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Appointment of Public Broadcaster Board Members Begins; Disagreements Arise Over Tenure and Start Dates The Korea Communications Commission has recommended four candidates for the KBS Board of Directors to the President for appointment and has appointed eight members to the Foundation for Broadcast Culture, effective July 10. SBS Jul 7, 2026 10:08 PM

Tensions Escalate Among Democratic Party Leadership Contenders Over 'Self-Serving Politics' The war of nerves among Democratic Party leadership contenders is intensifying. Former Representative Jung Chung-rae, targeting former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who had mentioned the "evils of self-serving politics," criticized him by stating, "The incumbent Prime Minister's remarks about having a 'romance for party leadership' are the very definition of self-serving politics." In response, former Prime Minister Kim retorted that party members would be the ones to judge what truly constitutes the evils of self-serving politics. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:31 PM

2.47 Million Ballots at Olympic Park to Undergo Public Verification; Ruling and Opposition Parties to Discuss Details Some 2.47 million ballots currently stored at Olympic Park in Jamsil, Seoul, are expected to be removed from ballot boxes for public verification. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:28 PM

"K-Defense Industry's Challenge Continues"... President Lee Engages in Defense Diplomacy at NATO Hanwha Ocean has ultimately failed to secure the Canadian submarine project, a deal worth up to 60 trillion won. SBS Jul 7, 2026 9:26 PM

President Lee Arrives in Türkiye for NATO Summit and Defense Industry Forum President Lee Jae-myung, who has embarked on a five-day trip to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, arrived at Esenboğa International Airport in Türkiye on the afternoon of July 7 . SBS Jul 7, 2026 8:56 PM

Constitutional Complaint Filed Immediately After Implementation: What Are the Issues with the Revised Law? The People Power Party has announced it will file a constitutional complaint, labeling the revised Information and Communications Network Act an "evil and unconstitutional law." They argue that the state risks interfering with freedom of expression. SBS Jul 7, 2026 8:28 PM

"Semiconductor Plant at Gwangju Military Airport"... What About Relocating the Air Wing and Ammunition Depot? New semiconductor plants for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will be built on the site of the Gwangju Military Airport. SBS Jul 7, 2026 8:09 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Sends 'Encouragement Pizza' to Foreign Ministry Staff Responding to Middle East Crisis; Cho Hyun Expresses Gratitude President Lee Jae-myung has sent pizzas to Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff who… SBS Jul 7, 2026 8:02 PM

China Informed South Korea in Advance of Pacific SLBM Test Launch It is reported that China provided prior notification of the plan through military attaché channels at the South Korean Embassy in China. SBS Jul 7, 2026 5:40 PM

Park Duk-hyum: "Cho Kyoung-tae's Actions Are Harmful to the Party... If You Don't Like the Temple, the Monk Should Leave" Cho Kyoung-tae, stating, "I strongly condemn these acts that are harmful to the party," and adding, "If you do not like the temple, it is only logical for the monk to leave." On his social media, Deputy Speaker Park wrote, "As a fellow party member and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, I cannot help but feel devastated while listening to the sophistry poured out by Rep. SBS Jul 7, 2026 5:37 PM