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Indonesian Sailors Fall While Attempting Escape from 8th-Floor Motel; 2 Casualties Two Indonesian sailors who entered the country for employment purposes fell while attempting to escape from their lodging, resulting in one death and one serious injury. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:54 PM

Man in His 20s Arrested and Referred to Prosecution for Assaulting Taxi Driver Over Car Horn in Daegu A man in his 20s who assaulted a taxi driver for honking his horn in Dongseong-ro, Daegu, has been referred to the prosecution. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:52 PM

Police Deny Rumors of 'Universal Rotation' Following Jang Yoon-gi Case Fallout The National Police Agency has stepped in to quell rumors spreading within the force regarding a potential universal rotation system for all ranks, stating that such claims are not true. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:51 PM

"Jeju in Heatwave Disaster State"... First Heat-Related Death of the Year Reported Jeju Province has raised its heatwave response level following the first heat-related death of the year on the island. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:50 PM

5 Sungshin Women's University Students Indicted Over 'Spray Paint Protest' Lee Sook-chong, the founder of Sungshin Women's University, at the Donam Sujeong Campus in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:47 PM

President Lee: "Profit Sharing Should Not Be Subject to Labor Disputes" President Lee Jae-myung stated on the 21st, regarding the controversy over the introduction of "profit-sharing bonuses" at some major companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, "I believe it is highly unlikely that the distribution of a certain percentage of operating profits is a legitimate subject for labor disputes." President Lee made the remarks during his opening statement at a Cabinet meeting presided over at the Blue House earlier today, while noting that it was his "personal opinion." He specifically pointed out, "As someone who majored in labor law, it seems that the scope of what is considered a subject for labor disputes is expanding too broadly." President Lee explained, "When it was announced that a semiconductor plant would be built at the Gwangju military airport, the labor union claimed this was also a subject for dispute, suggesting that if an agreement cannot be reached, the project cannot proceed. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:44 PM

Stepfather in 'Iksan Middle Schooler Assault Death' Case Receives Final 13-Year Prison Sentence; Reason for 9-Year Reduction Explained The stepfather involved in the death of his middle school stepson in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, last year has had his 13-year prison sentence confirmed by the Supreme Court. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:43 PM

Toxic Pesticide Banned in China Found at 'Kids Pension' in Jeju; Owner Criticizes Guest for Taking Slippers to ER A family visiting a popular pension for families with young children in Jeju ended up in the emergency room after the facility used a harmful soil pesticide, sparking public outrage. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:42 PM

"Highly Recommended, the Meat Is So Tender!"... Conscience Sold for 1,000 Won, Consumers Deceived "I booked this for an anniversary, and I am very satisfied." "They examined the affected area thoroughly, and the treatment went well." These reviews for restaurants and hospitals posted on portal sites were all fabricated and false. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:40 PM

Police Officer Known as Real-Life Inspiration for 'The Roundup' Fined 6 Million Won for DUI On July 21, Judge Lee Seong-yeol of the Seoul Central District Court's 25th Criminal Division handed down a fine of 6 million won to Lieutenant Yoon, who was charged with violating the Road Traffic Act by driving under the influence. SBS Jul 21, 2026 2:38 PM