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Former Swedish Envoy to North Korea Suggests Renaming Unification Ministry to 'Ministry of Neighborly Relations' From left: Alex Wong, former Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor; Jung Yeon-doo, Head of the Office of Diplomatic Strategy and Intelligence; Kent Härstedt, former Swedish Special Envoy for the Korean Peninsula; and Kim Hyung-jin, former Second Deputy Director of the National Security Office. SBS Jun 26, 2026 11:08 PM

"Preferential Treatment" vs. "Groundless Speculation"... Witness-Free "Empty" Hearing The second day of the National Assembly confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook focused on the process of her disposing of multiple properties. SBS Jun 26, 2026 10:12 PM

DP Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Dissolve NEC; PPP Demands Special Counsel Probe First The Democratic Party of Korea has put forward a reform plan that involves dissolving the National Election Commission through a constitutional amendment. SBS Jun 26, 2026 10:12 PM

President Lee: "I Hope Korea-Japan Relations Improve to Become 'Close and Even Closer Neighbors'" President Lee Jae-myung met with Takeda Ryota, Chairman of the Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union, who is visiting South Korea, at the Blue House today . SBS Jun 26, 2026 6:45 PM

Han Seong-sook: "I Will Review Regulations on Broadcast Advertising," Addressing Concerns Over Restrictions on Terrestrial Networks ▲ Prime Minister Nominee Han Seong-sook Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook st… SBS Jun 26, 2026 5:37 PM

UN Secretary-General Candidates Gather in Jeju to Share 'UN Reform' Plans Candidates for the next United Nations Secretary-General have gathered on South Korea's Jeju Island. SBS Jun 26, 2026 4:54 PM

Former U.S. Assistant Secretary: South Korea Must Commit to AUKUS-Level Non-Proliferation; Patience Needed for Negotiations Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, speaks on the topic of "The Future of the ROK-U.S. SBS Jun 26, 2026 4:33 PM

President Lee Says 'Technology Decides Victory or Defeat,' Vows to Foster Innovative Firms to Compete With Palantir President Lee Jae-myung stated, "Technological superiority is security superiority," adding, "For the Republic of Korea to transform from a traditional defense powerhouse into a global new security powerhouse, fostering new security innovative enterprises at the national level is more important than anything else." During the "Future New Security Innovative Enterprise Fostering Strategy Meeting" he presided over at the Blue House, President Lee said, "The modern security environment has shifted into an era of technological security where technology decides victory or defeat. SBS Jun 26, 2026 4:26 PM

President Lee: "Remaining 3 South Korean Ships in Hormuz Expected to Exit by Weekend" President Lee Jae-myung stated regarding South Korean ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Middle East war, "Excluding two ships—the Namu-ho, which is currently under repair, and one ship that expressed its intention to remain due to cargo issues—the remaining three of the five ships are expected to exit by this weekend." On June 26, President Lee shared a news article on X reporting that eight additional South Korean ships had escaped the Strait of Hormuz, and wrote the above message. SBS Jun 26, 2026 4:15 PM

First-Instance Ruling Today for First Lady Kim Keon-hee Over 'Office-Selling' Allegations The first-instance ruling for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who was indicted on charges of so-called "office-selling"—allegedly receiving expensive jewelry along with solicitations for personnel appointments and business favors—will be delivered today. SBS Jun 26, 2026 3:34 PM