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DP Lawmaker Kim Yong-min Warns Prosecutors to Follow Criminal Procedure Act, Sparks Internal Backlash ▲ Representative Kim Yong-min of the Democratic Party Internal sentiment within … SBS Aug 5, 2026 4:16 PM

President Lee: "Pyeongtaek Base Built at Cost of 10 Trillion Won, Yet Return of US Returned Land Is Delayed" President Lee Jae-myung pointed out that "negotiations on the return of land granted to the U.S. SBS Aug 5, 2026 3:29 PM

"Roundhouse Kick" Gaffe: Victim Accepts Apology, Saying She Doesn't Want Issue to Be "Buried" Kim Jin-joo , the victim of the "Busan roundhouse kick" incident, has accepted an apology from People Power Party lawmaker Seo Bum-soo, who sparked controversy with inappropriate remarks during a National Assembly meeting regarding the abolition of supplementary investigation powers. SBS Aug 5, 2026 3:26 PM

President Lee to Preside Over 2nd Real Estate and Stock Market Inspection Meeting on the 7th President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to preside over the second real estate and stock market inspection meeting the day after tomorrow . SBS Aug 5, 2026 2:26 PM

Democratic Party Launches Party Member Platform 'Modu-ui Minju' to Gather Public Opinion From 2030 Generation "Modu-ui Minju" , a party member platform spearheaded by young lawmakers of the Democratic Party, held its launch ceremony at the National Assembly today and officially commenced its activities. SBS Aug 5, 2026 1:45 PM

"Voting Insurrection" vs "Listen to Policy Speeches Before Voting"... Fierce Clash Expected in 2nd Debate While factions close to Lee Jae-myung have argued for giving party members who failed to vote a second chance to cast their ballots, factions close to Jung Chung-rae have strongly pushed back, calling it out of the question. SBS Aug 5, 2026 1:41 PM

President Lee: "All Military Coups Stem From Korea Military Academy... Integration Will Reduce Such Possibility" President Lee Jae-myung remarked today , "How many military coups have there been in South Korea's history? Weren't they all carried out by the Army?" He added, "They were acts committed by graduates of the Korea Military Academy, yet has anyone ever been held accountable for them?" President Lee made the remarks during a discussion on the integration of the Army, Naval, and Air Force academies while presiding over a work report for the Ministry of National Defense and other related agencies at the Blue House today. SBS Aug 5, 2026 1:38 PM

President Lee Stresses Self-Reliant Defense, Says Military Command Must Be Exercised Independently President Lee Jae-myung received policy briefings from foreign policy and national security ministries this morning . SBS Aug 5, 2026 12:26 PM

Han Min-soo: "Jung Chung-rae Will Definitely Become Party Leader, Support in Honam Surging... Raising Issue with 'Speech After Voting'? Is It Because They're at a Disadvantage?" - Honam public sentiment? Fluctuated after local elections, but stabilized..turning into support for Jung - Possibility of all Supreme Council candidates in 'Team Jung Chung-rae' winning is not small - Conflict between Choi Min-hee and other candidates? Since she apologized, it is resolved - Comrades should not cross the line with groundless criticism - 'Factionalism' criticism should stop.. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:52 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok Criticizes Starbucks Search and Seizure, Calling It Police 'Repay-the-Favor Investigation' Representative Jang wrote on his social media today , "The police have begun a search and seizure of Starbucks headquarters," adding, "Given absolute power by the Lee Jae-myung administration, they have taken it upon themselves to launch a 'repay-the-favor investigation.'" He went on to point out, "Ultimately, the police have confessed themselves to be the loyal dogs of the administration," and that "they have volunteered to act as the vanguard for this administration's ideological vetting of the public." He also asked rhetorically, "Is this not precisely the subject of punishment under the 'law-distortion crime' created by this administration?" Representative Jang claimed, "The Lee Jae-myung administration is stubbornly attempting to strip away even 'the freedom of a cup of coffee,'" warning that "an administration that tries to strip away the freedom of the people will inevitably have its own power stripped away." The Public Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has been executing a warrant for search and seizure at the Starbucks Korea headquarters since this morning. SBS Aug 5, 2026 11:51 AM