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DP Leader Kim Min-seok Embraces Kang Hoon-seon, Emphasizing "Wall-Free One Team" Unity and Responsibility Newly elected Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok and Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik held an introductory meeting today and jointly emphasized close relations between the ruling party and the presidential office, as well as unity within the ruling bloc. SBS Aug 18, 2026 9:59 AM

DPK Chief Kim Min-seok to Hold First High-Level Consultations on Aug. 23 Following Inauguration Senior Spokesperson Park Sung-joon met with reporters today following a meeting between leader Kim and Cheong Wa Dae Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik at the National Assembly, stating, "It appears we will hold the high-level consultative meeting at around 11 a.m. SBS Aug 18, 2026 9:59 AM

Chun Ha-ram: "Flooded with Invites After Nonsan Boot Camp, Considering Another Visit" - "Honestly, some regrets..." Questioned if I was okay near end of march - Unnecessary living inconvenience and suffering reduced… Facilities have improved a lot - Supplying smartwatches to all units, working to secure budget - Junior officers struggle to control 1% problem personnel… Environment needs improvement - Flooded with requests to visit other units… Considering another boot camp stay - US mentions scaling back joint military drills… Large gap in security perception - Lee administration failed to explain increased North Korean security threat - Dialoguing on wrong premises… Security authorities must correct it - Kim Min-seok elected party leader thanks to Lee… Appears to lack leeway - Questionable scope of personal discretion… Nothing good for opposition - Reform Party's breakthrough? Must show image of a spirited party Broadcast: SBS Kim Tae-hyun's Political Show (FM 103.5 MHz 7:00 – 9:00) Date: August 18, 2026 Host: Attorney Kim Tae-hyun Guest: Rep. SBS Aug 18, 2026 9:14 AM

People Power Party Leaders Jang Dong-hyeok and Chung Jeom-sik Cancel Schedules to Visit Flood-Hit Areas in Gyeongnam Leader Jang announced through a media notice around midnight that he was canceling existing schedules, including attending the memorial service for the 17th anniversary of the passing of former President Kim Dae-jung, to visit the flood-stricken sites. SBS Aug 18, 2026 9:01 AM

Choi Min-hee Says 'Team Jung Chung-rae' Performed Well Because Members Want Party to Support President Lee While Leading 'Reform' - Votes shared by Jung Chung-rae..More regrettable than joyful - Democratic Party's identity is 'reform'.. SBS Aug 18, 2026 8:35 AM

3,000 Party Members Call for Maximum Discipline... Representative Lee Jin-sook Referred to Ethics Committee People Power Party Representative Lee Jin-sook, who sparked controversy over a seminar related to the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement, was referred to the party's Ethics Committee today . SBS Aug 18, 2026 8:34 AM

Russian Foreign Minister Sends Liberation Day Congratulatory Message to North Korean Counterpart, Emphasizing North Korea's Troop Deployment ▲ Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov … SBS Aug 18, 2026 7:38 AM

Kim Min-seok Elected New Democratic Party Leader: Will There Be Policy Shifts on Real Estate and More? (Full Video) The national convention to elect the new leadership of the Democratic Party has just concluded. SBS Aug 18, 2026 7:19 AM

Kim Min-seok Visited Heavy Rain-Hit Geoje as First Move After Election Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok visited Geoje in South Gyeongsang Province, which suffered damage from torrential rain, as his first official schedule after being elected. SBS Aug 18, 2026 7:12 AM

President Lee Calls for Unity, Dinner with Leadership Candidates Scheduled for Tomorrow Reflecting the heated atmosphere of the Democratic Party's national convention, President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that the party must unite solidly around its new leadership. SBS Aug 18, 2026 7:07 AM