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Science Committee Halted Amid Pan-Ruling Bloc Backlash Demanding Lee Jin-sook's Removal… Fallout from May 18 Seminar

Jo Seong-hyeon

Published : Aug 19, 2026 4:54 PM

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[Ju Young-jin's News Briefing]

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■ Broadcast: SBS <Ju Young-jin's News Briefing> Monday–Friday (14:00–15:20)
■ Host: Anchor Ju Young-jin
■ Panelists: Yoon Hee-suk, former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party; Kim Joon-il, Current Affairs Critic; Sohn Seok-min, Editorial Writer at SBS
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● Science Committee Clash Over 'Lee Jin-sook'

Kim Joon-il / Current Affairs Critic
"The PPP would have nothing to say even if criticized as a far-right party"
"The Lee Jin-sook controversy is a matter of political accountability, not freedom of expression"

Yoon Hee-suk / Former Senior Spokesperson for the People Power Party
"The PPP had similar incidents in the past… It is regrettable to see them repeat"
"The 'May 18 Seminar' appears to be an event intended to elevate Lee Jin-sook's own political stature"

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