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President Lee: "Shortcomings in Introduction of Leveraged ETFs... Details Not Yet Grasped" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a press conference held at the Cheong Wa Dae… SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:48 PM

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Hangang Bus Marks 1st Anniversary with Over 600,000 Passengers... Aiming for "Han River Economic Vitality Belt" Marking its first year of operation, the Seoul Hangang Bus has surpassed 600,000 cumulative passengers with an approval rating of over 97%. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:48 PM

Teacher Threatens Students at School Gate with Stun Gun Saying, "Let's Die Together" According to the Gumi Police Station and other sources on September 18, a report was filed at around 8:14 a.m. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:47 PM

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Chungcheong Regional Alliance Holds First Council Meeting, Accelerating Joint Response to Regional Issues Following the launch in January of last year of the Chungcheong Regional Alliance—a special local government uniting North Chungcheong Province, Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong Province—the heads of the four municipal and provincial governments held their very first council meeting. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:45 PM

President Lee Urges National Assembly to Remove Clause on Dropping Charges from Special Counsel Bill Addressing controversy surrounding the potential withdrawal of charges against him, President Lee Jae-myung on Friday called on the National Assembly to remove a clause granting the power to drop indictments from a special counsel bill pending in parliament. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:43 PM

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Seeking Innovative Entrepreneurs: Applications Open for Startup Competition The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment held an information session for the Spark Up Startup Competition in Seoul yesterday to recruit entrepreneurs in new energy industries. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:41 PM

President Lee on Chief Justice Cho's Remarks: "Need to Consider Why Independence Is Granted" Regarding Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's remarks on "judicial independence," President Lee Jae-myung stated, "I think we need to consider why independence is granted to state organs." President Lee answered as such when asked about his position on Chief Justice Cho's remarks during a press conference held at the Cheong Wa Dae State Guest House today . SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:39 PM

Passing Off Chinese Sea Cucumbers as Domestic: Incheon Seafood Crackdown Uncovers Violations The Incheon Metropolitan City Special Judicial Police announced the results today following a joint crackdown conducted over 10 days starting September 7, amid increased seafood consumption ahead of Chuseok. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:38 PM

President Lee: "Parts of US Investment Difficult to Agree With... Talks Underway Again" Regarding the status of negotiations on investment in the United States, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "They say an agreement is almost reached, but looking at the details, there are some parts that are not easy to agree with, so we are in talks again." This explained the reason behind the delay in the announcement of investment in the U.S., which had been expected to take place soon. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:35 PM

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Fuel Tax Cut Extended Through Late November; Highway Gas Prices to Drop by 100 Won During Chuseok As international oil prices continue to surge amid the prolonged war between the United States and Iran, the government has decided to extend the temporary fuel tax cut through the end of November. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:30 PM