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Traffic Fully Blocked in Both Directions Due to Vehicle Fire in Yongma Tunnel The fire broke out in a vehicle inside the tunnel at approximately 6:53 a.m. today, leading to the closure of the road. SBS Jul 18, 2026 9:48 AM

64-Hour Shifts and 24-Hour On-Call: The Last Words of a Resident We previously reported the tragic incident in the Jeonbuk region where a newborn passed away after not receiving timely treatment following the resignation of the only professor responsible for the neonatal intensive care unit at a university hospital. SBS Jul 18, 2026 8:58 AM

Beyond Punishment to Recovery: Inside the Drug Rehabilitation Ward To lower the recidivism rate for drug offenses, which exceeds 50 percent, treatment and rehabilitation are just as important as punishment. SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:19 AM

"64 Hours of Continuous Work"... Neonatal Intensive Care Units on the Brink Regional neonatal intensive care units are pushed to the brink, to the point where the loss of just one doctor can force them to shut down. SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:16 AM

Teachers Take to the Streets Ahead of 3rd Anniversary of Seoi Elementary School Tragedy With the third anniversary of the death of a teacher at Seoi Elementary School, who passed away after suffering from malicious complaints by parents, just one day away, teachers from across the country have taken to the streets. SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:10 AM

6 Injured in Fire at Geumchon Market in Paju A fire broke out on the third floor of a building in Geumchon Market, located in Geumchon-dong, Paju, Gyeonggi Province, at approximately 10:34 p.m. SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:04 AM

Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Raises Storm and Flood Alert to 'Alert', Activates Level 2 Emergency Response today , it has raised the storm and flood crisis alert level to 'Alert' and activated the Level 2 emergency response of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters , following the issuance of heavy rain warnings in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon provinces. SBS Jul 18, 2026 7:04 AM

Stationary Front and Low Pressure System: Heavy Moisture Influx Overnight As you have just seen, heavy rain, so intense that visibility is severely limited, is being recorded in various parts of the country, including Seoul. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:57 AM

Investigation into 'Botched Probe' Extends to Higher-Ups... "Strict Response to Secondary Victimization" A former head of the detective division, who was the superior of the investigation team leader in the case of the alleged botched investigation into the 'Jang Yoon-gi case,' will face a court hearing on July 21 to determine whether he will be detained. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:32 AM

Multi-Vehicle Collision and Fire in Daegwallyeong Tunnel Causes Severe Holiday Traffic Yesterday , a four-vehicle pileup occurred inside the Daegwallyeong Tunnel on the Yeongdong Expressway heading toward Gangneung, followed by a vehicle fire. SBS Jul 18, 2026 6:24 AM