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Group Speeding in Downtown Seoul Ahead of Liberation Day... "Gathered via TikTok" The Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station announced today that it is investigating 20 individuals for violations of the Road Traffic Act after they engaged in reckless driving near the southern intersection of Mapo Bridge. SBS Aug 13, 2026 4:18 PM

"I Opened It for My Juniors," But the Comprehensive Real Estate Holding Tax "Bomb" Forces Closure A teacher who purchased an apartment to run a free dormitory for university juniors facing financial hardships—only to be hit with over 10 million won in comprehensive real estate holding taxes—has ultimately decided to shut down the dormitory. SBS Aug 13, 2026 4:10 PM

"I've Washed Underwear in an Electric Kettle": What Was the Percentage of Respondents? Hotels.com Etiquette Survey Results A survey conducted by a hotel reservation platform has revealed that a significant number of guests violate internal regulations during their hotel stays. SBS Aug 13, 2026 4:08 PM

"Free Towels for Men, 500 Won for Women"... NHRCK Rules It "Gender Discrimination" According to the NHRCK, a complainant, A, visited a public bathhouse in the North Gyeongsang region in September of last year and found that while towels and soap were provided free of charge to male customers, female customers were charged 500 won per towel and 700 won for disposable soap. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:58 PM

Jeju-bound Flight Delayed by an Hour After Passenger Demands to Get Off Over Critically Ill Father A Jeju-bound passenger plane scheduled to take off from Cheongju International Airport today experienced a one-hour flight delay after a passenger requested to cancel their boarding. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:55 PM

"Couldn't Last 5 Minutes Without a Mask… Couldn't Open Eyes": Devastating Scene of Warehouse Fire All the factory windows have melted." At 9:00 a.m. today , at the PJK Pyeongtaek Center 1, a special logistics center in Tojin-ri, Cheongbuk-eup, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:25 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Asphalt Plant in Jincheon, North Chungcheong Province; Level 1 Response Issued A fire broke out at an asphalt manufacturing plant in Gwanghyewon-myeon, Jincheon-gun, North Chungcheong Province, at around 1:30 PM today , prompting fire authorities to issue a Level 1 response and conduct firefighting operations. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:15 PM

Seoul Opposes Using Greenbelts for Housing Measures, Expresses Regret Over Lack of Prior Consultation Regarding the government's housing supply measures, the Seoul Metropolitan Government reaffirmed its existing stance against using greenbelts for housing supply. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:04 PM

Nationwide Malaria Alert Issued as Authorities Brace for Post-Heatwave Mosquito Surge The KDCA issues a nationwide alert when malaria parasites are detected in mosquitoes collected during routine monitoring of the population density of vector mosquitoes, specifically the Anopheles species that transmit malaria. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:00 PM

Free Towels for Men, 500 Won for Women: NHRC Rules Bathhouse Practice Is Gender Discrimination The National Human Rights Commission has ruled that a bathhouse practice of providing extra towels and soap for free to male customers while charging female customers for them constitutes discrimination. SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:53 PM