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Incheon's Local Currency, 'I-eum Card', Sees Over Half of Payments at Restaurants, Supermarkets, and Academies... 10% Cashback on Up to 1 Million Won Limit This Month According to an analysis by the Incheon Metropolitan City of the cumulative I-eum Card transaction volume of 15.132 trillion won from 2022 to mid-July of this year, general and resting restaurants accounted for the largest share at about one-third, or 4.5842 trillion won. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:47 PM

17-Year-Old Kim Da-hyun Responds Maturely After Being Criticized by Shim Soo-bong: 'I Will Compose Myself Well' Singer Kim Da-hyun revealed that she received a direct apology regarding veteran singer Shim Soo-bong's public criticism. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:15 PM

"This Is Unit XXX": Apartment Letter Triggers Wave of Heartwarming Support When people live in the same apartment building, noise often leads to conflict. But this time, we have a heartwarming piece of news instead, right? Yes, a couple living in an apartment posted a letter in their elevator saying, "A new family member, a baby born three weeks ago, has joined us." They asked for understanding, explaining that the baby might cry day and night, and wrote that while they are rookie parents and still clumsy, they will do their best not to cause inconvenience to their neighbors. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:01 PM

"Where Did the 70 Billion Won Go?"... Yeosu City Criticized for Blaming Taxi Drivers for Rumors Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, is facing controversy after sending an official document that appeared to point to taxi drivers as the source of malicious criticism regarding the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo. SBS Sep 22, 2026 3:01 PM

Employer Sprays Fire Extinguisher and Curses at Migrant Workers Resting Today , Goheung County released an official statement regarding the recently surfaced human rights violation case involving migrant workers, stating, "We deeply feel a heavy sense of responsibility," while offering profound consolation to the victimized workers. SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:58 PM

"What Am I Studying For?" The Frustrated Engineering Student Who Chose a Tool Belt ○ The Counterattack of the Blue-Collar Worker: 2030s Captivated by Skilled Labor (Broadcasted on September 19, 2026) AI and robots are rapidly replacing human jobs. SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:57 PM

Police Struggle to Track 'Flasher' in Daejeon Who Wore Mask in CCTV Blind Spots According to the Daejeon Metropolitan Police Agency today , a report was filed on April 26 regarding a man exposing his pants near a girls' high school in Seo-gu, Daejeon. SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:47 PM

Chung Mong-gyu Referred to Prosecutors Over Alleged Interference in National Team Coach Appointment; Hong Myung-bo Cleared The Financial Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it has sent former KFA President Chung Mong-gyu, former Technical Director Lee Im-saeng, and former Senior Vice President Kim Jung-bae to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office without detention on charges of obstruction of business by deceit. SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:47 PM

Kim Ji-eun, Survivor of Ahn Hee-jung's Sexual Crimes, Asks South Chungcheong Province to Waive Legal Costs Kim stated through her social media, "I filed an official civil complaint with South Chungcheong Province through the e-People portal," adding, "I requested that this matter be referred to the Litigation Deliberation Committee to deliberate on whether to waive the collection of legal costs." On September 18, Kim also released a statement via social media, stating, "South Chungcheong Province, which has been held liable for state compensation, has demanded legal costs from me, the victim," while demanding the waiver of legal cost collection and referral to the Litigation Deliberation Committee. SBS Sep 22, 2026 2:37 PM

Tzuyang Declares She'll "Eat in Moderation"? YouTubers Face Crisis Amid Crackdown on Monetization As YouTube significantly tightens its community guidelines and advertising policies regarding eating disorders and binge eating, creators operating related channels are facing widespread fallout. SBS Sep 22, 2026 1:55 PM