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Cheong Wa Dae Urges Chief Justice Cho to "Swiftly Re-nominate Supreme Court Justice Respecting Recommendation Committee," Reaffirming Stance ▲ Cheong Wa Dae Regarding the issue of re-nominating a Supreme Court justice, Ch… SBS Oct 6, 2026 6:38 PM

President Lee to JYP's Jinyoung Facing Parliamentary Audit: "Regret Failing to Accord Proper Courtesy" President Lee Jae-myung expressed his thoughts toward Jinyoung, co-chair of the Popular Culture Exchange Committee, who is set to appear as a witness at the National Assembly's parliamentary audit, stating, "You are working so hard to export South Korean culture without pay, devoting your time and spending your own money, and I feel deeply regretful and sorry that we could not accord you the proper courtesy." Writing on his social media today , President Lee conveyed his gratitude, saying, "The people of Korea and the cultural history of the Republic of Korea will remember Jinyoung's dedication and hard work." He continued, "I extend my gratitude on behalf of the public," and asked, "Though I feel shameless asking, I hope you will brush aside any hurt feelings and work a little harder so that K-pop and South Korean culture can spread across the world." Addressing the public, President Lee added, "I hope you will also praise and encourage him." Co-chair Jinyoung is scheduled to appear as a witness tomorrow at the parliamentary audit of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, conducted by the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee. SBS Oct 6, 2026 6:18 PM

President Lee: "Will Create Policies to Help Military Service Members Plan Their Lives" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks at a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on … SBS Oct 6, 2026 6:15 PM

"Do You Dream of Becoming a Second Yoon Suk Yeol?" "Insulting!": Fierce Clash at Parliamentary Audit Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae responded today during a parliamentary audit of the Supreme Court held at the National Assembly to Progressive Party lawmaker Son Sol's question asking if he "dreams of becoming a second Yoon Suk Yeol," saying, "Such a remark is deeply insulting and saddening." The audit was temporarily disrupted as lawmakers from the People Power Party fiercely protested Rep. SBS Oct 6, 2026 5:36 PM

9.4 Solitary Deaths a Month in LH Rental Housing as Prevention Tech Limited to New Complexes Solitary deaths in rental housing operated by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation reached 75 cases through August this year, averaging 9.4 cases per month. SBS Oct 6, 2026 5:36 PM

"Grounds for Resubmission Request Unclear"... Chief Justice Refuses Parliamentary Audit Oath and Testimony Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae attended the parliamentary audit of the Supreme Court. SBS Oct 6, 2026 5:18 PM

Photographer Even Issued "Official Apology" 8 Years Ago... Ministry Claims It "Just Found Out" as Reporting Began These are photographs on display at the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, and the South Korean Permanent Mission in Geneva, Switzerland, respectively. SBS Oct 6, 2026 4:39 PM

"I Won't Go to the Army" Without Being Asked: Backlash Over Gaffe Makes Overhaul of 53-Year-Old Military Service Exemption Inevitable When citing or quoting this interview, please credit the program name as "SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>." SBS holds the copyright. SBS Oct 6, 2026 4:36 PM

President Lee: "Strict Investigation Regardless of Sides or Parties" ... Seong Han-yong and Heo Min Warn "Public Is Worried" Over Social Media Storm When quoting or reporting this interview, please clearly credit the program as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 6, 2026 4:36 PM

Unprecedented 'Game of Chicken' Between Blue House and Supreme Court... Seong Han-yong: "President Should Concede, but Clarify During Constitutional Amendment" When quoting this interview, please accurately state the program name as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 6, 2026 4:33 PM