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CIO Expresses Opposition to Enforcement Decree of Major Crimes Investigation Agency Act, Citing Need to Exclude CIO Cases from Notification With the launch of the Major Crimes Investigation Agency just over three months away, the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials has expressed opposition to the proposed enforcement decree of the MCIA Act, citing concerns that it could undermine the CIO's independence and the confidentiality of its investigations. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:57 AM

Advocates for Hometown Donation Program Gather at Korean Association of Certified Public Tax Accountants General Meeting Certified public tax accountants from across the country, who played a pivotal role as advocates for the Hometown Donation Program last year and significantly contributed to achieving a record-high collection of 151.5 billion won, gathered in one place. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:56 AM

Waking Up Drowsy Students and Blocking Everything but Online Lectures: The 'AI Sparta' Study Rooms Taking Over Daechi-dong "If I just nod off because I'm sleepy, the staff comes in right away to wake me up." This is why Kim, an 18-year-old third-year student at Chung-Ang University High School in Seoul, has been frequently visiting a 'managed study room' in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:44 AM

Voice Phishing Ring That Swindled 880 Million Won via Fake Loan Offers Dismantled; 49 Arrested, 15 Detained The Hwaseong Dongtan Police Station in Gyeonggi Province announced on Tuesday that it has apprehended 49 members of an overseas-based voice phishing organization on charges including violating the Act on Prevention of Telecommunications Financial Fraud, with 15 of them being detained. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:44 AM

Man in 40s Arrested for Attempted Arson on Subway Line 4 Using Insecticide Spray The Seoul Jungbu Police Station announced today that they arrested the suspect, identified as A, at the scene the previous night at 9:12 p.m. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:18 AM

Court Approves JTBC's Request for Autonomous Restructuring Support, Postpones Decision on Rehabilitation The Seoul Bankruptcy Court's 2nd Rehabilitation Division (Presiding Judge Jung Joon-young) announced today that it will hold off on deciding whether to initiate rehabilitation proceedings until July 30 to monitor the progress of JTBC's ARS negotiations. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:16 AM

Police Investigate Vandalism of Vehicle Sprayed with Red Paint in Incheon Parking Lot According to the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station on Tuesday , a report was filed to 112 at 3:30 p.m. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:13 AM

Twist in Controversy Over Popular Jjamppong Restaurant Owner: Caught on Camera Telling Delivery Driver to Get Out [Owner: Talk to the people inside.] [Delivery Driver: Why are you speaking to me informally?] [Owner: Damn it, why are you picking a fight with me from the morning? Get out! I don't need your delivery, just get out!] [Owner: I am going to report you for obstruction of business, so get out.] A commotion involving police occurred at a popular Chinese restaurant in Seoul due to a conflict between a delivery driver and the owner. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:13 AM

Court Approves JTBC's Request for Autonomous Restructuring Support, Postpones Rehabilitation Decision The court has approved JTBC's application for the Autonomous Restructuring Support program and has postponed its decision on whether to commence rehabilitation proceedings. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:13 AM

"Let's Go to Starbucks": How a Casual Phrase Became a 'Vile Meme' [SPS] ⚡ SPS Key Summary The Incident: During the Blue Dragon National High School Baseball Championship on June 29, coaches from Gwangju Jeil High School strongly protested after players in the Paichai High School dugout chanted "Starbucks, Tank Day." Background and Controversy: On May 18, Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" marketing campaign (featuring the slogan "Bang on the desk!") faced backlash for allegedly referencing the Gwangju Democratization Movement and the torture-death of Park Jong-cheol, leading to the CEO's dismissal and an apology from Shinsegae Group. SBS Jun 30, 2026 11:12 AM