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Cheong Wa Dae Leans Toward Rejecting Son Bong-ki's Nomination Submitted in Writing by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae A ruling camp official explained today that they are strongly considering sending back the appointment consent motion for Senior Judge Son without forwarding it to the National Assembly. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:18 PM

Why is Trump Actively Pushing for US-North Korea Talks? Let us continue our discussion with political reporter Kim Ayeong. Q. Why is Trump actively pushing for US-North Korea talks? [Reporter Kim Ayeong: Given the domestic political timeline in the U.S., President Trump is facing a tough midterm election in November, which puts him in a position where he needs the stepping stone of diplomatic achievements. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: 'Salute Trump's Decision... Will Do My Best as a Pacemaker' President Lee Jae-myung expressed his "respect for the decision" of U.S. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

"North Korea Appears Interested in US-North Korea Dialogue… Cannot Recognize It as a Nuclear Weapons State" Following Kim Yo-jong's statement, the South Korean government assessed that North Korea appears interested in dialogue. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Why Did Trump Pinpoint "57 North Korean Nuclear Weapons"? Analysts Point to "We See Everything" U.S. President Donald Trump's remark that "Kim Jong Un has a very powerful 57 nuclear weapons" has drawn attention for its specific figure, with some pointing out that it may involve the disclosure of classified information. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Kim Yo-jong Appears at Midnight: 'Unaware of Normal Communications, But Relations Are Excellent' North Korea has issued its first public response. Kim Yo-jong made a midnight appearance last night , stating that she is unaware of any communication between North Korea and the United States, while describing the relationship between the two leaders as excellent. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Truth Battle Over 'Consultation Requests': A Power Struggle Over the Appointment of 22 Justices? The ruling bloc and the judiciary are locked in a truth battle following a direct clash over the issue of submitting written recommendations for Supreme Court justices. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:57 PM

N. Korea's Kim Yo-jong Mocks Seoul's Early End to Drills, Criticizes President Lee's 'Double Talk' joint military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield, tomorrow . In a press statement released today , Kim made the remarks, claiming that it is the "destiny of a puppet army" that cannot utter a single word of protest even if drills are scaled back "without bilateral coordination and solely according to the unilateral directive of the U.S. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:35 PM

PPP Disciplines Four Incumbent Lawmakers, Including Cho Kyung-tae and Jin Jong-oh In a press release issued this evening , the ethics committee announced that it has suspended the party membership of lawmaker Cho Kyung-tae for two and a half years, lawmaker Jin Jong-oh for two years, lawmaker Kwon Young-jin for one year and six months, and lawmaker Seo Bum-soo for 10 months. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:16 PM

JCS: North Korea Fires Around 10 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles from Pyongyang Area North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles in a barrage today , despite U.S. SBS Aug 20, 2026 8:03 PM