SBS News

Emergency Audit on 'Wildfire Cartel': 6,749 Forestry Technicians Suspected of Illegal License Lending Following SBS's successive reports on the illegal lending of licenses by forestry corporations, the Board of Audit and Inspection has announced the results of an emergency audit. SBS Jul 27, 2026 9:17 PM

Exclusive: 'Geoje King' Submits Resignation Through Wife Amid Probe Into Personnel Misconduct A senior police superintendent in South Gyeongsang Province, known as the so-called "Geoje King" and currently under internal inspection over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of personnel authority, has submitted his resignation following SBS reports, it has been confirmed. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:58 PM

Jeju Hotel Attack: Woman Targeted in Random Restroom Assault A man in his 20s has been arrested by police for attempting to sexually assault a woman he did not know at a hotel restroom in Jeju. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:55 PM

"Jang Yoon-gi Must Be Permanently Isolated from Society"... Bereaved Family Pleads for Death Penalty The third trial for Jang Yoon-gi was held in Gwangju today . The parents of the late Lee Chae-won, who appeared as witnesses, asked the court to "permanently isolate Jang Yoon-gi from society." Reporter Lee Se-hyeon has the details. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:51 PM

Police Officer Under Compulsory Investigation for Destroying Son's Phone Amid Illicit Filming Allegations It has been confirmed that a mid-ranking active-duty police officer is under investigation on charges of destroying evidence, including the mobile phone, of his teenage son who is suspected of illicit filming. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:38 PM

Taking Chemotherapy Drugs for Abortion... Will the Mother and Child Health Act Remain a Forever 'Hot Potato'? A Seven-Year Legislative Void Remains Unfilled It has always been a hot potato. Whenever discussions on its revision surfaced, representatives from the medical, religious, women's, and legal communities erupted in heated debate. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:27 PM

Avoiding Just Peak Afternoon Heat Isn't Enough? Surge in Heat Illness Patients During Morning Hours Since the hottest part of the day is usually around 2 or 3 PM, it is easy to think that just avoiding outdoor activities during these hours is enough. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:15 PM

8 Dead Nationwide Amid Intense Heatwaves; Heat Crisis Alert Raised to Highest Level How hard did you have to endure today, July 27, amidst the sweltering heat covering the entire country? Daytime highs in the southern regions approached 40°C . SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:13 PM

Prosecutors Seek Prison Term for Japanese Man Over Bizarre Sexual Assault and Urination on Chinese Tourist in Busan Guesthouse Judge Park Joo-young of Criminal Division 3 at the Busan District Court held a hearing on the 24th for the Japanese man in his 30s, identified as A, who was indicted on charges including forcible indecency. SBS Jul 27, 2026 8:04 PM

Smartphones Worth Millions Vanish from Delivery Service, Yet Compensation is Just 500,000 Won? When quoting or reporting this interview, please explicitly credit the program S… SBS Jul 27, 2026 7:50 PM