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First Trial Verdict for First Lady Kim Keon-hee Regarding Alleged Receipt of Gifts The first trial verdict for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who is accused of receiving items including a necklace, a luxury handbag, a watch, and paintings in exchange for favors regarding personnel appointments, was held today. SBS Jun 26, 2026 3:34 PM

Interagency Council Launched to Combat AI-Driven Crimes: Joint Response to Deepfakes and Financial Fraud The government has launched an interagency council to combat crimes utilizing AI technology, such as deepfake sex crimes and AI-powered financial fraud, and has begun establishing a pan-government joint response system. SBS Jun 26, 2026 3:08 PM

Baro-i News: 'Purchasing Agency' Excuse Fails... "Provided Watch to Build Relationship with Kim Keon-hee" The first-instance ruling for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who was indicted on charges of so-called "buying and selling government posts" by receiving various expensive jewelry along with requests for personnel appointments and interests, will be delivered today . SBS Jun 26, 2026 2:58 PM

Court Rules 'Gold Turtle' Gifted to First Lady Kim Keon-hee Was for Influence Over Presidential Appointments Regarding the allegations that First Lady Kim Keon-hee received a "gold turt… SBS Jun 26, 2026 2:53 PM

Court Rules Kim Keon-hee Recognized 'Quid Pro Quo' in Precious Metal Receipt Case The first-instance sentencing for First Lady Kim Keon-hee regarding allegations of "selling government posts" was broadcast live on television and other platforms today. SBS Jun 26, 2026 2:30 PM

President Lee Nominates Civic Activist Park Mi-kyung as Chair of 'Committee of Light' Kang Yu-jung, Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Affairs, announced the nomination in a written briefing today, introducing the new chair as "the right person to honor the citizens who defended the Constitution and democracy through the revolution of light against the insurrection, and to promote the status of K-democracy both domestically and internationally." Secretary Kang added, "Chairperson Park is a civic activist who has dedicated 30 years to civil society and the development of democracy. SBS Jun 26, 2026 2:24 PM

Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Criminal Procedure Act to Abolish Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights Kim Yong-min and Rep. Seo Young-kyo of the Democratic Party of Korea, along with Rep. SBS Jun 26, 2026 1:34 PM

Kim Yong-beom: President Lee to Announce 'Major Investments' at National Report Kim Yong-beom, Chief of Staff for Policy at the Blue House, has signaled that la… SBS Jun 26, 2026 12:23 PM

Second Day of Han Sung-sook's Confirmation Hearing: Agreement on Report Remains Uncertain The National Assembly is holding the second day of the confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Sung-sook. SBS Jun 26, 2026 12:22 PM

Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights Without Government Proposal: Tensions Rise Within Democratic Party Prime Minister Kim Min-seok stated the government's official position on the abolition of supplementary investigation rights yesterday , but did not present a separate government proposal. SBS Jun 26, 2026 12:20 PM