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EXCLUSIVE: Aftermath of 'Namyangju Case'… Did Police Downplay Investigation to Avoid Scrutiny? We have just reported that the police special investigation team has secured testimony indicating that the Gwangsan Police Station chief issued instructions to avoid linking the Jang Yun-gi case to relationship-based crimes, such as stalking. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:38 AM

Cheongju City Council Member Under Investigation for Alleged Sex Trafficking of a Minor A sitting Cheongju city council member is under police investigation for allegedly engaging in sex trafficking with a minor. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:35 AM

Are South Korea-U.S. Issues Tangled? Ambassador to the U.S. Makes 'Unusual' Return Kang Kyung-wha, Ambassador to the United States, has returned home temporarily. It is unusual for an ambassador to return without a specific diplomatic event scheduled. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:32 AM

Struggling with 'Negative Compounding': Calls for Swift Corrective Measures on Leveraged ETFs Leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have become a source of trouble, exacerbating volatility in the Korean stock market. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:31 AM

Alert Issued for Rockfalls and Collapses; Up to 80mm of Rain Expected South of Chungcheong Monsoon rain is returning to various regions today, July 16. Up to 80mm of rain is forecast for areas south of Chungcheong through tomorrow. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:31 AM

Proposal for Integrated 4-Year Military Academy in Daejeon Jaundae to be Unveiled at Government-Party Consultations Today The government and the ruling party are scheduled to hold a consultation meeting at the National Assembly at 8:00 a.m. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:18 AM

Ground Temperatures 10°C Higher Than Air: Warning Issued for Pet Dog Burns and Heatstroke [I had to hold back the urge to meddle when I saw someone walking a puppy that looked less than 6 months old in the middle of summer.] This is a comment left on a post titled "Why You Should Not Walk Your Dog During a Heatwave," which was recently uploaded to the online community Theqoo. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:17 AM

"Evidence Suggests Suspect Knew Victim Before Crime… Police Failed to Investigate" The police special investigation team has uncovered evidence suggesting that Jang Yun-gi knew the high school girl he murdered long before the incident, and they are currently verifying whether he had been stalking her. SBS Jul 16, 2026 6:14 AM

"Hikers Even Drinking Water from Hallasan's Baengnokdam: Illegal Trekking Must Be Eradicated" Jeju Provincial Council member Park Ji-eun (Democratic Party of Korea) pointed out the reality of illegal activities on Hallasan during a meeting of the Culture, Tourism and Sports Committee at the 452nd extraordinary session of the council on July 15. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:52 AM

70-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Cafe Window While Under Influence of Sleeping Pills A is accused of driving under the influence of sleeping pills and crashing into a nearby cafe in Gongsu-ri, Baebang-eup, Asan, South Chungcheong Province, at 10:10 p.m. SBS Jul 16, 2026 5:50 AM