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Convenience Store Clerk Gets Down on the Floor: "This Is Promoting National Prestige" Is a convenience store clerk's act of kindness toward a Japanese tourist becoming a hot topic? Yes, it is a case where a small act of consideration for someone has become a warm memory that defines how they remember the country. SBS Jun 19, 2026 8:35 AM

Power Outage Hits Apartments and Commercial Buildings in Jakjeon-dong, Incheon; Bird Contact with Transformer Cited According to the Incheon Fire Department on Friday , a bird came into contact with a transformer on the rooftop of a six-story commercial building in Jakjeon-dong, Gyeyang-gu, at 12:50 p.m. SBS Jun 19, 2026 8:24 AM

Fire Breaks Out at Furniture Factory in Goyang; No Casualties Reported today . While there were no casualties, two of the three factory buildings, covering an area of about 580 square meters, were damaged out of a total of 1,100 square meters. SBS Jun 19, 2026 8:24 AM

Lee Ji-hye Warns Against Fraudulent Ads: "Do Not Buy Anything" Singer Lee Ji-hye has issued a warning after discovering fraudulent advertisements that unauthorizedly used her face and videos. SBS Jun 19, 2026 8:17 AM

Doorbell Cameras Spark Debate Among Neighbors Over Privacy Concerns These days, it is not uncommon to see security cameras or "door cams" installed near front doors or doorbells. SBS Jun 19, 2026 8:10 AM

Fire at Boryeong Pig Farm Kills Over 1,900 Pigs A large fire broke out at a pig farm in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, at approximately 5:30 p.m. SBS Jun 19, 2026 7:37 AM

Namdaemun Market and Myeong-dong Re-emerge as 'Hot Spots' for Shopping Namdaemun Market and the Myeong-dong commercial district, which once saw a decline in popularity, are back in the spotlight. SBS Jun 19, 2026 7:37 AM

Health Insurance Coverage Expanded for Severe Alopecia Areata Treatment The government is significantly expanding health insurance coverage for treatments used by adult patients with severe alopecia areata. SBS Jun 19, 2026 7:28 AM

Iran Announces 60-Day Waiver on Hormuz Strait Transit Fees, Prior Request Required According to Iran's state-run IRIB broadcaster and other reports, the SNSC stated, "In accordance with Article 5 of the MOU, no fees will be charged to vessels applying for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, and all costs will be fully covered by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran." The statement explained, "Merchant vessels wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must submit a transit request in advance through the Persian Gulf Strait Authority ," adding, "To uphold the spirit of the MOU and achieve its goals quickly, we plan to prioritize and process submitted transit requests as quickly as possible." However, the SNSC noted that safety risks remain in the vicinity of the transit route and urged vessels to strictly adhere to the guidelines. SBS Jun 19, 2026 6:59 AM

Human Leg Found at Recycling Center Traced to Nursing Home; Questions Raised Over Amputation Procedure A human leg discovered at a recycling center in Incheon last week has been identified as belonging to a patient at a local nursing home. SBS Jun 19, 2026 6:41 AM