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SBS Obtains First-Instance Verdict on Lee Hwa-young's Perjury: 'Inconsistent Statements on Drinking Location and Amount' According to the verdict, Criminal Division 11 of the Suwon District Court (presided over by Judge Song Byeong-hun) found Lee guilty of perjury at the National Assembly, citing inconsistent statements regarding the "salmon and alcohol party" based on the opinions of the jury in the citizen participation trial. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:12 PM

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Two South Korean Vessels Pass Through Strait of Hormuz, First Since Cease-Fire Agreement Following the cease-fire agreement between the United States and Iran, two South Korean vessels have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:08 PM

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Mediators Issue Joint Statement: "Agreement Reached on Hormuz Transit Mechanism" Follow-up talks regarding the memorandum of understanding on ending hostilities between the U.S. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:06 PM

12 News: Today's Top Stories 1. The first follow-up negotiations on the memorandum of understanding for the end of hostilities between the United States and Iran, held in Switzerland, have concluded. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:05 PM

Oh Se-hoon: "Government's Push for Higher Property and Capital Gains Taxes Is a Return to Failed Policies" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has launched a direct critique of Kim Yong-beom, the Presidential Policy Chief, who recently described the South Korean economy as experiencing an "all-time boom" and suggested adjustments to real estate taxation. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:02 PM

Joint Investigation Team Seeks Arrest Warrant for 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Leader Lee Man-hee Over 'Forced Party Membership' Allegations The joint prosecution-police investigation team, which is probing allegations of corruption involving the collusion between religion and politics, has moved to secure the detention of Lee Man-hee , the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, in connection with allegations of "forced party membership." The joint investigation team announced today that it has "requested an arrest warrant for Lee on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act in relation to the case of forcing Shincheonji members to join a specific political party." Lee is accused of forcing his followers to join the People Power Party between 2021 and 2024 with the intention of influencing the party's presidential and general election primaries. SBS Jun 22, 2026 12:00 PM

Oh Se-hoon: "Government's Push for Higher Property and Capital Gains Taxes Is Returning to a Failed Path" ▲ Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon issued a sharp critique today r… SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:49 AM

Driver in 30s Booked for Drunk Driving with Two Young Children in Car After Causing Collision The suspect was involved in a collision while driving with their young children in the vehicle. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:48 AM

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“Don’t Sell!” As U.S. Blocks Claude, Chinese AI Sweeps the Market with Prices 57 Times Cheaper Analysts suggest that while the U.S. government is imposing export controls on Claude's top-tier AI models, Chinese AI models are seizing an opportunity to turn the tables. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:44 AM

National Human Rights Commission Faces Internal Crisis as Third Official Resigns from Post Kwon Hyeok-jang, the Director of Planning and Finance at the NHRCK, posted a message on the internal bulletin board this morning titled, "Resigning from my position as director and requesting the Chairperson to make a decision regarding his future." The Director of Planning and Finance is a division-director-level official at the commission. SBS Jun 22, 2026 11:44 AM