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Tensions Rise Over 'Supplementary Investigation Rights'; Bill Proposed for 'Exceptional Allowance' Amidst the intense standoff between the Democratic Party and the People Power Party over the abolition of the prosecution's authority for supplementary investigations, 11 Democratic Party lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow for such investigations in exceptional cases, opposing a total ban. SBS Jul 15, 2026 12:19 PM

President Lee: "Making a Living by Reporting Corruption Is Not Bad... It Contributes to the Nation" President Lee Jae-myung stated today that "making a living by uncovering and reporting corruption is not a bad thing," and promised exceptional rewards for those who report corruption crimes, such as the fraudulent receipt of government subsidies. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:36 AM

President Lee on Policy Briefings: "Reform and Innovation Must Succeed... The Remaining Term Is More Important" President Lee Jae-myung stated, "In general, ministries have achieved many results and performed well over the past year," adding, "The remaining three years and 11 months are even more important." President Lee made these remarks during his opening statement at the policy briefing held at the Blue House Yeongbingwan on this day for 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 11:23 AM

People Power Party: "Democratic Party Must Scrap 'Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights' That Fails to Convince Even Its Own Members" The People Power Party has urged the withdrawal of the proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which centers on abolishing the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights, stating that the Democratic Party of Korea has "fallen into a quagmire of internal strife" as disagreements emerge even within its own ranks. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:13 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok: "Han Dong-hoon Drove People Power Party and Choo Kyung-ho into a Dead End… Lost Justification for Rejoining" Referring to testimony from fellow party member Ahn Cheol-soo during Mayor Choo's trial, who stated, "I understand that the first person to notify People Power Party lawmakers to gather at the party headquarters instead of the National Assembly was then-party leader Han Dong-hoon," Jang asked, "If he continues to claim that is wrong even after Representative Ahn's testimony, is he suggesting that Mayor Choo should be punished as an accomplice to insurrection?" Jang continued, "If former leader Han had simply said, 'I was the one who first suggested going to the party headquarters' (during the December 3 emergency martial law), this case would have taken a completely different turn. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:13 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok: "Han Dong-hoon Drove People Power Party into a Corner, Why Return? He Has Lost All Justification" He brought up the recent testimony in Mayor Choo's trial by fellow party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo, who stated, "I understand that the first person to notify People Power Party lawmakers to gather at the party headquarters instead of the National Assembly was then-party leader Han Dong-hoon." Jang questioned, "If he continues to claim that is wrong even after Representative Ahn's testimony, is he suggesting that Mayor Choo should be punished as an accomplice to insurrection?" He continued, "If former leader Han had simply said, 'I was the one who first suggested going to the party headquarters' (during the December 3 emergency martial law), this case would have taken a completely different turn," adding, "Now, any justification for discussing former leader Han's return to the party has been lost. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:06 AM

Kwon Young-se Calls for Jang Dong-hyeok's Resignation: "Prioritizing Private Interests at the Expense of Conservatives" People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Young-se called on Representative Jang Dong-hyeok today to take responsibility for the defeat in the June 3 local elections and resign from his post. SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:58 AM

Ahn Cheol-soo Targets Han Dong-hoon Again: "Exclude 'Yeouido Wreckers' If You Form a Party" People Power Party lawmaker Ahn Cheol-soo has once again directly criticized independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon and his pro-Han faction associates, who are currently engaged in a dispute over court testimony regarding the situation during the December 3 emergency martial law declaration. SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:43 AM

Han Byung-do: "Pushing for Homeplus Hearing; Deliberation Needed on Supplementary Investigation Rights" ▲ Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea,… SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:32 AM

Chung Jeung-sik: "Disclose President's Whereabouts During 21 Hours of Navy Personnel's Disappearance" ▲ People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jeung-sik People Power Party Floor Leade… SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:15 AM