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Yoo Byung-ho Files for Review of Detention Legality in Residence Relocation Audit Cover-up Allegations... Hearing Tomorrow Yoo Byung-ho, a Board of Audit and Inspection member who was arrested over allegations of a cover-up audit regarding the relocation of the presidential office and official residence, has asked the court to re-examine the legality of his detention. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:22 PM

National Fire Agency Accelerates AI-Based 119 System and Expands Unmanned Equipment The National Fire Agency is accelerating the establishment of a next-generation 119 system utilizing artificial intelligence . SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:20 PM

MPM: Bonus Points for Long-Term Residents in Local Government Civil Servant Recruitment Choi Dong-seok, Minister of Personnel Management, announced the key policy implementation plan for the second half of the year centered on this initiative during a presidential briefing held at the Blue House today . SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:19 PM

Ministry of Justice to Re-establish Pro-Japanese Property Investigation Committee and Push for Abolishing Statutes of Limitations on State Violence Crimes It also plans to overhaul the crime of breach of trust to ease managerial burdens on businesses, while strengthening systems to protect victims of dating violence and prevent the recidivism of juvenile crimes. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:13 PM

"Do You See the World in Black and White, Mr. Kim Yong-min?"... Prosecutors' Office Investigator Criticizes Lawmaker ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Lawmaker Kim Yong-min A critical post by a prosecuto… SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:11 PM

From "Murder" to "Acquittal": The Hidden Truth Behind the 36-Week Abortion Case 00:00 Intro 01:23 Verdict overturned..1st trial "3 Years in Prison" → 2nd trial "Acquittal" 02:44 1st trial court: "Ms. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:08 PM

Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho: Reviewing Ways to Maintain Joint Prosecution-Police Investigation Units Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho stated today that he is "pondering what form to maintain the joint prosecution-police investigation units in." Minister Jung made the remark while responding to a question regarding the implementation of the revised Criminal Procedure Act—which abolishes prosecutors' direct and supplementary investigative powers—during a pre-briefing on the "2026 Second-Half Government Policy Report" held at the Government Complex Gwacheon. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:05 PM

Drinking More After a Crash Is No 'Perfect Crime' Drunk driving is one of those crimes that is far more dangerous than people think, yet happens constantly. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:02 PM

Free Early Childhood Education to Expand to 3-Year-Olds Next Year… Full Scholarships for Regional National Universities Under Review This comes as the target group for free childcare and education is being moved forward by a year, from 4- and 5-year-olds to 3- to 5-year-olds, in line with the government's national agenda. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:50 PM

Heat-Related Deaths Reported for Fourth Consecutive Day... Toll Rises to 21, Surpassing Last Year As record-breaking heatwaves continue, presumed deaths from heat-related illnesses have been reported for four consecutive days for the first time this summer. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:46 PM