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Power Outage Disrupts Seoul Subway Line 1 During Morning Commute Korea Railroad Corporation reported that a power supply failure occurred on the southbound tracks between Chang-dong Station and Sinimun Station at approximately 7:29 a.m. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:33 AM

"Fear of Being Forgotten": Sports Organizations Become Refugees After Month-Long Handball Stadium Lockdown "I couldn't even bring out a single pen, my wallet, or my business cards. Everything is inside the office." Resignation permeated the voice of an official from the Korea Wushu Association. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:24 AM

Beaches in Donghae and Samcheok Open Today for 41-Day Summer Season The city of Donghae marked the start of its 2026 summer beach operations with an opening ceremony at Mangsang Beach today, which began with a ritual to pray for safety. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:14 AM

"My Son's Address and Password..." Inside the Secret Conversations Between a Police Officer Father and an Investigation Team Leader 1. "My Father is a Police Officer" After arresting Jang Yoon-gi on the morning of May 5, the day of the crime, the Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station learned during questioning that his father was a police officer. SBS Jul 8, 2026 9:03 AM

"Billions Withdrawn from My Account": Small and Mid-sized Financial Firms Targeted by Hackers The Financial Supervisory Service has repeatedly emphasized the need for rigorous internal controls in the financial investment sector, noting that small and mid-sized financial firms are increasingly becoming targets for hacking attacks. SBS Jul 8, 2026 8:32 AM

Newborn Dies After Hospital Transfer Delays: Parents Left Grieving On the evening of July 4, at 8:13 p.m., a baby was born at an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. SBS Jul 8, 2026 8:28 AM

Newborn Dies After Failing to Find Hospital for Emergency Care A tragic incident has occurred in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, where a newborn baby passed away. SBS Jul 8, 2026 8:18 AM

Gwangju Jeil High School Accepts Apology: Will the 6-Month Suspension Be Adjusted? The baseball team from Baejae High School visited Gwangju Jeil High School to offer an apology. SBS Jul 8, 2026 8:04 AM

"Delivery Riders Are Workers": Seoul High Court Issues First Ruling Recognizing Employee Status According to the KPTU, the 38-1 Civil Division of the Seoul High Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in part on July 3, overturning the lower court's decision in a lawsuit filed by a member of the Rider Union against a delivery platform company for unfair dismissal and unpaid wages. SBS Jul 8, 2026 7:54 AM

Dismissed Official Still Receiving Salary: Independence Hall Faces Unprecedented Dual Pay Situation It has been confirmed that Kim Hyeong-seok, the former president of the Independence Hall of Korea who was dismissed earlier this year amid controversy over his views on pro-Japanese activities, received his salary for the months of May and June. SBS Jul 8, 2026 7:45 AM