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"Allegations of Accounting Fraud Delivered" ... "Just 'Gossip' from Cheong Wa Dae's Perspective" A former aide to Representative Kim Seung-won told SBS that they sent a petition containing additional allegations against him via Telegram to Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Ik-pyo on the day before President Lee Jae-myung's press conference. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:11 AM

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik Abruptly Offers Resignation to 'Take Responsibility' Amid mounting criticism over personnel vetting failures following the consecutive withdrawals of ministerial nominees, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik has tendered his resignation. SBS Sep 22, 2026 6:09 AM

National Assembly Finance and Industry Committees to Receive Briefing on 'First U.S. Investment Project' Today The National Assembly's Economy and Finance Planning Committee and the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee will hold plenary meetings at 9:30 a.m. SBS Sep 22, 2026 5:12 AM

"Allegations of Accounting Irregularities Conveyed" ... "Gossip from Cheong Wa Dae's Perspective" Although former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won has stepped down voluntarily, the fallout continues over a petition submitted to Cheong Wa Dae by his former aide. SBS Sep 22, 2026 1:14 AM

Three Soldiers Injured in Landmine Blast; North Korean Mine Suspected Three soldiers were injured when a landmine exploded in the Demilitarized Zone along the western front. SBS Sep 22, 2026 12:38 AM

"Aide Personnel Interference Must Be Investigated": Calls Also Made for "Kim Min-seok's Apology" The People Power Party has ramped up pressure on the ruling party, asserting that allegations of personnel manipulation involving figures such as Kim Hyun-ji, head of the Office of the Personal Secretary to the President, must also be investigated. SBS Sep 22, 2026 12:25 AM

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik Offers to Resign to "Take Responsibility" Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik has offered to resign. Kang, who also chaired the presidential personnel committee, appears to be stepping down to take responsibility for the failed appointments of ministerial nominees. SBS Sep 22, 2026 12:23 AM

"Aides' Personnel Meddling Must Be Investigated"... Calls for DP Leader Kim Min-seok to Apologize The People Power Party intensified its offensive against the ruling bloc, labeling the alleged involvement of Kim Hyun-ji, head of the private secretariat at Cheong Wa Dae, and others in ministerial appointments as "meddling in personnel affairs." Within parts of the Democratic Party of Korea, calls also emerged that party leader Kim Min-seok should apologize for the appointment controversies. SBS Sep 22, 2026 12:10 AM