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Midnight Hotel Fire: Owner Suspected of Arson; Family Members Injured While Trying to Stop Him According to the Jeonbuk State Fire Service and other authorities on Wednesday , the fire started at a hotel in Songcheon-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, at 5:16 a.m. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:55 AM

Everland's Baby Panda Grows Fourfold in Just 3 Weeks The baby panda has developed a slightly chubbier physique, and its characteristic black markings around the eyes, ears, shoulders, arms, and legs have become more distinct, giving it the appearance of a true panda. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:51 AM

Subtitled News: Will World Cup Broadcasts Be Cut Off After Round of 32? The Truth Behind "JTBC Failed to Pay Broadcasting Fees" With the South Korean national football team's final group stage match against South Africa just one day away, reports have emerged suggesting that even if Korea advances to the Round of 32, viewers may no longer be able to watch the World Cup matches. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:48 AM

Kim Yong-beom: "Discussions on Regional Semiconductor Clusters Nearing Completion… Yongin Project Remains Unchanged" Kim Yong-beom, Chief of Staff for Policy at the Presidential Office, stated today regarding the consideration of establishing a second semiconductor cluster in regions such as Honam and Chungcheong, that "discussions are nearing the final stage," adding, "Once finalized, we plan to arrange an opportunity for companies and relevant ministries to explain the details to the public all at once." During the Kwanhun Club forum held at the Press Center in Seoul today, Kim said, "Given the current trend, demand for semiconductors is exploding, creating a situation where we must accelerate the construction of facilities that were already planned." He reiterated the necessity of creating regional clusters, stating, "Even if we wanted to build more in the metropolitan area, there is no land, electricity, or water available. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:45 AM

'Not a Photo Zone': Do Not Climb the Rocks at Hajodae in Yangyang It's dangerous." On the afternoon of June 23, as tourists gathered around the rocks at Hajodae Beach in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province, the urgent voice of an on-site safety guard rang out. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:43 AM

Seoul Home to 6,220 Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals with Over $30 Million, Highest Growth Rate Dollar and South Korean Won The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide with a net worth exceeding $30 million (approximately 46 billion KRW) is surging. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:34 AM

Special Counsel Summons Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung as Suspect Over Alleged Insurrection Involvement and Investigation Interference The 2nd Comprehensive Special Counsel Team summoned former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung at 10:00 a.m. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:34 AM

4 Wolf-Dogs Remain at Large After Escaping in Seosan; Residents Anxious Eleven wolf-dogs escaped from a breeding facility in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, and four of them remain at large. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:34 AM

Warning Signs Posted Across City as Crow Attacks Increase Recently, there has been a series of reports from citizens in downtown Busan claiming they have been attacked by crows. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:24 AM

Man in His 70s Dies After Suspected Accidental Fall at Namyangju Fishing Spot A man in his 70s has died after falling into the water at a fishing spot in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jun 24, 2026 10:10 AM