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Lim Ki-keun, Vice Minister of Planning and Budget, Appointed as New Minister for Government Policy Coordination Seong Gi-hong, Senior Presidential Secretary for Public Communication, announced in a briefing today that Vice Minister Lim has been selected to succeed outgoing Minister for Government Policy Coordination Yoon Chang-ryul. SBS Jul 10, 2026 3:43 PM

First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Tours Chinggis Khaan Museum with Mongolian First Lady, Extends Invitation to National Museum of Korea First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, currently on a state visit to Mongolia with President Lee Jae-myung, toured the Chinggis Khaan National Museum with Luvsandorj Bolortsetseg, the wife of Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, on the afternoon of July 9 . SBS Jul 10, 2026 3:33 PM

Defense Ministry: Desertion Allegations False, Minister Ahn Plans to Request Military Record Correction After Term A Ministry official said, "If he were to request a correction while serving as Minister of National Defense, it could spark further controversy," adding, "He plans to file for the correction and take additional measures once he completes his assigned duties and returns to a private citizen status without power." Regarding suggestions that Minister Ahn should disclose his military records to resolve the suspicions, the official explained, "If we disclose records that were incorrectly documented 40 years ago, wouldn't only the incorrect records remain in people's minds regardless of the facts? It would only further fuel misunderstandings, which is why they have not been disclosed." Minister Ahn's service period as a defense soldier was recorded as 22 months instead of the actual 14 months in his military service record, leading opposition parties to raise suspicions of desertion or detention in a military brig during his confirmation hearing in July of last year. SBS Jul 10, 2026 3:19 PM

President Lee Says Key Issues Including Property and Transaction Taxes to Be Announced Ahead of 'Real Estate Debate' President Lee Jae-myung, who has decided to personally preside over a 'grand debate on real estate,' stated that he will instruct relevant ministries and presidential staff to identify and pre-announce key issues. SBS Jul 10, 2026 3:10 PM

Prime Minister Han Studies AI with Staff: "A Basic Competency for Public Service, Not an Option" Key officials and staff from the Prime Minister's Office engaged in a study session on artificial intelligence today, with Prime Minister Han Seong-suk in attendance. SBS Jul 10, 2026 2:57 PM

Unification Ministry: North Korea Sends Delegation to China for Treaty Anniversary for First Time in 7 Years, Elevates Rank The Ministry of Unification stated that it is closely monitoring North Korea's recent moves, noting that Pyongyang has dispatched a delegation to China for an event commemorating the signing of the North Korea-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance for the first time in seven years, while also elevating the rank of the delegation head. SBS Jul 10, 2026 2:55 PM

Will Restrictions on Contact with Chongryon Members Be Eased? Unification Ministry Says It Will Support Legislative Process In October of last year, Representative Lee Yong-sun of the Democratic Party of Korea proposed an amendment to the Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act, which seeks to remove the provision that uniformly classifies Chongryon members as North Korean residents. SBS Jul 10, 2026 2:54 PM

National Assembly Judiciary Committee Begins Review on Abolishing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Powers; Seo Young-kyo Calls for Speed 1 meeting at the National Assembly on July 10. The Legislation and Judiciary Committee of the National Assembly held a meeting of its Subcommittee No. SBS Jul 10, 2026 2:39 PM

DPK Replaces Some Candidates for KBS and EBS Board Members Due to Disqualification Chief Spokesperson Kang Jun-hyeon met with reporters after the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today and stated, "We have reselected candidates due to the emergence of grounds for disqualification." Accordingly, the new candidates for the KBS board include the existing candidates Kim Yu-jin, former non-standing commissioner of the Korea Communications Standards Commission, and Lee Seung-hoon, co-chair of the Korea Civil Society Network, alongside newly selected candidates Jeong Jae-kwon, a current KBS board member, and Koo Chang-hoon, a partner attorney at the law firm Won. SBS Jul 10, 2026 2:36 PM

Defense Ministry: Allegations of Desertion Against Minister Ahn Are False; Correction of Records Planned After Term A Ministry of National Defense official met with reporters today and said, "If he were to file a request for correction while serving as the Minister of National Defense, wouldn't it spark further controversy?" The official added, "He plans to file for correction and take additional measures once he completes his assigned duties and returns to a private citizen status." Regarding criticisms that Minister Ahn should disclose his military records to resolve the suspicions, the official explained, "If we disclose records that were incorrectly documented 40 years ago, wouldn't only the erroneous records remain in people's minds regardless of the facts? It would only fuel further misunderstandings, which is why they have not been disclosed." Minister Ahn's service period as a defense conscript was recorded as 22 months in his military service record, rather than the original 14 months, leading opposition parties to raise suspicions of desertion or detention in a military brig during his confirmation hearing in July of last year. SBS Jul 10, 2026 1:36 PM