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Caffe Bene Founder Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison in 1st Trial for KRW 30 Billion Nursing Home Investment Fraud The founder of the coffeehouse chain Caffe Bene, who was indicted on charges of swindling billions of won in investment funds from building owners under the pretext of pursuing a nursing home business, has been sentenced to prison in the first trial. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:52 PM

The "3-3-3" Brushing Rule is a Myth? The Surprising Origin Behind It Have you ever heard of the "3-3-3" brushing rule: brush three times a day, within three minutes after eating, and for at least three minutes? Surprisingly, this rule actually lacks medical evidence. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:42 PM

Choo Mi-ae Holds Meeting with Materials, Parts, and Equipment Companies... Calls for Co-prosperity Plans from Large Semiconductor Enterprises Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae held a meeting with companies in the semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment sectors. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:41 PM

"My Room Instantly Becomes a Webtoon Stage"... KAIST Research Team Pulls It Off Korea's webtoon industry has expanded overseas, establishing itself as a key pillar of K-content. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:37 PM

Nude Blackmail and Online Shaming: Police Announce Comprehensive Measures in War on Illegal Private Financing The National Office of Investigation under the Korean National Police Agency announced today that it has drawn up comprehensive measures to eradicate illegal private lending crimes, focusing on cutting off criminal chains, systematic investigations, and customized preventive publicity. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:25 PM

Kim Keon-hee Appears Before Independent Counsel Over Presidential Residence Relocation Allegations Kim Keon-hee, who faces allegations including exercising undue pressure and accepting valuables regarding the relocation of the presidential residence, appeared for her second comprehensive independent counsel interrogation this morning . SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:20 PM

"National Office of Investigation Ordered Separate Investigations"... Arrest Warrant for Former Head of Detective Division Dismissed The investigative blade of prosecutors and police, who are jointly investigating allegations of shoddy police work in the "Jang Yoon-ki case," is pointing toward the police leadership. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:13 PM

Today's Major News: KOSPI Recovers 7,000 Level on Global Semiconductor Rally 1. Driven by a sharp, simultaneous surge in global semiconductor stocks early this morning , the KOSPI has recovered the 7,000 level. SBS Jul 22, 2026 12:04 PM

Former Meritz Executive Gets Sentence Reduced to 7.5 Years in 2nd Trial for Illicit Loans Totaling Around 100 Billion Won A former executive of Meritz Securities, who was put on trial on charges of receiving illicit loans amounting to roughly 100 billion won through the mediation of subordinates while working at the company, has had his prison sentence reduced in the second trial. SBS Jul 22, 2026 11:45 AM

"Save My Baby": Identity of Man Who Rescued Pale Infant After Mother's Cry for Help A 6-month-old infant stopped breathing after getting a candy wrapper stuck in their throat at a playground. SBS Jul 22, 2026 11:40 AM