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May 18 Groups Demand Stance on 'Distortion,' but PPP Leader Remains Silent Representatives of organizations related to the May 18 Democratization Movement visited the People Power Party headquarters today to protest. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Severe Backlash Follows Heavy Discipline of Non-Mainstream Members... Opposition to 'Party Organization Reshuffling' In the People Power Party, the fallout is fierce following the decision to heavily discipline four non-mainstream lawmakers. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:53 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Calls Supreme Court's Written Nomination "Unprecedented," Weighs Demanding Re-nomination Regarding the issue of the Supreme Court Justice written nomination, Cheong Wa Dae has adopted a hardline stance, calling it an "unprecedented event in the constitutional history" and an "unprecedented unilateral notification." Cheong Wa Dae is expected to refrain from proceeding with the appointment procedures for candidate Son Bong-ki and instead demand Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae submit a re-nomination. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:11 PM

"Criticism Does Not Help Build Trust"... Urges Participation in the "Journey" to Peace In response to Kim Yo-jong's mockery, the Blue House stated that "derogatory remarks are not helpful in building mutual trust." While expressing a degree of displeasure, it refrained from counter-criticism and exercised restraint. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:00 PM

North Korea Mocks Seoul as 'Pitiful,' Hinting at Intent to Exclude South Korea While the United States has been actively sending out signals to resume dialogue with North Korea, Pyongyang has unleashed crude vitriol targeting our government. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:53 PM

"Chief Justice Must Appear Before National Assembly" vs. "Attempt to Control the Judiciary" The political friction surrounding the written nomination of a Supreme Court justice is intensifying at the National Assembly. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:23 PM

President Lee: "Undermining Constitutional Order More Serious Than Anti-Corruption… Measures Must Be Discussed" President Lee Jae-myung said, "We must discuss the causes and countermeasures for a society where fake news is rampant and only extreme polarization remains, with the middle disappearing." Chairing the 1st Anti-Corruption Policy Consultation Meeting at the Blue House on the afternoon of the same day, President Lee ordered this by stating, "Recently, acts destroying the constitutional order are more serious than anti-corruption," according to Blue House Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung in a written briefing. SBS Aug 21, 2026 8:29 PM

Supreme Court Justice Appointment Controversy Ignites Internal Strife Across Ruling and Opposition Parties When quoting or reporting this interview, please explicitly credit the program name, SBS "News Hunters." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Aug 21, 2026 7:41 PM

President Lee Declares Geoje and Tongyeong Special Disaster Zones Over Heavy Rain Damage ▲ President Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung has declared Geoje City and Sa… SBS Aug 21, 2026 7:20 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Stresses Eradicating Political Corruption Without Exception President Lee Jae-myung said, "While much has improved, we must closely examine and eradicate the political corruption that still remains." President Lee made the remarks during his opening opening statement at the 1st Anti-Corruption Policy Council meeting presided over at the presidential office, adding, "Please push forward with anti-corruption policies without wavering until our people feel that things have truly changed." In particular, President Lee urged, "There can be no ruling or opposition parties, nor 'my side or your side' when it comes to eradicating corruption. SBS Aug 21, 2026 5:48 PM