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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit South Korea on August 19–20, Hold Foreign Ministers' Talks Tomorrow Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Park Doo-soon announced during a regular briefing that Minister Wang "is scheduled to make an official visit to South Korea from August 19 to 20 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Cho," adding that an official dinner between the two foreign ministers will be held on August 19. SBS Aug 18, 2026 2:40 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Attends Cabinet Meeting: "Ease Real Estate Regulations, Do Not Damage Yongsan Park" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that he attended a Cabinet meeting presided over by President Lee Jae-myung today and explained his stance on real estate policies. SBS Aug 18, 2026 2:21 PM

Embracing Each Other as "Party-Cheong One Team": Kim Min-seok and Kang Hoon-sik Hold First Meeting Newly elected Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok and Cheong Wa Dae Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik held their first meeting today , emphasizing a "Party-Cheong One Team." The first high-level consultative meeting between the party and the government since the launch of the new Democratic Party leadership will also be held on the 23rd. SBS Aug 18, 2026 12:15 PM

President Lee: Wartime Operational Control to Be Recovered Without Disruption During Term... Speed Up Nuclear Submarine Project President Lee Jae-myung stated, "The transfer of wartime operational control within my term must be pursued without any disruption, in accordance with the government's initial plan." During his opening remarks at the Ulchi Cabinet Meeting—held at the Blue House to coincide with the South Korea-U.S. SBS Aug 18, 2026 11:25 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok: "President Lee Jae-myung Is Destroying the South Korea-U.S. Alliance... Every Second Is Dangerous" alliance." Writing on his social media today, Leader Jang stated, "President Lee Jae-myung is destroying the South Korea-U.S. SBS Aug 18, 2026 11:15 AM

President Lee: "Even with Different Factions and Fierce Competition, We Are Partners Who Must Join Forces" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung salutes during the national anthem at the first Ulchi … SBS Aug 18, 2026 11:04 AM

President Lee: 'I Will Uphold DJ's Philosophy... Transforming People's Lives Through Growth and Inclusion' "I offer my deep condolences before the noble spirit of former President Kim Dae-jung, our great teacher who thought only of the people and democracy," President Lee said, honoring the late president by adding, "These days, we miss him dearly—the leader who overcame unprecedented crises and led us onto the path of a new leap forward." President Lee diagnosed, "The reality we face today is just as grave. SBS Aug 18, 2026 10:41 AM

"All Political Circles Must Cooperate Closely"... "Time to Join Hands Over Useless Political Strife" President Lee Jae-myung stated today during the Ulchi State Council meeting pre… SBS Aug 18, 2026 10:39 AM

Lee: "Speed Up Nuclear Submarine Project" to Enhance Value as Alliance President Lee Jae-myung stated during the Ulchi State Council meeting presided o… SBS Aug 18, 2026 10:36 AM

President Lee: 'ROK-US Alliance Must Be Firm… Speed Up Nuclear Submarine Project' ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks at the first Ulchi Cabinet meeting held at the … SBS Aug 18, 2026 10:17 AM