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Three Months After 'Tank Day' Controversy, Starbucks Trails Twosome Place and Faces Fierce Chase from Mega Coffee Starbucks' position in South Korea's coffee franchise market is wavering following its recent 'Tank Day' controversy. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:49 AM

"The Return of Odysseus"… BTS Academic Conference Resumes An academic conference on BTS and their fandom, ARMY, was held in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, as the group reaffirms its global popularity through a world tour following their comeback last March. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:48 AM

"10 Billion Won Required" K-Pop Crisis Theory… What It Takes to See a "Miracle of Small and Medium Agencies" Despite the worldwide popularity of K-pop, a sense of crisis is rising within the popular music industry. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:46 AM

Top in Box Office and Influence... Christopher Nolan's First Visit to Korea World-renowned master director Christopher Nolan has visited South Korea for the first time to promote his new film, Odyssey. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:46 AM

Employee Falls 5 Meters Due to Boss's Prank... Labor Ministry Launches Planned Inspection on Food Ingredients Company The Ministry announced today that it has initiated an inspection of the food ingredient company located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, to check for violations of safety and health rules and overall compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 AM

A Series of Suicide Incidents on Incheon Bridge: 3 Cases in 11 Days According to the Incheon Coast Guard today , a report was received from the Incheon Bridge control room at 8:53 PM on July 31 stating that a person had fallen into the sea. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:21 AM

Fake Seoul Official Documents Sent to Pet Businesses Raising Fraud Concerns The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced today that fraudulent official documents bearing a forged official seal of the Seoul mayor have been sent to pet-related businesses such as veterinary clinics, pet grooming shops, and pet boarding facilities, raising concerns over potential scams. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:09 AM

"Sudden Flames From Parked Car"... Unexpected Culprit Behind Fires Drivers must be feeling how intensely hot their cars get even after being parked outside for just a short while amid the relentless heatwaves. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:05 AM

A Sudden Crisis Right Before Departure... The Handwritten Korean Letter That Touched Hearts Foreign tourists visiting Jeju found themselves losing their camera and IDs just before their scheduled departure. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:05 AM

"Can Report with Adjustments If No Major Errors"... Circumstances Surround National Election Commission's 'Manipulation Guidelines' Found In the email, the NEC instructed, "As a principle, do not correct errors even if they occur in the number of voter counts. SBS Aug 4, 2026 9:53 AM