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Controversy Erupts Over "Unpaid Tens of Billions of Won": Where Is Ulsan's Share? A new controversy has emerged regarding the Donghae-1 and Donghae-2 gas fields, which produced natural gas off the coast of Ulsan. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:39 PM

Major Financial Firms Flock to Jeonbuk: A Green Light for the 'Third Financial Hub'? Major domestic and international financial firms are successively establishing their presence in Jeonbuk State. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:36 PM

Special Counsel Requests Arrest Warrant for Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on Charges of Insurrection and Abuse of Power The special counsel team has requested an arrest warrant for former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on charges of involvement in an insurrection. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:30 PM

Top News at 12 1. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the resumption of a maritime blockade against Iran and stated that a 20% toll will be imposed on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:05 PM

Construction to Begin on 12,000 Homes in 3rd Generation New Towns; Tax Reform Measures Expected Soon The government plans to begin construction on 12,000 housing units in 3rd generation new towns during the second half of this year and accelerate housing supply on major sites previously announced for development. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:57 AM

Public Deliberation Concludes: Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility from 14 to 13 for Serious, Repeat Juvenile Offenders A government-led public deliberation process has concluded that the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles should be lowered from under 14 to under 13, but only for cases involving serious, violent, or repeat offenses. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:50 AM

Stopped at a Red Light, He Ran to the Car Ahead... An Unexpected Heartwarming Scene Here is a heartwarming story. Yes, this happened at an intersection in Busan last month. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:50 AM

Man Arrested for Growing Marijuana in Farm Rented for Reptile Breeding The Incheon Ganghwa Police Station announced that it has arrested and referred a man in his 40s, identified as A, to the prosecution on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:39 AM

60-Year-Old Arrested for Neglecting 52 Dogs Amid Filth and Trash The Chuncheon Police Station in Gangwon Province announced today that the suspect, identified as A , was referred to the prosecution while in custody yesterday on charges of violating the Animal Protection Act. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:27 AM

Special Larceny Charges for 1,500 Won Item: Why Prosecution Proceeded Despite Store Owner's Request Not to Punish Two individuals with severe developmental disabilities consumed a 1,500 won ice cream at a convenience store without paying for it. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:16 AM