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Controversy Over Lee Hwa-young's Parole Demand: Park Yong-jin Calls It "The Attorney's Misjudgment," Kim Sung-tae Says "Threat Toward President Lee" When citing this interview, please clearly credit the program as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 8, 2026 5:14 PM

President Lee Directs Halt to CPTPP Application Within This Year: "Engage in Ample Dialogue with Farmers and Fishers" The move is seen as taking into account concerns that distrust could deepen if the government unilaterally pushes to join the CPTPP—which is expected to deal a blow to the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors—amid high anxiety among farmers regarding the government's farmland survey. SBS Oct 8, 2026 4:53 PM

South Korea-Egypt State Luncheon: President Lee Calls Cairo 'Where National Hope Was Recorded' President Lee Jae-myung held a luncheon at the Blue House State Guest House following a summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who is on a state visit to South Korea. SBS Oct 8, 2026 3:12 PM

"Why Wasn't 'Provocation' Included? Political!": How the JCS Chairman Answered Jin Young-seung, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said today during the p… SBS Oct 8, 2026 3:01 PM

"Angry at the President": Following Parole Demands, Justice Ministry Says Lee Hwa-young "Not Even Eligible for Review" Acting Minister of Justice Lee Jin-soo stated during a parliamentary audit that he had not received any contact from Cheong Wa Dae or the ruling party regarding the demand for parole for former Gyeonggi Province Vice Governor for Peace Lee Hwa-young. SBS Oct 8, 2026 2:34 PM

President Lee: "South Korea and Egypt Upgrade Ties to 'Strategic Partnership' ... Launch CEPA Negotiations" Following a summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who is on a state visit to South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung announced that the two nations have upgraded their bilateral ties to a "strategic partnership" and launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement . SBS Oct 8, 2026 2:28 PM

Kim Yo-jong Calls Push for Medical Aid to North 'Another Farce,' Demands 'Consideration' ▲ Kim Yo-jong, Department Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Kim Yo-jong, a… SBS Oct 8, 2026 2:02 PM

Han Byung-do: "Lee Jin-sook's Bill to Disclose May 18 Meritorious List Is Despicable Politics Catering to Far-Right Demands" ▲ Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-do and fellow party lawmakers hold sig… SBS Oct 8, 2026 1:58 PM

South Korea, Egypt Hold Summit: Agree to Launch CEPA Negotiations President Lee Jae-myung held a summit on the morning of October 8 with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who is on a state visit to South Korea, and is hosting a state luncheon. SBS Oct 8, 2026 12:17 PM

Govt: 'Shipment of Petroleum Products to Russia Does Not Violate Domestic Law in Itself' In a joint explanatory statement released today , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and the Korea Customs Service explained, "Commercial refined petroleum products mentioned in The Guardian report, such as diesel and jet fuel, do not fall under our export control items against Russia." Earlier on Tuesday , The Guardian reported, based on an analysis of port records and vessel-tracking data, that seven tankers loaded or transshipped over 176,000 tons of petroleum products at South Korean ports and nearby waters in July to August this year, transporting them to Russia's Far East across 14 voyages. SBS Oct 8, 2026 12:16 PM