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Board of Audit and Inspection: Supreme Court Improperly Paid 2 Million Won Monthly Incentive to Supreme Court Justices The BAI released the results of its regular audit of the Supreme Court containing these findings on the 31st. SBS Aug 31, 2026 1:02 PM

Government Rapid Response Team Attempts to Approach Accident Site by Land in Nepal According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, the joint government rapid response team has formed an overland search team consisting of nine officials from the National Fire Agency. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:59 PM

Health at the Convenience Store? "Healthy Food" Zone Draws Attention When looking for a quick meal or snack, many people often turn to instant or convenience foods at convenience stores. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:33 PM

Yanggu Melons Begin Full-Scale Shipment... Stronger Support for Young Farmers Yanggu County's signature specialty, melons, are in full season and harvesting is underway. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:31 PM

Joint Investigation Body Into Political-Religious Collusion Concludes Probe; Indicts 32, Including Lee Man-hee and Hak Ja Han The joint investigation body into allegations surrounding Shincheonji and the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification has wrapped up its probe after seven months. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:24 PM

Torrential Rain Over 100mm per Hour Pounds South; Evacuation Order Issued in Gochang Heavy downpours are lashing parts of North Jeolla Province and South Chungcheong Province. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:13 PM

Todays Major News 1. Regarding the nomination of ministers for six government ministries, the People Power Party launched an offensive, calling it a "customized appointment," and strongly protested—particularly targeting Kim Seung-won, a Democratic Party lawmaker nominated as Minister of Justice, whom they labeled the "spearhead for canceling indictments." Meanwhile, the Democratic Party plans to swiftly complete the confirmation hearing process for state councilors before the Chuseok holiday. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:09 PM

Incheon Renames '1,000-Won Culture Ticket' to 'Happy Culture Ticket'... Diverse Programs Planned for May and October Incheon Metropolitan City announced that the "1,000-Won Culture Ticket" program, first introduced last year, will be renamed and implemented as the "Incheon Happy Culture Ticket" starting in the second half of this year. SBS Aug 31, 2026 12:01 PM

Korean Drug Kingpins Run Domestic Operations from Philippine Prison: 14 Masterminds Caught The identities of 14 Korean drug kingpins who controlled more than half of domestic drug distribution via Telegram while incarcerated in an overseas detention facility have been uncovered. SBS Aug 31, 2026 11:45 AM

Prosecutors Seek 5-Year Prison Term for Taekwondo Dojo Employee in Attempted Murder of Husband Using Drugged Alcohol Taekwondo Dojo Employee and Director Attend Warrant Review The prosecution has demanded prison terms for a Taekwondo dojo employee and her accomplice, the dojo director, who attempted to murder the employee's husband using drugged alcohol and a weapon. SBS Aug 31, 2026 11:35 AM