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Rep. Sung Il-jong Calls for Defense Minister's Resignation Over Friendly Drone Misidentified as Enemy People Power Minister Sung Il-jong urged Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back to step down immediately on August 4, revealing that the Army's 1st Corps misidentified a friendly drone as an enemy aircraft and came close to shooting it down. SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:36 AM

President Lee Unlikely to Exercise Veto on Criminal Procedure Act Revision, Stating It Does Not Undermine Legislative Rights Regarding the submission of the Criminal Procedure Act revision bill—which abolishes prosecutors' direct investigative powers—to the Cabinet meeting, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "Although there is much controversy, it is difficult to view the potential side effects of this bill as being severe enough to constitute unconstitutionality, an infringement on the executive branch's inherent authority, or an undermining of the National Assembly's legislative rights." While some members of the opposition had called for the President to exercise his right for reconsideration regarding the bill, this is interpreted as a decision indicating that he effectively does not intend to use the veto. SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:25 AM

DPK Pushes to Hold Plenary Session on Aug. 13... Fast-Track Amendment Bill Expected to Face Vote The Democratic Party of Korea is pushing to hold the first plenary session of the August extraordinary session of the National Assembly on the 13th. SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:21 AM

Chung Jeom-sik: "President Lee Broke Real Estate Tax Campaign Promises… Declaration of Dropping a Tax Bomb" ▲ People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jeom-sik People Power Party Floor Leader… SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:20 AM

Rebuilding Korea Party Criticizes Real Estate Tax Reform Plan: 'Falls Short of Expectations with Expanded Exceptions' ▲ Kim Jun-hyung, floor leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party , speaks during a ge… SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:18 AM

Han Byung-doo: "Real Estate Tax Plan is Starting Point for National Assembly Discussion... We Will Examine Policy Effects" ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader Han Byung-doo s… SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:17 AM

PPP Launches All-Out Offensive Against Government's Tax Reform Plan: 'Tax Nuclear Bomb for Policy Failures' The People Power Party launched an all-out offensive today against the government's 2026 tax reform plan, which includes hikes on property holding and transaction taxes and the introduction of a productive finance Individual Savings Account , denouncing it as a "tax nuclear bomb" and a "worsening of the tax system." Secretary-General Jung Hee-yong criticized the plan on Facebook today, saying, "Making a mockery of the word 'reform,' it is filled with nothing but irresponsible choices that turn a blind eye to public livelihood in an attempt to raid citizens' pockets to make up for insufficient revenue." Chief Deputy Spokesperson Choi Eun-seok also stated in a commentary, "Failing to do what needs to be done and unable to stabilize housing prices, the amateur government ultimately pushed the 'nuclear bomb' button to conceal its incompetence." Chief Deputy Spokesperson Choi pointed out, "Earlier this year, President Lee Jae-myung compared property taxes to a 'nuclear bomb,' saying it was a last resort that should not be used carelessly. SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:09 AM

People Power Party Calls Amendment to Criminal Procedure Act "Opening the Gates of Hell" at Emergency Forum The People Power Party went all-out in a public opinion battle to highlight the problems of the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, which focuses on abolishing prosecutors' supplementary investigation powers, as a related forum was held today with the bill submitted to the Cabinet meeting. SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:01 AM

Rep. Kim Yong-tae: "Governing Party Is Ruining the Country, Yet Opposition Fails to Act... If Jang Dong-hyuk Persists, It's a Path to Ruin" - The Democratic Party's inability to state a position on real estate tax reform says it all - Did President Lee know about the tax reform in advance? Sold house stake beforehand - Completely opposite to campaign promises.. SBS Aug 4, 2026 9:57 AM

Kim Young-ho: "'Bat' Remark, More Angry at Manner of Apology... Kim Min-seok–Pro-Chung Leadership Combo? Don't Even Want to Think About It" - Low-rank results? 70% of primary votes in Honam and Seoul metro area..Will turn the tables - Primary with joint rallies taking place after voting.. SBS Aug 4, 2026 9:34 AM