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Cho Kyeong-tae Suspended from Party Membership for 2.5 Years, Jin Jong-oh for 2 Years, Kwon Young-jin for 1.5 Years ▲ From left, lawmakers Cho Kyeong-tae, Jin Jong-oh, and Kwon Young-jin. Cho Kyeo… SBS Aug 20, 2026 7:54 PM

Wi Sung-lac Meets With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Asks for Constructive Cooperation on North Korea Policy Following a meeting between President Lee Jae-myung and Foreign Minister Wang earlier today , Director Wi introduced the South Korean government's blueprint for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula, which was announced in the Liberation Day congratulatory address. SBS Aug 20, 2026 7:00 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Condemns North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch as UN Resolution Violation, Demands Immediate Halt The National Security Office announced that it convened the emergency security situation inspection meeting today with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after North Korea fired over 10 short-range ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea. SBS Aug 20, 2026 6:55 PM

President Lee Asks China's Wang Yi to Maintain Close Communication on Korean Peninsula Issues President Lee Jae-myung met with Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, and called for continued close strategic communication regarding issues on the Korean Peninsula. SBS Aug 20, 2026 6:50 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: 'We Will Completely Eradicate the Distribution of Illicitly Filmed Content' President Lee Jae-myung has promised to "completely eradicate the distribution of illicitly filmed content," stating, "We will ensure that such shameless crimes, which trample upon the character and dignity of others for financial gain, can no longer find a foothold in South Korea." Taking to his social media today , President Lee introduced, "The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the Korea Communications Standards Commission (and Broadcasting Media Communications Commission), and the National Police Agency jointly conducted an in-depth analysis of illegal websites and formulated an integrated response strategy against illegal sites based on these findings." He emphasized, "We will now shift our approach. SBS Aug 20, 2026 5:49 PM

North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile into East Sea Amid UFS Drills; Likely Ballistic Missile in 8 Days joint Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises. North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea today , the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced. SBS Aug 20, 2026 5:41 PM

JCS: North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward East Sea North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea today, the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced. SBS Aug 20, 2026 5:41 PM

"North Korea Estimated to Have 80 to 120 Nuclear Weapons"... National Defense Committee Focuses Questions on North's Nuclear Program Prompted by U.S. President Trump's remarks regarding North Korea's nuclear stockpile, the National Assembly's National Defense Committee focused today on evaluating and responding to the North Korean nuclear threat. SBS Aug 20, 2026 5:09 PM

National Assembly Passes Bill to Shorten Fast-Track Review Period from 330 to 90 Days The National Assembly passed an amendment to the National Assembly Act today led by the Democratic Party of Korea, shortening the review period for fast-tracked legislative bills from the existing 330 days to 90 days. SBS Aug 20, 2026 5:03 PM

Kim Min-seok Nominates Rep. Jeon Yong-gi for Youth and Kwon Mi-kyung for Labor as Appointed Supreme Council Members of Democratic Party Jeon Yong-gi Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok nominated 30-something lawmaker Jeon Yong-gi and Kwon Mi-kyung, chairperson of the Federation of Korean Public Industry Trade Unions under the Federation of Korean Trade Unions , as appointed Supreme Council members today . SBS Aug 20, 2026 4:37 PM