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DPK Floor Leader Han Byeong-do Declares Legislative War on Real Estate and Mega-Special Zones, Warning Against Opposition Obstruction ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Floor Leader Han Byeong-do speaks during a policy co… SBS Aug 27, 2026 4:00 PM

Power Struggle Within People Power Party: A Clash of Ambitions Jang Dong-hyeok on Defense It has been one year since People Power Party Leader Jang Dong-hyeok took office. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:47 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Publicly Encourages Officials for 'Palgongsan Valley Cleanup': "You've Done a Great Job" President Lee Jae-myung publicly encouraged officials today who cleared out illegal facilities near the valleys of Palgongsan National Park in Daegu, stating, "You have truly accomplished a major task." President Lee shared related media reports on his social media today and wrote this message. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:25 PM

Prime Minister Han: 'Police Organizational Culture Needs Reform... Reform Body Hard to House Internally' Prime Minister Han Sung-sook stated today , regarding the discussion on police reform sparked by the "false missing persons case closure," that "it appears there are aspects of the police's overall organizational culture that need to be significantly reformed or changed this time." Meeting with reporters at the Seoul Government Complex today , Prime Minister Han remarked, "The problems in the procedures, sequences, and methods of handling work are so severe that I believe we must set them right." She went on to criticize the handling of the case, calling it "very shocking" from the occurrence of the false closure to the recent discovery of the victim's body, and adding, "Even thinking as an ordinary citizen, the way the situation was handled is hard to comprehend." Previously, Prime Minister Han instructed the National Police Agency to thoroughly conduct a full investigation into missing persons cases, take strict measures upon confirming unlawful or improper handling, and improve systems such as separating the personnel handling cases from those closing them. SBS Aug 27, 2026 2:29 PM

President Lee Jae-myung Hosts Luncheon with Local Government Heads... "Regional Extinction Crisis Is Severe" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung attending an invitation luncheon with heads of local g… SBS Aug 27, 2026 2:08 PM

DP Lawmaker Kim Young-jin: "Those Who Introduced Leverage Products Must Take Responsibility... We Can't Just Let It Slide" When asked if the related officials should step down from their positions, he responded, "We need to make broad judgments and decisions starting from things like that, and it is not appropriate to just let it pass. SBS Aug 27, 2026 12:27 PM

People Power Party Files Election Nullification Lawsuits for 10 Races, Including Seoul Mayor This follows through on the party's prior warning of follow-up legal actions after the National Election Commission dismissed the party's election petitions. SBS Aug 27, 2026 12:23 PM

Han Byung-do Fires Back at Seoul Mayor: "Housing Supply Takes Priority Over Securing Mayor's Authority" ▲ Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-do speaks at a policy coordination mee… SBS Aug 27, 2026 10:34 AM

Korea Military Academy Suspends Cadet Commander Over Power Tripping Allegations An Army official stated, "We are currently conducting an inspection into inappropriate remarks and personal errands ordered by the KMA Cadet Commander," adding, "As a measure to ensure a thorough investigation based on the facts confirmed during the process, he was relieved of his duties effective the 20th." The KMA Cadet Commander holds the rank of brigadier general and serves as the commanding officer overseeing the Cadet Corps, which is responsible for training cadets. SBS Aug 27, 2026 10:25 AM

DP Floor Leader: "Low Public Consensus on 'Fabricated Prosecution' Special Counsel Act; Livelihood First" Kim Han-kyu, the Democratic Party's senior deputy floor leader for policy, stated regarding the special counsel bill to investigate allegations of fabricated prosecutions by prosecutors during the Yoon Suk Yeol administration—such as the Ssangbangwool illegal remittance to North Korea and Daejang-dong development cases—that "it seems difficult to process a bill that lacks sufficient public consensus." Appearing on CPBC Radio yesterday , when asked about the intraparty sentiment surrounding the push for the fabricated prosecution special counsel act, Rep. SBS Aug 27, 2026 10:12 AM