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National Anthem Error in Asian Games Hockey: North Korean Anthem Played Instead of South Korea's Today morning marked the Group A preliminary match in men's hockey between South Korea and Bangladesh at the Asian Games. SBS Sep 18, 2026 8:49 PM

Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Missing Middle School Girl While Evading Police Incheon Namdong Police Station announced today that they have arrested and transferred a man in his 20s, designated as A, to the prosecution on charges of violating the Act on the Protection and Support of Missing Children and statutory rape of a minor. SBS Sep 18, 2026 8:25 PM

Preview of SBS 8 News (September 18) Tonight on SBS 8 News: ▶ President Lee: "No thoughts whatsoever on running for consecutive terms.. SBS Sep 18, 2026 7:38 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Escalator of Yeouido Station Exit 5; No Casualties Reported While there were no casualties from the fire, it caused temporary confusion as commuters at the station during rush hour evacuated the area. SBS Sep 18, 2026 7:07 PM

Today's SBS News Hunters Preview (September 18) On today's "SBS News Hunters": ▶ "Issue Bbak" - Interest Rates S… SBS Sep 18, 2026 6:46 PM

Head of Sign-Making Firm Booked After Daily Worker Falls to Death While Hanging Local Election Banners The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency's metropolitan investigation unit announced today that it has booked and is questioning the head of the company, identified by the surname A, on charges of professional negligence resulting in death. SBS Sep 18, 2026 6:04 PM

"Peeking Like It's a Newlywed's Room"... The Reality of Our Cultural Heritage Being Damaged Recently, with a significant increase in foreign tourists, footsteps visiting our cultural heritage continue. SBS Sep 18, 2026 6:03 PM

Paju City Official Investigated for Drunk Driving After Hitting Three Parked Vehicles Paju Police Station announced today that they have apprehended and are currently investigating a city official in his 50s, identified as A, under the Road Traffic Act for driving under the influence. SBS Sep 18, 2026 5:54 PM

Wildfire Helicopter Bought for 38 Billion Won Was a Used US Military Aircraft? On March 4, 2022, a wildfire that started in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province, spread all the way to Samcheok, Gangwon Province. SBS Sep 18, 2026 5:39 PM

Blind Trust in the Contractor? Was Modifying the Forest Service Helicopter Deal Justified? As examined in the first report, , over nearly four years from the initial contract to the present day—from agreeing to acquire brand-new helicopters, to switching to remanufactured military helicopters, and to subsequent additional contracts—the Forest Aviation Headquarters of the Korea Forest Service appears to have trusted (or felt compelled to trust) the words and promises of US contractor Columbia Helicopters. SBS Sep 18, 2026 5:39 PM