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President Lee Says "'Gangnam Invincibility' and 'Real Estate Speculation Republic' Will Become Things of the Past" And it must certainly be so." President Lee wrote this on his social media today while sharing a post introducing the government's announced "Housing Stability Plan." The plan entails supplying an annual average of 240,000 public housing units, including public sales and rentals, through 2030, as well as introducing "universal public rental housing" with larger floor plans to accommodate diverse demands. SBS Sep 22, 2026 7:47 AM

President Lee Arrives in New York, Begins Tour of US and Mexico for UN General Assembly President Lee Jae-myung has arrived in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly session. SBS Sep 22, 2026 7:42 AM

Three Soldiers Injured in Western Front Landmine Blast: Could It Be North Korean? Three soldiers were injured yesterday when a landmine exploded in the Demilitarized Zone along the western front. SBS Sep 22, 2026 7:40 AM

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik Offers to Resign 'to Take Responsibility' Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik tendered his resignation yesterday . The presidential office explained that it was a step to take comprehensive responsibility as the chief of staff assisting the president. SBS Sep 22, 2026 7:28 AM

President Lee Departs to Attend UN General Assembly, Raising Prospects of Meeting Trump President Lee Jae-myung has departed on a tour of the United States and Mexico to attend the United Nations General Assembly. SBS Sep 22, 2026 7:20 AM

PPP Demands Probe into Personnel Meddling by Presidential Aides, Holds Rally on 'Government Failures' Today Although Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik has tendered his resignation, the People Power Party is keeping up its offensive, claiming that the real figures pulling strings on personnel appointments are elsewhere. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:39 AM

Heavy Prison Terms for Commanders Involved in Martial Law: Yeo In-hyung Gets 18 Years, Kwak Jong-geun 9 Years Former high-ranking military generals who participated in the Dec. 3 emergency martial law have been sentenced to prison terms. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:30 AM

Three Soldiers Injured in Landmine Explosion, North Korean Placement Suspected Three soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone along the western front. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:28 AM

President Lee Departs for UN General Assembly: Will He Meet Trump Amid Deadlock in US Investment Talks? President Lee Jae-myung has departed for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:19 AM

"5 Files Submitted Including Accounting Fraud Allegations" ... "Gossip From Cheong Wa Dae's Perspective" Although former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won voluntarily withdrew his nomination, strong fallout continues over a petition submitted to Cheong Wa Dae by his former aide. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:11 AM