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6 Individuals Forwarded to Prosecution for Poseur Wedding Guest Scheme to Pocket Souvenir Money Police stated that A and the others are accused of obtaining 770,000 won in cash and goods by pretending they had already handed in congratulatory money during crowded hours at the reception desks of two wedding venues in the Busan area between March and July of this year. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:28 PM

President Lee: "Will Boost Real Estate Supply as Quickly as Possible, Checking Progress Weekly" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung answers questions from reporters at a press conference… SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:27 PM

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Today's Major News (September 18, 2026) 1. President Lee Jae-myung emphasized during a press conference held today that "his consecutive term through constitutional amendment is constitutionally impossible," adding, "I have no intention whatsoever to seek a consecutive term." Regarding the controversy over the withdrawal of indictments, he stated his position that the issue of withdrawing indictments in existing cases should be excluded from the scope of a special counsel investigation. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:25 PM

President Lee: "No Troop Deployment to Intervene in War... Reviewing Measures to Strengthen Public Safety" President Lee Jae-myung firmly ruled out the deployment of troops to the Strait of Hormuz to take part in hostilities, stating, "There will be no troop dispatch that engages or intervenes in war." During a press conference held at Cheong Wa Dae, President Lee stated, "We have adhered to the principle that there will be no deployment of military assets in such a form, and this principle will remain unchanged going forward." At the same time, President Lee noted, "However, it is also clear that, just as other nations do, we must carry out minimal activities to protect our merchant vessels, crude oil transport routes, and the lives and safety of our citizens." He added, "As you know, the Cheonghae Unit is already deployed, responding to threats to citizen safety such as piracy. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:24 PM

Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 1.25% in 3 Months, Highest in 31 Years According to Kyodo News and other sources, the Bank of Japan decided at its two-day monetary policy meeting ending today to raise the benchmark short-term policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, from around 1.0% to around 1.25%. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:22 PM

Chu Mi-ae's Side Expresses Regret Over Election Cost Controversy, Citing "Standard Contract with Professional Firm" ▲ Gyeonggi Province Governor Chu Mi-ae In response to Democratic Party leader Ki… SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:19 PM

Musical 'The Great Gatsby' Surpasses 1,000 Broadway Performances Performing at the 1,485-seat Broadway Theatre in New York, "The Great Gatsby" is the first musical on Broadway where Shin Chun-soo, head of OD Company, serves as the first South Korean sole lead producer. SBS Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM

Transportation and Accommodation Chaos Sparks Outrage; South Korean Delegation Stranded at Airport for Hours Mismanagement by the organizing committee for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has led to a series of complaints from delegations of various countries experiencing inconveniences. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:58 AM

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Asked About 'Rising Housing Prices Harming Middle Class,' President Lee Names 'Biggest Cause' President Lee Jae-myung stated today during a press conference held at the Cheo… SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:55 AM

President Lee Asks National Assembly to Remove Clause on Dropping Charges from Distorted Indictment Special Counsel Bill ▲ President Lee Jae-myung holds a press conference at the Cheong Wa Dae State Gu… SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:51 AM