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President Lee: "Real Estate Unearned Income Is the Primary Culprit Hindering National Unity" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a cabinet meeting held at the Blue House… SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:41 AM

President Lee: "Criticism Exists That Leveraged ETFs Exacerbated Market Instability... Supplementary Measures Needed" President Lee pointed out, "It seems true that this has become one of the causes of complaints from domestic investors. SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:40 AM

PPP Launches All-Out Offensive Over President Lee's Real Estate Mortgage, Demands Review of Loan Regulations The People Power Party launched an all-out offensive today regarding President Lee Jae-myung's decision to set a mortgage of 1.7 billion won during the sale of his apartment in Bundang, calling for a comprehensive review of real estate loan regulations. SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:13 AM

President Lee: "Focus All Efforts on Safety Management During Heavy Rain; Prepare Measures for Post-Monsoon Heatwaves" President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for thorough management to prepare for the recent series of heavy rains and the heatwaves expected to follow the monsoon season. SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:01 AM

Foreign Ministry Assumes Significant Data Breach in Korea National Diplomatic Academy Hacking The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it is assuming a significant amount of information has been leaked following a hacking attack on the online education system of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy, which is responsible for training diplomats and other personnel. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:52 AM

Lee Sang-hwi: 'Jang Dong-hyuk Should Focus on Resolving Internal Party Conflicts Rather Than Outdoor Struggles' - Resolving internal party conflicts must come first..Aftereffects of local elections are significant - To expand to the center, a sincere stance from the party must come first - Step-by-step integration needed for interested parties Jang Dong-hyuk and Han Dong-hoon - Current situation is like a kite caught in a paulownia tree.. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:36 AM

Choi Min-hee: "Even I Gasped at Democratic Party of Korea's National Convention Deposit... Will Accommodate Youth If Elected Supreme Council Member" - Deposit increase? Expenses rose as party membership reached 1.6 million - Even I, who am not a youth, gasped; there must be consideration for youth - Representative Lee Sung-yoon's involvement is not true; it amounts to spreading false information - President's remarks an interference in party affairs? Merely expressing an opinion - The national convention should focus on reforming public livelihoods, but it has failed to do so - All general election nominations will be decided through primaries; the party leader's role is not that significant - No artificial cutoffs, such as nomination massacres of rivals - Supporting Jung Chung-rae? Other candidates are not honest - Pro-Lee? One should shine on their own, rather than relying on Lee's help - Ilbe culture has penetrated the Democratic Party of Korea; we must protect the party - Promised to abolish supplementary investigative powers but now there are disagreements? It undermines trust Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5MHz 7:00–9:00 AM) Date: July 21, 2026 Host: Attorney Kim Tae-hyun Guest: Representative Choi Min-hee of the Democratic Party of Korea (Candidate for Supreme Council Member) ▷: The race for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea is heating up. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:35 AM

Song Young-gil: "Jung Cheong-rae Is Thoroughly Bound by Factionalism... Claiming 'No Myeong-Cheong War' Is a Lie" ▲ Representative Song Young-gil, a candidate for party leader in the Democratic … SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:03 AM

Chung Jeom-sik: "President's Home Sale Proves Real Estate Market Distortion... Should Be Renamed 'Deobureo-Geunjeodang'" ▲ People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jeom-sik speaks at a floor strategy meet… SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:00 AM

Kim Min-seok Targets Jung Chung-rae: "Lacks Ability to Lead National Agenda... Anti-Lee Sentiment Is an Objective Reality" Kim Min-seok, a candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea leadership, targeted his rival, Jung Chung-rae, on July 21, stating, "The leadership that has guided the party over the past year lacks the ability to drive new policy agendas or national tasks." In an interview on MBC Radio today, Kim criticized Jung, who served as the immediate past party leader, saying, "Issues regarding the leadership's competence and the pursuit of personal politics were significant factors." He continued by describing such personal politics as "Seonsahudang" (prioritizing personal interests over the party), adding, "The push for a merger was handled like a surprise bomb announcement, which ruined it. SBS Jul 21, 2026 9:51 AM