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Ex-Prosecutor Kim Sang-min, Who Allegedly Solicited Kim Keon-hee With Painting, Receives Confirmed Suspended Prison Sentence The Supreme Court's Third Division (presiding Justice Lee Heung-goo) finalized the lower court's ruling today that sentenced the former prosecutor to two years in prison with three years of probation for violating the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, one year in prison with three years of probation for violating the Political Funds Act, and a forfeiture of 41.39 million won. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:51 PM

Today's Major News: 'Single Well-Chosen Home' Has Caused Serious Problems 1. President Lee Jae-myung pointed out at a national public debate on real estate policy that "the preference for a single, well-chosen home has caused serious problems in our society, creating an opportunity for efficient speculation." Regarding a proposal by Chungnam National University Professor Jung Se-eun for strong regulations on the so-called single well-chosen home, President Lee said that while policy makers intended to respect and protect one-home-per-household ownership, treating expensive and cheap homes the same resulted in people buying a single home to reap investment profits. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:45 PM

All Five Geothermal Power Officials Acquitted in First Trial Over Pohang Earthquake The court did not accept the prosecution's argument that the defendants failed to suspend geothermal power generation or sufficiently analyze its risks despite induced earthquakes occurring prior to the main quake. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:43 PM

Court to Broadcast Recorded Verdict in Yoon's 1st-Trial Over Alleged False Statements During Presidential Campaign Criminal Settlement Division 21 of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Cho Soon-pyo) accepted the request by the special counsel team led by Min Joong-ki to broadcast a recording of the first-trial ruling set for 2:00 PM on the 27th. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:34 PM

Temporary Campsites with 200 Tents Set Up in Yeouido and Ttukseom Hangang Parks for Night Economy Project In line with the peak vacation season, the city will operate "Hangang Bamping," temporary campsites, at Yeouido and Ttukseom Hangang Parks for the entire month of August. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:16 PM

'6.4 Billion Won Tax Delinquent' Found with Suitcase Packed with 1 Billion Won The National Tax Service and the Korea Customs Service conducted their first-ever joint search targeting 16 high-profile, persistent tax delinquents, seizing 1.3 billion won worth of hidden assets and securing a promise to pay back 15 million won per month in installments. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:13 PM

South Korea's Life Expectancy Reaches 83.7 Years, Ranking High in OECD, But Suicide Rate Remains Highest South Korea's life expectancy has reached 83.7 years, ranking among the top in the OECD, while its suicide rate remains at the highest level in the organization. SBS Jul 23, 2026 2:10 PM

KCSC Launches Intensive Crackdown on Violence Videos Targeting Minors on SNS The Korea Communications Standards Commission announced that it will begin intensive monitoring starting from the 22nd targeting cruel and hateful content, such as violence videos directed at children and adolescents spreading through social media and personal internet broadcasts. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:57 PM

Late-Stage Monsoon to End Early Next Week, Followed by Intense Heatwaves Following Jeju, the monsoon in the central and southern regions is projected to end early next week, triggering full-scale heatwaves. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:50 PM

"Gap Care" During School Break to Begin at 1,461 Facilities Nationwide on July 27 The vacation gap care program is designed to extend the operating hours of community childcare facilities near schools exclusively during elementary school breaks and guarantee lunch and dinner for children. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:43 PM