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KFA President Chung Mong-gyu Resigns: "All Shortcomings Are My Responsibility" The KFA announced that Chung submitted his resignation this morning after presiding over his final executive meeting at the Korea Football Center in Cheonan, attended by vice presidents and board members. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:32 AM

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Kim Min-seok Announces Bid for Democratic Party Leadership in Gwangju, Declaring "Unwavering Love for the Party" Kim Min-seok, former Prime Minister, officially announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea today , pledging to "rebuild a Democratic Party that wins again." Speaking in the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated City, Kim stated, "I declare my candidacy for the Democratic Party leadership with an infinite sense of responsibility for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration." He further criticized the current state of the party, noting, "Over the past year, the harmful effects of self-serving politics have led to confusion in party affairs and cooperation between the party and the government. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:31 AM

Jinbo Party's Kim Jong-hun Announces Bid for Party Leader: "I Will Dedicate Everything to the Party's New Leap Forward" Former Jinbo Party lawmaker Kim Jong-hun announced his candidacy for the party leadership today , stating, "I will dedicate everything I have to the new leap forward of the Jinbo Party." Kim held a press conference at the National Assembly today and said, "I will stop the runaway inequality and protect the lives of the people." He stated, "A massive surplus in tax revenue is expected due to the semiconductor boom, and that money must be returned to the lives of the people," adding, "I propose forming a '100 Trillion Won Committee' with both ruling and opposition parties to join forces in making all of our lives more equitable." Kim further emphasized, "A strong progressive movement begins with a strong party," and vowed, "I will transform the Jinbo Party into a mass party that prepares for governance." To achieve this, he pledged to cultivate 200 alternative political leaders, hold a national rally for the recovery of people's livelihoods, host a grand transformation forum for the 10th anniversary of the party's founding, achieve victory in the 2028 general election, and build a 2030 political platform. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:29 AM

Han Byung-do: "We Will Provide Full Party-Level Support for 3 Mega Projects; People Power Party Must Stop Obstructing" ▲ Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea … SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:28 AM

Kim Min-seok Announces Bid for Party Leadership, Declaring "Perfect Party-Government Unity is the Path to Victory" Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced his bid for the Democratic Party's leadership election at the Jeonil Building 245 in Gwangju today , stating, "We must restore the competent, strong, and winning Democratic Party that existed during the era of Representative Lee Jae-myung." During his announcement today, Kim stated, "The top priority for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, which is our absolute task, is to achieve innovation within the Democratic Party, the ruling party." Kim emphasized, "Over the past year, the Democratic Party has failed to translate public support for the President and the government into support for the party and election results," adding, "The harmful effects of 'self-serving politics' over the past year have led to confusion in party-government cooperation." These remarks are interpreted as criticism directed at former Representative Jung Chung-rae, who is considered a likely candidate for a consecutive term as party leader. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:25 AM

Kim Min-seok Announces Bid for Democratic Party Leadership, Calls for 'Perfect Party-Government Unity' Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced his bid for the Democratic Party leadership at Jeonil Building 245 in Gwangju today , stating, "We must restore the competent, strong, and winning Democratic Party of the Lee Jae-myung era." In his announcement today, Kim stated, "The top priority for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, which is our absolute task, is to achieve innovation within the Democratic Party, the ruling party." "Over the past year, the Democratic Party has failed to translate approval ratings for the president and the government into party support and election results," Kim argued. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:24 AM

Ahn Bo-hyun Returns as the Ultimate Flexing Detective in 'Flex X Cop' Season 2 Jin I-soo, the one-of-a-kind chaebol detective who takes down criminals with his massive wealth and capital, is returning with an overseas investigation of epic proportions. SBS Star Jul 6, 2026 11:21 AM

"Wasn't South Korea an Advanced Country?"... Outrage Over 500 Ballots Delivered in Shopping Bags ⚡ Spre Key Summary Grossly Negligent Election Management: CCTV footage has confirmed severe mismanagement violating the Public Official Election Act. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:20 AM

"Mold and Rotting Carcasses"... 40,000 Tons of Food Decaying The New York Times reported on July 3 that the Boyle Heights and East LA neighborhoods in California are struggling against the overwhelming odor. SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:19 AM

Brazilian Soccer Fans Spark Controversy with 'Slanted Eye' Gesture... "Must Apologize for Racism" Seo Kyeong-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, strongly criticized a Brazilian soccer fan for making a racist gesture during the North and Central America World Cup, stating that they must offer a proper apology, via social media on Monday . SBS Jul 6, 2026 11:19 AM