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Three Former Shincheonji Officials Arrested for Forcing Members to Join People Power Party Judge Bu Dong-sik of the Seoul Central District Court issued the arrest warrants after conducting a pre-arrest interrogation (warrant validity review) for Go Dong-an, a former general secretary of Shincheonji, and former general secretaries of the church's John and Simon tribes. SBS Jun 17, 2026 11:31 PM

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Decades-Long Restrictions Lifted: Land 150 Times the Size of Yeouido to Be Released Land spanning an area 150 times the size of Yeouido, which had been restricted from development for decades due to military purposes, is set to be released from these constraints. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:45 PM

Prosecutors Seek 1.5-Year Prison Term for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon; Mayor Denounces 'Politically Motivated Prosecution' Prosecutors have requested a one-year and six-month prison sentence for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who is on trial for allegedly receiving public opinion polls from Myung Tae-kyun and having a supporter cover the costs. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:44 PM

Health Insurance Funds Running Low, Yet Expanding Coverage for Hair Loss Treatment? There is heated debate over whether to apply national health insurance coverage to hair loss treatment. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:44 PM

Elementary Students Drive for Over 4 Hours: 'Juvenile Offender' Status No Shield Elementary school students have been apprehended by police after stealing a father's car and driving without a license for over four hours. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:44 PM

Lawmakers Forced to Retreat Amid Jeers; Police Investigate Woman Who Blocked Gym Access Following the People Power Party yesterday, Democratic Party lawmakers visited the vote-counting station at Olympic Park in Seoul today, but were forced to turn back after just 10 minutes due to backlash from protesters. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:44 PM

Two New Large-Scale Nuclear Reactors to be Built in Yeongdeok, SMR in Gijang Yeongdeok in North Gyeongsang Province has been selected as the site for two new large-scale nuclear reactors. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:44 PM

D-Report: A Counterattack from the Judiciary? Court to Review Whether Constitutional Court's Delays Infringe on Basic Rights The 50th Criminal Agreement Division of the Seoul Central District Court announced that it has "initiated a review to determine whether the Constitutional Court's inaction has resulted in the infringement of the petitioner's basic rights." Article 107, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution stipulates that "when the constitutionality or legality of an order, rule, or administrative action is a prerequisite for a trial, the Supreme Court has the authority to make a final review." Based on this constitutional provision, the court argued that the Constitutional Court's delay in proceedings constitutes an act of inaction. SBS Jun 17, 2026 9:37 PM

Forest Fire Breaks Out in Yeongyang, North Gyeongsang Province... "Extinguishing Efforts Underway" A fire of unknown origin broke out on a hillside in Sangwon-ri, Yeongyang-eup, Yeongyang-gun, North Gyeongsang Province, at approximately 5:50 p.m. SBS Jun 17, 2026 8:41 PM