SBS News

Forest Fire in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province Extinguished in About 40 Minutes today . Upon receiving the report, fire and forestry authorities dispatched 14 pieces of equipment and 36 personnel, successfully extinguishing the blaze in about 40 minutes. SBS Jun 13, 2026 1:52 PM

"Relieved to See Him Smile": Minister Choi Hwi-young Visits Choi Bul-am On his social media account today , Minister Choi stated, "I visited our 'national father,' Choi Bul-am, to pay my respects." Choi Bul-am's wife, actress Kim Min-ja, who has been by his side in the hospital, was also present. SBS Jun 13, 2026 1:42 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Reusable Container Cleaning Facility in Yongin; Extinguished After 3.5 Hours today . Fire authorities dispatched 27 pieces of equipment and 81 personnel to the scene. SBS Jun 13, 2026 1:25 PM

Special Counsel Summons Former President Yoon Suk Yeol for Second Time on Charges of 'Leading Insurrection' The second comprehensive special counsel team, currently investigating the remaining allegations surrounding the three major special investigations, summoned former President Yoon Suk Yeol for a second time this morning . SBS Jun 13, 2026 12:28 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Restaurant Near Namgwangju Market; No Casualties Reported today . Upon receiving the report, fire authorities mobilized 15 pieces of equipment and 52 personnel, successfully extinguishing the blaze in about 20 minutes. SBS Jun 13, 2026 11:21 AM

Yoon Suk-yeol's Conflict of Interest and Lee Jae-myung's Conflict of Interest: Is an Independent Counsel Without the Authority to Withdraw Charges Acceptable? [Reporter's Notebook] During his presidency, former President Yoon Suk-yeol exercised his right to demand reconsideration (hereinafter referred to as the "veto") three times on independent counsel bills concerning his spouse, First Lady Kim Keon-hee. SBS Jun 13, 2026 11:21 AM

Joint Investigation Team Seeks Arrest Warrants for 3 Former Shincheonji Officials Over Alleged Forced Party Membership This marks the first attempt to secure custody of suspects since the joint investigation team was launched on January 6, 158 days ago. SBS Jun 13, 2026 10:46 AM

Bus Driver Acquitted in Jury Trial Over Passenger's Fatal Accident The Seoul Central District Court, Criminal Agreement Division 34 (Presiding Judge Han Sung-jin), found the bus driver, identified as A, not guilty of causing death by professional negligence under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Settlement of Traffic Accidents. SBS Jun 13, 2026 10:30 AM

Man Scalded by Pressurized Boiling Water After Staff Forces Open Machine; Bystanders Fail to Act [Voice/News Hunters: A staff member forcibly opened the machine, and there was a massive amount of high-temperature water inside. SBS Jun 13, 2026 10:22 AM

Fire Breaks Out at Cleaning Factory in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province; Fire Authorities Issue Level 1 Response today . Concerned about the fire spreading, fire authorities issued a Level 1 response at 9:04 a.m. SBS Jun 13, 2026 10:15 AM