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Laughter Erupts Over Allegation of 'Coaxing North Korean Defectors to Return'? ... "Is This a Laughing Matter!" Lawmakers Clash Ruling and opposition parties clashed today during the parliamentary audit of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee over a tip-off mentioned by Rep. SBS Oct 7, 2026 11:48 AM

Kang Shin-chul: "Regret Belittling Sacred Duty of National Defense... Ultimate Goal Is to Abolish Military Exemptions" Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul stated on the morning of October 7 during the pa… SBS Oct 7, 2026 11:41 AM

Kim Byung-joo: "DMZ Mine Clearing Is Just the Beginning... Measures Will Be Taken Across Military, Diplomatic, and Other Fields" - Key issue of the parliamentary audit? DMZ landmine incident..North Korea bears all responsibility - Corresponding measures? Will be taken across diverse areas including military and diplomacy - Criticized as insufficient, but mine clearing should be seen as just the start - North Korea's claim of a "staged plot" is brazen.. SBS Oct 7, 2026 10:51 AM

Defense Ministry Pushes to Notify North Korea of Armistice Violations After Joint UNC Probe on MDL Incursions The Ministry of National Defense stated today that it plans to pursue a joint investigation with the United Nations Command into North Korea's incursions across the Military Demarcation Line stemming from its so-called "border fortification," formally classify them as violations of the Armistice Agreement, and officially notify Pyongyang. SBS Oct 7, 2026 10:44 AM

Rep. Choi Hyung-du: "Global Platform A Avoids 1.2 Trillion Won Annually in Network Fees and Other Costs" ▲ People Power Party Representative Choi Hyung-du (Opposition Ranking Member of … SBS Oct 7, 2026 10:08 AM

President Lee Invites Mindan to Cheong Wa Dae, Expresses Gratitude for "80 Years of Dedication" President Lee Jae-myung will host a meeting with ethnic Korean residents in Japan at Cheong Wa Dae today , inviting members of the Korean Residents Union in Japan on the occasion of the organization's 80th anniversary. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:35 AM

12 Posts a Day, 116 in a Month: Why Is President Lee Hooked on Social Media? On October 5, the final day of the National Foundation Day holiday, President Lee Jae-myung posted a total of 12 messages on his account on the social media platform X. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:29 AM

Kim Min-seok: "Better for Chief Justice to Step Down if He Cannot Handle Re-Nomination Issue" ▲ Democratic Party of Korea leader Kim Min-seok delivers greetings at the 2026 D… SBS Oct 7, 2026 8:53 AM

Military Service Exemptions Revoked as Beneficiaries Flout Mandatory Community Service As reported earlier, recipients of military service exemptions are required to complete 544 hours of community service targeting vulnerable groups or youth. SBS Oct 7, 2026 8:48 AM

"Without Taking Sides": Both Ruling and Opposition Parties Voice Concern Over "Flawed Launch" President Lee Jae-myung referred to the Serious Crime Investigation Agency , which was launched last week, urging it to conduct strict investigations without taking sides. SBS Oct 7, 2026 7:33 AM