Han Byung-do: "All Standing Committees to Launch Immediately Today, Prime Minister Nominee Confirmation to Proceed; People Power Party Is Throwing Tantrums" Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced, "We will hold a plenary session at 2:00 p.m. SBS Jun 30, 2026 10:32 AM
Broadcasting Commission Expands Accessibility for Disabled Viewers, Imposes Obligations on OTT Platforms The Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Commission has approved an amendment to its notification that expands the scope of mandatory broadcasting for the disabled to include all individuals with disabilities and imposes an obligation on Over-the-Top service providers to make efforts to provide such content. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:25 AM
National Assembly Attempts to Elect Standing Committee Chairs Led by Democratic Party; People Power Party Protests The Democratic Party and other opposition-aligned parties plan to elect the chairs of standing committees allocated to the ruling party, including the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, as well as the chair of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts. SBS Jun 30, 2026 8:55 AM
Yang Hyang-ja: "Water and Power Shortage in Honam? The Government Just Needs to Support It... Woo Jae-jun's Remarks Were Not an Attack on Chang Dong-hyeok" - Semiconductor investment in Honam? I was the first to say it 7 years ago - Lee once shouted "dismantle chaebols".. SBS Jun 30, 2026 8:52 AM
Democratic Party to Push for 'Special Counsel on NEC' as Party Platform; People Power Party Demands Opposition-Recommended Counsel The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to push for a special counsel investigation into the National Election Commission as its official party platform. SBS Jun 30, 2026 7:49 AM
Democratic Party Moves to Elect Standing Committee Chairs; People Power Party Objects The Democratic Party and other allied parties plan to elect chairs for standing committees allocated to the ruling party, including the Legislation and Judiciary Committee, as well as the chair of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts. SBS Jun 30, 2026 7:38 AM
800 Trillion Won 'Second Semiconductor Hub' in Honam... President Calls Business Leaders 'National Heroes' An investment plan for South Korea's new great leap forward, dubbed the 'Three Mega Projects,' has been announced. SBS Jun 30, 2026 7:25 AM
"Forced Decision Driven by Government Intervention" vs. "Outdated Regionalism" Despite the government's explanation, the People Power Party continues to sharpen its criticism, labeling the decision as a forced move driven by government intervention and an attempt to favor the Honam region. SBS Jun 30, 2026 6:15 AM
President Lee: "Honam Has Been Long Neglected; Not Forcing Losses on Companies" President Lee Jae-myung has actively refuted criticisms that the recent investment project constitutes preferential treatment for the Honam region or amounts to arm-twisting businesses. SBS Jun 30, 2026 6:13 AM
800 Trillion Won 'Second Semiconductor Hub' in Honam: President Calls Business Leaders "National Heroes" Samsung and SK have announced plans to invest more than 4,755 trillion won to develop the AI industry as a core national growth engine. SBS Jun 30, 2026 6:09 AM