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Democratic Party Launches Task Force to Support 3 Major Mega Projects; Han Jeoung-ae Appointed Chair The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to launch an internal task force to support the government's "Three Major Mega Projects for Korea's Great Leap Forward." Chief Spokesperson Kang Jun-hyeon met with reporters after the Supreme Council meeting on July 1 and stated, "Joint task forces between relevant ministries and dedicated bodies within the presidential office have already been established," adding, "In response to this, we have decided to launch a task force, tentatively named the 'Support TF for the 3 Major Mega Projects'." Han Jeoung-ae, Chair of the Policy Committee, will lead the task force. SBS Jul 1, 2026 12:06 PM

NEC Pledges to Print 100% of Ballots... First On-Site Inspection Set for Tomorrow The National Election Commission has reported its improvement measures to the National Assembly regarding the shortage of ballots during the June 3 local elections. SBS Jul 1, 2026 12:05 PM

Han Byung-do: "We Will Swiftly Finalize the Amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, the Final Puzzle of Prosecution Reform" ▲ Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea,… SBS Jul 1, 2026 11:56 AM

President Lee Presents Appointment Certificate to Prime Minister Han Seong-sook: "I Count on You" President Lee presented the appointment certificate to new Prime Minister Han Seong-sook at the main building of the Presidential Office today and said, "I count on you." Prime Minister Han replied, "I will do my best," and bowed. SBS Jul 1, 2026 11:35 AM

President Lee to Host Lunch with Former President Moon Today; Will a Message of Party Unity Emerge? President Lee Jae-myung is hosting a luncheon for former President Moon Jae-in at Sangchunjae, the reception hall within the Blue House. SBS Jul 1, 2026 10:30 AM

President Lee to Receive Second Round of Ministerial Briefings Starting July 15 to Review Progress The Presidential Office announced today that the briefings will be held over nine sessions, covering 140 public institutions, including the Office for Government Policy Coordination, 19 ministries, 6 agencies, 18 administrations, and 7 commissions. SBS Jul 1, 2026 10:20 AM

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