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Oh Se-hoon's Appeal Submits 'Myung Tae-kyun Call Recording'... Will It Affect the Verdict? Evidence favorable to Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has been submitted to the appeals court handling his case regarding allegations that his opinion poll costs were covertly paid by a third party. SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:09 AM

Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae Faces Mounting Crisis Over Official Residence Controversy, Kim Dong-yeon Clash, and Party Criticism Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae, who ascended to become the first female head of a regional government driven by her strong reform-minded drive earning her the nickname "Choo-darc," is facing a major crisis just two and a half months into her term. SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:09 AM

Freon Gas Leak Aboard Ship at Busan's Gamcheon Port Leaves Two in Cardiac Arrest today . The accident left two people in a state of cardiac arrest and two others with minor injuries. SBS Sep 15, 2026 11:01 AM

Albumin Not a Health Supplement: 5 More Businesses Caught for False Advertising The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that during its third round of inspections on false advertising of albumin products, it caught 5 businesses, requested the competent local governments to take administrative measures, and filed complaints with investigative authorities. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:46 AM

"Is South Korea a Playground?" German Influencer Sparks Controversy Over Nuisance Stunts Did a foreign influencer visit Seoul and get swept up in a nuisance controversy? This is the story of a German influencer with over 1 million followers. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:37 AM

Seoul Appoints Former SBA Head Kim Hyun-woo as New Economic Policy Chief According to the city, since taking office as CEO of the Seoul Business Agency, Kim reorganized the organization into the SBA and successfully launched the global influencer festival "Seoul Con." He has spearheaded efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Seoul's startup and industrial ecosystems by expanding the Young Adult Employment Academy and providing systematic support ranging from the growth of promising companies to market expansion and overseas advancement. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:35 AM

Seoul City Holds Emergency Meeting Ahead of Possible Bus Strike, Prepares Contingency Transport Plans The city announced that it is preparing emergency transportation measures in case negotiations break down, which include deploying free shuttle buses , increasing subway operations, and extending late-night train hours. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:30 AM

"I Want to Repay a Debt From 48 Years Ago"... Kindness Returned Ten-Thousandfold The next hot topic is "I want to repay a debt from 48 years ago." This is not a typo, but a heartwarming gesture. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:21 AM

Kim Dong-yeon: "Expansionary Fiscal Policy Was a Responsible Choice"... Rejecting Choo Mi-ae's "Fiscal Crisis Theory" Former Governor Kim, whose duties were suspended due to his registration as a preliminary candidate in the Democratic Party's gubernatorial primary, attended in a personal capacity. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:20 AM

SK Chairman Chey Appeals Prosecutor's Decision Not to Indict Over '100 Billion Won Spent on Cohabitant' Remarks Chairman Chey's legal team claimed that the stated amount included funds paid to Director Roh and donations for public interest purposes, exaggerating the actual living expenses by "more than 50 times." Chairman Chey's legal representatives released a statement today announcing that they have appealed the non-indictment decision regarding defamation charges against Attorney A, who represents Director Roh Soh-yeong, for spreading false information. SBS Sep 15, 2026 10:04 AM