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Foreign Ministry: Reviewing All Possible Responses to DMZ Landmine Blast, Including UN, Citing 2015 Precedent The South Korean government announced that it is reviewing diplomatic measures, including responses through the United Nations, regarding the North Korean landmine explosion incident in the Demilitarized Zone . SBS Oct 2, 2026 4:29 PM

"Do Politics 'Left-Gantly,'" Sarcastic Jab Asks: "Why Are Only 'OUT' and 'FILE' in English?" The name of independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon was once again spotted in the notepad of Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, following a similar occurrence last month. SBS Oct 2, 2026 2:56 PM

Yoo Young-ha Discloses Former President Park Chung-hee's Letter: "If Only I Had Been Shot and Mother Had Lived" Holding a press conference at the National Assembly's press center on the morning of October 2, Yoo said, "I believe this film defames the late President Park Chung-hee by intentionally blurring the boundary between fact and fiction, while inflicting indelible humiliation and lasting wounds on his surviving family members." He then released the handwritten letter that former President Park Chung-hee wrote to former President Park Geun-hye on August 17, 1974. SBS Oct 2, 2026 2:02 PM

Foreign Ministry: South Korea, Ukraine in Talks to Coordinate Tone of Announcement, Including Apology A senior Foreign Ministry official said on Friday that the foreign ministers of South Korea and Ukraine have been directly communicating to coordinate the content and tone of an announcement, including an apology from Ukraine, regarding the controversy over a non-disclosure agreement on the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war. SBS Oct 2, 2026 2:02 PM

President Lee Slams Ukraine for "Plotting Outbreak of War on Korean Peninsula," Warns of "Further Measures if Public Apology Refused" President Lee Jae-myung demanded an apology in strong terms today from Ukraine, following a dispute over the truth behind an alleged confidential agreement regarding the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war. SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:35 PM

President Lee Pledges Stronger Basic Pension Support, Expanded Jobs for Seniors ▲ President Lee Jae-myung and Lee Joong-keun, president of the Korean Senior Cit… SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:26 PM

Kim Jong-cheol Outlines 'Media Basic Society' Vision: "Media Is No Longer Just a Means, but an Environment" ▲ The 73rd Legislative Policy Forum hosted by the Korea Legislation Research Ins… SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:20 PM

President Lee Expresses 'Deep Regret' Over Ukraine 'Attempting to Spark War on Korean Peninsula' President Lee Jae-myung warned Ukraine, which unilaterally announced the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war, saying, "If you continue to refuse to acknowledge the facts and issue a public apology, we will take further measures." President Lee wrote this on his social media today and unleashed strong criticism against Ukraine, stating, "This is a matter concerning the dignity of the people and the nation of the Republic of Korea, and it cannot be overlooked." He also shared an article reporting that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he "sincerely hopes" the strained bilateral relations will be resolved. SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:03 PM

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun: S. Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment a Historic Milestone for Comprehensive Strategic Alliance foreign ministers' meeting at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, on September 17. SBS Oct 2, 2026 12:27 PM

Park Chung-hee's Letter to Daughter Park Geun-hye Disclosed: "If Only I Had Been Shot and Mother Had Lived" Amid controversy over allegations of historical distortion surrounding the film "The Assassin," Representative Yoo Young-ha of the People Power Party held a press conference at the National Assembly today and disclosed a handwritten letter by former President Park Chung-hee. SBS Oct 2, 2026 11:39 AM