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Ryu Si-min Claims "President Does Not Want It"... Conflict Over 'Supplementary Investigation Rights' Intensifies Debate within the ruling bloc over the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation rights is intensifying. SBS Jul 16, 2026 12:17 PM

President Lee Calls Deepfake Misuse a Serious Issue, Orders Countermeasures President Lee Jae-myung pointed out the misuse of so-called deepfake videos as a serious issue today and ordered the preparation of countermeasures. SBS Jul 16, 2026 12:06 PM

President Lee: "Broadcasting Commission Must Fulfill Regulatory Role and Respond Thoroughly to False Information" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a government ministry briefing held at t… SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:59 AM

Han Byung-do: "People Power Party Boycott Stalls Livelihood Bills and Special Counsel Acts; We Will Take Decisive Action If They Continue to Ignore Them" Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated today that if the People Power Party, which is boycotting parliamentary schedules in protest of the Democratic Party's unilateral formation of the National Assembly, continues to ignore the livelihoods of the people, the party will be forced to make a grave decision. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:49 AM

President Lee: "Targeting Specific Companies? Strengthening Personal Data Protection Follows Law and Policy" President Lee Jae-myung has directly refuted claims that the recent move to strengthen sanctions against personal data breaches is targeting specific companies, stating, "It is not about considering the characteristics of a company, but acting in accordance with the law and policy." This is interpreted as being aimed at Coupang, which has faced sanctions such as fines for causing large-scale personal data leaks and has been pressuring the South Korean government by claiming it is receiving "discriminatory treatment" through political lobbying in the United States and other regions. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:37 AM

Han Dong-hoon on Jang Dong-hyuk's Opposition to His Return: "Trying to Survive by Picking a Fight" Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon responded to remarks by People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, who stated there was no justification for Han to return to the party, by saying, "Isn't he just trying to survive by picking a fight with me in any way he can?" Speaking to reporters after attending the National Assembly's Global Diplomacy and Security Forum at the National Assembly Members' Office Building today, Han claimed, "I believe the number of people opposing my return to the party to satisfy their personal greed is decreasing." Yesterday, leader Jang criticized Han in connection with the trial of Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, who was the floor leader of the People Power Party during the emergency martial law situation, regarding charges of obstructing the vote to lift martial law. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:03 AM

North Korea Renovates Panghyon Airbase, Signs Point to Large-Scale Drone Demonstration An analysis of data from the commercial satellite imagery provider Planet Labs by NK News revealed that aircraft blast walls and mounds of earth along the runways and taxiways at the Panghyon Airbase were removed between June 18 and July 5. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:02 AM

Chung Jin-suk: "President Lee Scolds Over Trifles, Yet Remains Silent on Supplementary Investigation Rights" ▲ People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jin-suk speaks at the Supreme Council me… SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:58 AM

Government and Ruling Party Plan to Establish Integrated Armed Forces Academy in Jaundae, Daejeon The Democratic Party and the government held a policy consultation meeting this … SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:20 AM

Blue House Establishes 'Secretary to the President for Youth Future,' Appoints Former Google Korea Executive Kim Tae-won According to a Blue House official, President Lee approved the appointment of the new secretary on Tuesday, July 14. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:18 AM