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Honam Semiconductor Cluster to Be Built on Gwangju Military Airport Site Kang Hoon-sik, Chief of Staff to the President, stated in a briefing that the decision was reached during the "Mega-Project Public-Private Joint Inspection Meeting" presided over by President Lee Jae-myung earlier today . SBS Jul 6, 2026 3:32 PM

Presidential Office: Honam Semiconductor Cluster to Be Built on Gwangju Military Airport Site This announcement specifies the location for the Honam semiconductor cluster project, which was part of the "three major mega-projects" unveiled last week. SBS Jul 6, 2026 3:02 PM

Public-Private Meeting on 'Mega Projects': "Speed Is Key" President Lee Jae-myung held a public-private joint meeting today , one week after announcing the 'three major mega projects,' which include the creation of a large-scale semiconductor cluster. SBS Jul 6, 2026 12:23 PM

President Lee Calls for 'Speed' in Mega Projects, Monthly Public-Private Meetings to Monitor Progress President Lee Jae-myung presided over a public-private joint inspection meeting at the Blue House today , just one week after announcing the 'three major mega projects,' and called for a 'speed war' in their implementation. SBS Jul 6, 2026 12:20 PM

Disciplinary Action Imminent for Lawmakers Who Supported Han Dong-hoon? "No Need for a Competition of Sanctions" The People Power Party's Central Ethics Committee is set to discuss whether to take disciplinary action against party members who supported independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon. SBS Jul 6, 2026 12:19 PM

"Make the Decision to Replace the Party Leader": First Candidate Declares Bid for Party Convention Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party's leadership race, calling for a decision to replace the current party leader to ensure the success of the state administration and victory in the general election. SBS Jul 6, 2026 12:17 PM

PPP Protests 'Gag Law' Wearing Black Masks; DP Criticizes 'Black Propaganda' Today, July 6, one day before the enforcement of the revised Information and Communications Network Act, the leadership of the People Power Party attended the Supreme Council meeting wearing black masks to urge a postponement of the law's implementation. SBS Jul 6, 2026 12:10 PM

Kim Min-seok Announces Bid for Democratic Party Leadership in Gwangju, Declaring "Unwavering Love for the Party" Kim Min-seok, former Prime Minister, officially announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea today , pledging to "rebuild a Democratic Party that wins again." Speaking in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated City, Kim stated, "I declare my candidacy for the Democratic Party leadership with an infinite sense of responsibility for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration." He further criticized the current state of the party, noting, "Over the past year, the harmful effects of self-serving politics have led to confusion in party affairs and cooperation between the party and the government. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:31 AM

Jinbo Party's Kim Jong-hun Announces Bid for Party Leader: "I Will Dedicate Everything to the Party's New Leap Forward" Former Jinbo Party lawmaker Kim Jong-hun announced his candidacy for the party leadership today , stating, "I will dedicate everything I have to the new leap forward of the Jinbo Party." Kim held a press conference at the National Assembly today and said, "I will stop the runaway inequality and protect the lives of the people." He stated, "A massive surplus in tax revenue is expected due to the semiconductor boom, and that money must be returned to the lives of the people," adding, "I propose forming a '100 Trillion Won Committee' with both ruling and opposition parties to join forces in making all of our lives more equitable." Kim further emphasized, "A strong progressive movement begins with a strong party," and vowed, "I will transform the Jinbo Party into a mass party that prepares for governance." To achieve this, he pledged to cultivate 200 alternative political leaders, hold a national rally for the recovery of people's livelihoods, host a grand transformation forum for the 10th anniversary of the party's founding, achieve victory in the 2028 general election, and build a 2030 political platform. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:29 AM

Han Byung-do: "We Will Provide Full Party-Level Support for 3 Mega Projects; People Power Party Must Stop Obstructing" ▲ Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea … SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:28 AM