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DP: Will View Yong Hye-in's Case Strictly From Public's Perspective... Gathering Opinions Urgently The Democratic Party of Korea announced today that it is urgently gathering evaluations and opinions from both inside and outside the party, centered around the leadership, regarding the future of Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in. SBS Sep 11, 2026 12:52 PM

Yong Hye-in Defiant on Holding Dual Roles, While 63% View Nomination as 'Wrong' Yong Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family who has been embroiled in various controversies, held a rebuttal press conference yesterday . SBS Sep 11, 2026 12:16 PM

President Lee's Approval Rating Falls to Record Low of 38% Amid Personnel Controversy [Gallup Korea] President Lee Jae-myung's job approval rating has fallen from the previous week, marking a new low since taking office, according to a public opinion poll. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:22 AM

President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Drops 2%p to 38%, Lowest Since Taking Office: Gallup Korea According to a poll conducted by Gallup Korea from September 8 to 10 among 1,000 adults aged 18 and older nationwide, positive evaluations of President Lee's job performance stood at 38%, marking a new low since his inauguration. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:15 AM

Gallup Poll: 61% Disapprove of Yong Hye-in, 43% Disapprove of Kim Seung-won for Ministerial Posts According to the Gallup Korea poll conducted from September 8 to 10 among 1,000 adults aged 18 and older nationwide and released today, 61 percent responded that nominee Yong is "unfit" for a ministerial post, while 13 percent said she is "fit," and 26 percent withheld their opinion. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:15 AM

Yong Hye-in! Get a Grip!" Shouting Outside Office on Morning Commute... "Trust Only the People and Look Only to the People" Repeated [Baro-i News] Yong Hye-in, nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, encountered civ… SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:42 AM

Kim Seung-won, Justice Minister Nominee, Apologizes Over Controversies Ahead of Confirmation Hearing Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won addressed various suspicions surrounding him today , stating, "As a politician, I sincerely apologize to the public for causing concern." Arriving at the confirmation hearing preparation office set up in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Kim made the remarks, adding, "I will make sure to explain the details thoroughly at the upcoming confirmation hearing." When asked about the circumstances behind hiring the son of Senior Judge Jung, who is linked to allegations of lobbying for the approval of a COVID-19 treatment clinical trial, Kim responded, "I hired him as a legislative assistant through an open interview because I have nothing to hide." "Legislative assistants are not official staff members, but rather assist with parliamentary duties," he explained. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:42 AM

Yoon Sang-hyun: "We Must Unite with Han Dong-hoon Over Kim Seung-won Hearing... Cast Aside Petty Egos and Reinstate Him" - Jang Dong-hyeok abandons parliamentary politics for Olympic Park, jumping on the plaza bandwagon - Views Olympic Park as a sanctuary and life jacket for political momentum - Definition of election fraud is 'systematic manipulation'—which did not exist - Must conduct a public recount via special counsel.. SBS Sep 11, 2026 9:25 AM

Kim Seung-won Addresses Hiring of Judge's Son Involved in Clinical Trial Favor Allegations Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won explained the circumstances behind hir… SBS Sep 11, 2026 9:14 AM

Growing Controversy Over "People's Choice": "State That You Will Not Seek Re-election" The suspicion that a constitutional amendment is being pursued to allow the incumbent president to seek consecutive terms has largely been fueled by the ruling bloc itself. SBS Sep 11, 2026 8:41 AM