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"Meddling in Superior's Appointment" vs. "Kim Ji-yong's Record Is the Problem" Reactions within the broader ruling bloc have been mixed over the recent order for an internal inspection. SBS Oct 11, 2026 9:41 PM

President Lee: "Arguing and Persuading 'Left-gantly' Is the Real Way to Win" There are too many instances of winning the battle but losing the war," adding, "Using abusive language, profanity, sarcasm, disrespectful speech, derogatory terms, or spreading fake news on social media spaces where everyone can see may feel temporarily satisfying, but in the eyes of the sovereign people who are watching as referees, it is already a defeat." He went on to emphasize, "Arguing, persuading, and pointing things out based on truth, with courtesy and dignity, or in the currently trending term 'jwah-hage' , is the true way to win." He continued, "I ask all of you, friends of the President, to safeguard a clean public forum and South Korean democracy through rational debate," adding, "For we are the warriors of light who overcame the Dec. SBS Oct 11, 2026 9:36 PM

North Korea Silent Domestically on Landmine Blast: Why the Shift in Response? North Korea has recently issued a series of statements denying its involvement in the recent landmine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone . SBS Oct 11, 2026 9:11 PM

Blue House: "President Lee Ordered Swift Handling of Daegu Accident from Golf Course" The disclosure came after Representative Joo Jin-woo of the People Power Party announced plans to hold a press conference at the National Assembly in the afternoon alleging that "President Lee was playing golf at the time of the accident," prompting the presidential office to preemptively disclose his golfing in an unusual move. SBS Oct 11, 2026 7:30 PM

President Lee: "Blocking Abusive Accounts Is Natural" ... Rebuts Criticism over 'Jwa-Ah-Hage' In connection with this, President Lee shared an anecdote from the past, saying, "I am reminded of the late Mayor Park Won-soon." Referring to the former Seoul mayor, President Lee noted, "He was an outstanding 'idea man' who always emphasized and enjoyed communicating with citizens," adding, "He was someone who opened my eyes to the importance of communication and social media as its instrument." President Lee recalled that when he met the former mayor one day, Park was distressed that his social media accounts were flooded with abusive and profane comments, yet agonized over the situation, saying, "I cannot block people when I advocate communication." In response, President Lee said he advised Mayor Park, "Spraying filth with verbal abuse, profanity, and sarcasm on a platform for communication is not communication, but disruption of communication. SBS Oct 11, 2026 3:30 PM

Sung Ki-hong: "President's Direct Communication Will Diversify... Social Media Is Just One of Many Channels" In a post titled "The President's Communication" shared on X and Facebook, Senior Secretary Sung wrote that on the airplane returning to Seoul after concluding his state visit to Mexico, President Lee stated, "I reflected on myself. SBS Oct 11, 2026 11:48 AM

Kim Yong-min: "Did Not Enter Politics to Seek Positions," Seen as Rebuttal to President Lee ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Lawmaker Kim Yong-min Democratic Party of Korea lawm… SBS Oct 11, 2026 11:10 AM

President Lee Says He Will Continue Social Media Communication Despite Criticism of 'Lacking Dignity' ▲ President Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung stated his position yesterday … SBS Oct 11, 2026 10:56 AM

Kim Jong-un Attends 81st Party Founding Anniversary Concert Without External Message On October 10, marking the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea, North Korea commemorated its party foundation day in a subdued atmosphere with commemorative performances, without a military parade unlike last year. SBS Oct 11, 2026 8:55 AM