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Ko Jin-soo, Head of Sejong Hotel Union, Released on Bail After Protesting for Reinstatement of Dismissed Teacher Judge Kim Soo-kyung of the 4th Criminal Division of the Seoul Western District Court granted Ko's bail request today after holding a hearing in the afternoon. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:58 PM

Jeon Han-gil Claims Recovery of Missing Ballot Box, Considers Submitting to Joint Investigation Team Former Korean history instructor Jeon Han-gil has announced plans to submit a ballot storage box, which he claims to have secured through a tip-off, to the court or investigative authorities. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:53 PM

Court Demands Election Commission Confirm Disposal of 'Jamsil Ballot Box' 2, which was labeled with "1,900 printed ballots," by the Songpa-gu Election Commission. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:52 PM

Subtitled News: "Unpaid Drafting for a Commercial Concert?"... Backlash Over BTS Busan Concert Preparations A total of 3,000 personnel will be deployed for safety management during the BTS concert in Busan, which begins today and runs for two days. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:47 PM

"Clinging to Mom Even After Being Hurt": Last CCTV Footage of Baby Released; Mother Denies Intent to Kill A woman in her 30s, accused of killing her 8-month-old son by striking his head with a TV remote, denied any intent to murder during her first trial. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:45 PM

Court Demands Election Commission Clarify Disposal of 'Jamsil Ballot Box' He claims to have secured one of the ballot storage boxes that had gone missing from the Jamsil 7-dong No. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:45 PM

Ministry of the Interior and Safety, SBS to Co-host 2nd Hometown Love Donation Awards The Ministry of the Interior and Safety and SBS are co-hosting an awards ceremony for the Hometown Love Donation system to address the crisis of regional extinction and revitalize local economies. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:35 PM

GOP Recruit Dies by Suicide, Reported as 'Accidental Discharge'... Why Was Officer Acquitted? On Friday , the Criminal Appeals Division 1-1 of the Chuncheon District Court dismissed the prosecution's appeal and upheld the lower court's innocent verdict in the case of the officer, surnamed Min, who was charged with making a false report. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:22 PM

Teenager Sentenced to 6 Years for Heinous Sex Crimes Against Elementary Student, Outburst in Court A teenager who lured an elementary school girl via social media, committed sex crimes against her, and even filmed the acts, caused a disturbance in court by hurling profanities at the judges after receiving a prison sentence. SBS Jun 12, 2026 4:10 PM

Interior Ministry Reviews Safety Measures for BTS Busan Concert: "Over-Prepare to Ensure Safety" The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it held a meeting to review crowd safety management measures for the upcoming BTS concert in Busan, presided over by Kim Gwang-yong, Head of the Disaster and Safety Management Headquarters. SBS Jun 12, 2026 3:55 PM