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Han Dong-hoon Counterattacks DP Over Kim Seung-won: 'Substantial Truth to Petition' Earlier, during his resignation press conference yesterday, former nominee Kim targeted Lawmaker Han, who led the offensive against him through the disclosure of transcripts, emphasizing, "I will uncover the full truth behind the illegal leakage of investigative secrets and the doctoring of records to the end." The Democratic Party also defined Lawmaker Han's method of exposure as a "crime" and vowed to bring him to court. SBS Sep 20, 2026 5:20 PM

Sulfur-Fumigated Bamboo Shoots Spark Controversy Following Cabbage and Stem Lettuce Scandals in China Previously, several media outlets reported that authorities in China launched an investigation after it was confirmed that bamboo shoots were processed using sulfur fumigation in some regions of China. SBS Sep 20, 2026 5:05 PM

Not Just National Pension: Chinese Nationals Receive Overwhelmingly Most Unemployment Benefits As foreign workers subscribed to employment insurance increased 2.6-fold over five years, the total amount of unemployment benefits paid to foreigners reached an all-time high of 113.4 billion won, data showed. SBS Sep 20, 2026 3:14 PM

Mowing Worker Crushed to Death by Truck Rolling Down Slope yesterday . The man was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but ultimately died. SBS Sep 20, 2026 2:53 PM

Detention Period for Rep. Kang Sun-woo and Former Seoul City Councilor Kim Kyung Over '100 Million Won Nomination Kickback' Set to Expire on September 26 The detention period for Rep. Kang and former Councilor Kim runs until the 26th. SBS Sep 20, 2026 2:46 PM

Bought as Parents' Day Gifts, Turned Out to Be Counterfeiting: 4.5 Billion Won Worth of Fake Goods Seized A ringleader has been busted for selling counterfeit versions of popular products manufactured in China, including Beauty of Joseon and SK-II cosmetics as well as Korea Eundan multi-vitamins, disguised as authentic items on domestic online shopping malls. SBS Sep 20, 2026 2:17 PM

Fire at Paju Factory Prompts Level 1 Response, Extinguished in 1 Hour 50 Minutes A fire broke out at a factory in Jori-eup, Paju, Gyeonggi Province, at around 11:40 a.m. SBS Sep 20, 2026 1:53 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Paju Factory, Response Level 1 Issued A fire broke out at a factory in Jori-eup, Paju, Gyeonggi Province, at around 11:44 a.m. SBS Sep 20, 2026 1:48 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Mountainous Area in Jangan-gu, Suwon; No Casualties Reported Responding to a report from a witness stating that smoke was visible from the mountain, fire authorities dispatched 13 pieces of equipment, including a helicopter, and 30 personnel, including firefighters, to conduct firefighting operations. SBS Sep 20, 2026 1:38 PM

Court Overturns Election Commission's Revocation of Appointment Over 'Dad Chance' Allegations According to the legal community, the Administrative Division 12 of the Seoul Administrative Court (Presiding Judge Kang Jae-won) ruled in favor of the plaintiff on September 10 in a lawsuit filed by Park's daughter, surnamed Park, against the National Election Commission, asking the court to cancel the revocation of her appointment. SBS Sep 20, 2026 12:27 PM