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Drinking Culture Fades as University Towns See Declining Pub Business ○ Morning Club Parties with Coffee Instead of Alcohol (Broadcasted on August 15, 2026) The days of heavy drinking are a thing of the past, and the numbers back this up. SBS Aug 27, 2026 4:04 PM

Former 707th Special Mission Group Commander Kim Hyun-tae, Who Blockaded National Assembly, Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison and Detained in Court..."Unforgivable Crime" The Seoul Central District Court sentenced former Commander Kim to 12 years in prison today on charges including engaging in important missions in an insurrection. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:58 PM

Saying "Kimchi" to Dying Friend... Shocking Details Emerge on Unanswered Questions [Conversation between Victim and Jeong Jae-hwan / Actual Call Recording: (Ah! Jae-hwan, it hurts so much.) How cute are you? Hey, you bastard. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:57 PM

Former Namyang Dairy Chairman Hong Won-sik Loses 1st Trial in 44.3 Billion Won Severance Pay Lawsuit A countersuit filed by Namyang Dairy demanding the return of unjust enrichment was partially accepted, ordering Hong to instead pay approximately 1.1 billion won to the company. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:47 PM

Prosecutors Seek 1.5-Year Prison Term for Mother of Singer Jang Yoon Jeong on Investment Fraud Charges Prosecutors have demanded a one-and-a-half-year prison sentence for the 70-year-old mother of singer Jang Yoon Jeong, surnamed Yook, who is accused of swindling tens of millions of won from an acquaintance. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:41 PM

Chinese University Lecturer Arrested for Murdering Chinese Student; Court Cites Flight Risk A university lecturer in his 30s of Chinese nationality, surnamed Jung, has been arrested on charges of murdering a Chinese female exchange student. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:37 PM

Life Imprisonment for Kim So-young in 'Serial Drugging Murders' Trial... "Intent to Kill Recognized" The Seoul Northern District Court sentenced Kim, who faces charges including murder, to life imprisonment today and ordered her to attach a location-tracking electronic device for 30 years. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:30 PM

Illegal Loan Ring Arrested for Charging Up to 40,000% Interest and Threatening Debtors The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency announced today that it has detained two individuals, including a man in his 30s identified as 'A' who is the mastermind of the illegal private financing ring, on charges of organizing, joining, and engaging in a criminal organization, as well as violations of the Lending Business Act and the Act on Collection of Claims. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:30 PM

Life Sentence for Kim So-young in "Gangbuk Motel Serial Murders" First Trial..."Intent to Kill Recognized" The 14th Criminal Division of the Seoul Northern District Court sentenced Kim, who faces charges including murder, to life imprisonment and ordered the attachment of an electronic tracking bracelet for 30 years. SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:29 PM

Seongnam City Urges Government to Abolish Bundang Redevelopment Quotas and Include Regional Railway in National Plan The city submitted a policy proposal containing these measures during a national briefing session for local government heads held at the presidential office today . SBS Aug 27, 2026 3:10 PM