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President Lee Concludes NATO 'Defense Sales' Tour, Departs for Mongolia President Lee Jae-myung has concluded all scheduled events related to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit and is now heading to Mongolia. SBS Jul 8, 2026 11:55 PM

First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Attends NATO Spouse Program on Protecting Children and Future Generations The bag and scarf worn by First Lady Kim were gifts from First Lady Erdogan during the state visit to Turkey last November. SBS Jul 8, 2026 11:32 PM

Three Seoul Election Commission Members Resign Over Alleged Interference It has been confirmed that three members of the Seoul Metropolitan Election Commission have resigned one after another. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:57 PM

President Lee Holds Summit with Romanian President on 'Local Production of K9', Discusses Strengthening Cooperation President Lee Jae-myung held a summit with Romanian President Nicusor Dan on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the defense and nuclear power sectors between the two countries. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:24 PM

President Lee and Zelenskyy Discuss North Korean POWs, Agree to Respect 'Free Will' President Lee Jae-myung held his first summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara, Türkiye, on the sidelines of the NATO summit. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:20 PM

President Lee Meets Trump: Follow-up Discussions on U.S. Military Vessel Construction President Lee Jae-myung, who is attending the NATO summit, has met with U.S. President Donald Trump. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:27 PM

Opposition to Military Academy Consolidation Grows; Defense Ministry Says Plan Will Change Perceptions A rally was held at the National Assembly today, July 8, by the alumni associations of the Army, Navy, and Air Force academies, along with lawmakers from the People Power Party, to protest the government's plan to consolidate the military academies. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:12 PM

Bill to Abolish Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Authority Introduced; Ruling Party Members Also Call for Police Oversight A bill to abolish the supplementary investigation authority of the prosecution was introduced today at the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee, led by the ruling party. SBS Jul 8, 2026 8:23 PM

President Lee Discusses Follow-up on Naval Vessel Construction with Trump at NATO Dinner President Donald Trump at an official welcome dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his spouse at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey, on the 7th . SBS Jul 8, 2026 8:00 PM

Integration of Military Academies? 'Armed Forces Academy' Proposal Sparks Debate When quoting this interview, please accurately cite the program name, SBS <News Hunters>. SBS Jul 8, 2026 7:41 PM