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Independent Counsel Raids National Election Commission Chairman's Office Over Alleged Misuse of Fair Election Funds The special counsel team announced that starting at 9:00 a.m. today , a total of 65 personnel—including 4 dispatched prosecutors and 25 forensic investigators—are conducting raids on 18 departments, including the NEC chairman's office and secretary-general's office, on charges of causing losses to state funds under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. SBS Nov 2, 2026 11:09 AM

Fire Engulfs Kindergarten Rooftop... Rushing Only to Build? "Lack of Coordination" The solar panels and surrounding equipment are charred black. On October 21, a fire broke out at a solar power system on the rooftop of a kindergarten in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, forcing some 200 kindergarten students and faculty members to evacuate urgently. SBS Nov 2, 2026 10:44 AM

Man Arrested for Assaulting Pregnant Wife After Argument Over Video Games Following Noise Complaint The Incheon Michuhol Police Station announced today that it has booked a man in his 30s, identified as A, without detention on charges of assault. SBS Nov 2, 2026 10:01 AM

Snake Appears from Behind Steering Wheel on Highway, Shocking Driver A snake suddenly popped out from behind the steering wheel—even as I was preparing this report, I was shocked when I saw the photo. SBS Nov 2, 2026 9:31 AM

"1 in 100,000 Chance"... Couple in Their 30s Receive 106 Million Won in Childbirth Subsidies According to Jecheon City on November 2, Ju Woo-sung and Jin Eun-ah, who reside in Cheongjeon-dong, welcomed their first set of twins, Si-wan and Xion, in February of last year, followed by their second set of twins, Sihyeon and Si-hun, in February of this year. SBS Nov 2, 2026 9:30 AM

Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Dalseo-gu, Daegu... One Severely Injured today , leaving one person severely injured. Fire authorities mobilized 83 personnel and 26 pieces of equipment, completely extinguishing the fire in about 30 minutes at around 3:39 a.m. SBS Nov 2, 2026 9:22 AM

In Search of the Missing Royal Seal at Unhyeongung: Seoul Metropolitan Government Launches 'Moonlight Secret Mission' The Moonlight Secret Mission was organized in conjunction with "Seoul Culture Night," an initiative designed to expand opportunities for citizens to enjoy culture at night. SBS Nov 2, 2026 9:16 AM

Seoul Children's Hospital Begins Health Checkups for People with Disabilities with Upgraded Facilities By equipping itself with specialized equipment, personnel, and convenience services tailored to the characteristics of disabilities, the public hospital is directly taking charge of health screenings for people with disabilities. SBS Nov 2, 2026 9:16 AM

Driver Found Vomiting Blood in Reversing Car Dramatically Saved by Police Did a police officer dramatically save a life in the middle of a road? Yes, this incident took place on an eight-lane road in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of October 11. SBS Nov 2, 2026 9:06 AM

Young Adults Ending Up in Emergency Rooms with Malnutrition from Obesity Drugs and Starvation The final informative news piece of the day is "Malnutrition from Obesity Drugs." Young adults are increasingly ending up in hospital emergency rooms with malnutrition after taking obesity treatments while drastically cutting back on their meals. SBS Nov 2, 2026 8:57 AM