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Preview: SBS 8 News (August 12) Tonight on <SBS 8 News>: ▶ National Fire Mobilization Order Issued for Gyeongsangnam-do Amid 'Worst Drought'.. SBS Aug 12, 2026 7:40 PM

"Experiencing Patriotic Buddhism Through VR"? 22 Billion Won in Taxpayer Money Spent on Experience Hall As the head temple of the 9th District of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, overseeing 146 branch temples, it holds significant influence in both the order and the region. SBS Aug 12, 2026 7:38 PM

Making Imagination Reality: Illusionist Lee Eun-gyeol Marks 30th Anniversary of Debut When quoting or reporting this interview, please accurately state the program na… SBS Aug 12, 2026 7:34 PM

Special Counsel Indicts Former President Yoon, Ex-National Security Chief Shin Without Detention Over 'Martial Law Justification' Messages The special counsel team announced today that former President Yoon was indicted on charges of abuse of authority, while former Director Shin faces additional charges of participating in an important mission of an insurrection. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:55 PM

Today's SBS News Hunters Preview (August 12) On today's SBS News Hunters: ▶ Issue In - 30 years of turning imagination into r… SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:53 PM

529 Judges Reported Under Law-Distortion Crime; Supreme Court Appoints 10 Support Lawyers for Lawsuits The National Court Administration announced today that it "has appointed official duty lawsuit support lawyers to enable judges and court officials facing lawsuits related to their official duties to receive support in retaining legal counsel or legal representatives if they wish." The National Court Administration explained the background, stating, "Recently, there has been an increase in undue external burdens, such as reckless complaints and accusations against judges and court officials, and groundless personal attacks. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:44 PM

Won Hee-ryong Files Quasi-Appeal Over Special Counsel's "Groundless Refusal" to Return Phone Former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Won Hee-ryong, who is currently under investigation by the second independent counsel team led by Special Prosecutor Kwon Chang-young regarding suspicions over the altered route of the Seoul-Yangpyeong Expressway, has filed a quasi-appeal with a court demanding the return of his seized mobile phone. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:34 PM

Former LG Electronics Store Manager Sentenced to Prison for Stealing 600 Million Won in Newlywed Appliance Payments The Seoul Northern District Court sentenced the former LG Electronics sales manager, identified as A, to two years and six months in prison and one year in prison during sentencing hearings held in March and July respectively, on two counts of fraud. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:06 PM

Lebanon Becomes First Middle Eastern Country to Abolish Death Penalty Lebanon has become the first country in the Middle East to abolish the death penalty. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:01 PM

Worker in 60s Found Dead at Yongin Apartment Construction Site today . Worker A suddenly collapsed while working on outdoor formwork duties and was rushed to a hospital, but ultimately passed away. SBS Aug 12, 2026 5:57 PM