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Zero Applicants After Three Rounds... Raising Annual Salary to 390 Million Won Brings Turnaround A local government struggling with zero applicants for a doctor position significantly raised the annual salary, and did it attract applicants after that? Yes, it avoided having zero applicants. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:11 AM

Teen Japanese Tourist Rescued After Venturing Into Jeju Sea Alone at Midnight Did a Japanese tourist float away after riding a rubber boat alone in the Jeju sea at dawn? Yes. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:11 AM

Head Down in Front of Schools... Why "Smombie" Elementary Students Plummeted Technology that automatically blocks smartphone screens when opened in front of crosswalks is being introduced. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:11 AM

Beyond Sightseeing: 'Local Travel' That Immerses Travelers in Everyday Life Instead of visiting famous tourist spots, traveling into local communities to eat and experience daily life is gaining popularity. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:10 AM

"No Odor, But..." When Should You Wash a Once-Worn T-Shirt? Do you always have to wash clothes after wearing them just once? There is reportedly a proper washing cycle for each type of clothing, so let's take a look at some useful laundry tips to keep in mind. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:10 AM

"Younger Customers Are Here"... Young Women Flocking to Bath Supply Mecca Bath supplies, once largely considered items for grandmothers, have emerged as trendy items among those in their 20s and 30s, leading to a surge in young visitors, according to reports. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:10 AM

Movie Theater Halts Screening After Disruptive Audience Member Shines Phone Light and Mutters in Chinese A movie screening was disrupted by noisy behavior, including talking to oneself and using a cell phone flashlight. SBS Aug 21, 2026 9:10 AM

Torrential Rains Wash Away Customers and Leave Behind Mud: "We Had Reservations So We Had No Choice But to Come" This is Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, where a 750mm water bomb was unleashed. The old downtown area, lined with historic buildings along narrow alleys, took a direct hit. SBS Aug 21, 2026 8:46 AM

Excavator Overturns at Muju Logging Site, Driver Dies According to the Muju Police Station and other sources, a report was received at 8:53 a.m. SBS Aug 21, 2026 7:55 AM

Driver in 50s Caught After Driving 20 km Over Blood Alcohol Limit and Hitting Tow Truck on Roadside The Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency's Expressway Police Unit announced today that they have apprehended and are investigating an individual in their 50s, referred to as A, on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act (driving under the influence). SBS Aug 21, 2026 7:54 AM