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Kim Seung-won Chokes Up During Hearing as Rival Parties Clash Over 'Vipers' vs. 'Double Standards' Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won shed tears while explaining allegations of preferential treatment involving a developmental disability cooperative where his wife and son work. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:42 PM

Rival Parties Clash All Day Without Witnesses: Inside Confirmation Hearing (September 15, 2026) Let's now turn to the National Assembly, where the confirmation hearing for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won is taking place. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:42 PM

Lee Hyung-il Apologizes for Non-Resident Home Controversy, Ruling Party Also Calls It "Embarrassing to the Public" A parliamentary confirmation hearing was also held for Lee Hyung-il, the nominee for Minister of Economy and Finance, where controversy arose over his "non-resident single-home" apartment. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:42 PM

President Lee to Hold Press Conference on Sept. 18: "Clear Stance on Key Issues" President Lee Jae-myung will hold a national press conference at 10 a.m. on September 18 at the Cheong Wa Dae State Guest House. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:41 PM

Kim Seung-won: "I Majored in Humanities and Didn't Know Drug Efficacy… I Regret Trusting 100,000-Won Supply" Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, addressed suspicions regarding lobbying for COVID-19 clinical trial approval today , stating, "I have some regrets about whether I trusted too much the claim that the drug could be supplied for around 100,000 won." Nominee Kim made the remarks during the National Assembly confirmation hearing when Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Han-gyu asked, "If you could go back to that time, is there any part you wish you had handled differently?" Regarding the COVID-19 treatment by Genencell, a pharmaceutical company implicated in the alleged solicitation, Nominee Kim said, "Foreign treatments cost 700,000 to 800,000 won on the market, but I was told this drug could be supplied in the 100,000-won range." He added, "I do think it would have been better if I had given work instructions through my aides," explaining, "At the time, the entire national capacity was mobilized to focus on developing COVID-19 treatments and vaccines, and there was also a sense of urgency." When People Power Party lawmaker Kim Min-jeon pointed out the controversy surrounding Genencell's animal testing manipulation, Nominee Kim explained, "I majored in the humanities. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:42 PM

Kim Seung-won: "Opposed to Granting Independent Counsel Power to Dismiss Indictments… No Need for Artificial Measures" Kim Seung-won, nominee for Minister of Justice, expressed his opposition today to granting special prosecutors the power to drop indictments. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:38 PM

"Did You Get Orders from Kim Hyun-ji?" Angry Outburst... Scene Filled with Shouting Over 'Mindless Defending' Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won addressed allegations surrounding him dur… SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

"Clearly a Solicitation," Secretary Testified; Message Even Mentioned 'Outflow of National Wealth' Regarding the matter where Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won requested expedited processing from the head of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety regarding pharmaceutical firm Genencell's clinical trial for a COVID-19 treatment, it has been confirmed that the secretary to the food and drug safety minister at the time testified to prosecutors, "There were no solicitation contacts from lawmakers other than Rep. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

"No More Approval Ratings to Lose"—What President Lee Jae-myung Must Do at His National Press Conference (ft. Director Yoon Tae-gon) President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has hit a new low since taking office, marking a downward trend for nine consecutive weeks. SBS Sep 15, 2026 6:32 PM

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Meets Former Mongolian President to Discuss Human Rights Issues Including Abolition of Death Penalty Former President Elbegdorj visited South Korea in his capacity as a commissioner of the International Commission against the Death Penalty. SBS Sep 15, 2026 6:31 PM