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President Lee Urges North Korea to Join in Restoring Trust and Resuming Severed Dialogue President Lee Jae-myung stated toward North Korea, "I expect and also urge the North to now join the path of restoring trust and resuming severed dialogue." Speaking at the 78th Armed Forces Day ceremony today , President Lee said, "Although the knots in inter-Korean relations are intricately tangled, we will continue to untie them step by step with patience." President Lee emphasized, "The South and the North must find a 'path where both win together' and build trust for peace on the Korean Peninsula," adding, "Trust is not built with a single word. SBS Oct 1, 2026 12:40 PM

Democratic Party's Han Jeoung-ae: "Alaska LNG Investment Not Finalized... Stressed US Position" President Donald Trump's announcement presenting South Korea's investment in the Alaska liquefied natural gas development project as a fait accompli. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:59 AM

President Lee on DMZ Incident: "Injured in Unexpected Accident... My Heart Still Aches" President Lee Jae-myung said, "My heart still aches," regarding the recent incident in which South Korean service members were injured by a landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone . SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:54 AM

Jang Dong-hyeok: "Landmine Disaster Is Joint Product of Moon and Lee Administrations" At right is Party Leader Jang Dong-hyeok. Jang Dong-hyeok, leader of the People Power Party, said regarding the September 21 landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone , "This landmine disaster is the joint product of the Moon Jae-in administration's dismantling of frontline guard posts and the Lee Jae-myung administration standing idly by," adding, "Those responsible for this clear act of aiding the enemy must be held accountable." At the supreme council meeting held at the National Assembly, Leader Jang said, "If President Lee has no intention of protecting the public from North Korea, the primary enemy, I urge him to step down from that position immediately." He continued, "If the president fails to firmly hold North Korea accountable for the landmine provocation during his address at the Armed Forces Day ceremony today , it would be an admission once again of the illegal money transfers to North Korea," adding, "It is admitting himself to be a 'security guard for Kim Jong-un's feelings.'" He further criticized, "Even until now, President Lee has not uttered the word 'North Korea' at all. SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:55 AM

Kim Min-seok on Opposition to Investigation Agency Nominee: "Continued Framing Despite President's Explanation" ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Leader Kim Min-seok speaks during a Supreme Council … SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:27 AM

President Lee: "Park Eun-jung and Lee Sung-yoon Are Also Former Prosecutors... Revenge on Prosecution Is Not the Goal" ▲ Kim Ji-yong, the nominee to be the inaugural head of the Major Crimes Investig… SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:08 AM

Kim Young-jin: "DMZ Mine Planting Is an Act of Aggression; President's Stance Is Clear, but Armed Conflict Must Be Avoided" - President Lee likely has many concerns over "DMZ landmines and Trump's trade pressure" - DMZ explosion is a clear act of aggression from our standpoint - However, politically, we must establish a peace regime to avoid armed conflict - Resuming loudspeaker broadcasts toward North Korea? Serious harm to our own citizens as well - Extreme confrontation forms like "drills to decapitate Kim Jong-un" are undesirable - President Lee also holds a clear stance on North Korea's actions.. SBS Oct 1, 2026 9:08 AM

North Korea's Kim Jong Un Visits Kim Il Sung University, Remains Silent on Landmine Incident The Korean Central News Agency reported that General Secretary Kim visited Kim Il Sung University on September 30, which marked its 80th founding anniversary, where he delivered a speech and attended a performance. SBS Oct 1, 2026 8:55 AM

North Korea's Kim Jong-un Sends Greetings to China's Xi Jinping, Vowing to Elevate Ties to 'New Strategic Height' Chairman Kim and President Xi pose for a commemorative photo. North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping today on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of China's National Day, highlighting the blood alliance between North Korea and China and emphasizing his commitment to further advancing traditional bilateral friendly relations and defending common interests. SBS Oct 1, 2026 8:47 AM

Far from Mine Blast Site, Why Threaten the Distant 21st Division? The recent landmine blast occurred in the 25th Division's sector on the Western Front. SBS Oct 1, 2026 7:34 AM