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OpenAI Execs Ignored Safety Warnings Before Indefinitely Delaying IPO, Emails Show Reports have emerged that OpenAI executives repeatedly dismissed numerous warnings from employees urging them to evaluate the safety of their AI models. SBS Sep 30, 2026 2:17 PM

"Why Did They Poke South Korea, the World's 9th Largest Military Exporter?"… Ukraine "Anxious" After Striking First Local media in Ukraine has analyzed that Ukraine's unilateral disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea could lead to diplomatic friction with South Korea, potentially hindering future military cooperation. SBS Sep 30, 2026 2:04 PM

Xi Jinping Lays Wreaths at Monument to the People's Heroes Ahead of National Day, Emphasizing 'Heroic Spirit' China held a large-scale event on the 30th, one day ahead of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, to commemorate fallen martyrs and emphasize patriotism and the "heroic spirit." Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 13th Martyrs' Day wreath-laying ceremony held in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on the morning of the same day. SBS Sep 30, 2026 1:56 PM

U.S.-Iran Stalemate: Qatar Mediates Second Day of Talks to Restore Negotiations President Donald Trump While U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a 7-day plan proposed by Iran, behind-the-scenes mediation efforts between New York and Washington, D.C. SBS Sep 30, 2026 1:46 PM

"Is This a School?"... Enraged French High School Students Spark Nationwide Protests Like Wildfire As school classes are disrupted and chaos mounts, French authorities are on high alert, and the political sphere is also closely watching the possibility of the high school student protests spreading into solidarity with labor union strikes. SBS Sep 30, 2026 1:37 PM

"Is This a School?" Protests and Clashes Erupt Among French High School Students As school classes are disrupted and confusion mounts, French authorities are on high alert, while the political circle is also closely watching whether the high school student protests will spread into solidarity with labor union strikes. SBS Sep 30, 2026 11:51 AM

"Japan's Average Annual Private Sector Salary Hits Record High of 4.87 Million Yen" Japan's National Tax Agency released the results of its statistical survey on private salary conditions for 2025, revealing that the average annual compensation (including base pay, allowances, and bonuses) received by private sector employees was 4.87 million yen (approximately 42.85 million won). SBS Sep 30, 2026 11:45 AM

Trump Expected to Announce South Korea's U.S. Investment Tomorrow... Alaskan LNG Project Included? President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to officially announce South Korea's investment project in the United States on the 30th . SBS Sep 30, 2026 11:38 AM

Chinese Military Discussed Armed Suppression of Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement, Classified Documents Show According to the report, the information is based on transcripts of Chinese military meetings from October to November 2014 obtained by Takashi Suzuki, a professor at Daito Bunka University in Japan who specializes in Chinese politics. SBS Sep 30, 2026 11:20 AM

Whose Gilt-Bronze Crown is This? Baekje's Authority or Mahan's Pride? [Videomug] In 1917, an ancient tomb was excavated in Naju, South Jeolla Province. That was Tomb No. SBS Sep 30, 2026 11:14 AM