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No Holidays in July? That's a Thing of the Past: Constitution Day Brings a Three-Day Weekend This piece of useful news is about Constitution Day becoming a public holiday. It is this coming Friday. SBS Jul 14, 2026 8:14 AM

"Perfect for a Hot Summer": Seoul Opens Major Cultural Facilities at Night The next piece of news is about a "cool cultural escape" for your Friday night. SBS Jul 14, 2026 8:10 AM

Power Outage in Incheon's Yeongjongdo Affects 25,000 Households; Temporary Power Restored According to Incheon City and the Korea Electric Power Corporation on Tuesday , power supply was cut off in the Yeongjong-dong area of Yeongjong-gu, Incheon, at 5:16 p.m. SBS Jul 14, 2026 8:05 AM

One-Strike 'Business Suspension' for Price Gouging: Crackdown on Lodging Overcharges Our first piece of essential news is the crackdown on lodging price gouging. Many of you are likely booking accommodations ahead of your summer vacations. SBS Jul 14, 2026 8:05 AM

Fire at Apartment in Seongdong-gu Overnight Leaves 4 Injured, Dozens Evacuated A fire broke out at an apartment in Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at 11:15 p.m. SBS Jul 14, 2026 7:54 AM

7-Year-Old Dies in 1.2-Meter-Deep Wave Pool Despite Wearing Life Jacket Many people are visiting water parks to escape the sweltering heat. However, a tragic incident occurred last weekend at a water park in Gyeonggi Province where an elementary school student died, and a man in his 30s was arrested by police for sexually molesting children. SBS Jul 14, 2026 7:42 AM

Melting in Less Than a Minute: Thermometers Hit 40 Degrees in Sweltering Heat The entire country was boiling again today, July 13. Daegu, in particular, recorded the highest temperature in the nation at 37.7 degrees. SBS Jul 14, 2026 7:22 AM

Why Are Fish in Taean Cage Farms 'Fasting'? To Prevent High Water Temperature Damage As the intense summer heat begins and seawater temperatures rise, efforts are accelerating to minimize damage to cage fish farms in the Taean region of Chungcheongnam-do. SBS Jul 14, 2026 7:06 AM

Brutal Heatwave: Stray Dogs and Bosintang Restaurant Owners Both Struggle to Survive The center, operated by the civic group Animal Rescue 119, which rescues lost and abandoned animals, is currently home to 30 stray dogs and cats. SBS Jul 14, 2026 7:05 AM

Sweating Through Recovery Efforts Amid Scorching Heat Following Heavy Rain At a gateball court in Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, the temperature soared to 34°C yesterday . SBS Jul 14, 2026 7:01 AM