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Democratic Party Distances Itself After Nominee's Fall; PPP Asks "What Are They Hiding?" Moving on to political news. Although Representative Kim Seung-won has stepped down from his nomination for Justice Minister, the political fallout continues. SBS Sep 20, 2026 11:32 PM

North Korea Fires 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles from Wonsan at 3-Hour Interval North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from the Wonsan area today . SBS Sep 20, 2026 10:30 PM

Oh Se-hoon: "Real Estate Is Behind Fall in President's Approval Rating... Must Take Responsibility for Jeonse Crisis" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon criticized that "real estate issues are the primary cause of the decline in President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating," adding, "President Lee must take responsibility for making jeonse housing supplies disappear." Mayor Oh made these remarks during an appearance on Sisa Journal TV on September 19, referring to President Lee's press conference held the previous day. SBS Sep 20, 2026 8:57 PM

North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles 3 Hours Apart in Provocation Ahead of UN General Assembly North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in succession about three hours apart today , ahead of major diplomatic events including the United Nations General Assembly and a U.S.-China summit. SBS Sep 20, 2026 8:35 PM

Rhyu Si-min: "President Fails to Diagnose Pejorative Label Issue as It Is... Must Shake It Off" Then, you need to take them out, shake out your shoes, and continue walking. But instead of recognizing that pebbles have entered, the response seems to be stuck in a state of just saying, 'It's simply uncomfortable.'" He also remarked, "That has caused the president immense pain and has politically isolated him," yet added, "I get the feeling that he might just keep walking with small pebbles still under his feet." He continued, "I did not put the pebbles in; I merely said that there are pebbles inside," pointing out, "Even now, if he shakes out the shoes, removes the pebbles, and starts walking again, he can fully reach where he originally intended to go. SBS Sep 20, 2026 7:27 PM

PPP Media Committee: 'Alleged Protest Call to KBS by DP Aide Constitutes External Pressure if True' ▲ People Power Party Lawmaker Kim Jang-kyom Following allegations that an aide f… SBS Sep 20, 2026 7:22 PM

Prime Minister Han Vows to Support Young Researchers by Ring-Fencing Funds for Basic Science Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said on Sunday , "The government will provide strong support so that young researchers can take on bold challenges in stable environments and grow into leaders of future research." Han made the remarks during an "Open Brunch" event at her official residence in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, where she invited young researchers from the science and technology sector. SBS Sep 20, 2026 6:48 PM

North Korea Fires Another Projectile 3 Hours After Launching Short-Range Ballistic Missile North Korea fired another unidentified projectile on Sunday afternoon, just three hours after launching a short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea. SBS Sep 20, 2026 6:45 PM

Called 'Prince Syndrome,' Han Dong-hoon Slams 'Stale Wording' and Warns: 'Stay Strong, It's Just the Beginning' Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon held a press conference today in front of th… SBS Sep 20, 2026 5:58 PM

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile; JCS Says It Flew 450 km into East Sea from Wonsan North Korea fired a ballistic missile on the afternoon of September 20, two days after threatening to take "responsive action" in protest against U.S.-led military drills in the Asia-Pacific region. SBS Sep 20, 2026 5:21 PM