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First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Visits Youth Orchestra: "I Will Listen to Voices from the Field" First Lady Kim Hye-kyung visited a government-supported youth orchestra today to encourage its members. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:23 PM

Internal Clash Over Call for Jang Dong-hyuk to Step Down; Party Ethics Committee to Convene Soon High-pitched shouting erupted during the People Power Party leadership meeting today over the issue of Representative Jang Dong-hyuk stepping down. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:16 PM

"Honam Long Neglected, Not Forcing Corporate Losses" President Lee Jae-myung and the Blue House have directly refuted claims by the conservative opposition regarding "preferential treatment for the Honam region" and "arm-twisting corporations." President Lee emphasized that the fact that Honam has been neglected in development for a long time has, in some aspects, become a factor of opportunity, and that the government is not forcing losses or risks upon companies. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:16 PM

"Forced Decision Through Government Intervention" vs. "Outdated Regionalism" Despite the government's explanation, the People Power Party has sharpened its criticism, labeling the move as a "giveaway to the Honam region" and a forced decision driven by government intervention, while calling for a parliamentary investigation. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:16 PM

DP Pushes for Special Counsel Probe into NEC; Ruling Party Demands Opposition-Recommended Candidate The Democratic Party has decided to push for the introduction of a special counsel to investigate the National Election Commission regarding the recent ballot shortage incident as its official party platform. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:16 PM

Changwon National University's SMR² Platform National Research Center Selected for State Project; Rep. Choi Hyung-du Says "Changwon to Leap Forward as AI Hub" Choi, who serves as the ranking member of the opposition party on the National Assembly's Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee, has consistently raised the necessity of the national research center project. SBS Jun 29, 2026 6:39 PM

Unification Minister Jeong Dong-young Inspects Flood Prevention Measures at Imjin River, Emphasizes Cross-Border Cooperation Unification Minister Jeong Dong-young visited flood prevention facilities along the Imjin River, a waterway shared by the two Koreas, today . SBS Jun 29, 2026 6:29 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Miners' Dedication Fueled Industrialization; Offering Comfort for the Pain of Sabuk" The Martial Law Command arrested and detained over 200 miners and residents, and human rights abuses such as illegal detention and torture occurred during this process. SBS Jun 29, 2026 6:28 PM

Kang Cheongwan: "12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply to Include Nuclear Power... Reviewing Ways to Shorten Construction Time" Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Cheongwan stated that the government's upcoming 12th Basic Plan for Electricity Supply and Demand is expected to include provisions for nuclear power to address the electricity needs of the semiconductor cluster in the southwestern region. SBS Jun 29, 2026 6:27 PM

People Power Party Calls for Parliamentary Probe into Government-Led Semiconductor Investment The People Power Party is strongly opposing the semiconductor investment in the Honam region. SBS Jun 29, 2026 5:15 PM