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President Lee Jae-myung: "Lives of North Korean Defectors Are a Valuable Asset for Preparing Our Future" President Lee Jae-myung stated that the lives of North Korean defectors, referred to as "Bukhyangmin" , "will firmly become a valuable asset in preparing for a future where the two Koreas live together." President Lee delivered this message in a written congratulatory address read by Lim Ung-soon, Second Deputy Director of the National Security Office, at a commemorative event held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, this morning. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:29 PM

National Assembly Special Committee on NEC Holds First Hearing; Clash Over Timing of Vote Recount The National Assembly special committee investigating the ballot paper shortage … SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:24 PM

"Aiming for 3% Potential Growth and $50,000 Per Capita Income": New Economic Goals Set President Lee Jae-myung has presented new economic goals during a Cabinet meeting, aiming for a 3% potential growth rate, becoming one of the world's top four trading nations, and reaching a per capita national income of $50,000. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:20 PM

Debate Over 'Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights' Continues Within Democratic Party; People Power Party Holds Forum to Maintain Rights The issue of abolishing supplementary investigation rights remains a hot topic in the National Assembly today, July 14. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:20 PM

Democratic Party to Adopt 'Preferential Voting System'; Lee Sung-yoon Resigns in Protest The leadership of the Democratic Party, which had been in conflict over the method for electing the next party leader, decided today to push for an amendment to party regulations to introduce a 'preferential voting system.' Pro-Cheong faction supreme council members strongly opposed the move, with one even announcing their resignation. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:18 PM

President Lee Says Age Threshold for 'Juvenile Offenders' Needs to Be Lowered President Lee Jae-myung stated that the age threshold for "juvenile offenders" (those exempt from criminal punishment) needs to be lowered. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:03 PM

PM Han Blocks Seoul Mayor Oh's Attempt to Speak on Real Estate at Cabinet Meeting Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party attended a cabinet meeting today for the first time since the local elections. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:01 PM

South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha Returns Home Temporarily for Consultations on Bilateral Ties Kang Kyung-wha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:57 AM

President Lee Says Age Threshold for Criminal Minors 'Needs to Be Lowered' President Lee Jae-myung stated today regarding discussions on lowering the age threshold for criminal minors—currently those aged 10 or older and under 14—that "it seems we need to lower it." President Lee made the remarks today during the discussion session of a Cabinet meeting after hearing a report from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family on building public consensus regarding the age threshold for criminal minors. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:40 AM

Before Confessing to Staged Attack, Candidate Discussed Unification? "I Will Leave Politics After the Election" It has been reported that Jeong I-han, the former Reform Party candidate for Busan Mayor who was arrested on charges of staging a fake attack, discussed a candidate unification with the camp of People Power Party Busan mayoral candidate Park Heong-joon just before confessing the crime to the police. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:38 AM