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Roads Reopened, But Up to 200mm of Rain Expected Through Tomorrow Heavy rain of nearly 150mm fell across the Seoul metropolitan area overnight. While heavy rain warnings remain in effect in parts of Gangwon Province, traffic on major roads in Seoul, which had been blocked, has now fully resumed. SBS Jul 18, 2026 3:52 PM

Firefighting Efforts Strained by Combustible Materials; Coupang Logistics Center Fire Response Upgraded to Level 2 The fire authorities have upgraded the alert level regarding the fire at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon. SBS Jul 18, 2026 3:52 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Coupang Logistics Center in Seoknam-dong, Incheon; Extinguishing Efforts Underway for 4 Hours A fire broke out at a Coupang logistics center in Seoknam-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, at approximately 6:54 a.m. SBS Jul 18, 2026 3:42 PM

Level 2 Response Issued for Fire at Coupang Logistics Center in Incheon; 121 Evacuated Fire authorities have upgraded the alert level in response to the fire at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon. SBS Jul 18, 2026 3:42 PM

Heavy Rain Warnings Lifted, Traffic Resumes on Dongbu Expressway Overnight, the Seoul metropolitan area saw heavy rainfall of nearly 150mm. While all heavy rain warnings across the country have been lifted as of this afternoon, traffic has fully resumed on major roads in Seoul that were previously closed. SBS Jul 18, 2026 3:30 PM

Ship Suspected to be Chinese Fishing Vessel Sinks North of Yeonpyeongdo... "Search for Survivors Underway" According to the Central Regional Coast Guard, a report was received from the Marine Corps Yeonpyeong Unit at around 11:00 a.m. SBS Jul 18, 2026 2:27 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Incheon Coupang Logistics Center; Level 1 Response Issued, 121 Evacuated A fire has broken out at a logistics center in Incheon, prompting fire authorities to issue an emergency alert and begin suppression efforts. SBS Jul 18, 2026 1:02 PM

Traffic Control Lifted After Vehicle Fire in Yongma Tunnel Traffic in both directions of the Yongma Tunnel, which connects Myeonmok-dong in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, and Acheon-dong in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, was fully controlled this morning following a vehicle fire caused by a traffic accident, causing inconvenience to commuters. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:43 PM

Bus and Car Collide on Rainy Road in Gangneung, Leaving 4 Seriously Injured A collision between a bus and a passenger car on a rain-slicked road in Gangneung this morning left 4 people seriously injured. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:41 PM

Full Traffic Resumption on Seoul's Dongbu Expressway The Seoul Metropolitan Government had fully closed all sections of the Dongbu Expressway at approximately 5:37 a.m. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:24 PM