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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

9 New Acts, Including "Stalking From Now On," Added... Push to Amend Stalking Punishment Act The Ministry of Justice announced today that an amendment to the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes containing these measures was proposed on October 26. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:53 PM

High-Risk Pregnant Woman Experiences Ruptured Amniotic Waters at 21 Weeks, Gives Birth in Ambulance With 119 Assistance A high-risk pregnant woman whose amniotic sac ruptured at 21 weeks of pregnancy gave birth inside an ambulance with the assistance of fire authorities. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

How a Viral "Ramen-Ruining" Video Enraged Korean Netizens Heard about an online uproar over a bizarre ramen recipe? Yes, it is a video titled "A Ramen Recipe That Will Infuriate Koreans." In the video, a participant who introduces himself as an Italian chef purposely cooks broth ramen, bibimmyeon, and jjajang ramen in absurdly wrong ways. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:39 PM

"Wanna Be Friends?" Trusted and Sent Money... 34 Victims Defrauded The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency announced today that it has apprehended 15 members, including a ringleader in his 30s surnamed A, on charges of forming a criminal organization and fraud, and has formally arrested 7 of them, including A. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:38 PM

Gang Arrested for Producing Meth Equivalent to 40,000 Doses Using Cold Medicine A 13-member ring has been arrested by police for manufacturing methamphetamine using pseudoephedrine and other ingredients from common cold medicine. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:38 PM

Special Counsel Conducts Second Day of Raids on National Election Commission Over Alleged Misuse of Fair Election Funds The special counsel team led by Special Counsel Lee Tae-han, which is investigating the ballot paper shortage and other issues from the June 3 local elections, is conducting a search and seizure operation at the National Election Commission for the second consecutive day over suspicions of the unlawful disbursement of fair election promotion activity funds. SBS Nov 3, 2026 1:34 PM