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Ministry of Gender Equality to Push for Foundation Dedicated to Women's Rights and Peace on 'Comfort Women' Memorial Day Minister of Gender Equality and Family Won Min-kyung announced on the 14th that the government will push to establish the Women's Rights and Peace Foundation to pass down the historical truth of the Japanese military "comfort women" issue and the values of women's rights and peace to future generations. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:10 PM

Chungnam National University and Kongju National University Reach Agreement on Key Integration Issues... Unified University Name Set as 'Chungnam National University' The two universities held a press conference on the afternoon of the 14th at the Sejong Shared Campus and announced the results of their agreement on key integration issues. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:02 PM

Man in 40s on Trial for Illegally Filming Female Colleagues at Father's Company The prosecution has demanded a prison sentence for a man in his 40s who was put on trial on charges of illegally filming female employees by installing micro-cameras in workplace restrooms and other locations. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:58 PM

Truck Collision on Seoul Ring Expressway in Incheon Leaves Driver in His 50s Rescued The accident caused the 1-ton truck to turn on its side, trapping the driver, a man in his 50s identified as A, inside the vehicle before he was rescued. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:38 PM

Baek In-cheon, KBO's Only .400 Hitter and Former Manager, in Critical Condition... "Had Checkup Until Yesterday" Former manager Baek In-cheon, the sole .400 hitter in South Korean professional baseball, is currently in critical condition following a worsening of cerebral infarction symptoms. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:36 PM

Anyang Mayor Referred to Prosecutors Over Paying FC Anyang's Fine Out of Pocket Anyang Mayor Max Dae-ho, who has been under police investigation for paying a penalty imposed on professional football club FC Anyang out of his own pocket, has been referred to the prosecution. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:28 PM

Today's Major News: Pastor Arrested and Forwarded to Prosecutors for Child Abuse Resulting in Death of 11-Year-Old 1. Severe drought conditions are gripping the southern regions. We bring you this as our top headline. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:23 PM

Special Counsel Indicts PPP Lawmakers Na Kyung-won, Kim Gi-hyeon, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Kwon Young-jin for Obstructing Yoon Suk Yeol's Arrest The 2nd Comprehensive Special Counsel Team, led by Kwon Chang-young, announced today that it has indicted People Power Party lawmakers Na Kyung-won, Kim Gi-hyeon, Yoon Sang-hyun, and Kwon Young-jin without detention on charges of special obstruction of official duties. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:20 PM

Hangang Bus Cumulative Passengers Exceed 500,000 in 11 Months of Operation The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that as of yesterday , the cumulative number of Hangang Bus passengers recorded 501,430. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:10 PM

Even the National Flag is Made in China... Cheap Imports Push Domestic Makers to Closure It has been found that a significant number of businesses in Seoul's Jongno insignia alley, which once manufactured and supplied Taegeukgi (South Korea's national flag) nationwide, have either closed down or relocated to other areas after being pushed out by Chinese-made flags. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:04 PM