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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

President Lee Approves Appointment of Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister; Second Female Prime Minister in History Overnight, President Lee Jae-myung approved the appointment of Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:08 AM

DP Elects 11 Standing Committee Chairs Unilaterally; PPP Calls It "Arrogance and Self-Righteousness" Overnight, the Democratic Party of Korea unilaterally voted to appoint its own members to 11 standing committee chair positions, including the crucial Legislation and Judiciary Committee. SBS Jul 1, 2026 6:07 AM

President Lee to Host Luncheon for Former President Moon Jae-in at the Blue House Today The spouses will not be in attendance, which is reportedly due to the overseas schedule of former First Lady Kim Jung-sook. SBS Jul 1, 2026 5:29 AM

Democratic Party Elects 11 Standing Committee Chairs Unilaterally The Democratic Party has unilaterally elected chairs for 11 parliamentary standing committees through a vote. SBS Jul 1, 2026 12:53 AM