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Gov't Selects 1,431 Medical Items for North Korea Aid, Including X-Rays and Defibrillators According to data submitted today by the Ministry of Unification to Representative Kim Dae-sik of the People Power Party, a member of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, the government plans to send 1,431 items across 166 types of medical equipment necessary for diagnosis, surgery, and treatment to Kangdong County Hospital in Pyongyang as part of its "Healthcare Cooperation Package" project to assist in modernizing North Korea's regional hospitals. SBS Sep 20, 2026 9:10 AM
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From 'Oppa' to 'Humanities Major' Remarks: Solicitation Allegations Lead to Resignation Representative Kim Seung-won's resignation was heavily driven by his failure to turn public opinion around regarding allegations of improper solicitation involving the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. SBS Sep 20, 2026 9:07 AM
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Kim Seung-won Abruptly Steps Down as Justice Minister Nominee, Day After President Lee's Press Conference Democratic Party Representative Kim Seung-won has voluntarily stepped down from his nomination as Minister of Justice, stating that he "failed to meet the public's standards." While the ruling bloc had previously appeared intent on pushing ahead with the appointment—such as the Democratic Party unilaterally adopting the confirmation hearing report—the atmosphere changed abruptly. SBS Sep 20, 2026 7:08 AM
