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Kim Yong-beom: "Redefining the State's Role in the AI Era... A Production Platform, Not a Regulator" He declared, "The state is no longer a market regulator, but a production platform that builds power grids, develops industrial sites, and organizes supply chains." In a social media post today , Kim wrote, "When the mode of production changes, it does not end with a single company changing. SBS Jul 5, 2026 1:31 PM

Kim Jong-un Oversees Weapons Tests on Destroyer 'Kang Gon-ho'… "To Be Commissioned Within 2 Months" The Korean Central News Agency reported that, in accordance with the performance evaluation plan for the combat systems of the destroyer 'Kang Gon-ho,' tests were conducted yesterday, July 3, for strategic cruise missile launches, as well as naval guns, automatic cannons, and electronic warfare assets. SBS Jul 5, 2026 10:18 AM

"5·18 Has Become a Sacred Area": Presidential Office Issues Public Warning to Lee Byung-tae for "Inappropriate Conduct" Controversy is spreading within political circles over the heavy disciplinary action taken against the Baejae High School baseball team. SBS Jul 5, 2026 8:53 AM

President Lee Congratulates U.S. on 250th Independence Anniversary: "South Korea Is a Valued Partner to the U.S." President Donald Trump and the American people on July 4, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States' Independence Day. SBS Jul 5, 2026 8:50 AM

Presidential Office Issues Public Warning to Lee Byung-tae Over "5·18 Is a Sacred Cow" Remark Lee Byung-tae, Vice Chairman of the Regulatory Rationalization Committee, is facing controversy after posting on social media that the "May 18 Democratization Movement has become a sacred cow," in response to the heavy disciplinary action taken against the Paichai High School baseball team. SBS Jul 5, 2026 7:14 AM