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Power Outages Amid Extreme Heat; Heat-Related Illnesses Surge Fivefold Yesterday, July 12, another death suspected to be caused by the heat was reported in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:19 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Top News 1. Tropical Night Alerts Nationwide: Power Outages and Heat-Related Deaths Reported Tropical night alerts have been issued for most parts of the country. SBS Jul 13, 2026 6:16 AM

60-Year-Old Academy Instructor Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Sex Crimes Against Teenage Student The Changwon District Court Criminal Division 2 (Presiding Judge Kim Seong-hwan) announced on July 12 that it sentenced the 60-year-old man, identified as A, to 5 years in prison on charges including quasi-rape of a minor. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:52 AM

Is It Safe to Release Captured Snakes? Debate Over Non-Native Black Kingsnake Found in Yangju The snake, which suddenly appeared in a blanket in the living room, was captured by fire authorities and released into a nearby stream. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:49 AM

From Bank Clerk to Sea Captain: How Korea’s Fishing Schools and Support Centers Are Revitalizing Coastal Communities On the boat, my word is law, but on land, my wife's word is law." Kim, 37, a father of twin boys, moved to Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, in 2022 with his wife to pursue a life in fishing and is now a captain. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:48 AM

"Roads Cut Off," "Crops Rotting": Residents Devastated by Flood Damage Restoration work involving heavy machinery was underway around the levee, which had collapsed by 5 to 10 meters due to the heavy downpour that occurred in the early hours of July 9. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:46 AM

Roller Coaster Stops at Gyeongju World Following Ferris Wheel Accident According to Gyeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province on July 11, the roller coaster at Gyeongju World stopped just before a steep drop at 10:55 a.m. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:44 AM

Man Stabbed by Brother Claims He Was Injured Alone, But Fails to Prevent Guilty Verdict According to legal circles on July 11, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 6-3 (Presiding Judges Min Dal-ki, Kim Jong-woo, and Park Jeong-je) recently sentenced the younger brother, identified as A, to three years in prison, suspended for four years, on charges of attempted murder. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:40 AM

"Samsung and SK Hynix Over College": Admissions Briefing for Chungbuk Semiconductor High School Draws Crowds from Across the Country Reflecting the unprecedented boom in the domestic semiconductor industry and the heightened interest following the school's recent feature in The New York Times , the school auditorium was packed with parents and students even before the event began. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:36 AM

Truck Carrying Livestock Manure Overturns in Imsil; Driver in 50s Dies The impact of the accident caused the vehicle to overturn, and it was determined that A was trapped underneath it. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:33 AM