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Ex-Seongdong Police Chief Disciplined for Official Car Misuse, Level of Punishment Withheld A disciplinary action has recently been decided against the former chief of the Seongdong Police Station, who was caught using an emergency response electric vehicle for personal commuting. SBS Aug 1, 2026 6:40 AM

Probe Expands to Senior Superintendent General Over 'King of Geoje' Suspicions; Sexual Misconduct Investigation Formally Launched The investigation into a regional police official known as the so-called "King of Geoje" has been expanded to an incumbent senior superintendent general, one of the highest ranks in the police force. SBS Aug 1, 2026 6:37 AM

Acting Prosecutor General Resigns Abruptly... "Essence of Prosecution System Must Not Be Undermined" Right after the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act passed the plenary session of the National Assembly, Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyun, who serves as the head of the prosecution, abruptly resigned. SBS Aug 1, 2026 6:20 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Major News 1. Extreme Heatwave All Weekend..Yangsan Daytime Temperature Forecasted at 41°C As heatwave advisories and warnings are issued across most parts of the country, boiling hot weather is expected throughout the weekend. SBS Aug 1, 2026 6:12 AM

Power Outage Hits Apartment Complex in Nam-gu, Busan, Inconveniencing Some 400 Households A power outage occurred at an apartment complex in Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, at around 9:14 p.m. SBS Aug 1, 2026 5:48 AM

Power Outage Hits Some 2,600 Apartment Households in Dongjak-gu, Seoul; Restored in Three Minutes The power supply was restored at around 12:34 AM, about three minutes after the outage occurred. SBS Aug 1, 2026 2:25 AM

Power Outage Hits Doksan-dong Due to Overheated Utility Pole Wires; Restored After 1 Hour and 10 Minutes A blackout hit areas of Doksan-dong in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, causing inconvenience for around 90 households. SBS Aug 1, 2026 1:11 AM