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Confirmation Hearing Report for Kim Ji-yong Adopted Amid Opposition from Rebuilding Korea Party, People Power Party The confirmation hearing for Kim Ji-yong, the nominee to serve as the inaugural head of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, ended late last night after lasting nearly 12 hours. SBS Oct 15, 2026 5:13 PM

"Watered Down Without Witnesses" vs. "Investigation Closed": Clash Over Genencell During the parliamentary audit of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on October 13, Genencell, a new drug developer tied to allegations of solicitation involving former Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, emerged as the central issue. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:24 PM

Embassy Moves to Clarify Remarks Within a Day: "Does Not Mean Communication Is Difficult" As controversy arose following remarks by South Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha acknowledging friction in intelligence cooperation between South Korea and the U.S. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:21 PM

'DP Hits Lowest, PPP Hits Highest': Rival Parties' Approval Gap Narrows to Within Margin of Error in NBS Poll..."Ruling Party in Trouble, Must Watch Closely" When citing this interview, please credit the program name as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:14 PM

Ministers Convey Concerns Over "Side Effects of Live Cabinet Meeting Broadcasts" ... Prime Minister's Office: "Not True That Opposing President Is Impossible" When citing this interview for reporting, please accurately state the program name as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:14 PM

"Relieved He Is Not Hardcore Pro-Lee": What Are the 'Requirements of a Chief of Staff' Written by Lim Gwang-hyun's Spouse? When quoting this interview, please credit the program as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>.' The copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:14 PM

Must Play 'Red Team' Role Rather than 'Yes-Man'... Tasks Ahead on Personnel, Real Estate, and Ruling Camp Feud When quoting this interview, please credit SBS's "Joo Young-jin's News Briefing." Copyright SBS. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:13 PM

Backlash from Non-Mainstream Faction Spreads... Anchor Joo Young-jin: "A Prelude to Internal Strife After the Parliamentary Audit?" When quoting or reporting this interview, please credit the program name 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:13 PM

Shouting Clash Over 'Yongin Gap' Primary... Jang Dong-hyeok: "Why Do Politics While Disgracing Party Leader?" When quoting or reporting this interview, please credit the program name 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:11 PM

President Lee: '500 Days in Office... Recovery in Public Livelihood Slow Despite Strong Key Indicators' President Lee Jae-myung said today , "Tomorrow marks the 500th day since the launch of the Government of People's Sovereignty," adding, "Without yielding to any external headwinds or resistance, we will firmly walk the path of solely improving public livelihoods, practical reform, and inclusive integration." President Lee made the remarks during a meeting of senior presidential aides he presided over at the Blue House on this day, stating, "The Republic of Korea stands at a crossroads of great transformation, and especially at times like this, we must examine the will of the people with an even humbler attitude." Remarks concerning socioeconomic policies followed. SBS Oct 15, 2026 3:47 PM