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Broker in MFDS Solicitation Scandal Previously Caught Making False Cosmetic Claims A broker surnamed Yang, a key figure in allegations involving requests made to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a new COVID-19 treatment through Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won, was previously caught by the MFDS for false advertising while running a cosmetics business. SBS Sep 17, 2026 8:05 PM

President Lee Hosts Farewell Luncheon for Outgoing Inaugural Cabinet Members: "Thank You for Your Hard Work" According to SBS reporting, President Lee had lunch this afternoon, September 17, with four current and former State Council members: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol, Minister of National Defense Ahn Gyu-baek, and Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoon-duck—all three of whom are set to leave office—along with former Minister of Justice Jeong Sungho, who stepped down last month. SBS Sep 17, 2026 8:05 PM

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Confirmation Report on Justice Minister Nominee Kim Seung-won Adopted Unilaterally; PPP Retaliates by Canceling Committee Meetings The personnel confirmation report for Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won has been adopted under the leadership of the Democratic Party. SBS Sep 17, 2026 8:05 PM

Park Eun-jin in 3rd Asian Games: Wearing the Taegeuk Mark Isn't Easy, We Will Definitely Win a Medal Middle blocker Park Eun-jin , making her third appearance on the Asian Games stage, reflected on the heavy responsibility of wearing the Taegeuk mark and expressed her strong determination to win a medal. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:54 PM

Modern Pentathlon Favorite Seong Seung-min Advances to Final in 2nd Place of Group South Korean women's modern pentathlon powerhouse Seong Seung-min (Korea National Sport University) has secured a spot in the final after finishing second in her group during the semifinals of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:53 PM

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Regrets Despite a 6-0 Lashing? Why Commentator Chang Ji-hyun Kept His Cool (Women's Football) The women's national football team, aiming for its first-ever appearance in an Asian Games final, secured its second consecutive victory in the group stage by overwhelmingly defeating Bangladesh 6-0. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:51 PM

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon Receives Honorary 9th Dan Black Belt From Kukkiwon Kukkiwon announced today that President Rahmon visited Kukkiwon at 10:30 a.m. on September 17 along with Tajik government officials. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:47 PM

Jeon Yong-gi: "'Blue Whale' Cannot End with Audit, Must Be Probed by Special Counsel" ▲ Jeon Yong-gi, Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea Jeon Yon… SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:43 PM

Preview of SBS 8 News (September 17) In today's <SBS 8 News>: ▶ Ruling party unilaterally adopts confirmation report for Minister of Justice Kim Seung-won.. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:40 PM

Massive Bulk Booking Discovered for 'The Odyssey' IMAX Screening Amid Ticketing Chaos It has been confirmed that a single account purchased 286 IMAX tickets for the movie "The Odyssey," which surpassed 10 million moviegoers 33 days after its release amid a fierce ticketing rush. SBS Sep 17, 2026 7:37 PM