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Starbucks Stores to Close Early at 3 PM on June 22; Chairman Chung Yong-jin to Also Undergo History Education Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin, company executives, and all employees of Starbucks Korea will undergo training to raise historical awareness and foster social sensitivity. SBS Jun 15, 2026 11:32 AM

4 College Students Discover Body on Rooftop of Abandoned Building in Chungju During 'Horror Experience' On the afternoon of June 14, at approximately 3 p.m., four college students in their 20s, including a person identified as A, discovered the body of a person in their 30s, identified as B, on the 20th-floor rooftop of an abandoned resort in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, and reported it to the police. SBS Jun 15, 2026 11:10 AM

20-Something Receives Suspended Sentence for Throwing Puppy from 15th Floor Over Late Appointment A person in their 20s who threw an acquaintance's pet dog out of an apartment window, killing it because they were late for an appointment, has been given a suspended prison sentence. SBS Jun 15, 2026 11:00 AM

Arrest Warrant Hearing Begins for Former JCS Chairman Kim Myung-soo Accused of Abetting Rebellion A court hearing has begun to decide whether to arrest former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Kim Myung-soo, who is suspected of participating in a rebellion during the emergency martial law declaration. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:52 AM

Police Discover Drugs on Man Initially Thought to be Intoxicated It turns out a man who appeared to be merely intoxicated was actually caught using drugs. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:32 AM

"This Is the MS Security Team": New Malware Steals Entire PC Data via Attachment Suspected to be the work of a North Korea-linked hacking group, this malware is capable of taking full control of a victim's system with over 30 functions, ranging from recording keyboard inputs to activating microphone audio, requiring extra caution. SBS Jun 15, 2026 10:21 AM

"Let My Child Take the Exam Separately": Parent Sparks Controversy with Absurd Request to Professor It seems there is a story about a parent that is causing quite a stir, is that right? Yes. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:47 AM

Netflix Drama 'Get Schooled' Sparks Debate on Establishing a 'Teacher Rights Protection Bureau' The Netflix drama "Get Schooled," which deals with the decline of teachers' authority, is gaining popularity. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:18 AM

360 Million Won to Take Over a Pharmacy? What Exactly Is 'Gwonrigeum'? Online, posts from self-employed individuals sharing similar experiences followed, along with comments such as "Is a pharmacy premium really that expensive?" and "Is there no legal way to protect the premium?" A premium is money received by an existing tenant from a new tenant in exchange for handing over business advantages. SBS Jun 15, 2026 9:05 AM

Ordering Bread Instead of Drinks: Cafe Owner Refuses Group of Three for Not Ordering 'Three Drinks' Many cafes have a policy requiring "one drink per person." Is this sparking a debate online? Yes, opinions are divided between customers who feel the policy lacks flexibility and business owners who view it as a fundamental operational rule. SBS Jun 15, 2026 8:18 AM