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Rain Clouds Over Yellow Sea Intensify; 'Extreme Downpours' Expected in Central Regions at Dawn Let's take a closer look at the detailed weather forecast with Jeong Gu-hui from our weather team. SBS Jul 17, 2026 8:32 PM

Chaos on the Way to Gangneung: "The Road Turned Into a Giant Parking Lot" Traffic through the tunnel where the fire occurred was restricted until late this afternoon, but I understand that some lanes have just reopened. SBS Jul 17, 2026 8:25 PM

Couple Found Dead After Fall at Uijeongbu Apartment; Two Children Also Found Deceased Police are investigating after a couple in their 40s and their two children were found dead at an apartment in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 17, 2026 8:16 PM

5 Children Injured After Large Air Bounce Collapses at Gunpo Water Playground The accident occurred at approximately 2:51 p.m. today at a water playground in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo. SBS Jul 17, 2026 7:57 PM

Preview of Today's SBS 8 News (July 17) In today's SBS 8 News: ▶ Four-vehicle collision and fire in Daegwallyeong Tunnel… SBS Jul 17, 2026 7:34 PM

Elementary School Teachers Call for Revision of Child Welfare Act Amid Concerns Over Malicious Lawsuits; 50,000 Estimated at Rally One day before the third anniversary of the death of a teacher who passed away while working at Seoi Elementary School, teachers' organizations held a rally to demand the revision of the controversial Child Welfare Act. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:45 PM

Heavy Rain Forecast for Central Regions Tomorrow; Interior Minister Dispatches Emergency Management Officers to 9 Provinces and Cities Minister of the Interior and Safety Yun Ho-jung held a meeting with relevant agencies this afternoon to inspect readiness for heavy rain, as significant rainfall is forecast for the central regions starting early tomorrow , the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:33 PM

Airfares Drop Ahead of Summer Vacation... Discounts on the Way Here is a quick summary of the news you need to know this morning. Let's take a look at these useful news updates. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:27 PM

"Are Our Kids Test Subjects?" Parents Outraged Over Gwangju Education Policy Parents have pushed back, arguing that local students could become test subjects for the policy, while teachers have also expressed negative views regarding the implementation without adequate preparation. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:27 PM

Four-Vehicle Collision and Fire in Daegwallyeong Tunnel 4 on Yeongdong Expressway... 'Full Traffic Control' A fire broke out in Daegwallyeong Tunnel 4 on the Yeongdong Expressway, heading toward Gangneung, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, at approximately 11:50 a.m. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:27 PM