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Heat Advisories Expanded Nationwide With Scattered Showers Just as the weather was starting to feel a bit cooler, the heat has returned. This is because the North Pacific High, a representative summer air mass in South Korea, has expanded its influence once again. SBS Aug 18, 2026 9:17 PM

Heat Advisories Issued Nationwide, Rain Forecast in Chungcheong and Southern Regions The rain has stopped, and sweltering heat has returned. Heat advisories have been issued across various parts of the country. SBS Aug 18, 2026 5:16 PM

New Senior Years Filled With Arts: Programs Offered at 60 Facilities Nationwide The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Education Service announced that they will run the program titled <Senior Arts Enrichment: Youth Is Right Now> nationwide through November to help individuals under 75 experiencing transitional periods such as retirement explore new relationships and possibilities through arts and culture while envisioning their future. SBS Aug 18, 2026 4:33 PM

Cortis Celebrates 1st Debut Anniversary: "We Will Take on Challenges to Become Better Humans and Artists" They recently wrapped up the North American leg of their first tour concert, "PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN," and are set to hold their 1st debut anniversary concert on the 22nd and 23rd at the Hwajeong Tiger Dome of Korea University in Seoul. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:51 PM

Lim Young-woong to Release Special Digital Album Next Month for 10th Debut Anniversary A teaser video announcing the release of the new album was also unveiled through official social media channels. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:12 PM

Stray Kids: "It's an honor to score our 9th consecutive Billboard No. 1 in our 9th year since debut" Stray Kids, who topped the Billboard 200 chart for the 9th consecutive time with their new album 'This and That', has shared their thoughts on achieving the milestone and expressed gratitude to their fans. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:11 PM

Sweltering Heat Returns... Spotty, Disruptive Showers Expected As the rain clouds have retreated, scorching heat has returned. Heat advisories have been issued for parts of the Seoul metropolitan area, including some parts of Seoul, Gangwon Province, South Chungcheong Province, the Honam region, North Gyeongsang Province, and Jeju Island. SBS Aug 18, 2026 12:51 PM

Joy and Confusion Right After Liberation: A Historian's Diary What was the situation like for ordinary citizens when liberation came in 1945? Reporter Lee Ju-sang introduces some new books worth reading this week. SBS Aug 18, 2026 12:41 PM

Up to 60mm More Rain Expected in Jeju Until Today…Concerns Over Additional Damage Heavy rainfall was concentrated in the Yeongnam region over the holiday period. Let's connect to the weather center for a detailed weather forecast. SBS Aug 18, 2026 10:13 AM

"Odyssey" Surpasses 5 Million Viewers, Dominating Liberation Day Holiday Box Office [Is there anyone who knows no pain? Blood?]<br /><br />Director Christopher Nola… SBS Aug 18, 2026 8:09 AM