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Family of Runner Who Died Near Finish Line Seeks Witnesses The bereaved family of Ko Yu-jiwon, a running influencer who collapsed and died just about 500 meters before the finish line of a marathon, has begun searching for witnesses to figure out the circumstances of the accident. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:32 PM

Vehicles for Foster Children with Disabilities and Senior Care Facilities Allowed to Park in Disabled Parking Zones The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that the revision to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Guarantee of Promotion of Convenience of Persons with Disabilities, the Elderly, and Pregnant Women was approved during a Cabinet meeting today . SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:32 PM

Nighttime Extended Childcare Offering Care Until 10 PM Exceeds 300,000 Uses in Nine Months The National Center for the Rights of the Child announced that the total usage of 347 nighttime extended childcare facilities nationwide from January to September of this year reached 301,668 cases. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:30 PM

Severance Hospital Newly Designated as Regional Emergency Medical Center for Northwest Seoul The hospital's designation period as a regional emergency medical center spans three years, running until October 31, 2029. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:28 PM

Suicide Deaths Decline for 11th Consecutive Month... Government to Strengthen Public-Private Cooperation The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that it held the 9th Public-Private Council for Respecting Life at Samjung Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, today , bringing together representatives from government ministries, religious circles, the business sector, and labor groups to discuss suicide prevention achievements and future cooperative measures. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:25 PM

Reviving Small Schools and Reducing Education Gaps: 43 Education Innovation Leading Regions Selected The Ministry of Education announced on November 3 that it has selected 32 population-declining regions and 11 regions requiring education gap resolution as the "2027 Education Innovation Leading Regions." The Education Innovation Leading Region project aims to build upon the achievements of the "Education Special Zones" running as a pilot project from 2024 through the end of this year while supplementing their limitations. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:21 PM

Relocation of 31 Central Government Agencies to Sejong Must Prioritize Housing Measures, Critics Say Amid Opposition From Gwacheon Ahead of the scheduled relocation of 31 central government agencies and 5,460 public officials to Sejong, calls have emerged urging authorities to first establish housing measures and ensure a sufficient preparation period. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:19 PM

Safety Fences to Be Installed Following Repeated Falls into Sea at Yeongdo Pocha Street Safety fences are set to be installed at Yeongdo Pocha Street in Namhang-dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan—an area famous for its seaside street food stalls—following a series of accidental falls into the sea. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:14 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Criticizes President Lee's Focus on Multicultural Policy, Stresses Housing Concerns alliance, expressing concern: "Many citizens are worried about security regarding various unexpected situations that could arise from a shaking South Korea-U.S. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:10 PM

Coast Guard Officer Rescues Driver from Overturned Vehicle by Smashing Windshield Barehanded Police Inspector Hyun Gu of the Jumunjin substation under the Gangneung Coast Guard recently received a message of gratitude from a fire rescue worker for his prompt and courageous rescue operations at a traffic accident site. SBS Nov 3, 2026 2:03 PM