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Exclusive: Election Budget Misappropriated for Staff Salaries The controversies surrounding the National Election Commission seem endless. An SBS investigation has confirmed that the NEC used budget funds allocated for election preparations to cover staff salaries. SBS Jun 21, 2026 9:00 PM

"We Relied Too Much on the President's Approval Ratings"... 'Letters of Reflection' at the Winners' Workshop At the workshop for local government head-elects from the June 3 election held b… SBS Jun 21, 2026 9:00 PM

"Concerns Raised Within Pro-Ruling Bloc"... Why Is the New Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs' Background Controversial? The spotlight has naturally turned to the new Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, Han Chan-sik, who will lead the coordination of inspection agencies and prosecution reform. SBS Jun 21, 2026 9:00 PM

Side-by-Side at Party Event, Subtle Tension Brews Between Jung Chung-rae and Kim Min-seok A subtle war of nerves is unfolding within the Democratic Party ahead of the August 17 election for the next party leader. SBS Jun 21, 2026 8:14 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Reshuffles Presidential Staff: Han Chan-sik Named Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, Seong Gihong for Public Relations President Lee Jae-myung appointed three new senior presidential secretaries and two deputy directors of the National Security Office today . SBS Jun 21, 2026 8:04 PM

Prime Minister Kim: "ROK-U.S. Alliance Evolving into a 'Global Pivotal Alliance' to Address Complex Crises" Friendship and Peace Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on June 21. SBS Jun 21, 2026 6:26 PM

Another 'World-Class' Remark: Jung Chung-rae Says, "Let's Applaud the President for His Hard Work" The Democratic Party held a workshop for local government heads elected in the June 3 local elections at the main conference hall of the National Assembly Members' Office Building this afternoon . SBS Jun 21, 2026 4:08 PM

Nam Jae-heon Appointed as Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries ▲ Nam Jae-heon, Head of the Arctic Route Promotion Headquarters, appointed as Vi… SBS Jun 21, 2026 3:34 PM

"NEC Chairperson Received Report on 'Ballot Shortage' Only 40 Minutes Before Voting Ended" It has been determined that former National Election Commission Chairperson Roh Tae-ak received his first report regarding the ballot shortage only 40 minutes before the official end of voting on the day of the June 3 local elections. SBS Jun 21, 2026 3:03 PM

Prime Minister Kim: 'One-Point Constitutional Amendment for NEC Reform Could Be Pursued Through Public Consensus' Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated today regarding a "one-point constitutional amendment" for the reform of the National Election Commission that "if possible, I would like to see this pursued through national public consensus, transcending both ruling and opposition parties." During a public forum on NEC reform held at a university in Songpa-gu, Seoul, today, Prime Minister Kim said, "I have come to think that it is difficult to resolve this issue unless a fundamental alternative that the public can understand is established," and made the remarks as above. SBS Jun 21, 2026 1:57 PM