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Passage of 'Abolition of Supplementary Investigation Power' Approved... "Not to the Extent of Denying Legislative Power" The amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which passed the National Assembly last week, was approved at the Cabinet meeting today . SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:30 PM

PPP Blasts "Hell's Gates Opened," DP Retaliates Against "Thoughtless Criticism" As the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act was approved at a Cabinet meeting without President Lee Jae-myung exercising his veto power, the People Power Party strongly protested, declaring that "hell's gates have opened." In response, the Democratic Party countered by denouncing the opposition's stance as "thoughtless criticism." Reporter Kim Bo-mi has the details. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:30 PM

Marine Non-Commissioned Officer Found Dead by Firearm in Quarters; Unit Unaware of Unauthorized Removal for 60 Hours A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer was found dead in an apparent firearm accident at off-base quarters yesterday, prompting a joint investigation by military authorities and the police. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 PM

"Let's Do a Round of Roundhouse Kicks": Remarks Made Ahead of Assembly Session Involving 'Roundhouse Kick Victim' The victim of the Busan roundhouse kick case attended a seminar on supplementary investigation powers held at the National Assembly today . SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 PM

Ruling Party Backs Tax Reform Plan, but Internal Concerns Linger Over Public Sentiment The Democratic Party has defended the government's tax reform proposal, calling it tax normalization for people's livelihoods. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 PM

"Real Estate Tax Equity Is Off... A Two-Year Exit Route for Multiple Homeowners" President Lee Jae-myung mentioned the real estate tax reform package announced yesterday , pointing out the issue of fairness with earned income. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 PM

President Lee Calls for Bold Investments and Speed in Face of AI-Driven Industrial Upheaval President Lee Jae-myung stated, "The global community is currently facing a massive upheaval where the industrial framework is being completely restructured around artificial intelligence ," adding, "In times like this, bold challenges, investments, and a fast-paced approach are necessary." President Lee made the remarks while presiding over a work report from ministries including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy at the Blue House, noting, "We must accelerate our efforts to produce tangible results for our leap toward becoming a powerhouse in ultra-gap industries and energy." "Ultimately, the core lies in creating irreplaceable competitiveness," President Lee emphasized, adding, "It is an important role of the government to keenly read the currents of change and design the future. SBS Aug 4, 2026 6:36 PM

President Lee: FTC Should Play True Role as 'Economic Prosecutor' and Make Cartels Unimaginable President Lee Jae-myung said, "It seems the Fair Trade Commission is properly playing its role as an 'economic prosecutor' by actively cracking down on cartels and hoarding recently," adding, "Please keep your eyes wide open so that no one can even dream of gaining unfair profits through cartels or abnormal transactions in the future." President Lee made the remarks during a ministry briefing for the FTC, Ministry of Employment and Labor, and Ministry of SMEs and Startups held at the Blue House, stating, "A fair and trusted market is the foundation of a normal society." After asking about the FTC's recruitment plans, he also urged, "If necessary, expand the workforce and do your utmost to carry out the required tasks." Encouraging the Ministry of Employment and Labor, President Lee said, "I understand that workplace accident fatalities have decreased significantly recently thanks to the ministry's efforts. SBS Aug 4, 2026 6:34 PM

"Concerns Over Safety": Bill Abolishing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigative Authority Passes Cabinet Meeting An amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act that completely abolishes prosecutors' direct and supplementary investigative authority passed the Cabinet meeting today, following its passage through the National Assembly late last month. SBS Aug 4, 2026 5:50 PM

Seoul Strongly Protests Japan's Defense White Paper Claiming Dokdo, Demands Withdrawal The South Korean government has strongly protested and demanded the immediate withdrawal of Japan's renewed territorial claims to Dokdo in its latest defense white paper. SBS Aug 4, 2026 5:14 PM