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Hyundai Motor Union Stages Full 8-Hour Strike for First Time in 10 Years The Hyundai Motor labor union staged an 8-hour full strike today for the first time in 10 years amid a deadlock in wage negotiations. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:56 PM

Full Permission for "Non-Face-to-Face Medicine Delivery"?... "Desperate Opposition" Starting at the end of this year, residents of islands or remote areas, as well as people with disabilities, will be able to have their medications delivered straight to their homes. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:49 PM

Oh Se-hoon's 2nd Trial Begins; Defense Strategy Shifted The first appeal trial has been held for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who is accused of commissioning opinion polls from Myung Tae-gyun and having him cover the costs. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:45 PM

False Report of Contact and Self-Closure: Police Introduce Delayed 'Double-Check' Procedure When a woman named Chang Mi-ran went missing in Jeju last May, the responding police officer lied that they had "made contact" and unilaterally closed the case. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:37 PM

Typhoon Soudelor Strengthening... Will South Korea Be Affected? Before the scars left by torrential rains have even had time to heal, the 18th typhoon of the season, Soudelor, is moving northward while gathering strength. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:32 PM

Torrential Rains Leave Coastlines Buried in Trash; 5 Tons Cleared Daily, But End in Sight The scars of record-breaking torrential rains remain visible across Geoje and Tongyeong in Gyeongsangnam-do. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:29 PM

"Not a Landslide," Residents Outraged… Will They Have to Pay for Recovery Themselves? As we previously reported, a controversy has arisen over whether or not a landslide was the cause of the apartment accident in Geoje, Gyeongsangnam-do, which even resulted in casualties due to torrential rain. SBS Aug 21, 2026 11:22 PM

The 30 Billion Won Memo That Backfired: The 'Slush Fund' Summoned by Divorce Regarding suspicions that former President Roh Tae-woo's family concealed a slush fund, prosecutors have launched their first compulsory investigation, raiding the home of his wife, Kim Ok-sook. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:23 PM

Seoul Gov't: 'No Safety Issues with Han River Bridge Level Differences... Proactive Reinforcement Planned' The Seoul Metropolitan Government, which launched a comprehensive inspection of Han River bridges following the discovery of a level difference at a Seongsu Bridge entry ramp, has released survey results indicating no safety issues. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:22 PM

Shocking Reaction from Police After Report of Severe School Violence: "I Feel Sorry for the Perpetrators" "[Everyone says it's a miracle the victim didn't die, a miracle she managed to hold on...]" A school violence incident that took place at a middle school eight years ago has come to light through supplementary prosecution investigations, causing great shock. SBS Aug 21, 2026 10:11 PM