's official YouTube channel "Minjoo Party TV" on "Minti 07" today, Kim made the remarks, saying, "I am listening to various opinions and watching the situation unfold." Kim evaluated, "In general confirmation hearings, hidden corruption is uncovered and becomes an issue, but the issues raised this time are matters of judgment regarding facts that were evident even without a hearing," adding, "It seems different from usual." He further noted, "The various voices and judgments of the public on this matter deserve respect in themselves and are worth pondering." This can also be interpreted as an indication that, amid growing burdens on the ruling bloc as controversies and criticisms against the nominee amplify, he will monitor the situation before deciding whether to continue shielding nominee Yong. SBS Sep 3, 2026 10:09 AM

Presidential Office on U.S. Semiconductor 'Targeted Tariffs': 'Specific Details Not Yet Finalized' Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's mention of "targeted semiconductor tariffs," the Presidential Office stated today that "we understand that specific details regarding U.S. SBS Sep 3, 2026 9:41 AM

Rep. Kim Young-jin on Controversy Over Yong Hye-in's Dual Roles: "She Has Done Well in Parliament, Let's Watch Her Decision... Cho Kuk Acts as 'Red Team'" -Kim Yong-beom's Resignation? Seems Decided After Listening Closely to Public Sentiment on Real Estate -Timing is Regrettable.. SBS Sep 3, 2026 8:54 AM

"Please Handle This Quickly": Did Nominee Send Text Favoring Broker to Drug Safety Chief? Nominee for Minister of Justice Kim Seung-won received a suspension of indictment two years ago over allegations that he asked the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety to help approve a COVID-19 experimental drug at the request of an acquaintance. SBS Sep 3, 2026 7:56 AM

Democratic Party Furious Over "Ungrateful" Remarks: What Is Behind Cho Kuk's Successive Attacks on the Ruling Bloc? Lately, Cho Kuk, head of the innovation policy research institute at the Rebuilding Korea Party, has been keeping up a high-intensity barrage of criticism against President Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party. SBS Sep 3, 2026 7:41 AM