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Kim Min-seok Takes 1st Place in Seoul and Gyeonggi, Leading Jeong Cheong-rae by 8.4 Percentage Points Cumulatively The results of the ordinary party member voting for Seoul and Gyeonggi, the final and pivotal battlegrounds of the Democratic Party's three-week regional primary tour, were just released. SBS Aug 17, 2026 7:14 AM

National Election Commission Independent Counsel to Launch Soon; Reform Takes Backseat Amid Ruling-Opposition Clashes An independent counsel investigation to uncover the truth behind the ballot paper shortage is set to launch soon. SBS Aug 17, 2026 6:54 AM

South Korea, U.S. Kick Off UFS Exercise Today... Attention Drawn to U.S. Mention of "First Island Chain Power Projection" The South Korean and U.S. military authorities begin the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise today , a regular joint drill for the defense of the Korean Peninsula in the event of an emergency. SBS Aug 17, 2026 6:37 AM

Choi Min-hee Retakes 1st Place... Two Pro-Lee Jae-myung Candidates Step Down to Support Kim Yong In the race for the Democratic Party's Supreme Council members, candidate Choi Min-hee, who is close to party leader candidate Chung Chung-rae, has reclaimed the top spot. SBS Aug 17, 2026 6:22 AM

Kim Min-seok Takes 1st Place in Capital Region Following Honam, New Party Leader to Be Decided Today In the primary for ordinary party members in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province—the final regional tour for the Democratic Party's national convention—party leader candidate Kim Min-seok claimed first place. SBS Aug 17, 2026 6:14 AM