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President Lee Returns Home... Immediately Convenes Inspection Meeting on Real Estate and Stock Markets President Lee Jae-myung has returned just a moment ago after wrapping up an 11-day, 7-nation tour. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:13 PM

Landmine Removal to Be Opened to Private Companies; Ministry of National Defense Finalizes First Basic Plan The basic plan includes shifting the landmine clearance method, which has traditionally been handled exclusively by the military as part of military operations, into a mine action system that complies with domestic laws and International Mine Action Standards . SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:17 AM

Military Sets Up Three New Intelligence Bodies to Replace Disbanded Counterintelligence Command The three core functions previously concentrated within the DSC—counterintelligence, security, and national security investigations—have been transferred to the newly formed Defense Counterintelligence Headquarters, the Defense Security Support Group, and the National Security Investigation Group within the Ministry of National Defense Investigation Headquarters, respectively. SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:13 AM

South Korea, U.S. Launch Joint Underwater Search for Remains of U.S. Fighter Jet That Crashed During Korean War in Gangneung and Yangyang fighter jet and transport aircraft that crashed during the Korean War. The joint underwater search, conducted by the Ministry of National Defense Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification and the U.S. SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:11 AM

Chang Dong-hwy: "Law Benefits Only Criminals... President Must Exercise Veto Power" People Power Party Representative Chang Dong-hwy criticized the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which focuses on abolishing prosecutors' supplementary investigation powers, following its passage at the plenary session of the National Assembly, calling it a "law that only benefits criminals" and urging President Lee Jae-myung to exercise his veto power. SBS Aug 3, 2026 9:55 AM

Cho Gap-je: "If President Lee and Democratic Party Destroy Rule of Law, All Citizens Will Take to Streets... Must Exercise Veto" - Revision to Criminal Procedure Act passed..Should call it 'Kim Yong-min Law' - Fix it if problems arise? Are 50 million citizens lab animals? - If President Lee declares 'Veto, No Withdrawal of Indictment, No Second Term,' he can seize state affairs initiative - Jang Dong-hyeok is Democratic Party's strategic asset.. SBS Aug 3, 2026 9:44 AM

Roh Moo-hyun's Son-in-Law Kwak Sang-un Blasts 'Prosecutorial Reform', Says Late President Used as 'Political Plaything' ▲ Representative Kwak Sang-un Democratic Party Representative Kwak Sang-un on Au… SBS Aug 3, 2026 9:29 AM

President Lee to Preside Over Emergency Real Estate and Stock Market Meeting Immediately Upon Returning from Overseas Trip President Lee Jae-myung, who has been on an 11-day trip across seven countries, plans to preside over an inspection meeting regarding the real estate and stock markets immediately upon his return to South Korea tomorrow , according to SBS's exclusive coverage. SBS Aug 3, 2026 7:37 AM

Voters Increasing by 'Exactly 100 Every Hour'... Another Absurd Explanation It has been revealed that the National Election Commission also showed signs of falsely entering voter turnouts during the past 21st presidential election. SBS Aug 3, 2026 7:16 AM

Returning Home from Overseas Tour... Immediate Check on Real Estate and Stock Market President Lee Jae-myung is returning home today after an 11-day, 7-nation overseas tour. SBS Aug 3, 2026 6:29 AM