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Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung Testifies He Received No Order to Dispatch Prosecutors During Martial Law When lawyers for former Minister Park asked, "The first-instance ruling states that right after the emergency martial law declaration, Park Sung-je made a phone call to Shim Woo-jung requesting the dispatch of personnel such as prosecutors to the joint martial law headquarters and ordered cooperation. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:14 PM

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"Did You Get Orders from Kim Hyun-ji?" Angry Outburst... Scene Filled with Shouting Over 'Mindless Defending' Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won addressed allegations surrounding him dur… SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

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60-Man Given Suspended Sentence for Firing Gas Gun 8 Times at Woman in Her 30s After She Rejected Physical Contact A man in his 60s who fired a gas gun multiple times at a woman's face after she rejected his physical contact has been sentenced to probation. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

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Chinese Tourist Indicted for Illegally Filming Women at Seongsu-dong Cafe A Chinese tourist in his 20s has been indicted for illegally filming the bodies of more than 20 women in areas such as Seongsu-dong, Mapo, and Yeongdeungpo in Seoul. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

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"Clearly a Solicitation," Secretary Testified; Message Even Mentioned 'Outflow of National Wealth' Regarding the matter where Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won requested expedited processing from the head of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety regarding pharmaceutical firm Genencell's clinical trial for a COVID-19 treatment, it has been confirmed that the secretary to the food and drug safety minister at the time testified to prosecutors, "There were no solicitation contacts from lawmakers other than Rep. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

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Domestic Loan Restrictions Led to Surge in Suspicious Foreign Property Deals, With Chinese Nationals Accounting for Half The number of real estate transactions by foreigners flagged for suspected illegal activities and reported to relevant authorities has more than doubled in a year, centered around the Seoul metropolitan area and high-priced properties. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

"4, 8, 16" Posted on Prosecutors' Internal Network: Growing Concerns Over Exploding Backlog of Unsolved Cases According to the legal community today , Chang Jin-young, a senior prosecutor at the Suncheon Branch of the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office, posted an article titled "More Concerning Figures " on E-Pros, the prosecution's internal communication network. SBS Sep 15, 2026 7:10 PM

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"No More Approval Ratings to Lose"—What President Lee Jae-myung Must Do at His National Press Conference (ft. Director Yoon Tae-gon) President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has hit a new low since taking office, marking a downward trend for nine consecutive weeks. SBS Sep 15, 2026 6:32 PM

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Meets Former Mongolian President to Discuss Human Rights Issues Including Abolition of Death Penalty Former President Elbegdorj visited South Korea in his capacity as a commissioner of the International Commission against the Death Penalty. SBS Sep 15, 2026 6:31 PM

DP Policy Chief Kwon Chil-seong Calls for Extension of Actual Residency Obligation Waiver in Land Trade Permission Zones Through Next Year During a floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly today , Policy Committee Chairperson Kwon Chil-seong stated, "To alleviate housing instability for tenants and stabilize the jeonse and monthly rent markets, we need to consider extending the current actual residency waiver through next year and allowing the renewal of lease contracts." Under the October 15 measures introduced last year, individuals who acquire housing within land trade permission zones are required to move in within four months and physically reside there for two years. SBS Sep 15, 2026 6:29 PM