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Farmers Struggle Against 'Extreme Heat' Amid Rising Risks of Heat-Related Illnesses The previous day, a severe heat wave warning was briefly issued for Gyeongsan and Pohang before being replaced by a standard heat wave warning. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:59 AM

80-Year-Old Found Dead in Vegetable Garden in Yeongdong; Suspected Heat-Related Illness An 80-year-old man has died while working in a vegetable garden during a heat wave in Yeongdong-gun, North Chungcheong Province. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:55 AM

Police Explanation Falls Flat as Suspect Admits to Rape-Murder Jang Yun-gi, who murdered a high school girl in Gwangju, has admitted in court that he committed the crime with the intent of sexual assault. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:51 AM

Elementary School Student Dies in Water Park Accident; Sexual Assault Incidents Reported Many people are heading out for water activities to escape the heat. However, a series of accidents and incidents have been reported, including a tragic case this past weekend where an elementary school student drowned at a water park in Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:49 AM

"I Have to Work Despite the Heat": Elderly Paper Collectors and Outdoor Workers Brave the Scorching Sun "It is sweltering every single day lately. No matter how hot it gets, I have to work every day..." Around 2:00 p.m. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:42 AM

"Cabbage Crops at Risk": Farmers in Anbandegi, Gangneung Sigh Over Scorching Heat Kim , head of the Gangneung Farmers Association, who grows cabbage in Anbandegi, Wangsan-myeon, Gangneung, Gangwon Province—the nation's largest highland vegetable cultivation complex—sighed yesterday , saying, "Farmers are worried among themselves that all the cabbage will be ruined this year." Anbandegi, located at an altitude of 1,100 meters, is an ideal place for summer cabbage farming as temperatures typically remain below 30°C even in midsummer. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:41 AM

Arrest Warrant Denied for Former Ground Operations Commander Kang Ho-pil Over Alleged Involvement in Insurrection The arrest warrant for former Ground Operations Commander Kang Ho-pil, who is su… SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:31 AM

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison Over 'Free Opinion Polls' Case Where Kim Keon Hee Was Acquitted Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to two years in prison in his first trial for allegedly receiving free public opinion polls from Myung Tae-kyun. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:30 AM

Defendant Admits to 'Murder for Sexual Assault' After Viewing CCTV Footage Jang Yun-gi has admitted in court to murdering a high school girl with the intent of committing sexual assault. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:26 AM

"Why Did You Honk?" Man Arrested for Stabbing Over Parking Dispute A man in his 50s has been arrested by police in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, for wielding a weapon. SBS Jul 14, 2026 6:23 AM