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Rain to Expand Nationwide by Early Sunday, Caution Urged for Safety Today , Liberation Day, strong showers pounded the Seoul metropolitan area. With a massive influx of moisture causing atmospheric instability, localized downpours exceeding 50 mm per hour battered Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Aug 15, 2026 9:07 PM

Taegeukgi Designated Only as Treasures... Will Discussion Lead to First National Treasure Status? As another symbol of the anti-Japanese independence movement and the identity of South Korea itself, the Taegeukgi, or the South Korean national flag, holds profound meaning. SBS Aug 15, 2026 8:44 PM

Stray Kids Debuts at No. 61 on UK Official Singles Chart and No. 80 on Albums Chart with 'This & That' Group Stray Kids has entered both the UK Official Singles and Albums "Top 100" charts with their new album "THIS & THAT" and its title track of the same name. SBS Aug 15, 2026 8:07 PM

How Big Is It? The Truth About the Giant Huntsman Spider / SBS News Have you heard of the huntsman spider that has been taking social media by storm recently? With a massive body over 10cm long and an overwhelming speed, it is quite a creature. SBS Aug 15, 2026 6:16 PM

Heavy Showers Batter Seoul With 30mm Per Hour... Rain Expected Nationwide Tomorrow Strong showers are currently hitting the capital area on Liberation Day today . Rain is pouring down intensely at a rate of 30mm per hour in Seoul and 50mm per hour in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Aug 15, 2026 5:58 PM

Independence Activists and Descendants Invited to Changgyeonggung Palace Next Month for 'Tribute of Remembrance' The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency announced that they will host the "Tribute of Remembrance" event inviting independence activists and their families at Munjungho Hall in Changgyeonggung Palace from September 17 to 20. SBS Aug 15, 2026 3:42 PM

Heavy Rain Nationwide; Torrential Downpours of Over 200mm Expected on Southern Coast and Jeju Heavy showers of around 10mm per hour are currently falling in northern Gyeonggi Province, while light rain is falling in Jeju. SBS Aug 15, 2026 12:50 PM

Is Earth Safe From 'Space Debris'? On August 5, a small yet "major event" took place on the far side of the moon. SBS Aug 15, 2026 12:22 PM

Rain Throughout Liberation Day Long Weekend... Up to 200mm in Heavy Areas A welcome spell of rain is forecast to begin this afternoon and continue throughout the long weekend. SBS Aug 15, 2026 6:22 AM