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Low Employment Rates Prompt Regional Universities to Create Customized Majors for Survival Graduates of universities in the Gangwon region are seeing both their employment rates and job retention rates fall below the national average. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:33 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Paint Material Warehouse in Ulsan, Leaving 1 Dead and 4 Injured According to fire authorities, the fire started at 8:20 AM in a two-story warehouse with a total floor area of 280.5 square meters belonging to the company. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:31 PM

"Must be priced over 0 billion won"... Resident who led apartment price collusion in open chat room referred to prosecutors The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Judicial Police Service announced today that it has referred a resident, identified as Person A, to prosecutors on charges of violating the Certified Public Realtors Act for leading apartment price collusion through a KakaoTalk open chat room. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:28 PM

S Jeonjangyeon Holds Subway Protest During Morning Commute... Noryangjin and Hyehwa Stations Briefly Skipped The Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination held a subway boarding protest this morning to urge the allocation of budget for the rights of persons with disabilities. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:21 PM

Prolonged Heat Wave: Western Regions to Face Extreme Heat This Week, Seoul Reaching 37°C Yesterday, August 2, saw extreme heat in the eastern regions, with the Yeongnam area breaking domestic record temperatures. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:12 PM

Heatwave Surpasses 42°C, Central Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters Raises Alert to Level 2 Amid New Heat-Related Deaths Yesterday , marking the hottest day in 122 years of weather observations, temperatures soared past 42°C for the first time. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:08 PM

Today's Major News 1. Record-breaking heat waves, shattering historical highs, are continuing day after day. SBS Aug 3, 2026 12:05 PM

Popular Among Kids and Adults Alike, but 'Handle With Care' "Squishies, but Soft on Safety" Tactile toy squishies are all the rage these days. SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:58 AM

A Middle School Teacher Petitions for Expanded Authority to Discipline Disruptive Students Did a current teacher submit a petition asking for rules reminiscent of the webtoon "Teach You a Lesson"? Yes, this was a petition submitted to the National Assembly by a science teacher at a middle school in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:58 AM

"When Temperatures Top 40°C, Electric Fans Can Become Dangerous"... WHO's Unexpected Warning It is truly hot these days. The daytime high in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, reached 42°C . SBS Aug 3, 2026 11:58 AM