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"Worst Ever": Where Temperatures Hit Record High in 122 Years "Sweat is streaming down inside my clothes. It is so hot that it is suffocating." Busan was gripped by the worst heatwave in its history as daytime temperatures soared to 38.8°C , the highest since modern meteorological observations began 122 years ago. SBS Jul 30, 2026 9:52 AM

63% of Job Seekers Consider Themselves 'Resting' Due to Failure to Secure Full-Time Employment According to a survey conducted by career platform Saramin on 1,412 job seekers, 63.3% answered that they consider themselves to be "resting," as announced today . SBS Jul 30, 2026 9:49 AM

Man in 50s Arrested with Taser After Threatening Temple Visitor with Toy Gun and Fleeing 50 km Jinju Police Station announced today that they are investigating a man in his 50s, identified as A, on charges including special intimidation and special obstruction of official duties. SBS Jul 30, 2026 9:39 AM

"Should I Apply?" Students Buzz Over New "Sungsimdang Major" Let's take a look at our third hot topic. These days, majors that lead directly to employment are very popular. SBS Jul 30, 2026 9:24 AM

BTS Slams Grammy Awards: "Will Not Submit Music" Today, the social media accounts of all seven BTS members simultaneously posted messages announcing that they will not submit their music to the Grammy Awards. SBS Jul 30, 2026 9:08 AM

Helped Him, Then Sudden Attack... Newly Appointed Police Officer Faces Disaster In Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, a drunk man has been arrested and jailed for assaulting a police officer who was helping him. SBS Jul 30, 2026 8:56 AM

Young People Who Went Broke Despite Living Diligently: "It's Impossible Not to Go into Debt" These days, standing on one's own feet is not easy without financial support from parents. SBS Jul 30, 2026 8:39 AM

"We Can't Run the AC Like This at Home"... Banks Turn Into Heatwave Shelters As scorching heatwaves approaching 40°C continue day after day, bank branches are playing a major role as downtown heatwave shelters for the elderly. SBS Jul 30, 2026 8:16 AM

Ground Shifted 84 cm Instantly… Warning of "Within Two Days a Decade Ago" This recent earthquake is pointed to as being caused by the reactivation of the fault that triggered the strong Kumamoto earthquake 10 years ago. SBS Jul 30, 2026 8:11 AM

Fire Breaks Out on Terrace of High-Rise Apartment in Ulsan; No Casualties Reported A fire broke out on the outdoor terrace of a 54-story residential-commercial apartment complex in Okgyo-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan, at 5:18 a.m. SBS Jul 30, 2026 8:07 AM