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Seoul's Apparent Temperature Well Exceeds 36°C... Western Korean Peninsula to Heat Up Next Week While it was less hot than the Yeongnam region, the Seoul metropolitan area could not escape the scorching heat either. SBS Aug 1, 2026 11:02 PM

"Don't Make Noise": 70-Something Patient Stabbed to Death in Nursing Hospital Room The Gwangju Bukbu Police Station announced today that it has arrested a man in his 70s, identified as A, in the act on murder charges and is currently investigating him. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:57 PM

Bus Passenger Falls and Screams Right After Departure... The Identity of the 'Suspicious Passenger' Recently in Cheongju, accidents have repeatedly occurred where bus passengers fell right after city buses departed, forcing bus drivers to pay for their medical treatment. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:11 PM

Lawyers Ordered to Compensate Client for Failing to Submit Apology Letters and Delaying Deposit A court has ruled that a legal team must pay 3 million won in damages to their client for neglecting their duties, such as failing to submit letters of reflection and petitions, and delaying the payment of a settlement deposit. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:07 PM

Man Who Cut Off His Own Arm for Insurance Fraud Receives Suspended Sentence in Second Trial A man who staged his own left arm amputation as an industrial accident to fraudulently collect both workers' compensation and private insurance payouts has received a suspended prison sentence in his second trial. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:07 PM

Hammer Attack at Popular Gwangju Fried Chicken Restaurant After Employee Complains About Meals [Victim / Former Chicken Restaurant Employee: He dragged me down to the basement. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:07 PM

Yangsan Hits Record-Breaking 41.6°C; Gangneung Sees First "Super Tropical Night" of the Year There is no end in sight to the extreme heat. Today , the temperature in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, soared to 41.6°C . SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:06 PM

No Investigative Powers for Prosecutors... But an Exception for the National Election Commission Special Counsel? Just a day before the passage of the law stripping prosecutors of their investigative powers, the National Assembly also passed the National Election Commission Special Counsel Act to investigate the ballot paper shortage incident. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:05 PM

Second Arrest Warrant for Former Detective Division Chief in Jang Yoon-ki Case Dismissed Again… Investigation into Higher-Ups Hits a Snag The police investigation into allegations of procedural misconduct regarding the Jang Yoon-ki case has hit a roadblock. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:05 PM

"Following Favorite Characters, Following Fandom... Seizing the 1,000 Trillion Won Market" K-content, including K-pop, K-dramas, and films, continues to demonstrate an overwhelming presence on the global stage. SBS Aug 1, 2026 10:05 PM