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Ahn Gyu-back: "North Korea Estimated to Have 80 to 120 Nuclear Weapons, Exact Figures Restricted" Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-back stated regarding North Korea's nuclear weapon stockpiles, "We generally estimate them to be around 80 to 120, but mentioning an exact figure is quite restricted." Attending the National Assembly's National Defense Committee today, Minister Ahn made the remark in response to a question from People Power Party lawmaker Seong Il-jong asking, "What is the government's own assessment of how many nuclear weapons North Korea has developed?" Regarding U.S. SBS Aug 20, 2026 12:59 PM

DP Continues to Pressure Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae to Step Down, Shows Cautious Stance on Impeachment The Democratic Party has continued its offensive calling for the resignation of Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae, who submitted a written nomination for a Supreme Court justice candidate to President Lee Jae-myung. SBS Aug 20, 2026 12:46 PM

Land Minister: 'Confirmed Differences in Stance with Oh Se-hoon on Yongsan Park; Will Meet Next Week to Resolve Them' Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-deok stated today that he met with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon to discuss plans to utilize Yongsan Park for housing supply, but confirmed differences in their stances. SBS Aug 20, 2026 12:10 PM

Kim Min-seok: "Instructed Nationwide Banners Demanding Resignation of Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for Destroying Rule of Law" ▲ Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok arrives at the Eunhasu Park cemetery in S… SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:39 AM

PPP: 'Impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Is Grounds for Impeachment of President Lee; Ultimate Destination Is Acquittal' ▲ People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok speaks during a Supreme Council meet… SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:34 AM

Hahn Byung-do: Yongsan Park Utilization Must Be Discussed From Perspective of Housing for Future Generations Regarding the government's recent hint at utilizing the Yongsan Park site for housing supply, Democratic Party Floor Leader Hahn Byung-do stated today, "The utilization plan for the Yongsan Park site must be calmly discussed from the perspective of providing high-quality, affordable housing that future generations can manage in locations close to their workplaces." During a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly today, Floor Leader Hahn emphasized, "The Democratic Party will place top priority on housing supply for future generations, including young adults and newlyweds." Regarding the Special Act on Yongsan Park enacted under the Roh Moo-hyun administration in 2007, he said, "While the legislative intent of the law should be respected, discussing better ways to utilize the site should not be blocked." He explained, "At the time [of the enactment of the special act], turning the entire site into a park was a national consensus. SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:32 AM

DP's Kim Young-bae: Yongsan Park Development Doesn't Mean Destroying Green Spaces... A Sure Core Supply Tool Amid hints from the government on utilizing the Yongsan Park site for housing supply, Seoul-based lawmakers from the Democratic Party of Korea stepped up to support the government on the 20th by highlighting the necessity of resolving youth housing issues. SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:30 AM

Yoon Kun-young: "Yoon Suk-yeol's NIS Formed Task Force Ahead of General Election for Illegal Civilian Surveillance" ▲ Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Yoon Kun-young Lawmaker Yoon Kun-young of t… SBS Aug 20, 2026 11:29 AM

Rep. Kim Young-jin: "Impeaching Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae? Resolving Issue Comes First... Call for President to Leave Party Goes Too Far" - President Lee met with Kim Min-seok, Jung Chung-rae, and Song Young-gil..Had a constructive gathering - Reaffirmed shared destiny among party, government, and presidential office.. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:29 AM

Lee Jun-seok: "President Lee Is a Defendant… Who Picks Supreme Court Justices to Trial Themselves?" Regarding the ruling camp's strong criticism of Supreme Court Justice Cho Hee-dae's written nomination of Supreme Court justice candidates, Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok remarked today , "What criminal defendant dares to choose the Supreme Court justices who will try them?" Speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly today, Lee stated, "President Lee Jae-myung is a defendant undergoing five criminal trials: for violations of the Public Official Election Act, subornation of perjury, the Daejang-dong development scandal, the illicit use of corporate credit cards, and illegal remittances to North Korea." Noting that President Lee's trials will resume after his term ends, Lee explained, "The Public Official Election Act case was remanded by the Supreme Court with a guilty intent, meaning that once the trial reopens, its ultimate destination is the Supreme Court. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:29 AM