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Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha: "Coupang Issue Lasting Longer Than Expected; Further Discussions Needed on U.S. Investment Projects" Kang Kyung-wha, who returned home temporarily under the instruction of Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, speaks to reporters while entering the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on July 15 for a meeting with the Minister. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:26 PM

President Lee Praises Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon for Record Low Industrial Accident Deaths Thank you," regarding the news that the number of industrial accident deaths in the first half of this year reached an all-time low since statistics were first compiled in 2022. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:25 PM

President Lee Orders Real-Time Response to Fake News, Calling It a Threat to Community President Lee Jae-myung ordered a real-time, fact-based response today , stating, "Fake news is currently disrupting the entire world and creating a hostile and confrontational culture to the extent that it is destroying our community." President Lee made the remarks during a work report by the National Data Agency and other ministries, which he presided over at the Blue House Guest House, in response to a report by National Data Agency Commissioner Ahn Hyung-jun on the possibility of using AI (artificial intelligence) for fact-checking news articles. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:22 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Calls for Bold Normalization of Abnormal Practices in Government Briefings President Lee Jae-myung has conducted his second government ministry work briefing since taking office, which was broadcast live. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:11 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Criticizes Government's 'Demand-Side' Real Estate Policies The Seoul Metropolitan Government released a video today titled 'Star Mayor Oh Se-hoon - Stories I Couldn't Finish at the Cabinet Meeting: The Lee Jae-myung Administration's Real Estate Hell, An Analysis Report' on the mayor's official website and the social broadcasting platform Live Seoul. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:09 PM

DPK Leadership Denies Official Party Stance on Abolishing Prosecution's Supplementary Investigation Rights Amid Internal Debate Amid ongoing debate within the Democratic Party of Korea over the complete abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, the party leadership has stated that it has never officially adopted the abolition as a party platform. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:38 PM

Government and Ruling Party Review Preparations for Launch of Major Crimes Investigation Agency in October ▲ Minister of the Interior and Safety Yoon Ho-joong attends a government-party … SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:36 PM

Judiciary Committee Subcommittee Reviews Bill to Abolish 'Supplementary Investigation' Powers; Discusses Expanding Objection and Requisition Procedures Amidst growing calls for caution within parts of the Democratic Party regarding the abolition of supplementary investigation powers, the Legislation and Judiciary Committee of the National Assembly held its First Subcommittee for Bill Review today to continue deliberations on the relevant legislation. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:34 PM

President Lee Calls for Bold Action on Market Collusion and Tax Arrears President Lee Jae-myung ordered bold action to address normalization tasks, such as correcting market collusion and collecting tax arrears, stating, "We must act boldly by temporarily increasing personnel to get the necessary work done." President Lee made these remarks while presiding over a work report at the Yeongbingwan at the Blue House, which included the Ministry of Finance and Economy (National Tax Service, Korea Customs Service, Public Procurement Service), the National Data Agency, the Financial Services Commission, and the Ministry of Planning and Budget. SBS Jul 15, 2026 12:29 PM

People Power Party Foreign Media Spokesperson Joo Hyun-chul Resigns Following Jang Dong-hyuk Appointment In a Facebook post today, Joo announced his resignation, stating, "I believed that the national mission and direction I firmly hold should never become a burden to the party leader or a liability to the party." He added, "Holding onto this position while compromising my convictions would be deceiving myself and misleading our party members." Joo had previously faced criticism for using social media to represent the personal stance of party leader Jang Dong-hyuk rather than the official position of the party. SBS Jul 15, 2026 12:27 PM