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Blackouts Hit 4 Apartment Complexes in Dajeong-dong and Saerom-dong, Sejong Due to Temporary Line Malfunction today . According to the Korea Electric Power Corporation , the blackout was caused by a temporary power line anomaly in the Dajeong-dong and Saerom-dong areas. SBS Aug 21, 2026 3:36 AM

City Bus and SUV Collide in Cheongju... One in Cardiac Arrest today , a traffic accident occurred involving a city bus and an SUV on a road in Singi-ri, Buk-myeon, Cheongju. SBS Aug 21, 2026 3:36 AM

"Consulting Afterwards Invites Backlash"… "Partial Expansion of Exceptions for Non-Residents" The legislative notice period for the government's tax reform bill concluded today . SBS Aug 21, 2026 1:52 AM

What Are Trump and Kim Jong-un's Calculations? Let's dive deeper into North Korea-related issues with reporter Kim Ayeong. Kim Ayeong, President Trump seems very proactive about North Korea-U.S. SBS Aug 21, 2026 1:13 AM

Cheong Wa Dae Weighs Rejection of Chief Justice's Supreme Court Justice Nominee, Citing 'Unprecedented Constitutional Crisis' A ruling party official stated yesterday , "Opinions are divided regarding the two candidates, nominee Son and Senior Judge Kim Sung-soo of the Seoul High Court," while adding, "As for nominee Son, we could also consider a plan to ask for a different candidate to be nominated." Since this would effectively take the form of rejecting Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's nomination request, the conflict surrounding the appointment of this Supreme Court justice could escalate. SBS Aug 21, 2026 12:47 AM

Prime Minister Han Orders Best Efforts in Search for Missing Woman in Jeju, Strict Action Against Secondary Victimization Prime Minister Han emphasized, "Acts such as making prank calls or spreading fake news to the victim's family, who are desperately searching for their loved one with anxious hearts, can never be tolerated," adding, "We must take strict action against acts of secondary victimization in accordance with the law and principles." Chang went missing after leaving her home in Hanrim-eup, Jeju City, last May. SBS Aug 21, 2026 12:46 AM

Kim Yo-jong Denies Rumors of Additional North Korean Troop Dispatch to Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently claimed that North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. SBS Aug 21, 2026 12:33 AM

Four Incumbent Lawmakers Heavily Disciplined... Joo Kyung-tae Faces Heavy Penalty of Suspension of Party Membership The People Power Party has announced the results of its Ethics Committee's disciplinary decisions regarding four incumbent lawmakers belonging to the non-leadership faction. SBS Aug 21, 2026 12:20 AM

"North Appears Interested in Dialogue," But Cannot Accept It as Nuclear State Regarding Kim Yo-jong's earlier statement, the South Korean government assessed that North Korea appears interested in U.S.-North Korea dialogue. SBS Aug 21, 2026 12:13 AM

President Lee: 'Salute to Trump's Decision... Will Do My Best as a 'Pacemaker'' Regarding this matter, President Lee Jae-myung expressed his respect for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision, expressing expectations for the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the U.S. SBS Aug 21, 2026 12:06 AM