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1st Trial Ruling on 'False Statements in Presidential Election'... 'Return of 39.7 Billion Won' at Stake The first-instance ruling will be delivered today for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was indicted on charges of making false statements during the 2022 presidential election. SBS Jul 27, 2026 6:20 AM

Tropical Nights Blanket Most of South Korea Amid Surge in Heat-Related Deaths Tropical nights have persisted across most of the country, with heat-related deaths continuing to be reported. SBS Jul 27, 2026 6:11 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Major News 1. Tropical nights bring sleeplessness, scorching heat continues into daytime Tropical nights persisted across most parts of the country. SBS Jul 27, 2026 6:08 AM

Elephants Get Watermelons, Monkeys Get Fans: Jeonju Zoo's Battle Against the Heat Wave "As the weather gets hotter, we are supplying animals with fruits and vegetables that are rich in moisture." On the 24th at Jeonju Zoo in Jeollabuk-do, where temperatures already exceeded 30°C from the morning. SBS Jul 27, 2026 6:04 AM

Woman in 60s Dies in Hospital Food Elevator Fall in Gimhae After Doors Open Without Elevator A was transported to the hospital following the accident but ultimately passed away. SBS Jul 27, 2026 5:47 AM

Killer Whale's Killer Instinct... Ramming a 2-Ton Ocean Sunfish into Pieces A pair of orcas, known as "killer whales," were captured on camera in the middle of a hunt. SBS Jul 27, 2026 5:46 AM

21 French Nationals Complete 20-Day Learning Trip in Jeju, Haenyeo Experience Most Popular The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 25th that the long-term stay global learning trip program for French nationals has successfully concluded its 20-day schedule. SBS Jul 27, 2026 5:44 AM

7.3-Meter Minke Whale Accidentally Caught Off Ulsan's Bangeojin Waters, Sold for 71 Million Won According to the Ulsan Coast Guard on the 25th, a captain in his 60s, identified as A, discovered that the minke whale had been trapped while hauling in fishing gear at around 7:30 p.m. SBS Jul 27, 2026 5:44 AM

Electric Scooter Speeds from Opposite Direction, Crashes into Pedestrian on Shared Path Shared paths are roads where regular pedestrians and personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters, are allowed to travel together, often with bicycle lanes distinguished only by painted lines and colors on the ground. SBS Jul 27, 2026 5:38 AM

50-in-Law Given Suspended Prison Term for Choking and Punching 8-Year-Old Child Unconscious and Assaulting Police Chuncheon District Court Judge Koh Bum-jin, presiding over Criminal Division 2, announced on the 25th that he sentenced A , who was indicted on charges of injury, obstruction of official duties, and assault, to one year in prison suspended for two years. SBS Jul 27, 2026 5:37 AM