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Noh Tae-ak: "I Feel Responsible as Chairperson for Ballot Shortage Incident" Former National Election Commission Chairperson Noh Tae-ak said today regarding the ballot shortage incident during the June 3 local elections, "As chairperson, I feel a deep sense of responsibility for the commission's failure to oversee the process thoroughly." Noh made the remarks while attending a plenary session of the National Assembly's "Special Committee on the Investigation of the June 3 Local Election Ballot Shortage" in response to a related question from Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Kim Nam-hee. SBS Jun 23, 2026 1:06 PM

'Inundated with Calls': Specialized High Schools Surge in Popularity This trend is driven by an increasing number of students and parents turning to specialized and "Meister" high schools that offer direct paths to employment after graduation, as a four-year university degree is no longer seen as an absolute prerequisite for landing a job at a major conglomerate. SBS Jun 23, 2026 12:47 PM

Icheon and Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province Begin Cultivation of Rice for Processing Icheon and Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province have begun cultivating rice specifically for processing, which is used in products such as distilled spirits. SBS Jun 23, 2026 12:34 PM

From Bibimbap to Ipssal-bansae: North and South Korean Cuisine Come Together An event was held where North Korean defectors and Jeonju citizens came together to prepare and share food from both Koreas. SBS Jun 23, 2026 12:30 PM

Court Hearing Begins for JoongAng Group Representatives; Executives Avoid Press As five JoongAng Group affiliates, including JTBC, have filed for rehabilitation, the court has begun hearings to decide whether to initiate the rehabilitation process. SBS Jun 23, 2026 12:18 PM

Criminal Gang Luring Koreans to Cambodia for Bank Account Theft and Torture Remains Active The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Metropolitan Investigation Division announced today that it has referred 11 individuals, including the 30-year-old ringleader identified as 'A', to the prosecution on charges including organizing a criminal group, kidnapping and transferring persons abroad, confinement, and special injury. SBS Jun 23, 2026 12:07 PM

News Briefing: Top Stories of the Day 1. The United States announced that the International Atomic Energy Agency has reached an agreement with Iran to resume nuclear inspections within the country. SBS Jun 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Court Rejects Motion to Recuse Judge in Mostan's Exit Ban Case, Citing Lack of Grounds The Seoul Administrative Court's 5th Administrative Division (Presiding Judge Lee Jung-won) dismissed the recusal motion filed by Professor Tan against Judge Wi Ji-hyun of the 1st Administrative Division yesterday . SBS Jun 23, 2026 11:47 AM

Mother and Son Found Dead After Falling Victim to 50 Million Won Voice Phishing Scam; Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Takes Over Investigation The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has launched an investigation after a mother and her son in Eumseong-gun, North Chungcheong Province, took their own lives following a voice phishing scam that cost them tens of millions of won. SBS Jun 23, 2026 11:37 AM

Subtitled News: Arriving an Hour Early at the Annex Entrance… Avoiding the Press After a Public Apology? The representative interrogation session has begun for five affiliates of the JoongAng Group, including the general programming channel JTBC, which have filed for court receivership. SBS Jun 23, 2026 11:37 AM