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Man in 30s Fined for Bizarre Assault on Bar Owner After Being Confronted for Touching Hostess The Changwon District Court announced on July 18 that Judge Park Ki-joo of the 3rd Criminal Division sentenced the man, identified as A, to a fine of 1 million won on charges of assault. SBS Jul 20, 2026 7:09 AM

Migratory Pests from China Arrive Earlier Due to Abnormal Climate; Southern Coastal Local Governments on High Alert Because these pests can cause devastating damage to rice production depending on their arrival time and ability to settle, local governments along the southern coast, including the Gyeongsangnam-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, have launched joint surveillance and control systems. SBS Jul 20, 2026 7:05 AM

Korea Forest Service Delays Disciplinary Action Against Official Accused of Sexual Assault; Victim Resigns A female contract employee at the Korea Forest Service was sexually assaulted by a male colleague. SBS Jul 20, 2026 6:51 AM

"I Hope My Family Isn't Harmed... My Dream Was to Be a Police Officer Like My Father" It has been reported that Jang Yoon-gi submitted a written statement to the police just before his personal information was made public, expressing his hope that his family would not be harmed. SBS Jul 20, 2026 6:28 AM

Heavy Rains Hit Victims of Previous Wildfires Heavy rains that poured over the southern regions during the weekend have caused a series of damages. SBS Jul 20, 2026 6:14 AM

"Household Goods Packed on 3-Tier Shelves"... Why Warehouse Fires Turn Into Major Disasters Fires have frequently occurred in logistics centers like this, and once they start, they are difficult to extinguish. SBS Jul 20, 2026 6:12 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Top News 1. Evacuation Order Issued Over Collapse Concerns; Overnight Firefighting Continues The fire at the Coupang logistics center in Incheon has been burning for three days. SBS Jul 20, 2026 6:05 AM

Why Are Pregnancy Badges Appearing on Secondhand Markets? "Non-Pregnant Users Could Face Fraud Charges" On June 26, a screenshot of a pregnancy badge being traded on a secondhand platform was posted on Threads, garnering approximately 410,000 views. SBS Jul 20, 2026 5:58 AM

Man in 50s Fined for Throwing Brick at Car During Parking Dispute A was charged with throwing a brick at a vehicle and damaging its sunroof because the owner refused to move the car parked in front of his home wall. SBS Jul 20, 2026 5:53 AM