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National Fire Agency Launches Anonymous Reporting System 'K-Whistle' to Eradicate Unfair Practices The operation of this anonymous reporting system is a measure designed to allow members to safely report unfair practices and inhumane treatment that are difficult to uncover in the field. SBS Jul 1, 2026 3:06 PM

Jeon Jae-soo: "Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Mega-Region Projects Are Frustrating, Will Communicate with Governor Park Wan-soo" ▲ Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo holding a press briefing Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo sta… SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:52 PM

Oh Se-hoon Begins Historic 5th Term as Seoul Mayor, Prioritizing Youth Policy Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who has achieved a historic fifth term as the mayor of Seoul, signaled the start of his 9th popularly elected administration on July 1. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:51 PM

Sewoon District to Be Transformed into Green Urban Space Following Committee Approval The plan focuses on expanding residential spaces along with green areas in the zone, which is located near the Jung-gu District Office. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:49 PM

60-Year-Old Professor Indicted for Sexually Harassing Student After Prosecutors Overturn Police Decision The Women and Children Crimes Investigation Department of the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office (Chief Prosecutor Kim Ji-young) indicted the former professor of the Department of German Language and Literature at Seoul Women's University, identified by his surname Choi, without detention on June 25. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:43 PM

Court Orders Perpetrator to Reimburse Government for Survivor Benefits Paid to Family of Teen Victim The government has won a damages lawsuit filed against a perpetrator who sexually assaulted a teenager, leading to her death, after the state provided survivor benefits to the victim's parents. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:24 PM

Former Coach Bento Speaks on Korea's World Cup Exit: "I Believe in Son Heung-min" To the players who returned home early after a disappointing group stage exit, the former coach expressed his firm belief that they would overcome this failure and rise again. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:24 PM

Public EV Charging Rates to Be Adjusted: Lower Fees for Slow Charging, Higher for Fast Charging The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced that it has finalized a plan to restructure the public EV charging fee system based on these changes. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:23 PM

Man Released After Being Falsely Accused of Gift Card Fraud by Illegal Lenders A man in his 30s who was arrested for failing to repay money borrowed from illegal lenders has been released. SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:21 PM

Controversy Grows Over 7.3 Billion Won Advance Payment for Articulated Buses as Delivery Fails Two three-section articulated buses, for which the city of Daejeon paid an advance of 7.3 billion won, failed to arrive in Korea by the delivery deadline yesterday . SBS Jul 1, 2026 2:21 PM