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"Conditional on Commercial Viability and Legal Compliance" ... "Severe Diplomatic Disaster" Regarding President Trump's announcement that South Korea will invest in the Alaska LNG development project, President Lee Jae-myung explained that work will begin only under the premise that commercial viability is confirmed and domestic legal procedures are met. SBS Oct 2, 2026 6:14 AM
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Heads of '4 Key Agencies' Vacant; Nomination of Kim Ji-yong Moves Forward Amid Backlash A new criminal justice system takes effect today , but the leadership positions of the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecution Office, the Major Crimes Investigation Agency, and the National Police Agency all remain vacant. SBS Oct 2, 2026 6:12 AM
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Delay in North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly: Pondering Foreign Policy Messaging? We will discuss more North Korea-related issues with reporter Kim Ayeong. Reporter Kim, is the schedule for North Korea's equivalent of our National Assembly continuing to face delays? This concerns North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly. SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:40 AM
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Two Koreas Define Military Demarcation Line Differently as Military Talks Remain Elusive A recent landmine explosion on the western front has brought renewed attention to the Military Demarcation Line within the Demilitarized Zone . SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:08 AM
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Leadership Posts at Four Key Agencies Vacant; Presidential Office Says Nominee Kim Ji-yong Is 'Not Pro-Yoon' There are further complications. Among five key power organizations, leadership posts across four agencies—excluding only the Ministry of the Interior and Safety—are currently vacant: the Ministry of Justice, the Public Prosecution Agency, the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, and the National Police Agency. SBS Oct 2, 2026 1:04 AM
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"North Korean Troops Appeared Since About a Year Ago; Multiple Warning Shots Fired" It has been confirmed that North Korean troops frequently approached the western front area where a recent landmine explosion occurred, prompting the South Korean military to drive them away with warning shots on several occasions since about a year ago. SBS Oct 2, 2026 12:48 AM
