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Fire Breaks Out at Rubber Additive Storage Plant, No Casualties Reported A fire broke out at a factory in Byeolryang-myeon, Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, at around 8:34 a.m. SBS Jul 25, 2026 11:02 AM

Warrant Requested for Teen Suspect Who Attacked Female High Schooler with Weapon in Seoul's Gangseo District The suspect, identified as A, is accused of wielding a weapon against the female student in a multi-family housing area in Hwagok-dong at around 1:26 PM on the 23rd. SBS Jul 25, 2026 11:02 AM

Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho: 'Intent to Resign Conveyed Through Aides Long Ago' Regarding the controversies surrounding his future, Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho stated, "My intent to resign was conveyed through my aides from a long time ago." Minister Jung explained this to SBS today , adding, "I did not speak directly to President Lee Jae-myung." Previously, Minister Jung had expressed his stance on multiple occasions that the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act pushed forward by the Democratic Party of Korea should be decided after careful discussion. SBS Jul 25, 2026 10:39 AM

Waking Up Wide Awake Between 2 AM and 4 AM... Why You Shouldn't Sleep Immediately After Working Late Have you ever found yourself inexplicably waking up between 2 AM and 4 AM? Once you are awake, it is naturally difficult to fall back into a deep sleep. SBS Jul 25, 2026 10:36 AM

Ahead of Revised Medical Devices Act, Major Hospitals Sell Stakes in Affiliated Intermediaries Major domestic hospitals typically receive medical devices and treatment materials (consumable medical devices used in treatment) supplied through intermediary companies. SBS Jul 25, 2026 9:45 AM

Korean Tidal Flats Nearing Expansion on UNESCO World Heritage List According to the National Heritage Administration, the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is holding a meeting today at BEXCO in Busan to decide on the Phase 2 inscription of "Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats." The inscription review is expected to take place around this morning or noon. SBS Jul 25, 2026 9:09 AM

Seven Years Without Residents: Guarding 600g Preemies Alone at Night Despite Herniated Disc 1. "A Place Where Night Feels Like Day": Extreme 64-Hour Shift "At this rate, everyone will die." This was an expression included in presentation materials presented on June 28 by Professor Kim, who had been solely responsible for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Chonbuk National University Hospital, when announcing his resignation. SBS Jul 25, 2026 9:05 AM

Labeled '950g' but Actually 626g? Inconsistent Chicken Weight Guidelines The "Chicken Weight Labeling System" has officially been implemented to prevent the so-called "shrinkflation" practice of reducing the portion size of chicken while keeping prices the same. SBS Jul 25, 2026 7:24 AM

Severe Heat Warnings Issued for Gyeongju and Pohang... Heatwave Days More Than Doubled Yesterday , Gyeongju and Pohang in Gyeongsangbuk-do experienced extreme heat of around 39 degrees Celsius, prompting the issuance of a "Severe Heatwave Warning" for the first time in history. SBS Jul 25, 2026 7:19 AM

Executive at Government-Certified Workplace for People with Disabilities Investigated for Sexually Assaulting Employee Resulting in Pregnancy The government certifies secure workplaces and provides tax benefits for individuals with disabilities who face employment difficulties. SBS Jul 25, 2026 7:16 AM