Prosecutors Indict 8 Members of Conservative Groups for Defaming 'Comfort Women' as Prostitutes Conservative activists who insulted victims of Japan's wartime military sexual slavery by calling them prostitutes have been indicted on charges including defamation, four years after the initial complaint was filed. SBS Jun 17, 2026 6:13 PM
Video Mug: The 'Eye for an Eye' Revenge Drama Praised by Forbes—But Are Global Reactions Divided? An inspector from the 'Bureau of Teacher Protection' appears, wearing a black suit and biting into an apple. SBS Jun 17, 2026 6:01 PM
Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon Joins Pro-Yoon Forum, Sparking Speculation of Rejoining PPP Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon has joined the "Future Innovation Forum of the Republic of Korea," a parliamentary research group primarily composed of former pro-Yoon (pro-President Yoon Suk Yeol) lawmakers. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:50 PM
Court to Review Whether Constitutional Court's Trial Delays Violate Fundamental Rights This is the first case in which a court has publicly raised issue with the Constitutional Court's delay in proceedings. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:48 PM
Exclusive: 3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Slammed onto Stone Bed for 'Wetting Himself'… Grandparents Also Involved in Abuse Regarding the case of a 3-year-old boy, identified as A, who died due to abuse by his biological father in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province, police confirmed additional circumstances of abuse by the boy's biological mother and grandparents on May 29, and have referred four individuals, including the father, to the prosecution. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:48 PM
Subtitles: A Counterattack Begins? "Constitutional Court Subject to Judicial Review" — Tensions Escalate For the first time in history, the judiciary has decided to review the deliberation process of the Constitutional Court. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:37 PM
WMO: Asia's Recent Warming Trend Twice as Strong as in the Past According to the "State of the Climate in Asia" report released by the WMO today , the average land surface temperature in Asia last year was 0.96°C higher than the 1991–2020 average. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:23 PM
Coupang Delivery Workers Protest 'Fresh Bag' Burden: "Like Being Forced to Wash Dishes" Coupang delivery workers have raised objections, claiming that the collection of 'Fresh Bags' constitutes additional labor not included in their contracts. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:14 PM
Illegal Money Lender Arrested After 3,476% APR Scheme Leads to Victim's Death A loan shark operating an illegal lending scheme disguised as "gift certificate pre-sales" has been arrested by police for extorting tens of millions of won and threatening debtors. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:13 PM
Army Administrator Disciplined for Sexual Harassment After Making Inappropriate Comments to Female Soldiers A court has ruled that the one-month suspension of an Army administrative supply officer for telling female soldiers to "wear makeup" and "lose weight to attract men" was a justified disciplinary action. SBS Jun 17, 2026 5:12 PM