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"We Are Sorry": Democratic Party Apologizes Daily Following Series of Gaffes Following Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae's remark comparing the firefighting budget to a "straw," a string of inappropriate statements has continued within the Democratic Party, leading to official apologies day after day. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:58 PM

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The Fire is Extinguished, but the Scene Tells Another Story Now, let's find out what the current situation looks like. Reporter Im Jihyeon is live at the scene. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:52 PM

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"Donald, Let's Finish This Together" Amid Houthi Attacks: Will Iran Resume Attacks? The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched a missile strike on a government military base, leaving at least 53 people dead. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:49 PM

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Major Crimes Agency Chief Attends First Cabinet Meeting; PPP Demands "Probe Cheong Wa Dae and Ruling Party First" Amid criticism that it undermines political neutrality, Kim Ji-yong, head of the Major Crimes Investigation Agency, attended today's Cabinet meeting. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:47 PM

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Horrifying Actions Before Murder of Mother-in-Law and Kidnapping of Wife by Kim Sung-woo The 26-year-old suspect, Kim Sung-woo, who murdered his mother-in-law, has been referred to the Prosecutors' Office on charges including retaliatory murder. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:41 PM

Court Rules Hyundai Motor Securities Must Pay 9 Billion Won to Chung Mong-koo Foundation Over U.S. Resort Investment Loss in Appeal Las Vegas resort. On October 15, the 14-1 Civil Division of the Seoul High Court (High Court Judges Nam Yang-woo, Hong Seong-wook, and Park Jae-woo) dismissed the appeals from both sides in the appeal trial of the damages suit filed by the Chung Mong-koo Foundation against Hyundai Motor Securities, upholding the ruling in favor of the plaintiff. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:37 PM

"Why Is This a False Official Document?" Comprehensive Special Counsel Again Criticized for Deficient Indictment During a continued preparatory hearing held on October 20 for former Board of Audit and Inspection officials surnamed Choi and Sohn, who are charged with obstruction of official duties by fraudulent means, the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Settlement Division 27 (Presiding Judge Woo In-sung) publicly raised questions about parts of the indictment. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:34 PM

Court Dismisses Appeal by Booyoung Group Chairman Lee Joong-keun Over View Rights Dispute With Meritz Financial Chairman Cho Jung-ho The 37-3 Civil Division of the Seoul High Court (Presiding Judges Park Eun-young, Kim Jong-ki, and Min Jung-seok) dismissed Chairman Lee's appeal on October 20 in the appellate trial for an injunction to suspend construction filed by Chairman Lee against Chairman Cho. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:32 PM

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South Korea to Withdraw Half of Embassy Staff from Ukraine: "No Constructive Steps" The South Korean government, embroiled in a dispute with Ukraine following the disclosure of the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war, has decided to withdraw half of its embassy personnel in Ukraine. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:24 PM

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"Supply in Third-Generation New Towns Will Determine Success of Real Estate Policy" President Lee Jae-myung visited the Gyeyang district in Incheon, the first site among the third-generation new towns set to welcome residents. SBS Oct 20, 2026 11:21 PM