SBS News

Joint Inspection Conducted on Gayang-dong Apartment Fire Where Mother with Disabilities and Son Fell to Deaths Police and fire authorities have launched a joint inspection to determine the exact cause of a fire at a 15th-floor apartment in Gayang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, where a mother with a brain lesion disability and her son caring for her fell to their deaths. SBS Aug 14, 2026 2:01 PM

Education Minister: Regional Education Grant Reform Plan Nearing Completion with No Disagreements on Future Fund Minister of Education Choi Gyo-jin stated on the 14th that discussions between the Ministry of Economy and Budget and the Ministry of Education regarding the reorganization plan for the Local Education Finance Grants are in their final stages. SBS Aug 14, 2026 1:22 PM

Chungju Cracks Down on Long-Term Illegally Claimed Tents That Sat Empty for Over a Year The area, which is usually packed with campers looking to enjoy river bathing over the weekend, is instead occupied by ownerless tents. SBS Aug 14, 2026 1:14 PM

"Men Free, Women 500 Won": Are Bathhouse Practices Changing? Men pay nothing, while women are charged 500 won. That is correct. Such practices often apply to towel fees at public bathhouses. SBS Aug 14, 2026 1:13 PM

"Seized Land by Threatening Mother" Resurfaces... Reports Show Pro-Japanese Figure Ahn Sang-ho Sued Over Land Issues Amid ongoing controversies surrounding the pro-Japanese history of actor Ha-young's great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, a past newspaper report showing he was sued over land ownership transfer issues during the Japanese colonial period is drawing renewed attention. SBS Aug 14, 2026 1:13 PM

Oh Se-hoon: 'We Will Stop Young People From Leaving Seoul Due to Housing Issues' Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who has repeatedly emphasized the need for housing supply, met with young people and stated that he will ensure they do not have to leave Seoul because of housing. SBS Aug 14, 2026 12:48 PM

Enjoying Art at Incheon Airport in Midsummer... 'Kiaf' Special Exhibition Opens Here is news from the Seoul metropolitan area. Three weeks ahead of the opening of Kiaf, South Korea's largest art festival, a free special exhibition showcasing works by major domestic and international artists has opened at Incheon International Airport. SBS Aug 14, 2026 12:40 PM

Crowds Flock at Dawn to Goesan's 30-Year-Old Fresh Red Pepper Market People have been flocking from all over the country since the early morning hours to buy fresh red peppers. SBS Aug 14, 2026 12:39 PM

Roh Soh-yeong Awarded KRW 944 Billion: Supreme Court Appeal Deadline Today The deadline for SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to appeal the remand trial ruling ordering him to pay KRW 944 billion in property division to Art Center Nabi Director Roh Soh-yeong expires today . SBS Aug 14, 2026 12:31 PM

"Could Lose Sight"... Using 'Fake Chanel' Perfumes Carries Severe Risks Counterfeit cosmetics imitating famous overseas brands have been found to contain methanol and lead exceeding safety limits. SBS Aug 14, 2026 12:30 PM