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President Lee's Press Conference Delayed by 30 Minutes, Set to Begin at 10:30 AM As a result, today's press conference will begin at 10:30 AM. A Blue House official explained, "This shows just how responsibly and gravely President Lee is approaching this press conference," adding, "The schedule was pushed back by about 30 minutes to allow time to fine-tune his remarks until the very last moment." With a pile of sensitive issues on the table—especially matters regarding the dropping of indictments, a constitutional revision allowing consecutive presidential terms, and controversies surrounding cabinet appointments including Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won—President Lee appears to be focusing closely on coordinating his messaging until the final minute. SBS Sep 18, 2026 10:19 AM

President Lee to Meet Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Chairman Khaldoon Today to Discuss Expanding South Korea-UAE Cooperation President Lee Jae-myung will meet with Khaldoon Khalifa Al-Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates , at Cheong Wa Dae. SBS Sep 18, 2026 10:00 AM

Kim Min-seok Targets Choo Mi-ae and Rebukes Rebuilding Korea Party ▲ Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, casts his vote on the m… SBS Sep 18, 2026 9:38 AM

Na Kyung-won: "Lee Must Announce at Press Conference That He Will Face Trial... Street Protests Require Clear Goals and Momentum First" - PPP reverses approval ratings? Public anger boiling over toward ruling party - Presidential press conference? Must declare no reelection and agree to stand trial - Why nominate Kim Seung-won? Will not mention dropping charges - Single-stock ETF, revealed to be pushed through under Kim Yong-beom's lead - Promoted trading despite widespread opposition…Must be thoroughly investigated - Filed complaint with CIO…Possibility of pursuing civil and criminal liability - Kim Seung-won's confirmation report adopted? Will formalize appointment today - Opposition street protests? No party-level preparation yet…Condemnation rally scheduled - Agree on necessity, but justification and momentum to sustain it are key - Harmony with Han Dong-hoon? Regrettable that he is fighting alone - Not just Yong Hye-in's resignation, 'semi-proportional representation system' must be abolished Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5 MHz 7:00 – 9:00 AM) Date: September 18, 2026 Host: Attorney Kim Tae-hyun Guest: Lawmaker Na Kyung-won, People Power Party : With nominee Kim Seung-won's confirmation hearing report adopted, President Lee Jae-myung's press conference will take place shortly. SBS Sep 18, 2026 9:32 AM

President Lee's Press Conference Delayed by 30 Minutes to Start at 10:30 AM Accordingly, today's conference, which was originally scheduled for 10:00 AM, will begin at 10:30 AM. SBS Sep 18, 2026 9:28 AM

President Lee Declares Baeksu-eup in Yeonggwang County a Special Disaster Zone Around 9 p.m. yesterday , President Lee declared Baeksu-eup in Yeonggwang County, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, a special disaster zone following a joint central survey. SBS Sep 18, 2026 9:16 AM

Mistaken for Water, but '167 Times the Lethal Dose'... Sold Openly Highly concentrated pure nicotine liquid is a dangerous substance that can be exploited for criminal purposes. SBS Sep 18, 2026 8:56 AM

President Lee to Hold Press Conference Today, Addressing Key Pending Issues With Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won expected to take steps toward appointment soon, President Lee Jae-myung will hold a press conference today . SBS Sep 18, 2026 8:56 AM

Kim Yo-jong Slams US-Led Drills, Threatening Counteraction 'Surpassing Proportionality' to 'New Record of Hostility' ▲ Kim Yo-jong, Vice Department Director of the Central Committee of the Workers'… SBS Sep 18, 2026 7:44 AM

Confirmation Report on Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Adopted Unilaterally; Committee Meetings Canceled in Retaliation The parliamentary confirmation report for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, who is engulfed in several allegations including solicitations to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, has been adopted under the leadership of the Democratic Party. SBS Sep 18, 2026 6:09 AM