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President Lee Condemns Death of Female Firefighter: "How Could This Happen... The Worst Form of Workplace Abuse" President Lee Jae-myung criticized the recent death of a female firefighter who had reported workplace harassment, including being forced to drink alcohol, stating, "This is what we call workplace abuse, and it is the worst kind." During the Cabinet meeting and emergency economic inspection meeting he presided over at the Blue House today , President Lee mentioned the case and said, "I asked the Office for Government Policy Coordination to investigate a while ago, and they reported that everything turned out to be true." Expressing his sorrow, President Lee said, "How severe must the suffering of the deceased have been? How heartbroken must her boyfriend and family be, and how painful was it for them to have their pleas for an investigation ignored?" He added, "If you put yourself in their shoes, how could this happen" He continued, "The problem is that they do not realize how serious such behavior is," pointing out, "There is a tendency to think, 'It is just having a drink and spending some time together; a subordinate should be able to do that much.'" He further remarked, "It might have been possible in the past, but this happened recently. SBS Jun 23, 2026 11:25 AM

President Lee Condemns 'Worst Form of Workplace Abuse' in Death of Female Firefighter Forced to Drink President Lee Jae-myung has strongly condemned the case of a female firefighter in her 20s who took her own life, calling it the "worst form of workplace abuse," following allegations that she suffered from a culture of forced drinking and that fire authorities ignored requests for an internal investigation. SBS Jun 23, 2026 11:07 AM

President Lee: "Semiconductor Boom Masks Polarization; Youth Are the Most Marginalized" President Lee Jae-myung stated, "While the semiconductor boom has led to the dazzling achievement of a rapidly growing stock market, a dark shadow of asset polarization is cast behind it," adding, "In particular, the youth generation, who lack the very opportunity to build assets through stable jobs and income, are the most marginalized." President Lee made these remarks during the 27th Cabinet meeting and the 12th emergency economic review meeting held at the Blue House this morning , emphasizing, "It is crucial to make meticulous efforts to provide more opportunities for young people across all policy areas." He further pointed out, "The government must take to heart the sense of alienation felt by young people, for whom record-breaking bonuses and record-high KOSPI indices feel like stories from another world." He continued by ordering consistent policy efforts, saying, "There is no 'royal road' to resolve the problems faced by the youth generation all at once. SBS Jun 23, 2026 10:52 AM

President Lee: "Thorough Investigation Needed into Corruption and Budget Mismanagement at NEC" President Lee Jae-myung has ordered a thorough investigation into the National Election Commission , which has been embroiled in controversy following the shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections, calling for a probe not only into the voting process issues but also into internal corruption and irregularities. SBS Jun 23, 2026 10:48 AM

"How many are there? We need to increase the number"... President Lee singles out NEC for 'absurd incident' President Lee Jae-myung attended the Cabinet meeting and emergency economic insp… SBS Jun 23, 2026 10:41 AM

"Unrealized Gains from Stocks and Real Estate Should Be Taxed as Income: Call for Comprehensive Taxation" Arguments have been raised that unrealized gains from investments, such as real estate and stocks, should be considered income and subject to comprehensive taxation. SBS Jun 23, 2026 10:18 AM

Blue House on Senior Civil Affairs Secretary Han Chan-sik: "An Appointment to Deliver Results in Completing Prosecutorial Reform" ▲ Senior Blue House Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung Senior Blue House Spokesperson Kan… SBS Jun 23, 2026 10:11 AM

Kim Jong-un Reaffirms Strengthening Nuclear Force: "Current Reality Confirms Our Choices Are Justified" ▲ Kim Jong-un North Korea has held a plenary meeting of the Workers' Party Centr… SBS Jun 23, 2026 7:47 AM

Aftermath of 'Salmon and Alcohol Party' Ruling: What Happens to the Special Counsel Bill on Fabricated Indictment? Following the court's ruling that the so-called "salmon and alcohol party" claim—a key basis for allegations of a fabricated indictment by the Democratic Party—was perjury, the Democratic Party has pushed back, calling the verdict "strange." Meanwhile, the People Power Party has launched an offensive, stating that if the opposition continues to push for the dismissal of the indictment against President Lee Jae-myung based on claims of a fabricated investigation, it would constitute grounds for impeachment. SBS Jun 23, 2026 7:38 AM

President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Falls to 46.7%..."Accepting Results with Gravity and Humility" A public opinion poll shows that President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen into the 40 percent range. SBS Jun 23, 2026 6:24 AM