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President Lee: "Communication Needed from Ministers to Staff… We Must Debate Without Rank" President Lee Jae-myung urged various ministries and public institutions, stating, "The core axis of state affairs is the ministries, agencies, and administrations," and added, "There needs to be a lot of communication, from ministers down to frontline staff." During the Cabinet meeting he presided over at the Blue House, President Lee said, "Brainstorming and candid discussions without regard for rank are absolutely necessary," and emphasized this point. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:57 PM

President Lee Declares 2026 the First Year of Leap Toward 3% Potential Growth, Top 4 Trade Power, and $50,000 Per Capita Income President Lee Jae-myung stated, "We must accelerate the economic transformation in the second half of the year," adding, "Please join forces so that this year is remembered as the first year of our leap toward an irreplaceable Republic of Korea, with a potential growth rate of 3%, a ranking among the world's top 4 trade powers, and a per capita income of $50,000." President Lee presented these economic goals during his opening remarks at a cabinet meeting he presided over at the presidential office. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:57 PM

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"Apparent Temperature Over 33°C"... Rain Across the Country Starting Tonight Seoul experienced a tropical night for the third consecutive day today . It will remain sweltering during the day as well. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:45 PM

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Another Shooting During Vehicle Stop; Man in His 20s Killed [Today is Monday, July 13. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has killed someone on the street.] Late last night , a shooting involving an ICE agent occurred in Maine, U.S., leaving one man dead. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:43 PM

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A Deep Dive into BTS's "Mikrokosmos" A veteran reporter who has fallen for BTS takes a look inside and outside of their "Mikrokosmos." We also look back on the journey of explorer Choi Jong-yeol, the first South Korean to reach the North Pole. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:39 PM

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Controversy Erupts Over "Unpaid Tens of Billions of Won": Where Is Ulsan's Share? A new controversy has emerged regarding the Donghae-1 and Donghae-2 gas fields, which produced natural gas off the coast of Ulsan. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:39 PM

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Major Financial Firms Flock to Jeonbuk: A Green Light for the 'Third Financial Hub'? Major domestic and international financial firms are successively establishing their presence in Jeonbuk State. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:36 PM

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Special Counsel Requests Arrest Warrant for Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on Charges of Insurrection and Abuse of Power The special counsel team has requested an arrest warrant for former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on charges of involvement in an insurrection. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:30 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Lives of North Korean Defectors Are a Valuable Asset for Preparing Our Future" President Lee Jae-myung stated that the lives of North Korean defectors, referred to as "Bukhyangmin" , "will firmly become a valuable asset in preparing for a future where the two Koreas live together." President Lee delivered this message in a written congratulatory address read by Lim Ung-soon, Second Deputy Director of the National Security Office, at a commemorative event held at KINTEX in Ilsan, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, this morning. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:29 PM

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National Assembly Special Committee on NEC Holds First Hearing; Clash Over Timing of Vote Recount The National Assembly special committee investigating the ballot paper shortage … SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:24 PM