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New North Korean Ambassador to Austria Kyeong Hak-min Takes Office Kyeong Hak-min, the new North Korean ambassador to Austria, presented his credentials to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on July 1, the Korean Central News Agency reported today . SBS Jul 6, 2026 7:46 AM

Concerns Within Ruling Bloc Over Abolishing Prosecution's Supplementary Investigation Rights; How to Address Them? As additional charges against Jang Yun-gi have been uncovered through the prosecution's supplementary investigation, the ruling bloc is accelerating efforts to finalize prosecution reform, with the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights at its core. SBS Jul 6, 2026 6:55 AM

People Power Party Ethics Committee to Meet Today: Is Disciplinary Action Against 'Han Dong-hoon Supporters' Imminent? The People Power Party's Central Ethics Committee is set to convene today, July 6. SBS Jul 6, 2026 6:29 AM

Kim Min-seok Announces Bid for Party Leadership Today Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will officially announce his candidacy for the Democratic Party's leadership race today, July 6, in Gwangju, becoming the first among the contenders to do so. SBS Jul 6, 2026 6:27 AM

"Semiconductor Boom's 'Additional Tax Revenue' to Fund Future Investments" The Blue House has announced a plan to utilize additional tax revenue generated by the semiconductor boom for a new "Future Response Fund." The goal is to use these funds as investment capital for three major mega-projects, as well as to address housing and startup challenges for the younger generation. SBS Jul 6, 2026 6:19 AM