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First-Instance Verdict for Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae Today Over Martial Law Involvement and Investigation Solicitation The first-instance verdict for former Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae, who was indicted on charges of participating in the December 3 emergency martial law declaration and complying with a request to influence an investigation involving First Lady Kim Keon-hee, will be delivered this afternoon . SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:14 PM

SBS Obtains First-Instance Verdict on Lee Hwa-young's Perjury: 'Inconsistent Statements on Drinking Location and Amount' According to the verdict, Criminal Division 11 of the Suwon District Court (presided over by Judge Song Byeong-hun) found Lee guilty of perjury at the National Assembly, citing inconsistent statements regarding the "salmon and alcohol party" based on the opinions of the jury in the citizen participation trial. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:12 PM

12 News: Today's Top Stories 1. The first follow-up negotiations on the memorandum of understanding for the end of hostilities between the United States and Iran, held in Switzerland, have concluded. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:05 PM

Oh Se-hoon: "Government's Push for Higher Property and Capital Gains Taxes Is a Return to Failed Policies" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has launched a direct critique of Kim Yong-beom, the Presidential Policy Chief, who recently described the South Korean economy as experiencing an "all-time boom" and suggested adjustments to real estate taxation. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:02 PM

Joint Investigation Team Seeks Arrest Warrant for 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader Lee Man-hee Over 'Forced Party Membership' Allegations The joint prosecution-police investigation team, which is probing allegations of corruption involving the collusion between religion and politics, has moved to secure the detention of Lee Man-hee , the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, in connection with allegations of "forced party membership." The joint investigation team announced today that it has "requested an arrest warrant for Lee on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act in relation to the case of forcing Shincheonji members to join a specific political party." Lee is accused of forcing his followers to join the People Power Party between 2021 and 2024 with the intention of influencing the party's presidential and general election primaries. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM

Driver in 30s Booked for Drunk Driving with Two Young Children in Car After Causing Collision The suspect was involved in a collision while driving with their young children in the vehicle. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:48 AM

National Human Rights Commission Faces Internal Crisis as Third Official Resigns from Post Kwon Hyeok-jang, the Director of Planning and Finance at the NHRCK, posted a message on the internal bulletin board this morning titled, "Resigning from my position as director and requesting the Chairperson to make a decision regarding his future." The Director of Planning and Finance is a division-director-level official at the commission. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:44 AM

Special Counsel Summons Former NIS Deputy Director Hong Jang-won for Third Time Over 'Martial Law Justification' Allegations The special counsel team has been questioning Hong since 10:00 a.m. today as a suspect on charges of participating in important duties related to insurrection. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:35 AM

Appellate Court Upholds Suspension of Lawyer Who 'Danced' Under His Own Advertisement at Club The appellate court has upheld a decision that a one-month suspension imposed on a lawyer in his 40s, who displayed false advertisements on an electronic billboard at an entertainment venue and danced in front of it, was justified. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:34 AM

Rep. Jung Chung-rae: "Lee Hwa-young Trial May Involve Prosecution Collusion; Must Fully Abolish Supplementary Investigation Rights" Democratic Party of Korea leader Jung Chung-rae stated today that the court's ruling, which dismissed the so-called "salmon and alcohol party" allegations raised by former Gyeonggi Province Peace Vice Governor Lee Hwa-young as 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 stated that we respect the judiciary's rulings, this is a verdict that is impossible to accept or acknowledge." He explained, "There are media reports citing prison officials' statements (that they smelled alcohol) and circumstantial evidence of drinking," and noted that there is also an investigation report from the Ministry of Justice's special inspection team that confirmed the circumstances of the alleged salmon and alcohol party. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:32 AM