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Seoul Issues Severe Heatwave Warning; Showers Expected in Western Regions Following yesterday , easterly winds continue to funnel intense heat into western regions today . SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:29 PM

Severe Heat Warnings Issued for Capital Area, Honam; Showers in Places Extreme heatwaves are sweeping the nation. While the highest-tier severe heat warnings remain in effect for the greater Seoul and Honam regions, Seoul’s daytime high reached 36.8°C , breaking its record for the highest temperature of the year just a day after setting it. SBS Aug 4, 2026 5:15 PM

World-Renowned Director Christopher Nolan's 'Graceful Raid' on SBS [News Hunters Preview] World-renowned film director Christopher Nolan has visited South Korea for the first time to promote his hit film "Odyssey". SBS Aug 4, 2026 4:14 PM

Seoul High Reaches 38°C (100°F) Amid Severe Heatwaves All Week A serious heatwave warning has been issued for the Seoul metropolitan area for the first time. SBS Aug 4, 2026 12:49 PM

Chinese Characters That Comfort Life... Dasan's Recording Method of Accumulating and Passing Down Knowledge We find comfort by reading Chinese characters related to the states of our minds. SBS Aug 4, 2026 12:40 PM

First Severe Heat Wave Alert Issued for Capital Area... Seoul Hits 38°C (100°F) Extreme heat continues to rage day after day. Temperatures in Seoul are expected to soar up to 38°C . SBS Aug 4, 2026 12:09 PM

"Only 1.6% of K-Pop Idol Groups in 30 Years Achieved Million-Seller Status… Just 7 Teams Surpassed 10 Million Sales" Professor Kim Jung-sub of the Department of Cultural Industry and Arts at Sungshin Women's University announced the findings after conducting a comprehensive analysis of 1,182 idol groups that debuted over the past 30 years from 1996, considered the beginning of the K-pop idol industry, through the end of 2025. SBS Aug 4, 2026 11:17 AM

Soprano Sumi Jo Becomes First Asian to Win Maria Callas Special Award Established in 2014 to honor legendary opera singer Maria Callas , the Maria Callas Special Award is presented at the annual Maria Callas International Festival in Verona to individuals who have made significant contributions to the opera and classical music world. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:11 AM

Only 1.6% Reach Million-Seller Status: Success in K-Pop is Like ‘Passing Through the Eye of a Needle’ Only about half of domestic idol groups manage to survive past three years, and just 1.6% achieve million-seller status, which is considered a major breakthrough. SBS Aug 4, 2026 10:09 AM

Actress Sa Mi-ja Launches YouTube Channel After 60-Year Career As senior actresses such as Sunwoo Yong-nyeon, Jeon Won-joo, and Kim Young-ok have successively opened YouTube channels to communicate with younger generations, Sa Mi-ja is also taking on the YouTube challenge 60 years after her debut. SBS Aug 4, 2026 8:26 AM