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First 'Disaster-Level' Heavy Rain Alert Issued in Suseong-gu, Daegu: 31mm in 15 Minutes, 89mm in One Hour An emergency disaster alert for "disaster-level heavy rain" was issued for the first time in Suseong-gu, Daegu, tonight as 31.5 mm of rain fell in just 15 minutes, with a total of 89.0 mm recorded in one hour. SBS Jul 17, 2026 11:39 PM

Seoul Enters Emergency Response Mode for Heavy Rain; 29 Streams Closed As of the night of July 17, Constitution Day, a preliminary heavy rain advisory has been issued for all of Seoul, with forecasts predicting strong and heavy rainfall from the early hours to the afternoon of tomorrow, July 18. SBS Jul 17, 2026 10:53 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Animal Feed Factory in Anseong; No Casualties Reported A fire broke out at an animal feed manufacturing factory in Miyang-myeon, Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 17, 2026 10:42 PM

Police Association Demands Resignation of Acting Commissioner Over 'Jang Yoon-gi Case' The council criticized the leadership, stating, "Instead of protecting the organization, they have been busy avoiding responsibility and are attempting to 'cut off the tail' by shifting the blame onto frontline officers." This reflects their dissatisfaction with measures such as the rotational personnel system, which was announced for full implementation under the pretext of strengthening the fairness and democratic control of police investigations. SBS Jul 17, 2026 10:05 PM

Heavy Rain Advisories Issued for Daegu, Gyeonggi, South Chungcheong, and North Gyeongsang; Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Level 1 Activated The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it activated Level 1 of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters as of 9:00 p.m. SBS Jul 17, 2026 9:41 PM

Investigation into Botched Probe Expands to Higher-Ups... "Strict Response to Secondary Victimization" The police investigation into allegations of a botched probe regarding the Jang Yoon-gi case is increasingly pointing toward higher-ranking officials. SBS Jul 17, 2026 9:40 PM

Heavy Rain Advisories Issued for Hwaseong, Pyeongtaek, and Anseong in Gyeonggi Province; Also Effective in Southern Daejeon and Sejong The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that a heavy rain advisory will take effect in Hwaseong, Pyeongtaek, and Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, as of 9:00 p.m. SBS Jul 17, 2026 9:26 PM

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Heavy Rain Spreads Nationwide from Chungcheong; Up to 300mm Expected in Seoul Metropolitan Area Heavy rain is forecast to pour across the country starting tonight, Friday, July 17, the first day of the holiday. SBS Jul 17, 2026 9:02 PM

"Focus Should Be on Recovery, Not Just Punishment": Inside a Drug Rehabilitation Facility As the recidivism rate for drug offenses exceeds 50 percent, there is a growing consensus that while punishment is important, the focus must shift toward treatment and rehabilitation. SBS Jul 17, 2026 8:52 PM