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"Heads at Others' Feet": 9 People in a 5-Pyeong Cell... Correctional Officers at Breaking Point "We will begin roll call shortly. Everyone, sit up straight." On June 17, when the daytime high reached 33°C at Cheongju Women's Prison in North Chungcheong Province, a correctional officer shouted from the end of the hallway in the presence of reporters. SBS Jun 22, 2026 10:05 AM

Two South Korean Vessels Exit Strait of Hormuz Following Cease-Fire Agreement This marks the first instance of South Korean ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz since the cease-fire agreement was reached. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:31 AM

'First Time Like This': Why High School Freshmen Are Dropping Out to 'Reset' Their GPAs As the influence of high school grade point averages in college admissions grows, some students are resorting to a "GPA reset." A "GPA reset" refers to dropping out of high school during the freshman year if one's grades are poor, and then re-entering high school the following year to study alongside younger students and try again for better grades. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:31 AM

Prime Ministerial Nominee Han Seong-sook Apologizes for Data Breach: "Will Meet Startup Participants Personally" Prime Ministerial nominee Han Seong-sook bowed her head in apology today regard… SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:24 AM

Teenage Middle School Girl in Critical Condition After Falling While Jumping Between Rooftops A teenage middle school student is in critical condition after falling while attempting to jump from the rooftop of one villa to another while playing with friends. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:21 AM

Car Debris Scattered: Drunk Driver Crashes While Driving Wrong Way with Two Daughters Last night , a vehicle crossed the center line in Daejeon and collided with an oncoming car, leaving five people injured. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:16 AM

Joint Investigation Team Summons 8 Officials as Witnesses Over 'Ballot Shortage' These individuals were reportedly responsible for duties such as distributing ballots at two polling stations in Seoul where the ballot shortage occurred. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:13 AM

As Temperatures Rise, "Lovebugs" Swarm Across South Korea: "Prepare Yourselves" Prepare yourselves," and "I thought we'd see fewer of them this year, but they are starting to appear one or two at a time. SBS Jun 22, 2026 9:05 AM

No Food but 'Delivery Completed'... Users Satisfied: "This Is a Revolution" You also add a cola. To get it even a little faster, you select "rabbit delivery" instead of "turtle delivery" and complete the payment. SBS Jun 22, 2026 8:48 AM

Editor's Pick: Anxiety Over Approaching 'Water Bomb' Monsoon—Will We Be Helpless Again This Year? On August 8, 2022, Seoul was hit by a torrential downpour, with rainfall reaching up to 141 millimeters per hour. SBS Jun 22, 2026 8:33 AM