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Yong Hye-in Steps Down as Ministerial Nominee 14 Days After Nomination Yong Hye-in, a lawmaker of the Basic Income Party, stepped down as the nominee for the Minister of Gender Equality and Family today , 14 days after being nominated. SBS Sep 13, 2026 9:57 PM

DP Slams Prosecution's "Targeted Investigation"... PPP Demands Kim Seung-won Be Next to Resign Following lawmaker Yong Hye-in's resignation, the Democratic Party appeared focused on defending Ministerial Nominee for Justice Kim Seung-won ahead of his hearing the day after tomorrow . SBS Sep 13, 2026 9:57 PM

Yong Hye-in Steps Down Before Confirmation Hearing; Cheong Wa Dae Says "Candidate Made Own Decision" Lawmaker Yong Hye-in has become the first ministerial nominee under the current administration to step down even before undergoing a confirmation hearing. SBS Sep 13, 2026 9:57 PM

Kim Min-seok: "Accelerating Solidarity with Progressive Forces"… Blocking Conflict? Let's delve deeper into the remaining questions with political reporter Go Jeong-hyeon. SBS Sep 13, 2026 9:57 PM

Ruling Party and Gov't: "Police Reform Must Be Stronger… We Won't Let It Pass Mildly" The Democratic Party and the government held a high-level party-government consultative meeting today and agreed to push forward with intensive police reform while making thorough preparations for the launch of the Serious Crime Investigation Office and the Public Prosecution Office scheduled for next month. SBS Sep 13, 2026 8:06 PM

Cheong Wa Dae: "We Respect Yong Hye-in's Decision... Viewed as Her Own Choice" Senior Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung announced this through a press notice, stating, "We view that the nominee made the decision herself to reduce the burden on state affairs and people's livelihoods." Spokesperson Kang added, "The necessary subsequent procedures will be carried out in accordance with established regulations," and "Cheong Wa Dae will do its utmost in verification and personnel selection to meet the public's expectations." Nominee Yong was nominated for minister by President Lee Jae-myung on August 30. SBS Sep 13, 2026 3:50 PM

Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon Blasts Justice Minister Nominee: "Dismiss Temple Officials" Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon held a press conference regarding Justice Min… SBS Sep 13, 2026 3:18 PM

Yong Hye-in Steps Down as Minister Nominee at Democratic Party's Request; Cheong Wa Dae Respects Decision Yong Hye-in, nominee for the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, has voluntarily stepped down just 14 days after her nomination. SBS Sep 13, 2026 3:03 PM

KCSC Vows All-Out Efforts to Prevent Further Damage in Google Sex Crime Info Leak Scandal On the 12th, the KCSC shared the current situation with three international organizations, including INHOPE, GOSRN (Global Online Safety Regulators Network), and the IIC (International Institute of Communications), with all parties agreeing to maintain close cooperation moving forward. SBS Sep 13, 2026 2:37 PM

Ju-ae's Standing: A Distinct Brooch and Standout Fashion Set Her Apart North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, has recently been frequently spotted wearing a brooch shaped like the North Korean flag. SBS Sep 13, 2026 1:08 PM