SBS News

"Only 'King of Geoje' Applied Alone"... Secured Post Despite Unqualified Rating This is a follow-up report on a police superintendent in his 50s who is dubbed the "King of Geoje" and faces various allegations, including sexual misconduct. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:23 AM

Seeking Refuge from Heat Waves at Campsites... Weekday 'Urban Camping' Gains Popularity As scorching heat waves reaching 37°C to 38°C continue day after day, campsites in the Daegu area are gaining popularity as urban summer resorts. SBS Jul 31, 2026 8:10 AM

Convenience Store Liquor Theft Backfires as Culprits Leave Self-Incriminating Evidence Next, a group that stole liquor from a convenience store ended up leaving behind the very clues that led to their arrest by the police. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:52 AM

Gangwon Province Gives 250,000 Won Vacation Subsidy to Drivers Passing Misiryeong Tunnel The second useful news is about getting vacation money after passing a tunnel. Just by driving through a single tunnel, you can reportedly receive a 250,000 won vacation subsidy usable in Gangwon Province. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:41 AM

Enjoy Movies at Sejong Center and Nodeul Island... Outdoor Cinemas Open The next helpful news is about Seoul's outdoor cinemas. We hope you can cool down and spend sleepless tropical nights with free movies. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:38 AM

"I Have a Gun": Man Threatens Monk, Rams Police Cars, and Flees A man in his 50s has been arrested by police on charges of visiting a temple while drunk and threatening a monk with a toy gun. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:36 AM

"I Will Cheer You On Every Single Day"... Opening the Interview Expense Envelope and Turning Tearful The next hot topic is a mysterious envelope that brought job seekers to tears. A public enterprise recently handed out a mysterious envelope to applicants who came in for an interview, drawing significant attention online. SBS Jul 31, 2026 7:20 AM

Risk of Carcinogens When Left in the Sun... But a Two-Year Grace Period? On scorching days like these, leaving plastic bottled water outside for a long time can cause carcinogens to seep into the water. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:57 AM

"We Must Rely Only on Police Good Will"... "What If They Cover Up Cases?" If the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, currently undergoing a filibuster in the National Assembly, is passed today , the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority will be abolished starting this October. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:51 AM

Yangsan Hits 40.3°C for Second Straight Day... Scorching Heat to Continue Through Weekend Amid a nationwide heatwave, Yangsan in South Gyeongsang Province has recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C for two consecutive days for the first time since weather observations began. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:28 AM