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Hwang Hee Issues Public Apology Over 'Bus House' Proposal for Youth Housing Democratic Party lawmaker Hwang Hee, who sparked controversy by proposing so-called "bus houses" that would convert retired buses into housing for young adults, has issued a formal apology. SBS Aug 10, 2026 4:11 PM

2nd Public-Private Meeting on Mega Projects... 'Beyond Speed War to Blitzkrieg' Regarding the three major mega projects, including the establishment of the Honam region semiconductor cluster, President Lee Jae-myung stated, "We are in a situation where we must fight beyond a speed war to wage a blitzkrieg," ordering the swift securing of sites and infrastructure, as well as the enactment and revision of related laws. SBS Aug 10, 2026 2:42 PM

UNC Deputy Commander: 'Alliance and Coalition Are Vital Now… Cooperating for South Korea’s Defense' alliance, like-minded multinational coalitions have significantly contributed to deterrence under the armistice and have effectively performed that role over the past 73 years. SBS Aug 10, 2026 2:33 PM

South Korea, US to Hold UFS Exercise from August 17 to 27... "Momentum to Continue Prep for Wartime OPCON Transfer" Forces Korea, hold a joint briefing on the 2026 Freedom Shield exercise plan at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on February 25. SBS Aug 10, 2026 2:32 PM

Jang Dong-hyeok Rebuts Ruling Party on ISA Policy Review: "The Day May Come When You Relocate Party HQ in Abandoned Buses" People Power Party Representative Jang Dong-hyeok has fired back at a remark by Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-do regarding the Lee Jae-myung administration's decision to re-examine the Individual Savings Account policy from scratch. SBS Aug 10, 2026 1:56 PM

President Lee to Preside Over 2nd Public-Private Mega-Project Joint Meeting This Afternoon President Lee Jae-myung will preside over the second public-private joint inspection meeting for mega-projects at 2:00 p.m. SBS Aug 10, 2026 12:09 PM

NEC Parliamentary Probe Hearing Stalled Over Recount Schedule Clash A parliamentary hearing by the special committee investigating the National Election Commission over the ballot paper shortage is currently underway. SBS Aug 10, 2026 12:03 PM

President Lee to Hold 2nd Mega-Project Meeting Today to Review Sites and Water Supply President Lee Jae-myung will hold a public-private joint meeting at the Cheong Wa Dae this afternoon to review the implementation status of the "three major mega-projects." A large number of government officials will attend the meeting, including Prime Minister Han Sung-sook, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon, Chief of Staff to the President Kang Hoon-sik, Chief Policy Officer Kim Yong-beom, and National Security Office Director Wi Sung-lak. SBS Aug 10, 2026 10:51 AM

People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyeok: "This Administration Is a Government That Has Given Up on Its People" People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyeok criticized the administration today , stating, "While the Lee Jae-myung administration has professed to be a government of popular sovereignty, it has long abandoned the people. SBS Aug 10, 2026 10:31 AM

Rep. Park Ji-won: Hwang Hee Must Apologize Unconditionally for 'Abandoned Bus' Controversy... Kim Min-seok Expected to Dominate in Honam - Hwang Hee's 'abandoned bus' remark inappropriate, should apologize unconditionally - This party convention is effectively a vote of confidence for President Lee - Strategic voting in Honam expected to deliver overwhelming victory for Kim Min-seok - Attention on Supreme Council composition: '3 Pro-Lee' vs. SBS Aug 10, 2026 8:52 AM