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Abortion Pills Used in 101 Countries; 33 of 38 OECD Nations Permit Access Oral abortion medication, for which President Lee Jae-myung recently ordered a review of authorization plans, is currently used in 101 countries worldwide, with 87% of member states in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development allowing its use. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:58 PM

Regional "Essential Medical Care Cooperation Systems" to Be Established; Survey Regulations Detailed With about six months remaining until the enforcement of the Regional Essential Medical Care Act, plans to establish essential medical cooperation systems by medical service area and criteria for designating hub medical institutions are being specified. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:58 PM

President Lee Calls for Reverting Democratic Party's Increased Candidate Deposit Fees ▲ President Lee Jae-myung President Lee Jae-myung has criticized the recent incr… SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:57 PM

Kim Min-seok Visits Andong, Says He Will 'Add Water to the Hope Planted by the President' "I will do my utmost to brainstorm and work hard so that Andong can create a successful model." Kim Yong, former vice president of the Institute for Democracy, and Lim Mi-ae, former head of the North Gyeongsang Provincial Party, who have registered as candidates for the Supreme Council, also accompanied him on today's visit. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:55 PM

Song Young-gil: "Complacency Over Election Victory Is Dangerous; Change Is Essential" Song Young-gil of the Democratic Party, after registering his candidacy for party leader Rep. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:54 PM

Kim Jung-ok, Widow of Late Former PM Lee Hae-chan, Named Chair of Jung Chung-rae's Support Committee: "I Will Carry on the Senior's Legacy" ▲ Former Representative Jung Chung-rae reading a eulogy at the funeral of the la… SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:53 PM

Japanese Defense Minister Suggests Need for Nuclear Discussion, Hinting at Potential Review of 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' In an appearance on the internet broadcast "Genron TV" released on July 18, Defense Minister Koizumi stated, "While it is a difficult topic for Japan to discuss, nuclear weapons are one of the things we cannot avoid mentioning." He pointed to recent trends in Europe, noting that France has been strengthening its nuclear capabilities since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and that Finland has allowed the entry of nuclear weapons into its territory. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:10 PM

China Ends Tax Exemptions for Lithium and Solar Batteries to Curb Intense Domestic Competition China has decided to reduce tax exemption benefits and secure tax revenue for its domestic battery industry, which has been plagued by overproduction and intense domestic competition. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:06 PM

Bloomberg: South Korean Stock Market Emerges as Global Bellwether Amid AI Investment Frenzy The report suggests that the stock price movements of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are influencing semiconductor stocks worldwide, thereby shaping the atmosphere of the global market. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:05 PM

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Beyond Brexit: Is the 'Legacy of the Golden Age' Sinking the UK? | Europe Analysis ② It has been 10 years since the Brexit referendum. It is no exaggeration to say that the report card on the historic decision made by the United Kingdom is devastating. SBS Jul 19, 2026 1:03 PM