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Photo Manipulation Controversy Over 'Shincheonji Ties' Deepens Mudslinging in DP Convention As the Democratic Party's national convention approaches its most fiercely contested regions, including Honam, Seoul, and Gyeonggi, the race is turning increasingly heated. SBS Aug 10, 2026 11:08 PM

Satirical Memes Pour In Following Lawmaker's 'Bus House' Proposal Satirical content mocking the so-called "bus house" proposal—suggested by Democratic Party lawmaker Hwang Hee as a solution to young people's housing issues—has been popping up online. SBS Aug 10, 2026 10:48 PM

"Misentry, But Not Election Fraud," NEC Says Amid Criticism Over Voter Turnout Manipulation At the third parliamentary hearing to investigate the shortage of ballot papers, the National Election Commission apologized for mounting criticism over recent controversies regarding time-by-time voter turnout manipulation. SBS Aug 10, 2026 10:18 PM

S. Korea-U.S. UFS Exercises to Cut Back on Field Maneuvers; Russia Announces 'Large-Scale' Drills The joint South Korea-U.S. Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises are set to kick off on the 17th. SBS Aug 10, 2026 10:18 PM

North Korean Women Head to Russian Factories While Men Are Sent to the Battlefield Circumstances indicating that North Korea is dispatching a large number of female workers to Russia are being confirmed one after another. SBS Aug 10, 2026 10:18 PM

US Ambassador Steel Visits National Cemetery: "Sacrifices of Veterans at the Core of ROK-US Alliance" Xavier Brunson. Ambassador Steel wrote on her X account that day, "It was an honor to lay a wreath at the National Cemetery with Commander Brunson to pay tribute to the dedication and sacrifice of Korean War veterans." She went on to emphasize, "That noble sacrifice continues to remain at the core of our steadfastly sustained alliance." The cemetery visit was also accompanied by her husband, attorney Shawn Steel, who has drawn attention by accompanying the Ambassador to major schedules since her assumption of office. SBS Aug 10, 2026 9:51 PM

Seoul Closely Monitoring Situation After Zelenskyy Claims Decision to Deploy 50,000 North Korean Troops A South Korean Foreign Ministry official emphasized, "Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is a matter directly tied to our security and violates UN Security Council resolutions," adding that "the government maintains the position that North Korea-Russia military cooperation must cease immediately." However, the official added that intelligence-related matters could not be confirmed. SBS Aug 10, 2026 7:24 PM

Cheong Wa Dae: Gwangju Military Airport to Be Dispersed by 2028, Consultations with US on Track Cheong Wa Dae announced that the relocation of Gwangju Military Airport facilities and the temporary dispersed deployment of aviation assets will be completed by the second half of 2028, enabling its early utilization as a site for the Honam region semiconductor cluster. SBS Aug 10, 2026 7:23 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Eyes Enactment of Special Act on Mega Special Zones Within Year, Establishment of Pan-Governmental Support Council Cheong Wa Dae has announced plans to push for the enactment of a special act on "mega special zones" within the year to support the "three major mega projects" and lower various regulatory hurdles, alongside the establishment of a pan-governmental support council to break down ministerial silos. SBS Aug 10, 2026 6:57 PM

South Korea, US to Hold UFS Exercises from Aug. 17 to 27: 'Opportunity to Continue Wartime Operational Control Transition Prep' South Korea and the United States will conduct the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercis… SBS Aug 10, 2026 5:27 PM