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Controversy Over Google Maps Labeling Dokdo as 'Liancourt Rocks' 'Liancourt Rocks' is named after a French whaling ship that discovered the islets, and it is a term primarily used by the Japanese government to deny South Korea's territorial sovereignty over Dokdo. SBS Jul 16, 2026 8:28 AM

'Broken Spine' Image Appears on Seongsu Bridge with 9cm Gap First, there were concerns after a gap was discovered on the access road to the Seongsu Bridge in Seoul. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:52 AM

"Degraded into a Private Money-Making Stage"... Investigation Reveals Widespread Corruption Following our series of reports two months ago on the problems within forest restoration projects, the government launched a large-scale investigation. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:32 AM

Rewards for Reporting Unregistered Private Academies Increased to Up to 2 Million Won The reward for reporting academies that charge fees exceeding the regulated amount or violate permitted teaching hours has also been increased to a maximum of 1 million won. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:25 AM

School Inspector Who Illegally Filmed in Restaurant Avoids Prison Time The third hot topic is as follows. A former school inspector from the North Chungcheong Office of Education, who installed cameras in a public restroom to film illegally, has received a suspended prison sentence. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:20 AM

"Hope to Be a Good History Teacher"... Controversy Over 'Wish Plaque' at Japanese Shrine Our next hot topic: a wish plaque written in Korean at a Japanese shrine, reading "Please let me become a good history teacher," has sparked controversy. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:18 AM

Liposuction: Does It Really Lead to Weight Loss? From Uneven Skin to Anesthesia Accidents The National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency announced on July 16 that it has released the results of a comprehensive study analyzing the safety and complication rates of cosmetic liposuction. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:15 AM

Search Underway After Person Falls into Sea from Old Geoje Bridge in Tongyeong According to the Tongyeong Coast Guard, a report was received at approximately 5:30 p.m. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:08 AM

Exclusive: Police Chief Allegedly Ordered 'Shoddy Investigation' to Avoid Links to Stalking Crimes The police special investigation team has secured testimony that the chief of the Gwangsan Police Station issued instructions to avoid linking the Jang Yoon-gi case to relationship-based crimes, such as stalking. SBS Jul 16, 2026 7:00 AM

Three Years After Osong Disaster, 52 Underpasses Still at Risk of Flooding Three years ago, an underpass in Osong was flooded, leaving 14 people dead and 16 injured. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:59 AM