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Calls for "Digital Exile" Grow as Concerns Mount Over Chilled Freedom of Expression The amended Information and Communications Network Act, often referred to as the "Fake News Punishment Act," went into effect yesterday, July 7. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:56 AM

Calls for "Digital Exile" Grow Amid Concerns Over Chilled Freedom of Expression The revised Information and Communications Network Act, often referred to as the "Fake News Punishment Act," has gone into effect. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:56 AM

Calls for Digital Exile Grow as Even Pro-Government Groups Oppose New 'Fake News' Law The revised Information and Communications Network Act, often referred to as the "Fake News Punishment Act," went into effect yesterday, July 7. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:55 AM

Applicants for Semiconductor Contract Departments Increasingly Apply to Multiple Universities, While Dual Applications with Medical Fields Decline According to an analysis of data from students who disclosed their early admission application universities (387 in the 2025 academic year and 549 in the 2026 academic year) by Jinhaksa on Wednesday, July 8, the rate of applicants to semiconductor contract departments at five universities in Seoul (Korea University, Sogang University, Sungkyunkwan University, Yonsei University, and Hanyang University) who also applied to medical or pharmaceutical programs fell by 6.2 percentage points, from 45.5% in the 2025 academic year to 39.3% in the 2026 academic year. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:53 AM

"Catch That Guy": Citizen Helps Apprehend Fugitive in Downtown Chase According to the Busan Nambu Police Station on July 8, the incident occurred on June 23 at approximately 8:10 p.m. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:51 AM

Prosecutors Secure 'Cable Ties' Missing from Jang Yoon-gi's Vehicle at Father's Home The Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office searched the residence of Jang's father, a police inspector surnamed Jang currently serving in the Gwangju area, yesterday and seized the cable ties in question. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:48 AM

Commuter Bus Collides with Dump Truck, Leaving 15 Injured today . The accident resulted in 15 people, including the bus driver and passengers, being injured and transported to hospitals. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:48 AM

"Working So Hard Without Pay?"... JTBC Faces Billions in Unpaid Appearance Fees The Korea Broadcasting Actors Union has strongly urged JTBC, which is facing corporate rehabilitation procedures, to protect the rights of actors and establish a plan to repay unpaid appearance fees. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:25 AM

"Wanted to Use the Restroom"... Hit with a 600,000 Won Fine Next is our hot topic. How could a cup of coffee cost 600,000 won? It is the story of someone who ended up having to pay a fine of 600,000 won. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:24 AM

Power Supply Failure Disrupts Seoul Subway Line 1 During Morning Commute Commuters faced significant delays on Seoul Subway Line 1 this morning, July 8, after a power supply failure disrupted train services starting around 7:30 a.m. SBS Jul 8, 2026 10:22 AM