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Defense Ministry Postpones Solid-Fuel Space Launch Due to Technical Glitch The Ministry of National Defense stated, "We decided to halt the launch for safety reasons after discovering some issues during final preparations for the solid-fuel space launch vehicle test scheduled for today." The test launch was originally planned for around 2:00 p.m. SBS Jun 30, 2026 3:25 PM

Misuse of 15 Billion Won Without Approval? Questions Raised Over NEC Budget Management The National Election Commission is currently dominating headlines as it faces intense scrutiny over its poor election management, which was highlighted by the ballot paper shortage during the June 3 local elections. SBS Jun 30, 2026 3:25 PM

After the Election, a 'Return-to-Work Rush': Misusing Taxpayer Money to Cover Payroll Shortfalls 00:00 Intro 01:25 Budget shuffled around: 255 cases, over 30.5 billion won 02:18 Labeled as necessary, but 80% diverted to labor costs 03:12 Is the "salary shortfall" due to year-end returns? 04:47 Numerous unauthorized budget changes: Controversy over legal violations? 06:01 Criticism of a "broken system": Heated discussions on constitutional amendment The National Election Commission is facing intense scrutiny as its poor election management, sparked by the ballot paper shortage during the June 3 local elections, continues to dominate headlines. SBS Jun 30, 2026 3:25 PM

"Used Like Pocket Money" Criticized: A Look at the 30.5 Billion Won Transferred by the National Election Commission Analysis is gaining traction that the lack of monitoring, control, and checks due to the NEC's firmly established status as a constitutionally independent body has led to the current situation. SBS Jun 30, 2026 3:25 PM

D-Report: North Korea's Nuclear Inspection Offensive and South Korea's Fury Over Yongbyon Denial 30 Years Ago In April 1992, delegations from the Inter-Korean Joint Nuclear Control Commission sat face-to-face at the Peace House on the South Korean side of Panmunjom. SBS Jun 30, 2026 3:11 PM

People Power Party's Jang Dong-hyuk: "Democratic Party Wants Judiciary Committee Chair to 'Cancel Lee Jae-myung's Trials'" People Power Party Representative Jang Dong-hyuk claimed that the Democratic Party's push to secure the chairmanship of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee is aimed at canceling the trials of Lee Jae-myung. SBS Jun 30, 2026 3:00 PM

President Lee: "Significant Honam Investment Is Still Just a Drop in the Bucket Compared to Historical Disparities" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung presides over a Cabinet meeting and emergency economic… SBS Jun 30, 2026 2:36 PM

Song Young-gil Apologizes to Jung Chung-rae, Yet Criticizes His Past Opposition to FTA Beyond the apology, Song highlighted the pragmatic approach of the party's former presidents, directly targeting Jung's hardline stance. SBS Jun 30, 2026 2:17 PM

DP to Push for Election of 11 Standing Committee Chairs, Including Judiciary Committee, Today Han Byung-do, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced that the party will unilaterally process the election of 11 standing committee chairs, including the chair of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, during today's plenary session. SBS Jun 30, 2026 2:17 PM

DPK to Apply 70% Delegate/Member and 30% Public Vote Ratio for Aug. 17 Convention, First 'One-Person, One-Vote' System The Democratic Party of Korea's National Convention Preparatory Committee decided today that the voting results for the August 17 national convention will reflect 70% from delegates and party members with voting rights, and 30% from public opinion polls. SBS Jun 30, 2026 2:16 PM