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President Lee Calls for Swift Legislation to Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility President Lee Jae-myung said today , "I hope a prompt conclusion can be reached regarding the issue of lowering the age limit for juvenile delinquents exempt from criminal punishment." Presiding over a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House this morning, President Lee made the remarks, stating, "It seems this issue has been delayed for too long." He then summarized the flow of discussions so far, noting, "The scope is determined. SBS Aug 25, 2026 11:56 AM

President Lee Jae-myung Calls for Reflection on Police Reform Body Amid Lapses in Discipline President Lee Jae-myung stated today , "It appears that the police will wield the greatest power among state institutions moving forward, and public concern regarding this is very high," adding, "I ask that you ponder how to reform the police in the future and consider establishing a police reform body." Presiding over a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House that day, President Lee instructed, "The Prime Minister's Office should devise a plan (on how to form the police reform body) through a broad collection of public opinions." President Lee pointed out, "Recently, serious issues have emerged regarding lax discipline within the police and irresponsible behavior in public safety incidents." This is interpreted as a reference to recent controversies drawing daily criticism over inappropriate conduct by police during investigations, such as the "Jang Yoon-gi case" and the "Jang Mi-ran disappearance case." President Lee remarked, "In fact, police issues are not problems of just yesterday or today. SBS Aug 25, 2026 11:39 AM

North Korea-Russia Road Bridge Likely to Open in September Amid Rapid Construction Progress The North Korea-Russia road bridge spanning the Tumen River is increasingly likely to open in September due to steady construction progress on the Russian side, US North Korea-specialized media outlet 38 North reported on August 24 local time. SBS Aug 25, 2026 11:13 AM

President Lee: "Time Not to Be Obsessed with Short-Term Fiscal Numbers... Shift to Productive Fiscal Policy" President Lee Jae-myung said, "Now is not the time to commit the error of becoming obsessed with managing short-term fiscal numbers." Presiding over a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House, President Lee made the remarks, stating, "We must transition to a 'productive fiscal strategy' that uses expanded fiscal capacity as seeds to harvest greater rewards in the future." "We must effectively leverage the opportunities created by the industrial great transformation to lead a substantial leap in the quality of life for our citizens," President Lee emphasized. SBS Aug 25, 2026 10:58 AM

Han Byung-doo Calls for Comprehensive Police Overhaul and Strict Penalties Over 'Jang Mi-ran Case' ▲ Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-doo Democratic Party Floor Leader Han … SBS Aug 25, 2026 10:38 AM

Ruling Party and Government Agree on Proactive Fiscal Policy for Next Year's Budget, Focusing on AI and 3 Mega Projects From left are National Assembly Special Committee on Budget and Accounts Chairman Lee Kwang-jae, Minister Park, Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byeong-do, and Policy Committee Chairman Kwon Chil-seung. SBS Aug 25, 2026 10:36 AM

President Lee Orders Police Reform Body Following False Case Closures President Lee Jae-myung instructed during a Cabinet meeting presided over at the… SBS Aug 25, 2026 10:28 AM

Defense Ministry to Hold Public Hearing Tomorrow on 'Unified Military Academy' Plan According to the Ministry of National Defense today, the public hearing on the establishment of the Korea National Defense Academy will take place at the National Defense Convention in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, featuring expert discussions and a Q&A session with attendees. SBS Aug 25, 2026 10:25 AM

'Politicians on the Merit List'? May 18 Disinformation Resurfaces People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook recently hosted a forum at the National Assembly titled "Revisiting the May 18 Democratization Movement." During the discussion, remarks were made describing the May 18 Democratization Movement as a "disturbance" or "riot." Lawmaker Lee explained the intent behind the event, stating, "May 18 must not become the exclusive property of any specific political faction. SBS Aug 25, 2026 10:08 AM

Han Dong-hoon: "All CCTV Footage in Jeju Missing Case Deleted... Police Requested Access Two Months Later" According to data submitted to lawmaker Han by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, none of the 118 cameras—comprising 111 security CCTV cameras in the Hallim-eup area where Jang disappeared and 7 traffic information collection cameras operated by the Jeju Autonomous Police Corps' Traffic Information Center—retained footage from the time of the disappearance. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:58 AM