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PPP Proposes '3 Victim Protection Acts' in Countermove, Emphasizing Prosecution-Police Cooperation for Major Crimes In response to the Democratic Party's push to abolish supplementary investigation rights, the People Power Party has proposed a package of amendments dubbed the '3 Victim Protection Acts.' The proposal includes maintaining supplementary investigation rights and mandating cooperation between the prosecution and police from the initial stage of investigations for major crimes, such as the Jang Yoon-gi case. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:08 PM

Conflict Over 'Supplementary Investigation Rights': Rhee Si-min's Claim That 'President Does Not Want It' Sparks Controversy Internal debate within the ruling party over the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights is intensifying. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:06 PM

Broadcasting and Media Commission to Hear Opinions from YTN and Eugene Group on July 20; Chairman Kim Jong-cheol Recuses Himself on July 20 regarding the cancellation of the approval for the change of YTN's largest shareholder. SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:42 PM

Rhyu Si-min: "President Lee Is Heading Down a Path of Inevitable Failure" ▲ Writer Rhyu Si-min Writer Rhyu Si-min, a commentator often associated with the… SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:28 PM

Noh Kyung-pil: "No Political Judgment in President Lee's Election Law Case" ▲ Minister of National Court Administration Noh Kyung-pil delivers opening remar… SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:55 PM

Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho on Abolishing Supplementary Investigation Rights: "We Must Ensure Not Even 1% of Victims Are Wronged" Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho emphasized on the 15th regarding the discussion on abolishing the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, stating, "It is important to ensure that not even 1% of victims are wronged." Minister Jeong gave this response during a plenary session of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee after Representative Park Eun-jung of the Rebuilding Korea Party pointed out that the prosecution had engaged in "protecting its own" during past investigations, such as the "villa sex bribery scandal" involving former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-ui. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:53 PM

Han Dong-hoon and Choo Kyung-ho Clashed Over Response to Martial Law: 'Go to National Assembly' vs. 'Wait and See' The testimony indicates that while former leader Han insisted that lawmakers should head to the National Assembly immediately, former floor leader Choo countered by saying, "Let us wait until senior lawmakers arrive at the party headquarters." Rep. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:41 PM

President Lee Hosts Chobok Lunch with Cheong Wa Dae Staff, Visits Chunchugwan President Lee Jae-myung had a "kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup) lunch" with staff at Cheong Wa Dae today , marking Chobok, the first of the three hottest days of summer. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:20 PM

Lee Jun-seok: "I Dislike Strange Politicians... Jang Dong-hyeok Is Strange, but from His Perspective, It's Right Not to Step Down as Leader" When quoting this interview, please credit the program "SBS Joo Young-jin's News Briefing." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Jul 15, 2026 5:02 PM

Blue House: Kang Kyung-wha's Temporary Return Is to Hear Ambassador's Suggestions and Opinions Kang Kyung-wha, who returned temporarily under the instruction of Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, answers questions from reporters as she enters the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on July 15 for a meeting with the Minister. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:43 PM