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Preview: SBS 8 News for August 21

Published : Aug 21, 2026 7:39 PM



[SBS 8 News]

Tonight's 〈SBS 8 News〉 will report on the following stories:

▶ Kim Yo-jong mocks Seoul's "pitiful plight" of being unable to play "war games" with insults

▶ Presidential Office urges North Korea to "stop unnecessary criticism and move toward peaceful coexistence"

▶ U.S. says North Korean missile is "not an immediate threat," while some raise concerns over potential U.S. Forces Korea reductions

▶ Samsung Electronics announces up to 110 trillion won in shareholder returns this year, with 30 trillion won in the third quarter

▶ Prosecutors conduct raids on Kim Ok-sook's Yeonhui-dong residence and other locations over Roh Tae-woo slush fund suspicions

▶ Oh Se-hoon's legal team argues in second trial over ruling that stripped him of mayoral seat in first trial, stating "we did not commission Myong Tae-kyun"

▶ Controversy arises over foreigners receiving National Pension via "retroactive lump-sum payments spanning 119 months"; Ministry of Health and Welfare reviews system improvements

We bring you detailed coverage of these and other stories.

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