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Government to Launch 'Climate Insurance' Pilot Program Next Year for Construction Workers The government has decided to push forward with a pilot program for 'climate insurance' starting next year to compensate for damages caused by the climate crisis. SBS Aug 15, 2026 7:18 AM
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Controversy Erupts Over 'Human Stand' Amid Heatwave; 'Sincere Apologies' Offered A scene has been made public showing Korea Rural Community Corporation employees squatting in the scorching heat to manually support a briefing board for People Power Party leader Chang Dong-hyeok during his visit to a drought-stricken area. SBS Aug 15, 2026 7:04 AM
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Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Drops to Record Low of 44%, Hit by Real Estate Policies According to a Gallup Korea poll, President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating dropped 7 percentage points from the previous survey to 44%. SBS Aug 15, 2026 7:01 AM
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Call for Expulsion of Rep. Lee Jin-sook Over 'May 18 Seminar' Draws Criticism Within Party The Democratic Party has submitted a resolution to the National Assembly urging the expulsion of People Power Party Representative Lee Jin-sook, who hosted a seminar distorting the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement. SBS Aug 15, 2026 6:39 AM
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"4-Year Renewable Term Enables Responsible Politics... Stance on Constitutional Amendment Unchanged" President Lee Jae-myung has clarified his stance on constitutional amendment to reform the current presidential system. SBS Aug 15, 2026 6:24 AM
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Oh Se-hoon Reiterates Opposition to Yongsan Park Use... Ruling Party and Opposition Clash Over Real Estate Measures Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, attending a People Power Party leadership meeting, has repeatedly voiced his opposition to the government's tax revision plan and real estate measures. SBS Aug 15, 2026 6:18 AM
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Fire Breaks Out at Floating Building in Seoul's Hangang Park... "Presumed to Be Caused by Electrical Issues" At around 3:20 AM today , a fire broke out at a floating building located inside Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul. SBS Aug 15, 2026 5:07 AM
