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2,375 Prosecutors and Investigators Apply for Special Appointment to Serious Crime Investigation Agency, Reaching 82.6% of Quota The preparation team for the launch of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that the application period for special appointments, held for prosecutors and investigators from the prosecution service from the 7th until 6:00 PM today , resulted in 2,375 applicants. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:43 PM

CCTV Footage Revealed in Case of Part-Time Worker Who Died Following Sexual Assault Report Cleared of Charges [Phone Call Between the Late Chae Dan-bi and a Friend / Actual Recording : I really want to die so badly, what should I do? What do I do about this? I want to die, what do I do?] CCTV footage has been released regarding the case of a part-time worker who died after reporting a sexual assault. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Yang Jung-won's Husband Told "It Will End Well"... Investigating Officer Sent to Trial An active-duty police officer who received money and entertainment at an adult entertainment establishment in exchange for covering up a case involving television personality Yang Jung-won has been indicted while in custody. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

"Can't Even Use the Restroom"... Confusion Over '70,000 Won Per Household' Support Residents of an apartment complex in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, which was damaged by a landslide, are gradually returning home. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

"Need for Electricity Equal to 19 Nuclear Reactors"... Will New Nuclear Plants Be Expanded? Three major mega-projects, including new semiconductor investments and artificial intelligence data centers, have reshaped the long-term electricity demand map. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

"Joint South Korea-U.S. Drills Cost Too Much"? How Much Is Actually Spent? [Fact Check] U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that joint South Korea-U.S. military exercises are being scaled back because they cost too much. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:58 PM

Police Officer Investigated for Posting Mocking Remarks and Confidential Info on Personal Blog A current police officer is under investigation after posting various writings and photos on a personal blog. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:57 PM

Korean Pharmaceutical Association Welcomes Pharmaceutical Affairs Act Amendment; Dr. Now Expresses Deep Regret The revised act includes provisions that restrict telemedicine platforms from entering the pharmaceutical wholesale business. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:36 PM

Closing This concludes the SBS 8 O'Clock News. Thank you for watching. Please note: This… SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:28 PM

Police Officer Given Suspended Sentence for Demanding Dinner Money in Exchange for Lenience A senior police officer who demanded dinner money and liquor in exchange for showing leniency to a drunk driving suspect, such as advising him to settle with victims, has been sentenced to prison with a suspended sentence. SBS Aug 20, 2026 9:17 PM