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Jung Chung-rae to Attend 'Welcome Home' Ceremony for President Lee; 'Derogatory Nicknames' Spark Controversy Among Supporters When President Lee Jae-myung departed for his European tour on the 9th, the absence of Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae sparked a "passing" controversy. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:53 AM

People Power Party Files Election Petitions for 11 Districts; Democratic Party Calls It a 'Shielding Tactic' for Jang Dong-hyuk The People Power Party has filed election petitions for a total of 11 districts, including those in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:31 AM

Exclusive: Former NEC Chair Took Spouse on Every Overseas Trip Using Taxpayer Money It has been revealed that former National Election Commission Chairperson Noh Tae-ak, who resigned following a ballot paper shortage scandal, was accompanied by his spouse on all three of his overseas trips during his tenure. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:29 AM

Seated Side-by-Side for Two Hours: "Will Play a Role in Korean Peninsula Issues" President Lee Jae-myung held a two-hour conversation with U.S. President Trump during the G7 Summit dinner. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:14 AM

President Lee Heads Home: "Turning European Tour Achievements into Tangible Changes for the People" President Lee Jae-myung has concluded his 10-day, 9-night European tour, which included attending the G7 summit, and is now on his way back to South Korea. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:00 AM

'If Jang Dong-hyuk Doesn't Resign, He's a Loser' vs. 'Should Lawmakers Resign Too If Unpopular?' The meeting, which began at 2:07 p.m. with about 70 lawmakers in attendance, saw an intense power struggle from the outset between the pro-leadership and non-leadership factions. SBS Jun 18, 2026 5:41 AM

Leaders Discuss Korean Peninsula and Middle East Issues... Trump Calls Lee "Strong Leader" President Lee Jae-myung, who attended the G7 Summit held in France, discussed the situation in the Middle East and issues on the Korean Peninsula with U.S. SBS Jun 18, 2026 5:39 AM

National Assembly to Adopt Plan for Parliamentary Investigation into NEC Today During the plenary session, the assembly plans to confirm the appointments of members to the "Special Committee on Parliamentary Investigation for Truth-Finding Regarding Infringements on Voting Rights, Such as the Ballot Shortage Incident in the 9th Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections, and for Election Management Reform," as well as the investigation plan itself. SBS Jun 18, 2026 5:19 AM

People Power Party Files Election Petitions for 11 Regions; Democratic Party Calls It 'Bulletproof Petition' for Jang Dong-hyuk Yesterday , the deadline for filing election petitions regarding the June 3 local elections, the People Power Party submitted petitions for a total of 11 cities and provinces, including Seoul and Gyeonggi. SBS Jun 18, 2026 1:04 AM

President Lee Receives Signature Pen from Trump, Agrees to Future Golf Match President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit and made a promise to play golf together. SBS Jun 18, 2026 1:02 AM