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Interior Minister Yoon Ho-jung Orders Inspection into Lim Eun-jung over Suspected 'Political Acts Using Position' I saw it as problematic that she continues to speak out repeatedly even after taking up a post at the Major Crimes Investigation Agency." He added, "Anyone is free to express their own opinion," but questioned, "What is the meaning of a senior official of the Major Crimes Investigation Agency going out of her way to speak on matters that are already being sufficiently discussed in the political arena?" Minister Yoon also emphasized that the past practices of the prosecution service must not be repeated at the Major Crimes Investigation Agency. SBS Oct 12, 2026 10:44 AM

MMA Pushes to Raise Arts Military Exemption Bar: 2nd to 1st Place in International Competitions The South Korean government is pushing for a plan to raise the eligibility bar for military service exemptions granted through international arts competitions from second place to first place. SBS Oct 12, 2026 10:41 AM

Japan: "North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missiles in Succession... Likely Fell Outside EEZ" According to Japan's Kyodo News and NHK, the Japan Coast Guard announced at around 9:26 a.m., based on information provided by the Ministry of Defense, that "an object suspected to be a ballistic missile launched by North Korea appears to have already fallen outside the EEZ." The Japan Coast Guard additionally announced at around 9:40 a.m. SBS Oct 12, 2026 10:39 AM

"If Ballistic Missile, First in 9 Days": North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward Donghae North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward Donghae this morning , South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. SBS Oct 12, 2026 10:25 AM

President Lee Greets Newly Appointed Ambassadors from 8 Nations Including Iran Today President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to receive credentials from eight newly appointed resident ambassadors to South Korea this afternoon , Blue House Senior Spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said. SBS Oct 12, 2026 10:17 AM

JCS: "North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile into Donghae" North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward Donghae on the morning of Monday, October 12, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. SBS Oct 12, 2026 10:15 AM

"Golfing on Day of Daegu Accident" ... "Ordered All-Out Rescue and Recovery Efforts" People Power Party Lawmaker Joo Jin-woo demanded an apology, stating that President Lee Jae-myung "played golf" on October 10, the day a ceiling collapsed at a commercial building in Daegu. SBS Oct 12, 2026 9:11 AM

Bae Hyun-jin Says Culture Minister Admitted 'Unfairness' of Phenomenon; Jang Dong-hyeok Longest-Serving? 'Not Interested' - 'Phenomenon' is an unfair contract..Culture Minister also acknowledged it - State support is mandatory, yet 0% equity.. SBS Oct 12, 2026 8:57 AM

Kim Min-seok: "Attacking President by Shifting Logic and Targets... Criticism Should Be Made While Fulfilling Duties" Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, addressed ongoing criticism from within the ruling bloc regarding prosecution reform and the nomination of Kim Ji-yong to head the Major Crimes Investigation Agency on Monday , pointing out, "There has been criticism over constantly dragging in the president or the party while shifting logic and targets." Leader Kim made the remarks on "MinT07," a program on the Democratic Party's YouTube channel, in response to a question asking for his thoughts on a post published on X by President Lee Jae-myung on October 9. SBS Oct 12, 2026 8:18 AM

North Korea Silent on Landmine Blast to Domestic Audience: Why Has Its Response Changed? North Korea has recently issued a series of statements denying involvement in the landmine explosion in the western front Demilitarized Zone . SBS Oct 12, 2026 6:56 AM