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"Trump Requested Construction of 10 Warships"... President Lee Addresses 'Party-Government Conflict' President Lee Jae-myung, who returned to the country yesterday after a tour of Europe, held a press conference to explain the outcomes of his trip and discuss domestic issues. SBS Jun 19, 2026 5:08 PM

North Korea's Nuclear Program, Party-Presidential Relations, and Investigative Authority: What Was on the President's Mind During the 90-Minute Talk? When citing this interview, please accurately state the program name, 'SBS Ju Yo… SBS Jun 19, 2026 4:47 PM

President Lee: "I Felt Korea's Elevated Status During European Tour and G7 Summit" When quoting this interview, please accurately cite the program name, 'SBS Ju Yo… SBS Jun 19, 2026 4:22 PM

Preventing Competition from Turning into War: "It's Not Politics, It's a Brawl" President Lee Jae-myung, who returned to the country after his tour of Europe, p… SBS Jun 19, 2026 4:03 PM

President Lee: "NEC Issues Are Absurd, We May Need a One-Point Constitutional Amendment" President Lee Jae-myung said today , "If necessary, and if there is a consensus between the ruling and opposition parties, perhaps we should even consider a 'one-point' constitutional amendment regarding the National Election Commission ." During a briefing held at the Blue House this afternoon, President Lee remarked, "The issues surrounding the NEC are truly absurd." "We have no authority to control, monitor, or check them," President Lee explained. SBS Jun 19, 2026 4:00 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Blocking All Exceptions to Supplementary Investigation Rights Could Lead to Problems" President Lee Jae-myung stated today regarding the discussion on the prosecutio… SBS Jun 19, 2026 3:58 PM

President Lee: "Party-Government Relations May Appear Strained, But Mutual Criticism and Encouragement Are Part of the Process" President Lee Jae-myung addressed concerns today regarding alleged friction between the Blue House, the government, and the Democratic Party, stating, "While it may appear that there is significant conflict between the Democratic Party and the government, I believe it is a process toward achieving better results." During the briefing at the Blue House Chunchugwan, President Lee explained, "The relationship between the party and the government is both one and separate. SBS Jun 19, 2026 3:57 PM

President Lee: "All Communication with North Korea Severed, Will Continue Efforts to Create Conditions for U.S.-North Korea Dialogue" President Lee Jae-myung said today regarding his approach to North Korea, "We must ensure that dialogue is led by the United States, and we must strive to create the conditions for such dialogue," adding, "We will continue to make these efforts." During a briefing held at the Blue House today, President Lee explained, "Unfortunately, in reality, all means of communication with North Korea have been severed." President Lee stated, "North Korea is saying that ' is not even a national community, but two hostile states,'" adding, "Even emergency hotlines and communication lines are completely blocked." Regarding the cause, he explained, "The process of attempting to provoke North Korea and use physical conflict to declare martial law is being fully revealed in court," and added, "Too many things were ruined and the situation worsened during that process." He assessed that despite the current administration's appeasement policy, hostility remains, stating, "Language of condemnation and confrontation is rampant. SBS Jun 19, 2026 3:55 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "North Korea Must Be Dealt With With Endless Patience" President Lee Jae-myung explained the results of his European tour and attendanc… SBS Jun 19, 2026 3:53 PM

President Lee Proposes "Phased Approach" to North Korea in Talks with Trump President Lee Jae-myung announced today that he discussed the North Korean nuclear issue with U.S. SBS Jun 19, 2026 3:53 PM