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DPK: PPP's Criticism of 'Honam Investment' Is Malicious Slander and '21st-Century Treason' ▲ Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea,… SBS Jun 29, 2026 2:34 PM

Three Major Mega Projects, Including Honam Semiconductor Cluster, to Be Announced Today President Lee Jae-myung will host the "National Report Meeting on the Three Major Mega Projects" at the Blue House this afternoon , with government ministries and companies in attendance. SBS Jun 29, 2026 2:34 PM

President Lee Hosts 'Mega Project' Briefing: "Honam Semiconductor Plan Is Not Special Treatment" President Lee Jae-myung has posted a series of messages over the weekend refuting controversy surrounding the semiconductor investments by Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix in the Honam region. SBS Jun 29, 2026 2:34 PM

President Lee Hails "Historic Achievement" as Samsung and SK Unveil "Mega Investment" Kang Yu-jung, Chief Spokesperson for the Presidential Office, announced that the "National Presentation on the Three Mega Projects for South Korea's Great Leap Forward" will be held at the Yeongbingwan in the Presidential Office at 2:00 p.m. SBS Jun 29, 2026 2:34 PM

Democratic Party Leadership Race Heats Up Over 'Legitimacy' Debate Amid deepening ideological divisions sparked by the so-called reconstruction theory proposed by liberal commentator Rhyu Si-min, candidates are now clashing directly over who has been the true guardian of the party's history. SBS Jun 29, 2026 2:02 PM

Park Jie-won Calls Rhyu Si-min's 'Reconstruction' Remarks Inappropriate, Says Kim Min-seok Has More Legitimacy Than Jung Chung-rae - Location of the Honam semiconductor plant? Sufficient site, workforce, and water supply - Rhyu Si-min's 'reconstruction' remarks? Inappropriate.. SBS Jun 29, 2026 1:41 PM

President Lee Jae-myung to Meet Ruling Party Floor Leadership on July 1 Following Lunch with Former President Moon President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to meet with the third-term floor leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea on July 1, the same day he is set to have lunch with former President Moon Jae-in, to discuss legislative tasks and pending party issues. SBS Jun 29, 2026 12:50 PM

People Power Party Strongly Protests, Demanding Parliamentary Probe into "Confessed Government Intervention" The People Power Party is strongly protesting the semiconductor investment plan for the Honam region, calling it an unfair decision. SBS Jun 29, 2026 12:16 PM

Han Byung-do: "We Will Prepare for National Assembly Formation Through General Meeting... All Members on Emergency Standby Until Tomorrow" ▲ Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea,… SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:30 AM

Chung Jeung-sik Calls President Lee's 'Administrative Guidance' on Semiconductor Investment a 'Confession of Government Intervention' People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jeung-sik claimed today that President Lee Jae-myung’s description of major corporations' semiconductor investments in the Honam region as "administrative guidance" rather than "abuse of power, coercion, or directives" is a "confession of government-led intervention, admitting that factory locations were decided by government interference and involvement." During the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Floor Leader Chung stated, "President Lee claimed that the CEOs made their decisions following persuasion requests from public officials." He pointed out, "President Lee stated that the Korea Football Association must establish a strict monitoring and check system for 'operational transparency, fairness, and objectivity.' I fully agree with that. SBS Jun 29, 2026 10:09 AM