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"Jang Yoon-gi Knew the Victim Long Before the Crime" The police special investigation team has announced that they have uncovered evidence suggesting that Jang Yoon-gi knew the high school girl he murdered long before the crime took place. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:01 AM

"They Said It Would Rain": Public Frustration Grows, Yet Accuracy Is 90%? These days, there are times when it is sunny despite forecasts of rain, or sudden downpours occur without warning. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:46 AM

Couple Who Attempted to Kill Daughter and Take Their Own Lives Receives Suspended Sentence: What the Judge Said On July 15, the Daejeon District Court's 12th Criminal Division (Presiding Judge Kim Byeong-man) sentenced the couple, identified as A and B, to three years in prison, suspended for five years, on charges of violating the Act on the Punishment of Child Abuse Crimes. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:46 AM

'20140416' Used as Date of Birth Example: Company Apologizes Following Backlash Lastly, that date marks the day of the Sewol ferry disaster. What happened? Yes, an issue was raised regarding a mobile app for patients used by major university hospitals and general hospitals in Korea. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:46 AM

Han Kang: "We Must Change Course in This Era of Hatred… Hope Lies in Recognizing the Problem" Nobel Laureate in Literature Han Kang said on July 15 that while the deepening hatred in South Korea and around the world is a "task we must overcome," the growing social consensus to recognize it as a problem is a sign of hope. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:35 AM

Delivery to 26th Floor Despite Broken Elevator: A Heartwarming Conclusion Here is today's final hot topic. A heartwarming story has emerged about a chicken delivery worker and a customer who showed consideration for each other after an apartment elevator broke down during a heatwave. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:22 AM

Actor Fees for Government-Supported Mid-Budget Films to Be Capped Under 10% of Production Costs The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council announced that they would sign the "Agreement between the Government, Production Companies, and Management Agencies for the Revitalization of Korean Film Production" this afternoon at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:21 AM

'Cooler After Rain? An Illusion': The Terror of 'Humid Heatwaves' Following Showers ⚡ Core Summary First-ever issuance in meteorological history: On July 12, 2026, the "Severe Heatwave Warning," the highest level of the warning system reorganized for the first time in 18 years, was issued for Gyeongsan and Pohang in North Gyeongsang Province for the first time in history. SBS Jul 16, 2026 9:04 AM

Exclusive: Police Chief Urged Caution in Jang Yoon-gi Murder Case Amid Pressure Following Namyangju Stalking Murder Why did the police leadership, including the police chief at the time, go to such lengths to prevent the Jang Yoon-gi case from being linked to relationship-based crimes? Back in March, there was a stalking-related murder in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 16, 2026 8:35 AM

"When Will It Collapse Again?": 'Under Construction' Signs Fuel Anxiety On the 8th, while a heavy rain warning was in effect, workers were busy clearing away water and mud without a break. SBS Jul 16, 2026 8:34 AM