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Today's Major News 1. Kim Seung-won, candidate for Minister of Justice, stated that he is confident about hiring the son of a senior judge—who appeared in allegations of lobbying involving the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety—as a legislative assistant in his office, explaining that he was selected through an open interview. SBS Sep 11, 2026 12:06 PM

Sitting Judge Caught Driving Under the Influence in the Middle of Road at 6 AM A sitting judge has been caught by police on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:45 AM

Busan Police Receive Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Navy for Swift Arrest of Trespassers at Naval Facility The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency has received a certificate of appreciation from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service of the U.S. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:38 AM

President Lee Jae-myung's Approval Rating Hits Record Low at 38%, Down 9 Percentage Points to 29% in Seoul: Gallup Korea According to the survey conducted by Gallup Korea among 1,000 adults aged 18 and older nationwide from Sept. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:25 AM

Portable Butane Gas Explosion in Parked Car Leaves Driver Seriously Injured According to the Busan Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters, an explosion occurred inside a passenger car parked at an apartment complex in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, at around 4:00 PM on the 10th. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:07 AM

Everland's Youngest Panda 'Shubao' Receives Name on 100th Day Since Birth The female baby giant panda born at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on June 3 has been named "Shubao." Everland announced today that the baby panda, marking its 100th day since birth, has officially been named Shubao following a public naming contest. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:56 AM

Death Penalty Demanded for 40-Year-Old Singer and YouTuber Accused of Beating and Neglecting Biological Daughter to Death The Changwon District Court Jinju Branch, presided over by Senior Judge Lee Seung-il of Criminal Division 1, announced today that prosecutors demanded the death penalty—the maximum legal sentence—for the 40-year-old defendant, identified as A, during the sentencing hearing held yesterday . SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:42 AM

Incumbent Seoul High Court Judge Caught Drunk Driving on Road The Seoul Seocho Police Station is investigating Judge A of the Seoul High Court on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:42 AM

Yong Hye-in Responds to Dual-Office Controversy: 'Taking Criticism Seriously… Will Explain Later' Yong Hye-in, the nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, stated today that she is "taking the criticism seriously" regarding the ongoing controversy over her concurrently holding a proportional representative lawmaker seat and a ministerial position. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:39 AM

Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing and Selling 4 Billion Won Worth of Hanwoo to Fund Gambling and Crypto An employee at an agricultural corporation in Gangwon Province, who stole tens of billions of won worth of Hanwoo belonging to the cooperative, sold it at bargain prices, and pocketed the proceeds, has been sentenced to a heavy prison term. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:28 AM