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President Lee Congratulates Director Lee Chang-dong on Venice Film Festival Win Through X , President Lee announced the director's award and stated, "I once again extend my sincere congratulations to the director, as well as to all the actors and production crew," adding, "I will continue to cheer on the brilliant journey of South Korean cinema." He continued, "When I met the director and actors at the recent Lumière Summit, I heard firsthand about the enthusiastic local response to the work," adding, "I am all the more delighted that those expectations have led to such wonderful results." He further expressed hope that "this award will serve as an opportunity to further broaden the diversity of our films and allow even more great works to meet global audiences." Director Lee won the Grand Jury Prize, the second-highest honor at the Venice International Film Festival, for his new film "Love is Possible" on the 12th . SBS Sep 13, 2026 11:21 AM

N. Korea's Kim Jong Un Sends Reply Message to Xi Jinping for 9-9 Anniversary, Vows to Strengthen Bilateral Ties The Korean Central News Agency reported that in his reply sent to President Xi the previous day, Chairman Kim expressed "deep gratitude," stating that Xi's congratulatory message served as "a great source of strength and encouragement to all members of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Korean people." Kim stated, "In accordance with the demands of the new era and the aspirations and wishes of the peoples of the two countries, we will always march hand in hand with our Chinese comrades on the journey to firmly safeguard and advance our common socialist cause, and to better cultivate, strengthen, and develop the traditional North Korea-China friendship and cooperation relations." Kim also expressed his "firm conviction that under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China will continuously achieve new progress in the noble endeavor to comprehensively build a modern socialist powerhouse and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," adding, "I sincerely wish General Secretary Comrade good health and greater success in his responsible work." Chairman Kim's reply message was also published on the front page of the Rodong Sinmun, which is read by North Korean residents. SBS Sep 13, 2026 11:08 AM

North Korea Remains Silent After Missile Launch... No Reports for Four Times in a Month As of 11 a.m. today, North Korean media outlets—such as the Korean Central News Agency, targeted at overseas audiences, and the Rodong Sinmun, the organ of the Workers' Party read by North Korean citizens—have not reported on the missiles launched the previous day. SBS Sep 13, 2026 11:06 AM

Yong Hye-in, Minister Nominee for Gender Equality and Family, to Hold Press Conference at 11:30 AM... Attention Focused on Future Course of Action The Basic Income Party announced through a media notice that Nominee Yong is scheduled to hold a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Hall at 11:30 AM today. SBS Sep 13, 2026 11:01 AM

Gov't Launches Comprehensive Emergency Inspection of Social Security Systems Amid Foreigner Pension Fairness Controversy Following President Lee Jae-myung's directive to plug institutional loopholes so that no one unfairly benefits or suffers unreasonable disadvantages under the social security system, the Ministry of Health and Welfare is examining foreigner eligibility requirements and blind spots across various welfare systems by department. SBS Sep 13, 2026 10:23 AM

DPK Says "Cannot Just Sit Back"... High-Level Party-Govt Consultations Today a Turning Point The Democratic Party of Korea has stated regarding the future of Minister of Gender Equality and Family nominee Yong Hye-in that it "cannot just sit back," hinting that the party leadership could release an official stance. SBS Sep 13, 2026 10:00 AM

Kim Seung-won Deflects on Dropping Charges Against President Lee Jae-myung, Sparking Opposition Backlash When asked whether he would order a review into dropping the criminal charges against President Lee Jae-myung, Minister of Justice nominee Kim Seung-won responded that he would direct prosecutors to carry out their duties while maintaining neutrality. SBS Sep 13, 2026 7:11 AM