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"Trust Has Collapsed," Lawmakers Rebuke Police; Acting Police Chief Apologizes Rebukes poured out in the National Assembly over the disappearance case of Jang Miran, with lawmakers criticizing that public trust in the police is plummeting. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:57 AM

President Lee Jae-myung Orders Thorough Investigation and Command System Review Over Jang Mi-ran Case Cheong Wa Dae Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung stated in a briefing today that upon receiving the news of the body's discovery, President Lee expressed his devastation and deep regret. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:56 AM

Prime Minister Han Expresses Heartache Over Jeju Missing Person Case, Vows Swift Measures During a plenary policy session of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Budget and Accounts today, Prime Minister Han made the remarks after Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Moon Dae-lim brought up news reports that a body presumed to be Jang had been found and proposed related measures. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:55 AM

Prime Minister Han Calls for Thorough Investigation Into Controversial Police Handling of Jeju Disappearance Case Prime Minister Han Sung-sook ordered a thorough investigation into the overall investigation process today regarding the controversy over the police's botched handling of the Jang Mi-ran disappearance case. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:54 AM

Han Min-soo on 'Special Counsel Bill for Distorted Indictments' in September: "Requires Deliberation" - Drop in approval ratings due to lack of party unity? National conventions are naturally fierce - Reasons for falling approval ratings? Real estate, high oil prices, US-Iran tensions, and more - Only raised procedural issues regarding Jeon Yong-gi's appointment.. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:10 AM

Yu Eui-dong: "Yongsan Special Act? Even the Democratic Party Won't Push Too Hard... Direct Election for Local Chapter Heads? Why Do It?" - Recognizing reasonable non-resident single-home owners? What is the reasonable standard? - Concerns of a patchwork policy; lift regulations instead of branding them as speculators - Aug. SBS Aug 25, 2026 9:07 AM

You Si-min Criticizes President Lee Jae-myung: "Installing Ruling Party Leader is Like a Monarchy" ▲ Writer You Si-min Pro-ruling camp political commentator and writer You Si-min … SBS Aug 25, 2026 8:09 AM

49.6 Billion Won Project Won with a "1-Won Bid"... Why Did This Happen? It has been confirmed that a company won a cutting-edge weapon project funded by 49.6 billion won in government budget with a bidding price of just 1 won. SBS Aug 25, 2026 7:53 AM

Kim Min-seok Emphasizes Dialogue and Unity, but PPP and Innovation Party React Lukewarmly Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok paid courtesy calls to the leaders of other parties upon taking office. SBS Aug 25, 2026 7:37 AM

"Trust Has Collapsed," Rival Parties Unanimously Rebuke; Police Chief Says "Apologies" At the National Assembly, both the ruling and opposition parties questioned the recent incident in Jeju where police falsely closed a missing persons case. SBS Aug 25, 2026 7:35 AM