SBS News

Jung Chung-rae Suddenly Mentions Not Running for President During Party Leadership Bid Announcement; Reporter Asks Why When quoting this interview, please accurately cite the program name, SBS "J… SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:33 PM

Ahn Cheol-soo Opposes Han Dong-hoon's Return to Party; Jang Sung-chul Suggests "Ahn Has Ambitions for Party Leadership" When citing this interview, please accurately credit the program name, SBS "Joo Young-jin's News Briefing." The copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:33 PM

President Lee: "Household Electricity Rates Should Be Adjusted If Inflation Permits" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks at the National Fiscal Strategy Meeting held at… SBS Jul 13, 2026 4:50 PM

Debate Shaken Within Ruling Coalition Over Abolishing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights Following 'Jang Yun-gi Case' Discussions on abolishing the "prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights" under the Criminal Procedure Act, the final piece of prosecution reform led by the Democratic Party, are in turmoil. SBS Jul 13, 2026 4:10 PM

Jung Chung-rae Announces Bid for Party Leadership: "I Will Not Run for President, Will Protect President Lee" Former Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae announced his candidacy for the party leadership at the National Assembly today , stating, "As I have done until now, I will stand by President Lee Jae-myung until the end with the party, government, and Blue House acting as one team with one voice." During the press conference announcing his bid today, Jung stated, "The person who will remain loyal to President Lee Jae-myung until the end is me, Jung Chung-rae, who has always practiced putting the party before self." "One can see the path forward by looking at the path taken," Jung said. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:44 PM

PPP Senior Lawmakers Agree to Continue Boycott of Standing Committees After Meeting with Floor Leader Senior lawmakers of the People Power Party met with Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik today and reached a consensus that the party should continue its boycott of the National Assembly schedule regarding the formation of standing committees. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:42 PM

Chung Jin-suk: "Will Consider Impeachment Motion If Ahn Gyu-back Refuses to Disclose Military Service Records" People Power Party floor leader Chung Jin-suk stated, "If Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back ultimately refuses to disclose his military service records, we will have no choice but to consider submitting an impeachment motion, viewing his refusal as an admission of the allegations regarding his desertion and detention." During his opening remarks at a general meeting of lawmakers held at the National Assembly, floor leader Chung said, "The People Power Party has already reached a consensus to submit a motion for the minister's dismissal as a party platform, citing the hasty implementation of key defense policies. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:23 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Additional Semiconductor Tax Revenue to Be Used for Strategic Investments for Future Readiness" President Lee Jae-myung said today , "Thanks to the semiconductor boom sparked by the artificial intelligence revolution, we expect to see unprecedented additional tax revenue," adding, "We will utilize this large-scale additional revenue as a source for strategic investments to prepare for the future." In his opening remarks at the National Fiscal Strategy Meeting presided over at the Blue House, President Lee said, "Next year's budget must carefully include measures to support the bold dream of an 'irreplaceable Republic of Korea.' To this end, I would like to propose three principles," and mentioned the utilization of additional tax revenue as the first. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:21 PM

Jung Chung-rae Announces Bid for Consecutive Term as Democratic Party Leader: "Will Fully Abolish Prosecution's Supplementary Investigation Rights" Former Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae held a press conference at the Nat… SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:03 PM

"Birth of a Police Monster" vs. "Supplementary Investigation Authority Is a Separate Issue" At the National Assembly, the controversy surrounding the abolition of the supplementary investigation authority, which has intensified following the Jang Yoon-gi case, continues today . SBS Jul 13, 2026 12:15 PM