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Man in His 60s Indicted for Molesting High School Girl in Elevator and Framing Wife The Criminal Division 1 of the Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office Gunsan Branch (headed by Senior Prosecutor Jin Kyeong-seob) announced today that it has indicted Mr. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:59 PM

Jumping into the Sea to Evade Life Jacket Crackdown... Identities of 3 Detained Cause a Stir According to the Coast Guard, at 11:30 a.m. yesterday, officers spotted a foreign crew member aboard a 69-ton offshore squid jigging boat moving within Daecheon Port in Boryeong not wearing a life jacket and requested identification. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:49 PM

Jimin's Cheek Kiss During Concert Warmly Touches Hearts BTS member JIMIN became a hot topic after gifting an unforgettable moment to a young fan battling childhood cancer during their world tour. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:48 PM

15 People, Including Foreign Tourists, Stung by Wasps Near Busan Marine Cable Car According to the Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters today , a 119 report was received stating that a wasp-stinging incident occurred at the Songdo Marine Cable Car near Amnam-gongwon in Seo-gu at 12:00 PM today. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:45 PM

Justice Minister Jeong Sung-ho Submits Resignation... "Prosecution Reform Legislation Completed" Minister of Justice Jeong Sung-ho submitted his resignation today . An official from the Ministry of Justice stated, "Minister Jeong formally submitted his resignation to the presidential office and the Ministry of Personnel Management this afternoon in accordance with relevant procedures." It is reported that Minister Jeong cited health reasons in his resignation letter, along with the explanation that "major legislation related to prosecution reform has been concluded, and it is desirable for the new criminal justice system to be completed under new leadership." Minister Jeong has previously hinted at the possibility of stepping down on multiple occasions in public settings. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:35 PM

Uncertainty Surrounds Recovery of Pro-Japanese Ancestor's Assets Linked to Actor Hayoung Amid growing controversy over the past pro-Japanese activities of actor Hayoung's great-grandfather, Ahn Sang-ho, attention is focused on whether he will be included as a subject of investigation by the "Second Pro-Japanese Property Investigation Committee," which is set to launch this December. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:32 PM

Mother Who Slapped 2-Year-Old for Pushing 1-Year-Old Daughter Acquitted of Child Abuse According to the legal community today , Judge Ji Chang-gu of Criminal Division 2 at the Suwon District Court has acquitted a defendant identified as A, who was indicted on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act . SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:27 PM

Seoul Takes Action as Cicada Poaching in Parks Sparks Concerns Amid a series of complaints that Chinese nationals have been catching cicada larvae in bulk, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched preventive measures around the Yeouido Saetgang area. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:23 PM

"Doesn't Feel Real... Almost Choked Up During the Show," Ivy Makes Broadway Debut On the 17th , Ivy gave her first main performance on Broadway in the lead role of Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago" at the Ambassador Theatre in New York. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:22 PM

Stepfather in 40s Arrested for Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Teenage Stepdaughter A is accused of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, B, multiple times at their home from early this year until early this month under charges including sexual misconduct by family relatives under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act, sexual intercourse by leverage under the Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles against Sexual Abuse, and violation of the Child Welfare Act. SBS Aug 18, 2026 3:20 PM