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Heavy Rains and Showers Hit Regions; Sweltering Heat to Continue Despite 'Cheoseo' Heavy rains and showers lashed various regions today. This was due to strong rain clouds developing and flowing in along the edge of the North Pacific high-pressure system. SBS Aug 22, 2026 11:18 PM

"Cure for Cancer Possible?" Stock Prices Surge Following Successful Phase 3 Trial of "Customized Cancer Vaccine" Recently, multinational pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Merck announced that they successfully completed Phase 3 clinical trials for a vaccine that prevents cancer recurrence and metastasis. SBS Aug 22, 2026 11:01 PM

Nile Monitor Captured After 11 Days of Search in Suwon Apartment Complex; Owner Facing Fines The Nile monitor that appeared on an apartment walking trail in Gwanggyo, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, has been captured 11 days after the search began and has been handed over to its owner. SBS Aug 22, 2026 10:55 PM

Govt to Reconsider Allowing Bathtubs Instead of Desks in Goshawon After Backlash The government has decided to reconsider a plan that would allow bathtubs to be installed in Gorewons (small, budget-friendly single-person rooms) in place of desks. SBS Aug 22, 2026 10:49 PM

First Container Ship Departs from Busan on Historic Arctic Route Test Voyage The Panstar Acro, which is setting sail for a test voyage along the Arctic route carrying containers for the first time in South Korea, is about to weigh anchor from the Busan New Port. SBS Aug 22, 2026 10:01 PM

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Man Falls from Apartment and Dies... Another Found Dead Inside with Blood Police are investigating the deaths of two men who were found dead in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Aug 22, 2026 9:39 PM

Man Falls to Death at Uijeongbu Apartment, Brother Found Dead Inside with Signs of Murder According to police and fire authorities, a report was received at around 10 a.m. SBS Aug 22, 2026 9:33 PM

Drunk Driver Flips Car After Hitting Impact Attenuator The Busan Dongbu Police Station announced today that it is currently investigating a man in his 60s, identified as A, under charges of drunk driving in violation of the Road Traffic Act. SBS Aug 22, 2026 9:10 PM

Man Arrested for Suicide Threat After 41 Abusive Calls Over Public Urination Fine At around 5:00 p.m. yesterday, a man in his 50s, identified as Mr. A, staged a suicide threat on the rooftop of a building in Uijeongbu-dong, Uijeongbu. SBS Aug 22, 2026 9:09 PM