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Hygiene Standards for Samgyetang and Goat Meat: KFDA Launches Inspection of Health Food Suppliers The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that it will conduct joint inspections with local governments on approximately 2,700 health food businesses, including those handling samgyetang and goat meat, through June 26. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:49 PM

Seoul Police Chief Warns Jamsil Protesters: 'Aiding Illegal Acts Will Lead to Ruin' During a regular press briefing on June 15, Commissioner Park addressed the incident in which Jamsil protesters searched the belongings of the women's national youth handball team. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:47 PM

Push to Localize 'Biogas Generators' That Produce Electricity from Food Waste The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute are holding a forum on the localization of biogas power generation equipment today at the Samkyung Education Center in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:38 PM

Special Counsel Investigates Former Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Chief Lee Chang-soo Over Alleged Cover-up of Kim Keon-hee Case The 2nd Special Counsel team, led by Kwon Chang-young, which is investigating remaining allegations following the three major special counsel probes, is currently questioning former Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office Chief Lee Chang-soo regarding the "alleged cover-up of the Kim Keon-hee investigation." The special counsel team has been questioning Lee as a suspect on charges including the drafting of false official documents since 10:00 a.m. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:37 PM

Korea National Institute of Health Confirms Potential for Early Dementia Prediction via Blood Tests 'Early-onset dementia' refers to dementia that occurs before the age of 65. The KNIH is currently conducting the 'Early-Onset Dementia Patient Cohort' study, which involves long-term monitoring of patients with early-onset dementia and early-onset mild cognitive impairment, as well as their families. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:32 PM

Police Seek Damages of 1–2 Million Won from Individuals Who Made Threats Against BTS Concert and Blue House The police announced today that they have filed lawsuits for damages against individuals who caused a waste of police resources by posting threats to carry out terror attacks, including against a BTS concert and the Blue House. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:29 PM

Car Tax Payment Deadline Extended to July 3; Wetax Service Disruptions Expected The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the deadline for the first installment of car tax has been pushed from the 30th of this month to the 3rd of next month. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:16 PM

Civil Service Disruptions Expected Due to Jeonnam-Gwangju Administrative Integration: "Please Prepare Documents in Advance" The Ministry explained that the temporary service suspension is necessary to stably integrate 495 administrative systems previously operated by the two local governments of Jeollanam-do and Gwangju, ahead of the establishment of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City on the 1st of next month. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:15 PM

Seoul City Proposes Legislative Amendments to Government to Speed Up Redevelopment and Reconstruction: 10 Key Tasks The Seoul city government announced that it has proposed a total of 10 tasks across four areas to the central government: easing real estate regulations, improving business feasibility, shortening project periods, and protecting residents' rights. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:10 PM

Seoul Imposes 200 Billion Won in First-Half Automobile Taxes... "Must Be Paid by July 3" The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has finalized the first installment of this year's automobile tax, totaling 211.2 billion won, and has issued 1.92 million tax bills. SBS Jun 15, 2026 1:07 PM