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Yoon Suk Yeol's Side Files Opinion Opposing Live Broadcast of Supreme Court Ruling on Obstruction of Arrest Charges Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's side submitted an opinion to the Supreme Court … SBS Jul 7, 2026 3:07 PM

Police Officer Who Inspired 'The Roundup' Character Ma Seok-do Faces Potential Prison Time for DUI A police officer who served as the inspiration for the detective character Ma Seok-do in the film series The Roundup faces a prosecution request for a prison sentence. SBS Jul 7, 2026 3:05 PM

Jeju Police Book Hagwi Nonghyup Managers Over Fatal Forklift Accident The Jeju Provincial Police Agency, which is investigating the fatal forklift accident that occurred at the Hagwi Nonghyup Hanaro Mart last month, has booked managers of the agricultural cooperative on charges of professional negligence resulting in death. SBS Jul 7, 2026 3:05 PM

Prosecutors Launch Probe into Alleged Collusion Between Murder Suspect's Father and Police The prosecution, which holds direct investigative authority over misconduct cases involving police officers, has launched a probe into allegations of collusion between the father of Jang Yoon-gi , a suspect in a high school girl's murder, and the police investigation team. SBS Jul 7, 2026 2:35 PM

Record-Breaking Fine: 747.6 Billion Won Penalty for Price-Fixing Companies that have colluded for over seven years on the prices of starch and starch sweeteners—essential ingredients for food products like snacks, bread, beverages, ice cream, and beer, as well as industrial raw materials for paper and steel—are set to face a record-breaking fine. SBS Jul 7, 2026 2:29 PM

News Briefing: Today's Top Stories... Government's All-Out Effort Falls Short as Hanwha Ocean Misses Out on Submarine Deal 1. Samsung Electronics posted an operating profit exceeding 89 trillion won in the second quarter. SBS Jul 7, 2026 2:21 PM

"Are My Social Media Posts Next?" New Measures Against False Information Take Effect Today With the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence and social media, concerns over the distribution of manipulated content, such as fake images and videos, are growing. SBS Jul 7, 2026 1:58 PM

Police Officers Call for Prosecution's Supplementary Investigation Power Amid 'Jang Yoon-gi Case' Scandal As allegations of collusion between the local investigative team and a police inspector surnamed Jang—the father of Jang Yoon-gi, who murdered a high school girl in Gwangju—continue to spread, cynical reactions have emerged from within the police force itself. SBS Jul 7, 2026 1:52 PM

Public Forum to Discuss Adding Hangul Signage to Gwanghwamun to be Held on July 26 A public forum will be held to discuss the issue of adding Hangul signage to Gwanghwamun. SBS Jul 7, 2026 1:45 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Paju; One Firefighter Suffers Exhaustion, 21 Residents Evacuate today and was extinguished after approximately two and a half hours. Eleven residents suffered from minor smoke inhalation, and one firefighter in his 20s was transported to a hospital after suffering from exhaustion during the firefighting efforts. SBS Jul 7, 2026 1:40 PM