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Government Strengthens Suicide Prevention for Police, Firefighters, and Civil Servants with 'Emergency Duty Suspension' Cross-government suicide prevention measures have been established for high-risk psychological groups and special occupations, including police officers, firefighters, civil servants handling civil complaints, emotional laborers, and disaster victims. SBS Sep 8, 2026 3:17 PM

Eiffel Tower Closed Due to Strike Over Female Staff Exclusion During Hindu Group's Visit In a statement released that day, the Eiffel Tower staff said they were shocked by the situation, stating that "female employees at the Eiffel Tower and subcontracting companies were instructed to keep a low profile to welcome the group." They claimed that some female workers were ordered to move elsewhere, certain posts were replaced by male staff, and all female employees were instructed not to pass through specific zones while the group of visitors was at the tower. SBS Sep 8, 2026 3:15 PM

South Korea Men's Volleyball Team Advances to Asian Championship Quarterfinals After Sweeping Qatar Led by Brazilian head coach Isane Ramirez, the South Korean team defeated Qatar 3-0 in their third and final Group C match at the Kitakyushu City Gymnasium in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, today . SBS Sep 8, 2026 3:14 PM

Police to Send 30-Something Public Official to Prosecution Tomorrow Over Retaliatory Murder of Wife Gyeonggi Gwangju Police Station announced that it plans to send Suspect A, who was arrested on charges including retaliatory murder and child abuse, to the prosecution in custody tomorrow . SBS Sep 8, 2026 3:11 PM

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Broadcaster Nancy Lang Booked for Drunk Driving in Gangnam Korean-American broadcaster Nancy Lang has been caught by police on charges of drunk driving. SBS Sep 8, 2026 3:09 PM

'The Odyssey' Shows Lasting Power, Facing Slowdown Only in Sixth Week in Korea The film "The Odyssey" continues to demonstrate remarkable staying power even after surpassing the milestone of 10 million moviegoers. SBS Star Sep 8, 2026 2:58 PM

Coast Guard Raids Shipping Company and 5 Other Entities Over Busan Tugboat Accident The Busan Maritime Police Station conducted searches and seizures today at five entities, including the shipping company and related associations, as well as relevant organizations. SBS Sep 8, 2026 2:57 PM

Rock Crashes Through Car Roof, Landing on Child Seat in Busan According to the Busan Haeundae Police Station today , a rock measuring 19 centimeters in width, 12 centimeters in length, and weighing 2.8 kilograms fell onto a passenger car at a parking lot near Haeundae Beach in Busan on July 10. SBS Sep 8, 2026 2:53 PM

Hong Ik-pyo Expresses Regret Over Controversy Regarding President Lee's Potential Re-election Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Ik-pyo expressed regret over the ongoing political noise surrounding the possibility of President Lee Jae-myung seeking another term, stating, "It is regrettable that the controversy continues to grow even after we made it clear." Appearing today on the YouTube program "Kim Ou-jun's Humble Is Hard News Factory," Secretary Hong made the remarks in response to a comment noting that "some people suspect why the President is choosing not to explicitly say it himself, given that the matter could be settled with a single word from him." He added, "When the opportunity arises for him to speak directly, the President will express his intentions more clearly." Hong also shared that during a meeting last April between President Lee, then-Democratic Party leader Jung Chung-rae, and People Power Party leader Chang Dong-hyeok, President Lee remarked on the re-election issue by saying, "I have no such thoughts. SBS Sep 8, 2026 2:53 PM

SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo Extends Hitting Streak to Two Games, Batting Average Holds at .280 Starting as the fifth batter and right fielder in a home game against the St. Louis Cardinals of the MLB regular season held at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California on the 8th , Lee recorded one hit and one walk in four at-bats. SBS Sep 8, 2026 2:50 PM