
청와대가 11일 김용남 전 의원과 신주호 전 국민의힘 상근부대변인을 패널로 초청해 유튜브 생중계로 국민통합 토론을 진행한다. 정치 불신과 대립, 온라인 환경의 영향, 정치적 극단주의 극복 방안 등을 논의한다.
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청와대 국민통합비서관실이 유튜브로 생중계되는 '국민통합, 대화가 필요해' 제7회 방송을 통해 정치 불신과 대립, 온라인 환경이 정치에 미치는 영향, 정치적 극단주의를 넘어 국민통합으로 나아가기 위한 방안을 토론한다.
청와대는 11일 더불어민주당 소속 김용남 전 의원과 신주호 전 국민의힘 상근부대변인을 패널로 초청해 정치적 견해 차이와 진영 갈등을 넘어선 국민통합 방안을 논의한다.
청와대 국민통합비서관실은 이날 오후 유튜브로 생중계되는 '국민통합, 대화가 필요해' 제7회 방송에서 한국 사회의 정치 불신과 대립, 온라인 환경이 정치에 미치는 영향, 정치적 극단주의를 넘어 국민통합으로 나아가기 위한 방안 등을 토론한다고 밝혔다.
정치가 갈등을 해소하기보다 진영 간 경계를 강화하고 있다는 지적, 정치 유튜브 등이 정치에 미치는 영향, 정부의 역할과 과제 등도 고찰한다.
청와대는 "정치적 차이가 상대를 배척하는 이유가 돼선 안 된다"며 "서로 다른 의견을 인정하고 타협점을 찾아가는 과정이 민주주의와 국민통합의 출발점"이라고 밝혔다.

Choi Jin-bong, head of Jung-gu District in Busan, was sent to the prosecution by the Busan Police Agency on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act (donation). He is accused of paying 190,000 won for drinks at a drinking party before the 9th National Simultaneous Local Election, and the investigation began following a complaint by former district mayor Yoon Jong-seo.

In celebration of the International Year of Volunteers (IVY 2026) designated by the United Nations, the International Development Service Division of the Society for International Development Cooperation will hold a National Assembly Forum on the 20th at the National Assembly Hall in Seoul under the theme of 'The next 30 years of Korea's international development service: from expansion of scale to inclusivity and accountability'. Co-hosted by the offices of Rep. Kim Dong-ah and Cha Ji-ho of the Democratic Party of Korea and the office of Rep. Kim Ki-woong of the People Power Party, academia, the National Assembly, implementation agencies, and civil society discuss ways to link youth, volunteerism, and development cooperation policies. We plan to publish a policy brief and reflect it in legislation and national plans in December.

Lee Yong-cheol, a candidate for Minister of Justice, reaffirmed his position that finding the truth comes first regarding the controversy over the cancellation of the indictment in President Lee Jae-myung's criminal case, and responded that it is not appropriate to predict the possibility of ordering the indictment to be cancelled. In addition, he stated that it is difficult to evaluate the special prosecution for fabricated indictments because it is the decision of the legislator.

Six members of the People Power Party of the Geoje City Council in South Gyeongsang Province submitted a disciplinary plan to the National Assembly against Rep. Kim Gyeong-seup of the Democratic Party of Korea for making inappropriate remarks and actions when requesting to move a double-parked vehicle. Whether and the level of disciplinary action will be decided through review by the Special Ethics Committee and resolution at the plenary session.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha in Paris for their first in-person talks since diplomatic tensions arose over Ukraine's September disclosure of North Korean POW transfers to Seoul. Cho stressed mutual respect and faithful implementation of bilateral agreements as prerequisites for relations, while Seoul maintains its stance on humanitarian aid and reconstruction support for Ukraine.

In the U.S. House of Representatives, a plenary vote on the impeachment bill against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was canceled due to the Republican Party's block. It was referred to the Judiciary Committee with 211 votes in favor and 204 against, and Republican Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan rallied Republican lawmakers to prevent impeachment immediately after the election of the floor leader.