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"Are There More Sites Suspected of North Korean Landmines?" "Several Locations" During today's parliamentary audit of the Ministry of National Defense, a heated debate took place over the landmine explosion on the western front. SBS Oct 7, 2026 5:18 PM

Shin Dong-wook: "I Give Plenty of Blunt Advice to Jang Dong-hyeok... Struggling Because We Lack a Vessel to Absorb DP Backlash" When quoting this interview, please credit the program as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 7, 2026 5:16 PM

Chung Dong-young: "North's Border Fortification Risks Undermining Armistice... Consulting with UNC" Unification Minister Chung Dong-young assessed that North Korea's so-called "border fortification" efforts raise concerns that buffer zone regulations between the two Koreas could be undermined, expressing the view that the government must consult with the United Nations Command to address the issue. SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:43 PM

PM Han on DMZ Mine Blast: "Must Continuously Demand Apology From North Korea" Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said regarding the landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone , "I believe we need to continuously demand an apology from North Korea and go through a process of receiving a clear apology." When asked about the matter during a meeting with the press corps at the official residence in Sejong on Wednesday , ahead of her 100th day in office, Prime Minister Han replied, "It has been clearly revealed that this was North Korea's fault and that it was an act committed by North Korea." She added, however, "Regarding a response, I believe this is actually a matter for the Ministry of National Defense to judge and coordinate with the National Security Office. SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:38 PM

President Lee: "Break Fast-Follower Habit to Become Architect and Leader of Green Transformation" President Lee Jae-myung said on Wednesday that "the Green Transformation is a definitive future strategy that secures international competitiveness while protecting the lives and homes of the people from the climate crisis." President Lee emphasized this during a briefing session he hosted on the Korean Green Transformation strategy and the private investment initiative dubbed the "K-GX Signature Project." The Green Transformation refers to a national transition strategy to fundamentally overhaul energy, industrial, economic, and social structures into an eco-friendly and decarbonized framework to address the climate crisis and achieve carbon neutrality. SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:31 PM

President Lee Presides Over 'Korean Green Transformation' Briefing, Joined by Chey Tae-won President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday presided over a briefing session on the Korean Green Transformation strategy and the "K-GX Signature Project," a private investment initiative. SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:26 PM

President Lee Meets Korean Residents in Japan: "Will Not Forget Role as Bridge Connecting Korea and Japan" ▲ President Lee Jae-myung delivers welcoming remarks at a meeting commemorating … SBS Oct 7, 2026 3:21 PM

Heated Exchange with Ruling Bloc: Chief Justice Calls 'Second Yoon Suk Yeol' Remark "Insulting" Defying expectations, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Cho Hee-dae actively answered questions during the parliamentary audit by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee. SBS Oct 7, 2026 1:30 PM

PPP Lawmaker Kim Eun-hye Claims Moon Administration Illegally Surveilled Civilians Critical of Real Estate Policy , Korea National Railway, and SR by the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, held at the Korea National Railway headquarters in Daejeon on October 21 last year. SBS Oct 7, 2026 12:26 PM

Chung Dong-young: "Efforts for Peace More Urgent Following North Korean Landmine Incident" Unification Minister Chung Dong-young stated that "efforts for fundamental peace have become all the more urgent," referring to injuries sustained by South Korean soldiers from landmines planted by North Korea in the Demilitarized Zone . SBS Oct 7, 2026 11:57 AM