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Corruption Investigation Office Assigns Alleged MFDS Lobbying Case Involving Rep. Kim Seung-won to Investigation Division 1 Kim Seung-won of the Democratic Party of Korea The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has begun investigating a complaint regarding allegations that Democratic Party of Korea Representative Kim Seung-won lobbied the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety during the vetting process for a former Minister of Justice candidate. SBS Sep 30, 2026 11:13 PM

Self-Measurements Said "No Problem," But Factory Smokestacks Revealed a Twist Domestic cement factories have been utilizing various wastes as fuel for cement production. SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

Jang Yoon-ki Shows Expressionless Face Throughout Trial... Broken Parents Cry Out "I'm Sorry, Chaewon" Jang Yoon-ki, who murdered a female high school student for sexual assault purposes, has been sentenced to life in prison in the first trial. SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

"Lobbied Through Kim Seung-won and Paid 600 Million Won to Broker"... Taken into Court Custody Kang Se-chan, a key figure in the "new drug lobbying suspicion" involving Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seung-won, who was once a candidate for Minister of Justice, has been sentenced to four years in prison in his appeal trial and taken into court custody. SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

Special Counsel Seeks 20-Year Prison Term for Choo Kyung-ho... "Betrayed the Constitution" vs. "Political Demand" The special counsel has demanded a heavy prison sentence of 20 years for Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, who was indicted on charges of obstructing the National Assembly's vote to lift the emergency martial law during the December 3 emergency martial law. SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

Mastermind of Youngpoong Paper Stock Manipulation Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison in 1st Trial The mastermind behind the Youngpoong Paper stock manipulation scheme, considered… SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

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Amid Political Neutrality Controversies, the 78-Year History of Prosecution Enters Its Final Chapter With just two days remaining, the 78-year history of the prosecution service is coming to an end. SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

Director Steps Up Amid Controversy Over Film The Assassin(s): "Park Chung-hee Assassination Rumor? I Never Imagined It" Director Hur Jinho has directly addressed the controversy surrounding the film The Assassin regarding the alleged involvement of former President Park Chung-hee, stating, "Such suspicions are an area we never even imagined." In interviews with MBC and the Chosun Ilbo, Director Hur stated, "It is unlikely that the former president ordered the shooting of his wife," adding that the notion "he told them to kill his own wife" was unacceptable. SBS Sep 30, 2026 10:28 PM

Myung Tae-gyun Counters "Does Not Know Oh Sehoon" Recording as Referring to Unification Strategy, Not Opinion Polls Political broker Myung Tae-gyun has countered that Seoul Mayor Oh Sehoon's legal team is making a "clear misinterpretation" by citing a recorded phone call of Myung as grounds for acquittal in the trial over allegations that opinion poll costs were paid on Oh's behalf. SBS Sep 30, 2026 9:10 PM