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Han Byeong-do Strongly Criticizes Oh Se-hoon and People Power Party Over Housing Supply Democratic Party of Korea Acting Leader and Floor Leader Han Byeong-do stated regarding real estate policies, "We will stabilize the housing market with comprehensive measures encompassing supply, taxation, and finance." During a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the 13th, Acting Leader Han emphasized, "We will create a housing market where the public can feel at ease through speedy supply and support for genuine homebuyers." Acting Leader Han pointed out, "Just as stabilizing the housing market is not a problem that can be solved by the efforts of a single ministry alone, housing policy is not a task that can be achieved through the success of a single administration. SBS Aug 13, 2026 10:25 AM

President Lee on Family Business Inheritance Tax Revision: 'Reducing Unjust Reductions Is the Path to Tax Normalization' The family business inheritance deduction is a system that subtracts a certain amount from the taxable inheritance property value when heirs inherit a business that has been operated for a certain period or longer. SBS Aug 13, 2026 9:36 AM

Rep. Kwak Kyu-taek: "Unreasonable Disciplinary Action Against Prosecutor Park Sang-yong to Save Face for Ruling Party... Hard to Sympathize with Ahn Cheol-soo's Criticism" - Additional discipline for Park Sang-yong? Introduced after 'salmon drinking party' claims were disproved - Disciplining over minor issues like SNS posts.. SBS Aug 13, 2026 9:30 AM

Park Sun-won: "Ruling Party Crisis Caused by Leadership's Incompetence... A Two-Shot of Chairman Kim Min-seok and Top Supreme Council Member Choi Min-hee? Would the Public Like That?" - Second-year syndrome in Lee administration… Role of ruling party is most important - Ruling party's crisis? Originates from internal incompetence and division within party leadership - Why Park Sun-won? A candidate with experience, capability, and harmony with the president - Choi Min-hee trying to get Jeong Cheong-rae's votes by attacking Kim Min-seok - A Kim Min-seok-Choi Min-hee two-shot won't work… Only clashing and raising objections - Choi Min-hee is the person who drove away 2030 voters over the 'congratulatory money' controversy - Choi Min-hee defending media coverage? Beating up anyone… Even coined the term 'camera blocking' - 'Park Sun-won, Seo Mi-hwa, and Kim Yong' should form the leadership… Party members will judge - Jeong Cheong-rae confused even about his own words… Performed worst in the TV debate - Integration possible through 'One Team' efforts after national convention… Splitting party will never happen Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5MHz 7:00–9:00 AM) Date: August 13, 2026 Host: Attorney Kim Tae-hyun Guest: Park Sun-won, Candidate for Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea : Following yesterday, today we have prepared another interview with a candidate running in the Democratic Party of Korea's national convention. SBS Aug 13, 2026 9:29 AM

The School They Said 'Should Never Be Built' Clears First Hurdle at Residents' Briefing There is an alternative school in Seoul called Yeomyung School, which is the only accredited educational institution for North Korean-background youth. SBS Aug 13, 2026 9:22 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok Pushes for Consolidation, Warns Local Party Chiefs Failing to Fight Back Will Be Replaced People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok has announced that local party chapter chairs who fail to properly confront the ruling party will be replaced. SBS Aug 13, 2026 7:52 AM

North Korea Silent, No Report on Missile Launch a Day Later As of 7:00 AM today, no news of the missile has been published in the Korean Central News Agency, an external-facing media outlet, or the Rodong Sinmun, the Workers' Party newspaper read by citizens. SBS Aug 13, 2026 7:11 AM

Democratic Party to Discuss Real Estate Tax Overhaul and Supply Plans at General Meeting Today This afternoon , the Democratic Party of Korea will hold a general meeting of lawmakers to discuss the government's tax revision proposals and real estate supply plans. SBS Aug 13, 2026 7:08 AM

Security Breaches by Chinese-Nationals: From Simple Photography to Wiretapping and Recruitment military facilities across the country. The methods are becoming increasingly organized and sophisticated, ranging from posing as tourists or international students to monitor military installations over extended periods, using specialized equipment to intercept communications, and approaching internal personnel. SBS Aug 13, 2026 6:35 AM

Fierce Clashes in Final TV Debate Leading Into 'Super Week' The final TV debate has been held ahead of the national convention to elect the next leader of the Democratic Party. SBS Aug 13, 2026 6:25 AM