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With 18 Months Left Until Next General Election: 34% Expect Ruling Party Majority, 47% Opposition Please cite the program name 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>' when quoting this interview. SBS Oct 16, 2026 4:51 PM

Lee's Approval Rating Rebounds Slightly to 39% Marking '500 Days in Office'... Kim Keun-sik: "Arguing in Comments with the Public Increases Fatigue" When citing this interview for reporting, please accurately state the program name as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 16, 2026 4:50 PM

Cheonghae Unit's Operational Area May Expand to Waters off Oman; Additional Patrol Aircraft Under Consideration The Ministry of National Defense is reviewing an extension of the deployment for the Cheonghae Unit, whose mission is scheduled to end late this year. SBS Oct 16, 2026 4:41 PM

President Lee: "Opening Cabinet Meetings Silences Ministers? False Claim" ... Senior Secretary: "Signature Policy of Lee Administration" When quoting this interview, please credit the program as 'SBS <Joo Young-jin's News Briefing>'. SBS Oct 16, 2026 4:37 PM

President Lee Calls to Enshrine Buma and May 18 Uprisings in Constitution, Urges Assembly to Discuss Revision ▲ President Lee Jae-myung delivers a commemorative address at the 47th anniversa… SBS Oct 16, 2026 4:17 PM

Academic Conference Held to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Koo's Birth ▲ Academic Conference Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Koo's … SBS Oct 16, 2026 3:47 PM

"I Cannot Agree": President Lee Firmly Rejects Calls to Close Cabinet Meetings in Social Media Post President Lee Jae-myung has stated that he "cannot agree" with media reports suggesting some calls to hold Cabinet meetings entirely behind closed doors. SBS Oct 16, 2026 2:41 PM

President Lee Attends Buma Democratic Uprising Ceremony in Busan, Highlights Civic Spirit President Lee Jae-myung, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, attended the ceremony marking the 47th anniversary of the Buma Democratic Uprising held at Busan City Hall. SBS Oct 16, 2026 2:29 PM

Park Dong-il Named Vice Industry Minister, Shin Jin-chang Appointed FSC Vice Chairman The appointments are seen as a personnel move aimed at ensuring policy continuity, as both vice-ministerial positions were filled through internal promotions. SBS Oct 16, 2026 2:23 PM

President Lee Calls Criticism of 'Attacking Critics as Irresponsible Extremists' "False and Misleading" President Lee Jae-myung said today , "I cannot agree with the argument from some quarters that Cabinet meetings should be held entirely behind closed doors," adding, "Minutes of Cabinet meetings have been made public, and openness is the principle for all administration, including state affairs." President Lee made the remarks in a post titled "Regarding the Controversy Over Making Cabinet Meetings Public" on X on the same day. SBS Oct 16, 2026 2:01 PM