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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to Unveil First Private-Sector UAM Aircraft on July 15, Featuring 5-Meter Hovering Demonstration An Urban Air Mobility aircraft currently under development by a domestic company is set to make its debut. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:15 AM

New Minister of National Court Administration: "External Pressures Are Growing, I Will Support Judges' Independent Duties" Noh Kyung-pil (62, Judicial Research and Training Institute 23rd class), the new Minister of the National Court Administration , stated on July 14, "Recently, external pressures and burdens that hinder judges' independent trials and the stable performance of duties by court members have been increasing." He added, "I will serve as a sturdy shield so that all court members can carry out their duties with conviction, in accordance with the law and principles." During his inauguration ceremony held at the Supreme Court's Mugunghwa Hall this morning, the new Minister stated, "To provide high-quality judicial services to the public, it is essential above all else that court members are able to work in a stable and healthy environment." Noh continued, "Not long ago, we experienced the heartbreaking loss of a judge who had been performing their judicial duties more diligently than anyone else," adding, "I offer my deepest condolences to all court members who have silently endured such difficulties and pain." This appears to be a reference to the incident in May, when Shin Jong-oh, a judge at the Seoul High Court who was in charge of the appellate trial for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, was found dead on court premises. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:14 AM

Group Behind 'Underground Bunker Marijuana' Operation Indicted for Defrauding 1 Billion Won in Youth Farming Subsidies The investigation team stated that the two suspects, identified as A and B , both in their 30s, were additionally charged with violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:03 AM

Man in His 40s Arrested and Referred to Prosecution for Cultivating Marijuana in Ganghwa, Incheon A is accused of cultivating 30 marijuana plants in a rented building in Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, from May until recently. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:03 AM

Special Counsel Seeks 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 11:00 AM

Pedestrian Killed After Car Plows Into Sidewalk Near Jeongja Station; Driver Claims Sudden Unintended Acceleration today . A man in his 30s who was on the sidewalk was transported by paramedics in a state of cardiac arrest but later died. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:59 AM

Government Conducts Emergency Inspection Ahead of Heavy Rain; Strengthens Management of Flood-Prone Areas The Ministry of the Interior and Safety held an emergency countermeasures meeting with relevant agencies today to strengthen preemptive responses to prevent damage such as flooding and landslides, as heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is forecasted to hit the central region starting this afternoon. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:48 AM

Special Counsel Seeks Arrest Warrant for Former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung Over Alleged Involvement in Insurrection The 2nd Special Counsel team, led by Kwon Chang-young, which is investigating remaining allegations following the three major special counsel probes, has moved to secure the detention of former Prosecutor General Shim Woo-jung on charges of involvement in an insurrection. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:17 AM

Excitement Over New Apartment Turns to Frustration: "We May Have to Delay Moving In" It is quite difficult to get children into daycare centers these days. What is the story this time? Yes, this happened at a newly built apartment complex in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:15 AM

Car Crashes Into Sidewalk Near Jeongja Station in Bundang; 1 Dead, 2 Injured today . The accident left a man in his 30s who was on the sidewalk in cardiac arrest; he was transported to a hospital but later died. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:15 AM