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Kim Sung-tae: "Jang Dong-hyeok Leaving Telegram Group? Petty... No More Disciplinary Politics" - President Lee's Honam Mega Project? Mega-Scale Anger - Public Tax Money Should Not Be Spent Without Feasibility Studies - SK Raised Doubts Just Two Months Ago.. SBS Jul 1, 2026 10:01 AM

Military Manpower Administration Launches Interpretation Services in 10 Languages for Conscription Physical Exams The MMA plans to provide interpretation support in a total of 10 languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Filipino, by utilizing the interpretation infrastructure of 223 family centers and 12 multicultural family support centers nationwide. SBS Jul 1, 2026 9:49 AM

Revised Defense Industry Development Act to Be Promulgated This Month, Easing Participation Burdens for SMEs The amendment, which passed the plenary session of the National Assembly on June 18 and was approved at a Cabinet meeting on June 30, establishes a legal basis to partially compensate SMEs and venture firms for costs incurred during test evaluations for procurement projects or participation in defense industry promotion projects. SBS Jul 1, 2026 9:49 AM

Cho Seung-rae: "Rhyu Si-min's 'Reconstruction' Theory? A Critic's Perspective... We Must Continue Efforts for Internal Inclusion and External Expansion" - Thoughts on serving as the party's secretary-general? Regretful that the local elections fell short of expectations - Painful that the merger issue with the Rebuilding Korea Party turned into an internal party conflict - Local election white paper to be released after the national convention.. SBS Jul 1, 2026 9:07 AM

National Assembly Special Committee on NEC Holds Second Hearing Today; Minister of Interior and Safety Yun Ho-jung and Former NEC Chair Roh Tae-ak Expected to Attend The National Assembly Special Committee investigating the ballot shortage incident during the June 3 local elections will hold a plenary meeting today at 10:00 a.m. SBS Jul 1, 2026 8:05 AM

Kim Jong-un Sends Message to Xi Jinping on CCP Anniversary, Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing North Korea-China Ties ▲ Chairman Kim Jong-un and President Xi Jinping shake hands on the 8th of last m… SBS Jul 1, 2026 7:00 AM

Kim Jong-un Sends Congratulatory Message to Xi Jinping: "Developing Relations to Meet the Demands of the Times" In the message, Kim stated, "On behalf of all party members, the Korean people, and myself, I extend warm congratulations to you, and through you, to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, all members of your party, and the fraternal Chinese people." Referring to the summit held in Pyongyang last month, he emphasized that it was a "historic occasion that deepened comradely friendship and trust, and reaffirmed our unwavering will to more powerfully drive socialist construction in both countries and the traditional friendly relations between them." He added, "I am willing to continue to elevate and develop the DPRK-China friendship and cooperation, which is the common asset of our two peoples, in line with the demands of the times, while further shining socialism, the common cause of our two parties, together with you, General Secretary." In a separate report, the KCNA stated that the North Korean ambassador to China delivered a floral basket to celebrate the Communist Party's founding anniversary through an official from the International Department of the CPC Central Committee. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:53 AM

"Leading the Opposition to KORUS FTA"... 'Legitimacy, Sycophant, and Exhumation' Clash With the Democratic Party set to elect its next leader, a fierce debate over so-called political legitimacy is heating up among the candidates. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:46 AM

Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Visits Songpa Police and Fire Stations for Final Official Schedule: "Thank You for Your Dedication" Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited police and fire agencies yesterday to encourage frontline workers as his final official schedule in office. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:36 AM

President Lee Jae-myung Holds Public Briefing in Gwangju: "Honam Investment Based on Economic Principles" President Lee Jae-myung stated that when comparing historically accumulated investment volumes, the decision to build semiconductor production plants in the Honam region is merely a drop in the bucket. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:12 AM