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88 Lawmakers Across Party Lines Propose Resolution Urging North Korea-US Summit summit. The resolution was jointly introduced by 88 ruling, opposition, and independent lawmakers. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:48 AM

Jeonbuk Gives Up Solo Bid for 2036 Olympics, Proposes Co-Hosting with Seoul Jeonbuk, the domestic candidate site for the 2036 Summer Olympics, has announced that it will give up its bid to host the games alone, casting a red light on South Korea's domestic hosting efforts. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:46 AM

President Lee: "Reviewing Personnel System... No Final Decision on Appointing Kim Seung-won" President Lee Jae-myung has acknowledged shortcomings regarding personnel vetting issues that surfaced during the recent Cabinet reshuffle, admitting, "It was our shortcoming that we failed to prepare for such matters." He also stated that he has not yet reached a final decision on whether to appoint Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:44 AM

Fires from Food Preparation in Seoul Peak in September and October: Caution Urged for Chuseok Cooking (Photo provided by Daejeon Metropolitan City, Yonhap News) Fires related to food preparation in Seoul have been found to be concentrated in September and October. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:43 AM

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President Lee: "No Troop Deployment Involving War... Principle of Non-Intervention Remains" President Lee Jae-myung stated today regarding the issue of troop deployment to… SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:41 AM

THE BOYZ Reunites as Nine Following SANGYEON's Military Discharge, Resumes Official Social Media Group THE BOYZ has reunited as a nine-member complete group and announced the resumption of their official social media activities. SBS Star Sep 18, 2026 11:41 AM

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Waking a Fault Dormant for Millennia: Is a Mt. Baekdu Explosion Imminent? Research results have been published indicating that North Korea's past nuclear tests conducted in Punggye-ri, Kilju County, North Hamgyong Province, could activate massive faults in the area and trigger a major earthquake. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:41 AM

Seoul's Yongsan District Opens Public Inspection for Namsan Daelim Apartment Reconstruction Plan The maintenance plan includes an integrated development blueprint that incorporates a plot along Noksapyeong-daero adjacent to the complex, which is owned by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:40 AM

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol: "Without Strong Ministry of Finance and Economy, Policy Efficiency Falters" Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yun-cheol, ahead of his departure, urged staff members, saying, "If the Ministry of Finance and Economy collapses, the Republic of Korea collapses," and adding, "With that mindset, you should take pride in your work." Deputy Prime Minister Koo made the remarks during his farewell ceremony held at the main auditorium of the Government Complex Sejong, attended by some 350 employees. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:38 AM

Self-Proclaimed 'Super Ant' Retail Investor Indicted for Wrecking Stock Prices and Pocketing 6.2 Billion Won A full-time investor accused of manipulating stock prices of a Kosdaq-listed company for over three years and reaping approximately 6.2 billion won in ill-gotten gains has been handed over to trial. SBS Sep 18, 2026 11:38 AM