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Memorial Stone Erected at Site of Aricell Factory Fire, Inscribed with Pledge in Three Languages A memorial stone has been erected at the site of the Aricell factory fire, which claimed 23 lives, to honor the victims. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:50 PM

Anseong City Offers Special Rewards for 'Climate Action' – Up to 30,000 Won Annually The Climate Action Opportunity Income is a signature environmental policy of Gyeonggi Province that provides up to 60,000 won in local currency annually to residents who practice 16 different climate-friendly actions in their daily lives. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:50 PM

Gyeonggi Governor-elect's Transition Team Reviews 'Corporate Local Tax Reform'; Prepares Countermeasures for Municipal Backlash According to an internal document from the transition team, the "Fair, Innovation, and Inclusion Gyeonggi Preparatory Committee," obtained by Yonhap News on June 23, the team is considering a "joint tax base" plan. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:49 PM

American in His 30s Arrested for Assaulting U.S. Soldiers in Korea: "I Was Angry Because They Ignored Me" soldiers he encountered on the street. The Pyeongtaek Police Station in Gyeonggi Province announced today that they have booked and are investigating a man in his 30s, identified as A, for allegedly assaulting two U.S. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:47 PM

Choo Mi-ae: "Gyeonggi Province's Fiscal Situation is Critical; Postpone New Organizational Units and Review Carefully" During the second meeting on provincial policy issues held by the transition committee, Governor-elect Choo stated, "With Gyeonggi Province's finances in a critical state, the creation of new organizational units must be reviewed with caution." According to the 'Fair, Innovative, and Inclusive Gyeonggi Preparation Committee' on June 23, Choo instructed the committee during the meeting to "proceed with organizational restructuring based on a diagnostic assessment driven by AI-based administrative innovation, but postpone the creation of any new units and make decisions based on the results of the assessment later." In this meeting, which covered safety and fairness, Choo emphasized the prevention of relationship-based crimes and support for victims. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:45 PM

Another Accident Involving Elderly Driver in Busan: 4-Vehicle Collision on Uphill Road Just one day after a fatal accident involving a driver in their 70s left two people dead in Busan, another elderly driver has been involved in a traffic accident and is currently under police investigation. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:45 PM

Acquittals Confirmed for Suh Hoon and Kim Hong-hee in 'West Sea Shooting' Case as Prosecution Drops Appeal The Seoul High Prosecutors' Office announced today that it would not file an appeal to the Supreme Court regarding former Director Suh and former Commissioner General Kim. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:41 PM

Subtitled News: "BTS V's 7.3 Billion Won Contract Renewal" Sparks Backlash Among Franchise Owners Selling 1,500 Won Coffee The low-cost coffee franchise Compose Coffee is facing growing backlash from some of its franchisees as it pursues a contract renewal with its advertising model, BTS member V. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:33 PM

Contractor Indicted for Stabbing Attack at LG Electronics Office The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Ki No-seong) announced today that it has indicted the contractor, identified by his surname Jeong , on charges of attempted murder. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:28 PM

Man Seen in Viral 'Zombie-Like' Social Media Video Arrested A man stands with his head bowed and both arms hanging limp. This is the so-called "Suwon drug incident" video that has recently spread across social media. SBS Jun 23, 2026 4:19 PM