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Michelle Steel Assumes Office as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea: "Realizing Trump's Vision Together" Michelle Steel assumed office today as the new U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, filling a vacancy that lasted for a year and a half. SBS Jul 30, 2026 11:52 PM

Text Messages Exchanged with Chung Mong-gyu Exposed... When Pressed About "Who Is Senior Chung" Meanwhile, during today's hearing, text messages exchanged between former Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu and a lawmaker were revealed, sparking controversy. SBS Jul 30, 2026 11:34 PM

Tentative Agreement Reached for Olympic Park Recount on August 18; National Election Commission Special Counsel Bill Passes The National Assembly's special parliamentary investigation committee tasked with uncovering the truth behind the ballot paper shortage has tentatively agreed to recount 2.47 million ballot papers stored at Seoul Olympic Park on the 18th of next month. SBS Jul 30, 2026 11:16 PM

Claiming It Was Just 'Codifying Precedent'... But Closed Meeting Minutes Tell a Different Story Regarding the last-minute inclusion of the expanded grounds for dismissing a public prosecution, Democratic Party lawmakers claim it merely reflects existing Supreme Court precedents and nothing new. SBS Jul 30, 2026 11:11 PM

From Supplementary Investigation Powers to Myeong-Cheong Showdown... First TV Debate Held for Leadership Contenders The first TV debate for the Democratic Party's leadership election has taken place. SBS Jul 30, 2026 10:58 PM

Empty KFA Hearing Draws Criticism Over Lack of New Revelations A parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association was held today, but former KFA President Chung Mong-gyu and former national team head coach Hong Myung-bo spent most of their time denying allegations surrounding them. SBS Jul 30, 2026 9:12 PM

Ruling Party Pushes Through Criminal Procedure Act to Abolish Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Powers; People Power Party Launches Filibuster This afternoon , a revision to the Criminal Procedure Act aimed at completely stripping prosecutors of their investigative powers was submitted to the plenary session of the National Assembly under the leadership of the Democratic Party. SBS Jul 30, 2026 8:02 PM

Why Did We Lose? Frustrating Q&A: What Happened at the Football Association Hearing When quoting or reporting this interview, please accurately state the program name SBS News Hunters. SBS Jul 30, 2026 7:34 PM

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Arrives After 1.5 Years; Michelle Steel Promises to Realize Trump's Alliance Vision Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel arrives in South Korea via Incheon International Airport on the 30th and delivers a statement at the Terminal 2 event venue. SBS Jul 30, 2026 7:12 PM

Criminal Procedure Act Revision to Abolish Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights Submitted to Plenary Session; PPP Launches Filibuster An amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act designed to completely abolish prosecutors' direct investigative powers has been submitted to the plenary session of the National Assembly. SBS Jul 30, 2026 5:10 PM