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Kim Tae-won's 40-Year Musical Journey with Boohwal: "Lee Seung-chul Sings 'Never Ending Story' Best" When quoting or reporting from this interview, please explicitly credit the prog… SBS Jul 31, 2026 9:37 PM

Yangsan Hits Record High of 41.4°C (106.5°F)… Highest Temperature Ever Recorded in South Korea On July 31, the last day of July, the eastern regions continued their streak of record-breaking heatwaves. SBS Jul 31, 2026 9:31 PM

"First Time Seeing a South Korean Team of This Level"… Revealing Surprise Meeting with Hiddink Ri Yu-il, the head manager who led North Korea's Naegohyang Women's Football Club to victory in the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League , picked the semifinal match against Suwon FC Women as the toughest hurdle in their championship journey. SBS Jul 31, 2026 9:03 PM

Yangsan, Gyeongnam Records 41.4°C (106.5°F)... All-Time High Temperature in Weather Observation History Daytime temperatures in Yangsan, Gyeongnam, which have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for several days, climbed to 41.4°C today , setting a record for the highest temperature ever recorded in South Korea. SBS Jul 31, 2026 5:11 PM

Seoul at 35°C, Yangsan at 40°C... Caution Urged for Heat-Related Illnesses Intense heatwaves are gripping the country. The extreme heat is being driven by two high-pressure systems positioned over the Korean Peninsula. SBS Jul 31, 2026 12:47 PM

From Film to Stage: 'Dead Poets Society' Returns "Dead Poets Society" is widely known as the Academy Award-winning film starring Robin Williams. SBS Jul 31, 2026 12:46 PM

A Midsummer Night's 'Urban Vacations' with Music A festival is underway in downtown Seoul where people can lie back on bean bags on a midsummer night, enjoy jazz and classical music, and savor food. SBS Jul 31, 2026 12:40 PM

Hang-jun, Bong Joon-ho, and Park Chan-wook form unprecedented lineup... Pop appeal also secured The lineup for the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, opening this coming September, has become more spectacular than ever. SBS Jul 31, 2026 12:36 PM

Scorching Heat Wave Continues Nationwide Today... Busan and Yangsan Issued 'Severe Heat Wave Warnings' The scorching heat continues to rage. Today, July 31, the daytime high in Yangsan, which is under a severe heat wave warning, is expected to soar to a staggering 40°C . SBS Jul 31, 2026 12:18 PM

Director Lee Chang-dong Named Recipient of TIFF's Ebert Director Award, a First for a Korean Filmmaker Director Lee Chang-dong has been named the recipient of the Ebert Director Award at the Toronto International Film Festival's Tribute Awards, making him the first Korean filmmaker to win the honor. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:27 AM