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Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Acquitted in 1st Trial Over 'Lee Jong-seob Escape' Allegations Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was put on trial on charges of appointing former Defense Minister Lee Jong-seob—a key suspect in the case of Marine Corporal Chae's death—as the Australian ambassador to help him escape, has been acquitted in the first trial. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:34 PM

Chief Justice Emphasizes 'Judicial Independence' Six Times Amid Tension Over Supreme Court Nominations Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Cho Hee-dae stated today that the courts must conduct trials free from undue interference by other state agencies or political powers. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:32 PM

Prosecutors Indict Former People Power Party Spokesperson Son Beomgyu on Forcible Indecency Charges The Incheon District Prosecutors' Office recently indicted Son without detention on charges of forcible indecency. SBS Sep 11, 2026 11:06 PM

Exclusive: KMA's Precipitation Accuracy Hits 10-Year Low This Summer Many of you probably felt frustrated this summer, wondering why rain didn't fall when it was forecasted, and poured down when it wasn't. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:21 PM

Official Convicted for Making AI-Generated 'Couple Profile' with Colleague's Face We previously reported that a mid-level official at a district office in Seoul was put on trial for using artificial intelligence to create composite images depicting himself and a female colleague as romantic partners. SBS Sep 11, 2026 10:17 PM

"I'm a Doctor," He Promised Marriage... The "Twist" of a Man in His 30s According to the legal community on September 10, Judge Park Kwang-min of Criminal Division 1 at the Cheongju District Court sentenced A , who had been indicted without detention on fraud charges, to eight months in prison and placed him under court custody. SBS Sep 11, 2026 9:57 PM

Jung Jae-hwan, Accused of Killing Friend, Claims 'No Memory'; Bereaved Family Says, 'My Son Died Worse Than Roadkill' Jung Jae-hwan , who was indicted on charges of stabbing his friend to death dozens of times with a weapon while drunk, admitted to the acts in court but denied the intent to murder, claiming he could not remember the situation at the time. SBS Sep 11, 2026 9:53 PM

Prosectors Reject Arrest Warrant for Rep. Kim Byung-ki, Citing Insufficient Grounds Four days ago, the police requested an arrest warrant for independent Representative Kim Byung-ki, exactly one year after launching their investigation. SBS Sep 11, 2026 9:50 PM

Seoul Bus Union Votes in Favor of Strike; Full Strike Slated for 16th If Mediation Fails The Seoul City Bus Union's vote on whether to engage in labor disputes over wage increases and other demands has been approved with a 96.25% approval rate. SBS Sep 11, 2026 9:50 PM

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