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A Suspension of Indictment Is Not an Acquittal, but... 1. Why Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Received a Suspension of Indictment Controversy surrounding Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won is growing increasingly heated, with Representative Han Dong-hoon taking the lead in fueling allegations. SBS Sep 7, 2026 6:13 PM

Basic Income Party on Yong Hye-in's Dual Roles: New Path and Precedent Required 7. Amid growing controversy over the dual roles of proportional representation lawmaker and cabinet minister held by Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in, the Basic Income Party has expressed its stance that it is a "new attempt." Speaking to reporters after a National Assembly press briefing today , Basic Income Party Supreme Council Member Shin Ji-hye said, "There are many opinions that there has never been a case of simultaneously holding a proportional representation seat and a ministerial post. SBS Sep 7, 2026 5:49 PM

Ex-Prosecutor Lawyer Kim Ji-yong Named Final Candidate for Inaugural Chief of Serious Crime Investigation Agency Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-jung held a briefing at the Government Complex Seoul today and announced plans to recommend Lawyer Kim Ji-yong to President Lee Jae-myung as the candidate for the first chief of the agency. SBS Sep 7, 2026 5:42 PM

Han Dong-hoon Releases More Broker Texts Mentioning 'Democratic Party Oppas' Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon revealed text messages today involving broker Yang and a pharmaceutical company CEO, in which they mentioned other Democratic Party lawmakers in connection with the suspected solicitation for clinical trial approval of a new drug involving Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. SBS Sep 7, 2026 5:00 PM

Kim Seung-won Embroiled in Favoritism Controversy; Jang Sung-cheol Says "Unfit," Seo Yong-ju Says "Political Offensive... Cannot Tolerate Resignation" When citing or quoting this interview, please explicitly state that it is from the program SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>. SBS Sep 7, 2026 4:53 PM

You Handle Public Petitions Like That? Former Aide Jang Sung-chul Says, "We Don't Operate This Way" When quoting or reporting from this interview, please clearly state that it is from the program SBS <Ju Young-jin's News Briefing>. SBS Sep 7, 2026 4:52 PM

President Lee's Approval Rating Falls for 8th Consecutive Week... Yong Hye-in Fallout? In the 20s Among 20s and 30s When citing or quoting this interview, please explicitly state that it is from the SBS program "Ju Young-jin's News Briefing." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Sep 7, 2026 4:51 PM

Han Dong-hoon's Appearance at Kim Seung-won's Hearing: Kim Says "As a Witness" vs. Han Says "As a Committee Member" When quoting or reporting this interview, please explicitly state that it is from the SBS program "Ju Young-jin's News Briefing." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Sep 7, 2026 4:51 PM

"We Will Play a Role on the Left of Korean Politics": Rebuilding Korea Party Leader Shin Jang-sik on Nominees Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in When quoting this interview, please cite the program name 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Sep 7, 2026 4:38 PM

President Lee Attends Film and Video Summit… Announces 800 Billion Won Investment over 5 Years President Lee Jae-myung began his full-scale schedule on the second day of his state visit to France on the 7th by attending the Lumière Summit, an international film and video summit. SBS Sep 7, 2026 4:36 PM