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Prime Minister Han: "Timely Power Supply is Key to Success of Mega-Projects" Prime Minister Han Sung-sook said today , "It is no exaggeration to say that the key to the success of mega-projects for South Korea's grand leap forward depends on the timely supply of electricity and the early establishment of power grids." Prime Minister Han made the remarks during her opening opening statement at a Cabinet meeting held at the Government Complex Seoul this morning. SBS Sep 15, 2026 2:33 PM

PPP Blasts Nominee Lee So-young Over Non-Resident Single Home, While DP Defends Her Expertise Rival parties clashed during the National Assembly Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee confirmation hearing for Minister of SMEs and Startups nominee Lee So-young, debating the appropriateness of her "non-resident single home" status and her expertise in the small and medium-sized enterprise and small business sectors. SBS Sep 15, 2026 2:32 PM

Rival Parties Clash Over Nominee Lee Hyung-il's Non-Resident Single Home Ownership The controversy surrounding nominee Lee Hyung-il's "non-resident single home ownership" emerged as a major topic of debate during his confirmation hearing for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. SBS Sep 15, 2026 2:15 PM

Kim Seung-won Tears Up Explaining Family Suspicions; Democratic Party Applauds, People Power Party Dismisses as 'Crocodile Tears' Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, shed tears while explaining suspicions regarding preferential treatment involving a cooperative where his spouse and son work during his National Assembly confirmation hearing today . SBS Sep 15, 2026 1:56 PM

First-Ever Confirmation Hearing with "Zero Witnesses"... Kim Seung-won Says, "I Will Exercise My Authority Solely for the People" Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, attended the National Assembly c… SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:58 AM

Lee Hyung-il Apologizes Over Non-Residence Controversy in Gwacheon, Maintains Property Bought for Living Lee Hyung-il, nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, addressed the controversy surrounding his non-residence in an apartment in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, stating today , "I feel apologetic for parts that fell short of the public's expectations." Lee made the remarks during a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly's Strategy and Finance Committee today, addressing the fact that he has actually lived in the apartment for only four months while owning it for 17 years. SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:36 AM

Tears Over Family: Confirmation Hearing for Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Marred by Brawls The National Assembly confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, held today , was marred from the start by shouting and abusive language between ruling and opposition lawmakers. SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:18 AM

"A Devil? How Can You Call Me a Devil!" Shouts Erupt... The "Devil" Controversy at the Hearing Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, expressed regret during his open… SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:16 AM

Democratic Lawmakers Clash in Shouting Match at Hearing During the confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won held … SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:50 AM

Nominee Kang Shin-chul Clueless About Son's 700 Million Won Commercial Building Purchase? Controversy Ahead of Hearing Kang Shin-chul, nominee for Minister of National Defense, is facing controversy ahead of tomorrow's confirmation hearing as he claims he was not involved in his eldest son's purchase of a commercial building worth hundreds of millions of won. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:49 AM