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Traces Found on 'Spare Phone' Suggest Premeditated Murder of High School Student in Gwangju Circumstantial evidence has emerged suggesting that Jang Yoon-gi, the perpetrator who murdered a high school girl in Gwangju, may have known the victim beforehand and committed the crime with premeditation. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:18 PM

Shocking Video: Woman Assaults Cafe Owner Over Refusal to Refill Coffee A middle-aged woman is facing public backlash after causing a disturbance at a cafe and grabbing the owner by the hair because she was refused a coffee refill. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:16 PM

Former NEC Official Allegedly Pocketed 17.5 Billion Won in Taxpayer Money Through Shell Companies Allegations have emerged that a former official at the National Election Commission mobilized family members to establish multiple companies, securing contracts worth 17.5 billion won from the commission. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:11 PM

Motel Murderer Kim So-young Claims She Cannot Repay Damages to Victims' Families According to documents obtained by lawyer Nam Eon-ho, who represents the victims' families, on July 14, Kim wrote in a handwritten response submitted to the court in May, "The 12 percent interest is a massive amount that I cannot possibly pay, and it is a burden." The victims' families are currently pursuing a civil lawsuit against Kim and her parents, seeking a total of 30 million won in damages. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:06 PM

10-Minute News Story Summary: The Reality of the 'Republic of Adultery'—"I Became a Criminal While Gathering Evidence of Infidelity" Since the abolition of the adultery law in 2015, criminal punishment for those involved in extramarital affairs has disappeared. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:04 PM

Police Investigation Team: "Team Leader Suppressed Rape-Murder Charges Against Jang Yoon-gi" The special investigation team of the National Office of Investigation, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the Jang Yoon-gi case, announced the interim results of its investigation today, July 15. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:59 PM

Seoul Nights Come Alive: City Government Discusses Boosting Nighttime Economy Selected as the core agenda item for the meeting, the strategy aims to create a new growth engine for Seoul by organically linking tourism, culture, commercial districts, and transportation. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:51 PM

News Briefing: Today's Top Stories; Jang Yoon-gi Case Investigation Team Leader Referred to Prosecution Under Arrest, "Apologies to the Bereaved Family" 1. What are your thoughts on the current state of our stock market? Many of you likely feel it is like a rollercoaster. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:48 PM

Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence on 'Red Card Reversal' After Trump's Call U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun, who found himself at the center of controversy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to an unprecedented suspension deferral, has spoken out for the first time. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:39 PM

Online Platform Launched for Trading Solar and Wind Power 1 Solar Power Plant A brokerage platform is being launched to enable the online trading of electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind power. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:30 PM