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Ministry to Supply 22,000 Tons of Stockpiled Seafood with Discounts of Up to 50% The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced that it will monitor the prices of major seasonal items daily and supply 22,000 tons of government-stockpiled seafood to stabilize seafood prices ahead of the Chuseok holiday. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:38 AM

IAEA: South Korea Expresses Intent to Consult on Nuclear-Powered Submarine, Submits Related Declarations According to Voice of America on the 7th local time, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said during a press conference at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, that "South Korea has officially notified the Secretariat of its intention to initiate consultations with the IAEA regarding a separate arrangement under Article 14 of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement ." He stated, "South Korea has already submitted relevant declaration materials to the IAEA and reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty , the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement, and the Additional Protocol," adding, "We look forward to continuing consultations in a spirit of transparency." The NPT, to which South Korea is a party, prohibits non-nuclear-weapon states from diverting nuclear materials such as uranium to nuclear weapons development, and mandates concluding a CSA with the IAEA and accepting safeguards such as inspections to ensure this. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:37 AM

Cumulative Users of Seongdong-Style Smoking Booths Exceed 10 Million... "Secondhand Smoke Complaints Drop" Since piloting the first booth in front of D-Tower in Seongsu-dong in November 2022, the district has been operating a total of 14 such facilities, centering around knowledge industry centers and major subway stations. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:35 AM

Nancy Lang Caught Driving Under the Influence... "License Revocation Level" The Seoul Gangnam Police Station announced today that it has booked Nancy Lang on charges of drunk driving. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:34 AM

US Court Orders Forfeiture of Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Overseas IT Workers According to the report, Judge Rudolph Contreras of the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled on September 3 that funds held in a cryptocurrency wallet starting with the address '0x81c4' should be forfeited to the US government. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:27 AM

Korea Disaster Relief Team to Conduct On-Foot Searches in Two Mountainous Areas Near Powerhouse and Main Camp The Korea Disaster Relief Team , dispatched to conduct search and rescue operations at the site of massive floods in Nepal, will launch on-foot searches today focusing on mountainous areas where the families of missing South Koreans have requested searches. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:26 AM

1-Year Prison Term Demanded for Factory Manager Who Assaulted Migrant Worker with Headbutts During the sentencing hearing for the defendant, identified as A, held before Judge Park So-min of Criminal Division 2 at the Suwon District Court today , the prosecution requested a one-year prison term. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:17 AM

72% of Seoul's Long-Term Jeonse Exits Now Own Homes, Fulfilling 'My Home' Dream This indicates that the long-term jeonse housing system is effectively fulfilling its role as a "housing ladder," serving as a stepping stone for homeless citizens to achieve homeownership. SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:16 AM

Suzy & Lee Jin-wook's 'Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted' Sets December Release The film "Seven O'Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted," starring Suzy and Lee Jin-wook, is scheduled for release in December. SBS Star Sep 8, 2026 11:15 AM

Cheong Wa Dae: Kim Seung-won and Yong Hye-in Must Undergo Confirmation Hearings After Being Nominated Through Personnel System ▲ Cheong Wa Dae Amid various allegations raised against Minister of Justice nomi… SBS Sep 8, 2026 11:12 AM