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South Korea and Chile Revamp 22-Year-Old FTA to Strengthen Mineral Cooperation President Lee Jae-myung, currently on a tour of South America, held a summit with Chilean President Kast. SBS Jul 31, 2026 11:38 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "South Korea is Paying Attention to Argentina, an Emerging Energy Exporter of Shale Gas" President Lee Jae-myung, who is on an official visit to Argentina, stated, "During this visit, (South Korea and Argentina) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on critical minerals supply chain cooperation." President Lee made the remarks in a written interview with the Spanish-language news agency EFE, released ahead of his summit with Argentine President Javier Milei. SBS Jul 31, 2026 11:20 PM

Review Data Reached Parliament Just Before Passage of Bill The latest amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act includes provisions to expand the grounds on which courts can dismiss indictments. SBS Jul 31, 2026 11:05 PM

Parliament Passes Bill to Abolish Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights… Dissent and Abstention Emerge Within Democratic Party The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which completely strips prosecutors of their investigative powers, has ultimately passed the National Assembly under the leadership of the ruling-leaning parties. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:44 PM

Roh Moo-hyun's Son-in-Law Kwak Sang-un Casts Only Democratic Party Opposition Vote Against Criminal Procedure Act Revision Representative Kwak Sang-un cast the sole opposing vote among the Democratic Party, which pushed the revision as a party line, while Representative Lee So-young abstained. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:41 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Respects Final Decision on Parliamentary Passage of Bill Abolishing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Powers Senior Secretary to the President for Public Relations Sung Ki-hong announced through a press release today that "this amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act will prevent the monopoly and abuse of power through the separation of investigation and prosecution, while elevating the level of protection for victims and the human rights of the public, thereby bringing the criminal justice system one step closer to the people." He added, "Cheong Wa Dae will do its utmost to ensure that this amendment is implemented smoothly in the field and that the public can tangibly feel the changes in their daily lives." Earlier this afternoon, led by the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and other pan-ruling bloc parties, the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act was passed at the plenary session with 175 in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention out of 178 members present. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:40 PM

National Assembly Passes Complete Abolition of Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Powers in Major Judicial Overhaul An amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act that completely abolishes prosecutors' direct investigative powers has passed the National Assembly plenary session. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:40 PM

National Assembly Passes Full Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Rights... Expansion of Grounds for 'Dismissal of Prosecution' When quoting or reporting this interview, please accurately state the program name SBS <News Hunters>. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:33 PM

KBS Elects Jeong Jae-kwon as New Board Chairman... "Respect Differences, Find Commonalities" The newly configured KBS board, formed in accordance with the revised Broadcasting Act, held its inaugural meeting with 8 new directors out of a full quota of 15. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:13 PM

Revision of Criminal Procedure Act Abolishing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Powers Passes Plenary Session A revision to the Criminal Procedure Act passed the plenary session of the National Assembly this afternoon, led by the ruling and pan-ruling parties, including the Democratic Party. SBS Jul 31, 2026 5:15 PM