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Lee Jun-seok: "The 'Salmon Drinking Party' Fabrication is the Starting Point of Prosecution Withdrawal; It Ends Only in Resignation" Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok stated today that "the 'salmon drinking party' was the starting point that turned the entire North Korea remittance trial into a 'fabricated indictment' and pushed for a 'special counsel to withdraw the indictment,'" adding, "Do not even dream of withdrawing the indictment. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:28 AM

Rebuilding Korea Party Urges Completion of Prosecution Reform Before Constitution Day ▲ Shin Jang-sik, acting leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party, delivers opening r… SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:26 AM

Han Byung-do: "Constitutional Amendment Is a Way to Restore Constitutional Order and Public Trust in the NEC" ▲ Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-do speaks at the Supreme Council meeti… SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:26 AM

Jung Chung-rae: "Is Lee Hwa-young Trial a Prosecution Collusion? Must Completely Abolish Supplementary Investigation Rights" Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae stated that the court's ruling that the so-called "salmon and alcohol party" allegations raised by former Gyeonggi Province Peace Vice Governor Lee Hwa-young were false is "a truly regrettable and strange verdict." During the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today , Jung emphasized, "Although we have habitually said that we respect the judiciary's rulings, this time they have delivered a verdict that is impossible to accept or acknowledge." He explained, "There are media reports that confirmed the circumstances of the drinking, including the testimony of a prison officer who said they smelled alcohol," adding that there is also an investigation report from the Ministry of Justice's special inspection team that confirmed the circumstances of the alleged party. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:17 AM

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok: "Political Circles Have Lacked Dialogue with Youth," Discusses 'Flawed Election' with University Students Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held a press conference with reporters at the Govern… SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:04 AM

North Korea Pushes Fortification to the Edge of the Military Demarcation Line North Korea is accelerating its so-called "fortification work," sealing off its southern border by installing barbed wire fences and planting landmines right up to the Military Demarcation Line , which separates the two Koreas. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:53 AM

Jung Chung-rae Calls 'Salmon Drinking Party' Perjury Ruling 'Strange and Unacceptable' Democratic Party of Korea leader Jung Chung-rae stated today that the court's ruling, which deemed the so-called "salmon drinking party" allegations raised by former Gyeonggi Province Peace Vice Governor Lee Hwa-young as false, was "truly regrettable and a strange ruling." During the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today, Jung emphasized, "Although we have habitually said that we respect the judiciary's rulings, this is a verdict that is impossible to accept or acknowledge." He explained, "There are media reports about prison officers' testimonies (that they smelled alcohol) and circumstances suggesting drinking," and added that there is also an investigation report from the Ministry of Justice's special inspection team that confirmed the circumstances of the salmon drinking party. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:47 AM

Allegations Mount Against Former Mayoral Candidate: From 'Staged Terror' to Fabricated Credentials Allegations surrounding Jeong I-han, a former Busan mayoral candidate for the Reform Party currently under police investigation for allegedly staging a "beverage cup attack," are snowballing. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:36 AM

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Reflects on One Year in Office: "Meticulous and Seamless Execution" Prime Minister Kim Min-seok held a press conference with reporters at the Government Complex Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul, this morning . SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:33 AM

President Lee's Approval Rating Falls to 46.7%, Disapproval at 49.7% in First "Dead Heat" Reversal [Realmeter] The survey, conducted by Realmeter at the request of Energy Economy News from June 15 to 19, polled 2,517 voters aged 18 and older nationwide. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:06 AM