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Cheong Wa Dae Expresses "Regret" Over Rhyu Si-min's Remarks, Weighs Possible Legal Action Writer Rhyu Si-min recently criticized President Lee Jae-myung's vision for prosecution reform, claiming that he "deceived the public." In response, Cheong Wa Dae has officially expressed regret. SBS Sep 24, 2026 11:45 PM

President Lee Calls for S. Korea-Mexico Economic Agreement, Defense and EV Cooperation President Lee Jae-myung, who is on a state visit to Mexico, stated that South Korea and Mexico need to resume negotiations on a bilateral economic agreement and pursue mutually beneficial cooperation in defense, artificial intelligence , and culture. SBS Sep 24, 2026 11:22 PM

Fact Check: Comparing President Lee's Approval Rating with Predecessors A president's job approval rating is not merely a favorability poll. It is the outcome of a complex dynamic intertwining voters' generations, regions, ideological inclinations, and ever-changing political circumstances. SBS Sep 24, 2026 10:13 PM

"Will You Wait Until After the Holiday to Fight Even if War Breaks Out?"... Backlash Over Post-Chuseok Site Inspection Military authorities are investigating to determine the cause of a landmine explosion that occurred in the Demilitarized Zone along the western front. SBS Sep 24, 2026 10:12 PM

Arrived in South Korea Under 'Strict Secrecy,' but Zelenskyy Discloses It to the World The South Korean government is reportedly struggling to hide its embarrassment after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed during an address at the United Nations General Assembly that two North Korean prisoners of war captured in Ukraine have arrived in South Korea. SBS Sep 24, 2026 10:11 PM

Han Dong-hoon Urges On-Site Probe into 'Landmine Explosion': "If War Breaks Out, Will You Wait Until After the Holiday to Fight?" Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon staged a one-person protest on the afternoon … SBS Sep 24, 2026 6:45 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Calls Writer Rhyu Si-min's "Deceived the Public" Remark a Distortion, Expresses Regret "Cheong Wa Dae is reportedly considering legal action against writer Rhyu Si-min," a media outlet reported this afternoon on September 24. SBS Sep 24, 2026 6:18 PM

DP Calls Chief Justice Cho's 'Refusal to Re-Nominate' a Political Act, PPP Warns Against 'Taming Judiciary' Rival parties continued to clash on Thursday, the first day of the Chuseok holiday, over Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's refusal of Cheong Wa Dae's request to re-nominate Supreme Court justice candidates. SBS Sep 24, 2026 5:31 PM

Opposition Urges On-Site Probe into 'DMZ Mine Explosion': "Deliberate Delay Is Aiding the Enemy" People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok posted on Facebook that day, saying, "A four-paragraph social media post right after the accident was all we heard from President Lee. SBS Sep 24, 2026 5:08 PM

"Choo Mi-ae Is Attacking with Venom! Just Leave Her Alone": Hong Joon-pyo's 'Advice' to Kim Min-seok The person directing the sharpest words at President Lee Jae-myung these days is likely Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae. SBS Sep 24, 2026 5:06 PM