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Ukraine Calls Disclosure of North Korean POWs' Transfer to South Korea a "Closed Matter," Foreign Ministry Says "Consultations to Continue" According to Ukrainian media outlet RBC-Ukraine on October 12, local time, Minister Sybiha told the outlet that Ukraine transferred two North Korean POWs to South Korea as a gesture of goodwill and fulfilled all its obligations, making these remarks. SBS Oct 13, 2026 5:41 PM

Choo Mi-ae: "Kim Ji-yong Unfit as Pro-Yoon Prosecutor... Staying Silent Would Be Historical Mistake" Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae made her opposition clear on October 13 regarding the nomination of Kim Ji-yong as head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, stating, "He is not only a pro-Yoon prosecutor, but also unfit for that position as a public official." Governor Choo gave this response to a related question from Representative Kwon Young-jin of the People Power Party during the parliamentary audit of Gyeonggi Province by the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee, which continued that afternoon. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:27 PM

Choo Mi-ae: "President Lee's Post on 'Living in Luxury' Not Aimed at Me" Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae stated regarding a recent social media post by President Lee Jae-myung referencing "high-ranking officials who lived in luxury," saying, "I do not believe the president was targeting me." Governor Choo gave this response on October 13 during the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee's audit of Gyeonggi Province, when People Power Party Representative Joo Ho-young asked, "Do you feel wronged by the president's attack?" Governor Choo explained, "The president had a difficult boyhood, but I also had an unusual childhood," adding, "It was so difficult that my mother could not raise me herself and had to entrust me to foster care." She emphasized, "I have never been ignorant of people's livelihoods, nor have I ever lived in luxury while causing harm to others." When Representative Joo asked, "Can we take it that the president made a mistake in posting on social media?", Governor Choo answered, "No. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:25 PM

Choo Mi-ae Speaks Sparingly at Audit... Seong Han-yong: "As a Citizen, I Propose Disciplinary Action and Expulsion" When citing or quoting this interview, please clearly credit the program as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:23 PM

Frustrated Leader Kim Min-seok? Three Journalists Say, "Leader Kim Doesn't Answer Calls Lately" When quoting or citing this interview, please clearly credit the program name as 'SBS 〈Joo Young-jin's News Briefing〉'. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:21 PM

"The President's Time and Energy Are Public Goods": Seong Han-yong and Heo Min Oppose Excessive Social Media Use by the President When quoting this interview, please credit the program name SBS's "Joo Young-jin's News Briefing." Copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:21 PM

"Who Is Pro-Autonomy and Who Is Pro-Alliance?" Seong Han-yong and Heo Min 'Debate' When citing this interview, please accurately credit the program name 'SBS <Ju Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:20 PM

President Lee Rebuts South Korea-US Rift Claims: "Pragmatic Diplomacy for National Interest... Rejecting Subservient, Flunkyist Attitude" When quoting this interview, please credit the program name as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:19 PM

Cheong Wa Dae Forms Task Force to Prepare for S. Korea-U.S. Presidential Golf Outing President Donald Trump at a New York hotel on September 22 , while visiting the United States to attend the UN General Assembly. SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:15 PM

Choo Mi-ae: "Kim Ji-yong Is Not Only a Pro-Yoon Prosecutor but Highly Unfit... Staying Silent Would Be a Historic Mistake" During the National Assembly Public Administration and Security Committee's parl… SBS Oct 13, 2026 4:05 PM