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President Lee Attends G7 Summit, Holds 30-Second Conversation with Trump President Donald Trump and other world leaders. President Lee Jae-myung attended a welcome reception for invited countries at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 16 . SBS Jun 16, 2026 11:48 PM

President Lee: "Peace on the Korean Peninsula Deeply Linked to Global Peace; Looking Forward to Pope's Visit" I have conquered the world" , President Lee remarked, "At a time when conflict and division are testing the foundations of peace and coexistence, it reminds us that hope is stronger than fear, dialogue is more powerful than confrontation, and solidarity is the surest path to navigating uncertainty." He continued, "I have great expectations for welcoming Pope Leo XIV," adding, "The Pope's visit to Seoul will serve as a reminder that moral leadership, compassion, and dialogue remain essential elements in a divided world." He further added, "I hope that through the meeting between the Pope and the youth, the new generation will move toward the future with courage, generosity, and a determination to dedicate themselves to others and the common good." "For Koreans, these aspirations hold special meaning," he emphasized. SBS Jun 16, 2026 10:32 PM

People Power Party to File Election Petitions in 9 Regions: Assessing the Likelihood of Re-elections The People Power Party is set to file election petitions tomorrow, June 17, regarding local elections in nine cities and provinces across the country, citing issues such as voting disruptions. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Attends G7 Summit to Discuss Post-War Middle East: Will He Meet Trump? President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a tour of Europe, arrived in France a short while ago to attend the G7 Summit. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

Surprising Photos on Social Media: Pyongyang Has Changed The "current state of Pyongyang," as shared on social media by foreign tourists who recently visited North Korea, is drawing attention. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

Timing of Strait Passage "Still Uncertain"... Government "Reviewing Role in Reconstruction" Although the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen, immediate movement remains difficult. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

Zero NEC Officials at Polling Stations: No Emergency Response Manual Provided On the day of the local election, more than 190,000 personnel were deployed to polling stations across the country to manage the voting process. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:32 PM

Jang Dong-hyuk Targets 'Nationwide Re-election'; Oh Se-hoon Retorts, 'Stop Using Slogans to Save Your Position' Internal backlash has erupted within the People Power Party after the side of leader Jang Dong-hyuk decided to file an election petition with the goal of holding a re-election. SBS Jun 16, 2026 9:31 PM

President Lee Arrives at Geneva Airport, G7 Summit Schedule to Begin Soon President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a tour of Europe, departed Italy and arrived at Geneva Airport in Switzerland on the 16th . SBS Jun 16, 2026 7:04 PM

People Power Party to Hold General Meeting Tomorrow; Election Petitions and Jang Dong-hyuk's Future on Agenda The People Power Party will hold a general meeting of lawmakers at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, June 17, to discuss issues including election petitions and the future of Representative Jang Dong-hyuk, which has been raised by some within the party. SBS Jun 16, 2026 5:42 PM