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As Temperatures Hit 39.5°C (103°F), Residents of "Jjokbangchon" and Market Vendors Say They Have No Choice But to Endure on July 12, the thermometer soared to 39.5°C . This was the highest temperature I measured while touring the Yeongdeungpo area that day. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:57 AM

The Era of 'Extreme Heat' Has Begun: Shifting Heatwave Map in Daegu and Gyeongbuk The heatwave map of Daegu and the surrounding Gyeongbuk region, long symbolized by the nickname Daefrica (a portmanteau of Daegu and Africa) as the hottest place in the country, is changing. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:57 AM

Pohang Under 'Serious' Heat Wave Warning: Beaches and Valleys Crowded, City Life Comes to a Standstill Vacationers cooled off under shade sails along coastal roads, enjoying the sea breeze, while families flocked to nearby valleys. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:56 AM

Attempt to Smuggle Tens of Millions of Won in Thermos Foiled; Incheon Airport Crackdowns Up 60% Following the emergence of methods such as hiding dollar bills in bookmarks to smuggle currency, security screening at Incheon International Airport has been strengthened, leading to an increase in the number of detected cases of illegal foreign currency outflow. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:55 AM

Airborne Microplastics Measured: Average of 200–300 Particles per Cubic Meter The majority of the detected microplastics consisted of polyethylene and polypropylene , which are commonly used in plastic bags and packaging materials. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:54 AM

Drunk or Reckless Driving with Children on Board Now Subject to Child Abuse Charges According to local legal circles on July 12, Judge Im Hwi-jae of the Hongseong Branch of the Daejeon District Court sentenced a 38-year-old woman, identified by the surname A, to 12 years in prison on July 10. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:53 AM

"Ex-Partner Threatens with Excavator": Rising Dating Violence Highlights Difficulty of Safe Breakups The perpetrator, a man in his 60s who arrived at the scene drunk in an excavator, was the woman's former partner. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:52 AM

Couple Receives Suspended Prison Sentences for Abandoning Two Babies Due to Skin Color According to legal sources on July 12, a woman in her 20s, identified as A, gave birth to a child while living with a man, B, in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, in 2005. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:50 AM

Potential Shift in Real Estate Tax: Higher Holding Taxes, Lower Transaction Taxes? The government is set to unveil a plan for real estate tax reform later this month. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:32 AM

Jang Yun-gi's Second Trial Today: Will He Admit to 'Intent to Commit Sexual Assault'? The special police investigation team looking into the allegations of misconduct surrounding the Jang Yun-gi case has summoned one of the key officials who directed the initial investigation to determine whether there was any interference from higher-ups. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:21 AM