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Fire Breaks Out at Agricultural Warehouse in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province… Authorities Working to Extinguish today . Authorities have confirmed that there are no casualties, as no one was inside the warehouse at the time of the fire. SBS Aug 29, 2026 2:55 PM

Power Outage Hits 526 Households in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province; Restored After About Three Hours today. Korea Electric Power Corporation conducted emergency repair work and restored electricity supply to the entire section at around 1:00 p.m., about three hours later. SBS Aug 29, 2026 2:52 PM

Court Rules CGV Must Pay 15.3 Billion Won in Rent After Closing Branch, Rejecting COVID-19 Defense The 33rd Civil Settlement Division of the Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Choi Jong-jin) recently ruled partially in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed by Industrial Bank of Korea against CGV seeking unpaid rent, ordering CGV to pay 15.322 billion won. SBS Aug 29, 2026 2:38 PM

Rainbow-Colored Oil Sheen Discovered Near Jangjadae Bridge in Gunsan; Coast Guard Investigates Source The Gunsan Coast Guard reported that a report was received at around 3:40 p.m. yesterday stating that a rainbow-colored oil sheen had formed in the waters near the bridge. SBS Aug 29, 2026 2:03 PM

Heavy Rain to Soak Country Through Monday, Exceeding 200mm in South Chungcheong In particular, torrential downpours exceeding 200 millimeters are forecasted for parts of South Chungcheong Province, and over 150 millimeters for North Chungcheong and North Jeolla provinces, calling for special caution regarding safety accidents. SBS Aug 29, 2026 2:00 PM

Ministry of Transport Vows Strict Action and Safety Measures Following Fatal Railway Accident at Uiwang Station Expressing concern that similar accidents continue to recur, the ministry also decided to formulate reinforced safety measures to eradicate structural problems. SBS Aug 29, 2026 1:59 PM

Another 20-Something Man Missing in Jeju; Vehicle Found Near Port Lighthouse The Seogwipo Police Station in Jeju announced that a report stating, "My son is not answering his phone," was received at around 2:10 p.m. SBS Aug 29, 2026 1:07 PM

Magnitude 2.6 Earthquake Strikes Northwest of Haenam, Jeollanam-do An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 struck an area 21 kilometers northwest of Haenam-… SBS Aug 29, 2026 12:28 PM

Woman in 20s Emergency Arrested for Setting Fire to Her Own Home in Michuhol-gu, Incheon A is suspected of setting fire to a mattress in her home on the second floor of a four-story multi-family housing building in Hagik-dong, Michuhol-gu, Incheon, at around 1:45 p.m. SBS Aug 29, 2026 11:47 AM

Magnitude 2.6 Earthquake Strikes Northwest of Haenam, Jeollanam-do today , the Korea Meteorological Administration announced. The epicenter is located at 34.66 degrees north latitude and 126.40 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 20 kilometers. SBS Aug 29, 2026 10:49 AM