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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Meets Chinese Business Leaders in Beijing: "South Korea and China Walking a Stronger Path Together" ▲ Prime Minister Kim Min-seok greets attendees at a meeting with Chinese busines… SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:32 PM

"Approval Ratings Didn't Rise Because We Did Well"... Controversy Over Jang Dong-hyuk's Rumored February Resignation A remark by People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, who assessed that he had done his utmost to achieve a good performance in the local elections, has been met with a rebuttal from Floor Leader Jung Jeom-sik. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:16 PM

"Even a Trace of Supplementary Investigation Authority Must Be Eliminated"… "Party Must Take Greater Responsibility" In the Democratic Party, where the race for the next party leadership is heating up, Representative Jung Chung-rae has reiterated his call for the complete abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority, stating that even a "trace" of it must be removed. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:14 PM

Aftermath of 'Salmon and Alcohol Party' Perjury Ruling: What Happens to the Special Counsel Bill on 'Fabricated Prosecution'? A lower court ruling that the "salmon and alcohol party" allegations related to the Ssangbangwool Group's North Korea remittance case were perjury has shaken the core basis of the opposition party's claims of a "fabricated prosecution." However, the Democratic Party continues to attack the court, calling it a "bizarre and unacceptable ruling." Meanwhile, the ruling party is raising its voice against the proposed "Special Counsel Bill on Fabricated Prosecution," warning that pushing for the withdrawal of the indictment would be grounds for impeachment. SBS Jun 22, 2026 8:17 PM

President Lee's Approval Rating Falls Below 50%..."Accepting Results Humbly" A recent public opinion poll shows that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen below 50 percent. SBS Jun 22, 2026 8:08 PM

President Lee Holds Consecutive Meetings with SK's Chey Tae-won and Samsung's Lee Jae-yong to Discuss AI and Semiconductor Strategies Following a meeting with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won last week, President Lee Jae-myung is set to meet with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong at the Presidential Office this week. SBS Jun 22, 2026 7:53 PM

Ukrainian Foreign Minister to Visit Seoul Soon to Discuss Repatriation of 'North Korean POWs' Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is scheduled to visit South Korea on the 30th to hold talks with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. SBS Jun 22, 2026 7:05 PM

Former Prosecutor Park Ji-young Appointed as Presidential Secretary for Judicial Reform According to the Blue House, Secretary Park was officially appointed and began her duties at the presidential office starting today. SBS Jun 22, 2026 6:23 PM

Kang Cheongwan: "Excess Tax Revenue from Semiconductor Boom Must Be Invested in Future Generations" ▲ Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Cheongwan Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Ch… SBS Jun 22, 2026 6:21 PM

North Korea Promotes "Fava Bean" Chocolate as Breakthrough, But Is It Truly New? North Korea has launched a major promotional campaign, claiming it has developed and patented a technology to produce chocolate using domestic "beans." The Choson Sinbo, a newspaper affiliated with the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, reported today that North Korea, facing difficulties in securing raw materials due to international sanctions, has developed a method to make chocolate using domestic "beans" as the main ingredient instead of traditional cocoa. SBS Jun 22, 2026 4:58 PM