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Typhoon Chan-hom's Moisture Brings Rain to Eastern Regions, But Will It Relieve the Drought? We really need some rain to end the drought. Typhoon Chan-hom, the 15th typhoon of the season, made landfall in Japan yesterday, August 11, and dissipated in the East Sea today. SBS Aug 12, 2026 11:18 PM

Pests and Scorching Sun... "Only Waiting for Rain" Just above in Gyeongsangbuk-do, drought damage and distress are also severe. Pepper fields are swarming with pests, while grapes and apples are scorching under the intense sun. SBS Aug 12, 2026 11:15 PM

"4,700 Tons a Day"... 200 Fire Engines and 400 Personnel Mobilized A national firefighting mobilization order has been issued in South Gyeongsang Province, which has been hit by the worst drought. SBS Aug 12, 2026 11:12 PM

SUV Plunges Through Rooftop Parking Lot of Mart, Driver in 20s Dies Fire authorities responding to the emergency found a female driver in her 20s, identified as A, in cardiac arrest and transported her to a hospital, but she ultimately passed away. SBS Aug 12, 2026 11:02 PM

Warrants Denied for Former Defense Security Commander Hwang Yoo-sung and Counterintelligence Unit Head Moon Yeon-chul Over Alleged Cover-Up of 'VIP Outrage' Rumors Former Defense Security Commander Hwang Yoo-sung and former Marine Corps Counterintelligence Unit Head Moon Yeon-chul, who are suspected of covering up the so-called "VIP outrage" rumors during the handling of the death of the late Corporal Chae Su-geun, have avoided arrest. SBS Aug 12, 2026 10:59 PM

Man Armed With Electric Saw and Shield Arrested at Midnight Police special forces were dispatched to a residential area in Daejeon in the middle of the night. SBS Aug 12, 2026 10:23 PM

Closing This concludes the SBS 8 O'Clock News. Thank you for joining us. Please note: Th… SBS Aug 12, 2026 10:23 PM

Is There a School Harder to Get Into Than Seoul National University?! While the number of students eligible for special education is rapidly increasin… SBS Aug 12, 2026 10:03 PM

Left Car for Paint Job, Found Something Shocking on Dashcam... What Did They Do With Someone Else's Car? When quoting or reporting the broadcast content, please accurately state the program name "SBS News Hunters". SBS Aug 12, 2026 9:37 PM

Lived Cheaply for 20 Years, But "We Can Never Leave": Conflict Erupts Over Long-Term Jeonse Housing When quoting or using this interview, please explicitly credit the program SBS <… SBS Aug 12, 2026 8:55 PM