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Two Middle School Students Investigated by Police for Spitting on and Cursing at Pedestrians While Riding Electric Scooter Pyeongtaek Police Station announced today that they have arrested and investigated a teenager, identified as A, at the scene on charges of joint assault. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:52 AM

Elderly Woman Clinging to Rock in Jungnangcheon Stream Torrent Rescued by Firefighters According to the Uijeongbu Fire Station on July 29, a report was received at 7:27 a.m. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:48 AM

Targeting Women Walking By: Intentional Trip Attacks Spark Outrage in Japan The issue of people intentionally bumping into others in Japan has been drawing attention as a social problem. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:45 AM

Suspect in Gyeongsan 'Naked Murder' Case Grabbed Rolex Watch Covered in Blood... Mother Said 'Could Have Sold It' It has been revealed that 24-year-old Jeong Jae-hwan, the suspect in the brutal murder of his middle school classmate in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, attempted to grab an expensive luxury watch immediately after the crime. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:13 AM

"Hotel Room Swayed Side to Side"... Korean Tourists Panic Amid Strong Earthquake in Japan Following a magnitude 7.1 strong earthquake that struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, on the afternoon of the 28th, South Korean tourists currently in the country or planning to visit soon expressed anxiety. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:13 AM

Young People Hooked on Weight-Loss Drugs: Mounjaro Prescriptions Exceed 1.5 Million The obesity treatment Mounjaro has recorded more than 1.5 million prescriptions within 10 months of its launch in South Korea. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:13 AM

Minimum 5-Day Business Suspension for Rip-Offs... Crackdown on Overcharging Here is the first piece of useful news. Rip-offs in hanok accommodations are out. SBS Jul 29, 2026 9:01 AM

Colorful Wild Mushrooms Draw Attention Along Naejangsan Trails The Naejangsan National Park Office announced today that various wild mushrooms, such as the veiled lady mushroom and Caesar's mushroom, are being discovered one after another near the trails. SBS Jul 29, 2026 8:59 AM

Probe Launched into Design and Management Issues Following Collapse of Pohang's Boritdol Bridge 13 Years After Completion No casualties have been reported so far since the accident. The Coast Guard and the city of Pohang have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse of the Boritdol Bridge in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province. SBS Jul 29, 2026 8:59 AM

Eye Contact Between Baby and Parents Crucial for Infant Language Learning How do babies figure out what they need to learn amid the countless sounds and words flooding their environment? Research has shown that when an infant makes eye contact with a speaker, such as a parent, their brain activity synchronizes, sending a signal that the information is important and enabling them to selectively learn language. SBS Jul 29, 2026 8:57 AM