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President Lee: "Light Penalties for Police Who Fabricate Cases? Internal Inspections Must Be Strengthened" President Lee Jae-myung noted the relatively expanded authority of the police resulting from prosecution reform, stating that it is inappropriate to maintain past levels of disciplinary action and accountability for misconduct such as fabricating or covering up cases, and called for strengthening internal inspection functions. SBS Sep 29, 2026 11:36 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok: "Shouldn't We Bring 'Total Ruin' to Kim Jong-un?" ▲ People Power Party's Jang Dong-hyeok People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok… SBS Sep 29, 2026 11:21 AM

President Lee: "Reform Can Never Be Stopped... Will Fulfill This Calling" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting held at Cheong Wa Dae … SBS Sep 29, 2026 11:01 AM

"Cannot Stop Because of Strong Resistance" ... "Will Complete Society-Wide Reform" President Lee Jae-myung stated at a Cabinet meeting today , "Despite various… SBS Sep 29, 2026 10:55 AM

President Lee Orders Thorough Consultation on CPTPP, Urges Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors Not to Worry Free Trade Agreement , there is strong backlash in sectors where damage is feared, such as agriculture." He added, "While FTAs are inevitable to expand export markets, conflicts over profits and losses are also inevitable," explaining, "This conflict can be resolved through coordination—namely, by having those who benefit pool their resources to support those who suffer losses. SBS Sep 29, 2026 10:46 AM

"Three Soldiers Seriously Injured in Landmine Explosion": "Necessary Measures Will Be Taken Based on Findings" President Lee Jae-myung said Tuesday morning, September 29, during a Cabinet mee… SBS Sep 29, 2026 10:34 AM

Cheong Wa Dae: "Landmine Probe Was Military Decision... Unrelated to UN Speech" Earlier, a senior Cheong Wa Dae official stated on September 24, "There can never be any hidden motive, concealment, or cover-up in the slightest." Previously, the military, together with the UN Command, launched the on-site investigation on September 27, six days after the explosion occurred. SBS Sep 29, 2026 10:29 AM

Blue House: "Landmine Probe Based on Military Judgment, Unrelated to President's UN Speech" ▲ The Blue House The Blue House stated regarding the military's on-site investig… SBS Sep 29, 2026 10:18 AM

Jeong Jeom-sik: "Resume Broadcasts to North Korea and Scrap Aid Budget" People Power Party Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik commented today on the Joint Chiefs of Staff's preliminary findings from their joint on-site investigation into a suspected landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone , saying, "It appears they are still maintaining a low posture toward North Korea, which is quite regrettable." During the floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly, Floor Leader Jeong pointed out, "As expected, North Korea's despicable provocation has virtually been confirmed." He added, "However, even though the evidence presented by the JCS clearly shows it was a landmine planted by North Korea, they left open the possibility that it might not be North Korea's doing by mentioning a final investigation." He went on to urge, "As North Korea's provocation is virtually certain, the government must take corresponding, resolute measures. SBS Sep 29, 2026 9:52 AM

DAPA's Sudden Pressure on Combat Radios: Is Outside Influence at Play? Ahead of the re-announcement of the tender for the third phase of the combatant radio project, the actions of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration appear rather unusual. SBS Sep 29, 2026 9:35 AM