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Cheong Wa Dae: Pres. Lee Decides Not to Receive Mortgage Interest... 'Gift Tax to Be Handled According to Regulations' Regarding President Lee Jae-myung setting a collateral mortgage of approximately 1.77 billion won during the sale of his apartment in Bundang, Cheong Wa Dae announced today that he has decided not to receive interest on it. SBS Jul 22, 2026 2:36 PM

"Must Purify the Stench," You Si-min Targets... Kim Min-seok Responds "You Crossed the Line" Writer You Si-min and former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, a candidate for the Democratic Party leadership, exchanged sharp remarks over President Lee Jae-myung's state governance and intra-party factional lines. SBS Jul 22, 2026 1:39 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Attends Credentials Presentation Ceremony for Ambassadors from 8 Countries, Including Brazil President Lee Jae-myung has received credentials from newly appointed ambassadors to South Korea representing eight countries, including Brazil and Kuwait. SBS Jul 22, 2026 1:32 PM

DPK Reaffirms Principle of Complete Abolition of Prosecutorial Supplementary Investigation Power Amid Cautious Views Amid growing social concerns over the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation powers, the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea stated today , "There is no disagreement whatsoever on the grand principle that prosecutors do not conduct investigations." Here is a report by reporter Ha Jeongyeon. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:24 PM

Lim Mi-ae Says Jung Chung-rae Must Stop 'Fear Marketing,' Rhyu Si-min's Remarks Aimed at Rallying Supporters - Running for Supreme Council to Make Democratic Party a Nationwide Party - TK Is Weak Territory for Party; Kim Boo-kyum Initially Discouraged Running - Only 2% Party Members.. SBS Jul 22, 2026 10:39 AM

Kwak Gyu-taek: "Regulating Loans for the Public... Only the President's Apartment Traded in a Bizarre Manner" - Title transfers usually happen upon receiving the balance..Questions bound to arise - Seems title needed transfer within this month to get full market value - Why is only the President's apartment traded in such a bizarre manner? - President lives in official residence, so no constraints on balance payment timing - Did he really sell at a lower profit? Further explanation is obviously needed - President even called profit-makers 'demons' amid loan limits.. SBS Jul 22, 2026 10:38 AM

Han Byung-do: "Countless Cases Ignored or Minimized by Prosecutors"... DP Likely to Adopt Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights as Party Line Acting Democratic Party leader and floor leader Han Byung-do stated, "'Prosecutors do not investigate' is the starting point and the completion of prosecution reform, which separates investigation and indictment." Speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today , Acting Leader Han remarked, "There is not a single disagreement within the party regarding this grand principle." He emphasized, "Detailed differences in perception must not shake the principle of separating investigation and indictment or become a means to revive the prosecutors' investigative powers. SBS Jul 22, 2026 10:22 AM

President Lee to Preside Over Meeting on Regional, Essential, and Public Healthcare at Cheong Wa Dae Today President Lee Jae-myung will preside over a meeting on regional, essential, and public healthcare at the Yeongbin-gwan in Cheong Wa Dae today . SBS Jul 22, 2026 10:03 AM

Rhyu Si-min: 'New Lee Jae-myung' Actions Are Presidential Strategy, Not 'Self-Proclaimed Pro-Lee' Rampage ▲ Rhyu Si-min Writer Rhyu Si-min, a commentator often associated with the broade… SBS Jul 22, 2026 9:02 AM

South Korea, U.S., and Japan Foreign Ministers to Hold Talks in Manila Today on ARF Sidelines to Discuss Coordination on North Korea From left: Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. SBS Jul 22, 2026 8:19 AM