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President Lee in Press Conference: "No Intention to Seek Reelection... No Troop Deployment to War" President Lee Jae-myung held a press conference for the public and stated his positions on various pending issues. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:59 PM

President Lee: "I Have Many Shortcomings... Will Communicate and Respect More" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung holds a press conference at the Cheongwadae State Gues… SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:49 PM

President Lee: "Shortcomings in Introduction of Leveraged ETFs... Details Not Yet Grasped" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a press conference held at the Cheong Wa Dae… SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:48 PM

President Lee Urges National Assembly to Remove Clause on Dropping Charges from Special Counsel Bill Addressing controversy surrounding the potential withdrawal of charges against him, President Lee Jae-myung on Friday called on the National Assembly to remove a clause granting the power to drop indictments from a special counsel bill pending in parliament. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:43 PM

President Lee on Chief Justice Cho's Remarks: "Need to Consider Why Independence Is Granted" Regarding Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's remarks on "judicial independence," President Lee Jae-myung stated, "I think we need to consider why independence is granted to state organs." President Lee answered as such when asked about his position on Chief Justice Cho's remarks during a press conference held at the Cheong Wa Dae State Guest House today . SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:39 PM

President Lee: "Parts of US Investment Difficult to Agree With... Talks Underway Again" Regarding the status of negotiations on investment in the United States, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "They say an agreement is almost reached, but looking at the details, there are some parts that are not easy to agree with, so we are in talks again." This explained the reason behind the delay in the announcement of investment in the U.S., which had been expected to take place soon. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:35 PM

President Lee: "Will Boost Real Estate Supply as Quickly as Possible, Checking Progress Weekly" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung answers questions from reporters at a press conference… SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:27 PM

President Lee: "No Troop Deployment to Intervene in War... Reviewing Measures to Strengthen Public Safety" President Lee Jae-myung firmly ruled out the deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz to take part in hostilities, stating, "There will be no troop dispatch that engages or intervenes in war." During a press conference held at Cheong Wa Dae, President Lee stated, "We have adhered to the principle that there will be no deployment of military assets in such a form, and this principle will remain unchanged going forward." At the same time, President Lee noted, "However, it is also clear that, just as other nations do, we must carry out minimal activities to protect our merchant vessels, crude oil transport routes, and the lives and safety of our citizens." He added, "As you know, the Cheonghae Unit is already deployed, responding to threats to citizen safety such as piracy. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:24 PM

Asked About 'Rising Housing Prices Harming Middle Class,' President Lee Names 'Biggest Cause' President Lee Jae-myung stated today during a press conference held at the Cheo… SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:55 AM

President Lee Asks National Assembly to Remove Clause on Dropping Charges from Distorted Indictment Special Counsel Bill ▲ President Lee Jae-myung holds a press conference at the Cheong Wa Dae State Gu… SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:51 AM