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"No Intention to Direct Dismissal of Indictment"... Denies Allegations of Lobbying Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice who has actively worked for the dismissal of the indictment in the case involving President Lee Jae-myung, stated that the Minister of Justice has no direct authority to dismiss an indictment and that he has no intention of issuing such a directive through the Prosecutor General. SBS Sep 4, 2026 6:20 AM

Tugboat Flips Suddenly While Changing Course: Coast Guard Focuses on Mooring Line Connection The search for missing crew members from a tugboat that capsized off the coast of Busan continues to face difficulties. SBS Sep 4, 2026 6:17 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Major News 1. "Preparations Underway for Deployment to Strait of Hormuz, Including Patrol Aircraft and Support Ships" It has been confirmed that the South Korean military is making concrete preparations for a deployment to the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Sep 4, 2026 6:06 AM

12 Arrested During Demonstration at Broadcasting Day Ceremony Released After 5 Hours The Seoul Yongsan Police Station arrested 12 rally participants, including those who staged a picket protest, on charges of obstruction of business at around 7:00 PM yesterday in front of the 63rd Broadcasting Day ceremony held at a hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. SBS Sep 4, 2026 2:18 AM

Shortage of Staff and Budget Delays Care Services for Persons with Severe Developmental Disabilities The government has been providing specialized care services to ease the burden on families caring for individuals with severe developmental disabilities. SBS Sep 4, 2026 2:01 AM

"No Intention to Direct Dismissal of Indictment"... Denies 'Solicitation Allegations' Lawmaker Kim Seung-won of the Democratic Party, nominated as the Minister of Justice, stated regarding the dismissal of the indictment in President Lee Jae-myung's case that the Minister of Justice has no direct authority and that he has no intention of issuing directives through the Prosecutor General. SBS Sep 4, 2026 12:57 AM