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"I Almost Fainted": Bikini Outfits at Haeundae Supermarkets Spark Controversy Among Residents This has sparked a heated debate online. Critics argue that "the Haeundae area is strictly a workplace and living space for some people," while others contend that "given it's a commercial district near a beach, it should be naturally accepted like overseas resort areas." According to media reports on Wednesday, a post titled "Haeundae Bikini Controversy" recently appeared on an online community. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:40 PM

"Historical and Judicial Evaluation Needed" ... Supreme Court Chief Justice to Directly Review Cases Upon Panel Request The Supreme Court's full bench will hear the final appeal cases of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min, who face charges of playing a key role in an insurrection. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:38 PM

Seas Heated by Heatwave... Pohang Suffering "69,000 Deaths" of Farmed Fish Pohang City announced today that about 55,000 barred knifejaws have died across 12 local fish farms. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:31 PM

"Record-Low Licensed Realtors" Real Estate Agencies Disappearing... "Looking for Direct Trade" Surges 220-Fold More than 7,200 real estate agencies in Seoul have disappeared over the past three years. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:31 PM

Power Outage Hits Daebudo, Ansan... "Crow Contacted Power Facility" According to the Korea Electric Power Corporation , a power outage occurred at around 1:30 PM today in Daebubuk-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, after a crow landed on a utility pole and sparks suddenly erupted. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:25 PM

Securing Investigation Staff for October Launch of Serious Crime Investigation Agency and Strengthening Democratic Control Over Police Probes The Ministry of the Interior and Safety is moving to secure investigators and external experts to ensure the stable establishment of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency , which is set to launch in October. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:23 PM

"Kim Keon-hee's Office Set Up in Presidential Office Early in Yoon Suk-yeol Administration"... Special Counsel Secures Presidential Security Service Testimony The special counsel team recently secured testimony from an official at the Presidential Security Service to the effect that "an office for the first lady was established in the Yongsan presidential office during the early days of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration" and is verifying the facts. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:15 PM

National Fire Agency Raises Nationwide Fire Risk Alert to 'Serious' Amid Heatwave The National Fire Agency announced that it has upgraded its nationwide fire risk alert for fire departments from 'Alert' to 'Serious' effective as of 3:00 PM today , as the ongoing heatwave increases the risk of fires involving electrical facilities and cooling appliances. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:11 PM

Oh Se-hoon, Kim Yong-beom Hold Luncheon Meeting... Discussed Real Estate Without Clear Agreement Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Cheong Wa Dae Chief of Policy Kim Yong-beom held a luncheon meeting today and discussed housing supply measures. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:10 PM

Baichae High School Imposes Heavy Disciplinary Action on Two Students Over May 18 Derogatory Cheering Disciplinary actions have been taken at the school level against members of the Baejae High School baseball team who chanted derogatory cheering slogans mocking the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement during a baseball game against Gwangju Jeil High School. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:08 PM