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Bizarre Assault on U.S. Soldiers in Pyeongtaek Sparks Online Misinformation A man who assaulted two U.S. soldiers in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, was falsely identified as a Korean national abroad, a claim that has been proven entirely untrue. SBS Jun 26, 2026 8:05 AM

First-Instance Ruling for Kim Keon-hee in 'Office-Selling' Case Today; Special Counsel Seeks 7.5-Year Prison Term The first-instance ruling for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, who was indicted on charges of "selling offices" (bribery for appointments), will be broadcast live on television today . SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:55 AM

Assailant Claims "Mutual Assault" After Brutally Beating 70-Year-Old Taxi Driver, But CCTV Tells a Different Story A 70-year-old taxi driver was assaulted by a man in his 20s in Dongseong-ro, Daegu. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:45 AM

"Recruiting via Social Media, Demanding Cash Only": Secret Operations at a Gangnam Dermatology Clinic Staff at a dermatology clinic in Gangnam have been arrested one after another on charges of illegally administering propofol to patients. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:42 AM

"Call the Police, I'm a Cop": Off-Duty Officer Causes Disturbance in Emergency Room A serving female police officer who caused a disturbance at a hospital emergency room while intoxicated has been sentenced to a fine in her appellate trial as well. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:39 AM

Citizen Demanded Compensation After Injuring Dog While Saving Child from Attack A story has emerged about a citizen who is being asked to pay millions of won in damages by a dog owner after injuring the dog while trying to save an elementary school student who was being attacked by an unleashed dog. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:19 AM

Following Series of Accidents, Electric Scooters Banned on Seoul Subway Starting July Many people ride electric scooters, but starting next month, electric scooters and electric bicycles will be prohibited on the Seoul subway. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:14 AM

Following Dongtan, Yongin Housing Market Heats Up: 'Balloon Effect' in Non-Regulated Areas As housing prices in Seoul continue to climb, buying demand is spreading to non-regulated areas in Gyeonggi Province to avoid the impact. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:11 AM

Police Issue Warning After String of Vehicle Break-ins A suspect has been caught after a series of vehicle break-ins in Paju. The man specifically targeted vehicles with side mirrors that were not folded in to steal cash and valuables before fleeing the scene. SBS Jun 26, 2026 7:09 AM

Female Protester Arrested for Spitting on Police at Jamsil Vote Counting Station A woman in her 40s has been arrested for allegedly swearing at and spitting on a police officer during a "vote counting station blockade protest" at Olympic Park in Seoul. SBS Jun 26, 2026 6:50 AM