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DPK Criticizes People Power Party Over Stalled Recount Agreement Lee Ju-hee, floor spokesperson for the DPK, made the remarks during a National Assembly briefing today, stating, "The People Power Party must clearly state to the public whether or not it intends to conduct a recount." "First they said, 'Let's do it once the special counsel bill is agreed upon,' then once the special counsel bill passed, they said, 'Let's do it once the special counsel is appointed,' and now they are saying, 'The schedule must be set in consultation with the special counsel,'" she said, adding, "The special committee's on-site inspection and the special counsel's investigation are distinct procedures." She went on to emphasize, "There is no legal basis or practical reason to tie the ballot recount to the special counsel. SBS Aug 18, 2026 2:50 PM

Kim Min-seok Pays Tribute to 'Political Mentor' Late President Kim Dae-jung's Grave Newly elected Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok signaled a fresh start for the party by visiting the grave of his political mentor, the late former President Kim Dae-jung, today , which marks the 17th anniversary of the former president's passing. SBS Aug 18, 2026 2:50 PM

Infectious Disease Response Measures Restructured into 4 Tiers from 'Recommendation' to 'Ban'... Economic and Educational Impacts to Be Considered The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced that it has established the Infectious Disease Crisis Social Response Manual, which contains principles and decision-making procedures for social response measures during an infectious disease crisis. SBS Aug 18, 2026 2:49 PM

Rapper Swings Makes Acting Debut in 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub': "20 Years in Music, Cast in 6 Months for Movies" Rapper Swings (real name Moon Ji-hoon) shared his thoughts on making his screen debut in the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub". SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 2:47 PM

Production Presentation for SBS' New Variety Show 'My AI Partner - Strange Love' Producer Won Seung-jae , comedian Jang Doyoun, Kian84, and Producer Sohn Jung-mi… SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 2:46 PM

Kian84, 'I Have a Girlfriend, Too' Broadcaster Kian84 attends the press conference for the new SBS variety show … SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 2:44 PM

Jang Doyoun and Kian84 Pose for 'My AI Partner - Strange Love' Press Conference Comedian Jang Doyoun and TV personality Kian84 attend the press conference for … SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 2:44 PM

Jang Doyoun Strikes a Cheek Heart Pose for 'My AI Partner - Strange Love' Comedian Jang Doyoun attends the press conference for the new SBS variety show &… SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 2:44 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit South Korea on August 19–20, Hold Foreign Ministers' Talks Tomorrow Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Park Doo-soon announced during a regular briefing that Minister Wang "is scheduled to make an official visit to South Korea from August 19 to 20 at the invitation of Foreign Minister Cho," adding that an official dinner between the two foreign ministers will be held on August 19. SBS Aug 18, 2026 2:40 PM

Byun Yo-han Says Roh Jae-won Has a '200% Synchronization Rate' With His Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub'' Character Actor Byun Yo-han expressed strong confidence that Roh Jae-won, who stars in … SBS Star Aug 18, 2026 2:38 PM