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Early Summer Heat Triggers Algal Blooms; Nakdong River Under 'Caution' Alert The early arrival of summer heat this year is leading to an early proliferation of algal blooms. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:30 AM

“I’m a Juvenile Offender”: Elementary Students Arrested After Repeated Car Thefts and Joyrides An SUV speeds through a school zone. The vehicle continues to drive at high speed before crashing into a guardrail and coming to a stop. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:29 AM

Seoul to Host 'Mulbit Stage Water Festival' at Yeouido Hangang Park on June 20 to 6:00 p.m. on June 20. The event is designed for all generations to enjoy, featuring a 'Water Zone' that utilizes the waterfront space of the Mulbit Stage for water activities, and a 'Performance Zone' where various shows will take place. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:26 AM

Seoul Launches 'Climate Card Plus,' Combining Benefits of City and Government Transit Passes The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced the plan during a briefing at City Hall, stating, "By integrating two systems with similar purposes and functions, we expect to enable more efficient operations by reducing public confusion and minimizing administrative waste." The Climate Card Plus expands choices and increases benefits compared to the existing Climate Card by automatically applying either a rebate-based or a flat-rate model, depending on the user's transit spending habits and usage patterns. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:26 AM

Government and Industry Join Forces to Combat 'Fake K-Beauty' Products As the global "K-Beauty" craze has led to a series of issues involving counterfeit Korean cosmetics, the government and the industry have launched a joint response. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:24 AM

Incheon Chamber of Commerce Hosts Investment Seminar to Boost Local Firms' Expansion into Cambodia The Incheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry , a business organization, is working with a Cambodian government investment delegation to expand the presence of Incheon-based companies in Cambodia and strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:24 AM

Kia's "Buttumak Edition"? Automaker Reverses Stance After Media Inquiry [Subtitled News] [Whistleblower/Victim of car seat fire: I had only driven about 1km from my home on my way to work. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:22 AM

Man in His 30s Arrested for Attacking Karaoke Bar Owner with Weapon Over Bill Dispute The Busan Geumjeong Police Station is currently investigating the man, identified as A, on charges of attempted murder. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:20 AM

Incheon Mutilated Body Case: Growth Plates Closed, Victim Estimated at 161–165 cm Tall As a week has passed since parts of a body were discovered in Incheon without any decisive clues to identify the victim, police are focusing their investigation on determining the location where the body was abandoned. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:09 AM

Editor's Pick: "Please Let Us Take Them Out!"... Fencer Oh Sang-uk Leaves with 'Borrowed Equipment' As police officers in neon vests approached the entrance with evidence-gathering cameras, protesters immediately blocked their path. SBS Jun 17, 2026 10:29 AM