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Severed Leg Found at Recycling Center: "No Other Hospital Would Take the Patient" Police investigating the discovery of a human leg at a resource recovery center in Incheon announced today that they will conduct a strict investigation into the hospital corporation, the manager in charge, and the volunteer who discarded the waste to determine if there were any violations of the Wastes Control Act. SBS Jun 19, 2026 2:41 PM

Civil Society Joins Medical Community in Urging Caution Over Health Insurance Coverage for Hair Loss Treatment In a statement, the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union said, "We do not take the reality faced by those suffering from hair loss lightly," but argued that policies must be pursued with the principles of the national health insurance system as a priority. SBS Jun 19, 2026 2:22 PM

News Briefing: Today's Top Stories… South Korea Suffers 1-0 Defeat to Mexico After Costly Error 1. Many of you must have felt disappointed watching the World Cup match just a while ago. SBS Jun 19, 2026 2:07 PM

60-Year-Old Man Arrested for Stalking Elementary School Girl [Subtitled News] A man in his 60s has been emergency arrested by police for stalking an elementary school student at her school. SBS Jun 19, 2026 2:07 PM

Prosecutors Seek 2-Year Prison Sentence and Fine for Lee Hwa-young Over Alleged Perjury and Other Charges The prosecution made the request during the closing hearing of the jury trial held today at the Suwon District Court, presided over by the 11th Criminal Division. SBS Jun 19, 2026 2:00 PM

Police to Conduct Intensive DUI Crackdown in Gangnam Tonight The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it will conduct an intensive crackdown on drunk driving in the Gangnam area this evening, Friday, June 19. SBS Jun 19, 2026 1:52 PM

"Gaining Work Experience": Seoul Expands Youth Internship Program More than 4,000 young people have applied for the Seoul Metropolitan Government's "Young-Career-ence" program, which supports youth in gaining work experience. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:34 PM

A Masterpiece Summer Retreat: Henri Matisse Comes to Cheongju Henri Matisse, a master of 20th-century modern art, shook the art world with his vibrant colors and later opened a new artistic horizon with just a few lines and scissor cuts. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:33 PM

"Severed Leg Mistaken for Cast": Volunteer Disposes of Medical Waste A human leg found at a recycling center in Incheon last week has been identified as belonging to a patient at a nursing hospital. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:32 PM

News Briefing: Today's Top Stories 1. The South Korean national football team lost 1-0 to Mexico in their second match of the North and Central America World Cup. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:15 PM