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South Korea Expresses 'Regret' Over Japan's Yasukuni Offerings and Visits, Summons Japanese Official to Protest In particular, the government summoned a Japanese official to lodge a strong protest against Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, marking the first time a sitting defense minister has done so in two years. SBS Aug 15, 2026 4:14 PM

"Talks to End War Must Begin... Accountability for Pro-Japanese Actions" President Lee Jae-myung proposed initiating discussions among parties involved to end the protracted war during his Liberation Day congratulatory address today . SBS Aug 15, 2026 3:35 PM

President Lee Unveils Blueprint for Peaceful Coexistence and Innovative Growth in Second Year in Office Entering his second year in office, President Lee Jae-myung presented the guiding direction for future state affairs today in his congratulatory speech for the 81st Liberation Day. SBS Aug 15, 2026 2:59 PM

President Lee Emphasizes "Victims' Wounds" While Maintaining Focus on Pragmatic Japan Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung stressed the need for South Korea-Japan cooperation during his Liberation Day congratulatory address today , emphasizing that such cooperation must be rooted in trust. SBS Aug 15, 2026 1:44 PM

President Lee Proposes Dialogue Between Parties to End War and Halt North Korea's Nuclear Program dialogue to advance progress on Korean Peninsula issues, his message today is drawing attention for highlighting the need for a more concrete dialogue framework. SBS Aug 15, 2026 1:44 PM

DPK: 'PPP Lawmakers Who Formed Human Wall to Block Yoon Suk-yeol's Arrest Must Face Judgment of Law' ▲ People Power Party lawmakers denouncing Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young wh… SBS Aug 15, 2026 12:43 PM

President Lee Unveils Inter-Korean Blueprint: Peaceful Coexistence Based on 'Inclusivity, Stability, and Global Contribution' ▲ President Lee Jae-myung delivers a commemorative address during the 81st Liber… SBS Aug 15, 2026 12:22 PM

Kim Jong Un Vows to Pass Down North Korea-Russia Friendship Across Generations; Putin Confirms Joint Projects Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a congratulatory message to Kim for Liberation Day, emphasizing friendly relations and mentioning the two countries' "joint projects," which is seen as alluding to North Korea's troop deployment to Russia. SBS Aug 15, 2026 9:44 AM

Approval Rating Drops to Record Low of 44%, Real Estate Top Reason for Negative Reviews In a Gallup Korea poll, President Lee Jae-myung's state approval rating fell by 7 percentage points from the previous survey to 44%. SBS Aug 15, 2026 9:22 AM

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Visits Soviet Memorial Ahead of Liberation Day; Putin Sends Congratulatory Message The Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim visited the two locations yesterday, August 14, marking the 81st anniversary of the liberation of the homeland, accompanied by senior officials from the party, government, and armed forces. SBS Aug 15, 2026 7:35 AM