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Nuri Rocket Set for Launch at 12:25 PM Today... "All Weather Conditions Met" The launch time for South Korea's space launch vehicle Nuri has been finalized for 12:25 PM today . SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:59 AM

Screening of 'The Assassin(s)' Halted in Gumi, Park Chung-hee's Hometown The movie "The Assassin," which deals with the shooting of the late First Lady Yuk Young-su, has been pulled from CGV in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province—the hometown of former President Park Chung-hee—amid ongoing controversy over historical distortion. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:57 AM

"Pitch Black, Where Am I?" Dramatically Rescued After 22 Hours Eomgwang, Busan An elderly person in their 80s with dementia, who went missing on a mountain in Busan at night, returned to their family's arms after 22 hours thanks to a police search and a citizen tip. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:55 AM

Nuri Rocket Set to Launch Into Space at 12:25 PM Today... "All Launch Weather Conditions Met" 2 at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, ahead of its fifth launch on the morning of the 7th. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:45 AM

Gwangju Pub Under Fire for Menu Item Mocking May 18 Victims A pub in Gwangju is facing fierce criticism over a single menu item. What kind of name was it? Recently, photos were shared on social media showing that a pub newly opened in Dong-gu, Gwangju, had a dish named "blood tteok-galbi" on its menu. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:42 AM

Bereaved Families Uncover Remains with Hoes; Search Belatedly Resumes Read the Reporter's Notebook Series: <Disasters and Tragedies, the Aftermath> ☞ ☞ Kim Sung-Cheol lost his wife and daughter in the December 29 Jeju Air passenger plane crash at Muan Airport, which claimed 179 lives. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:40 AM

Gyeonggi Province and Provincial Assembly Clash Over Extra Budget Bill Amid Financial Disagreements While this does not immediately cause major disruptions to public livelihood projects, prolonged delays in processing the supplementary budget bill raise concerns about potential damage to local residents. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:27 AM

Gyeonggi Daycare Center Association Urges Inclusion of Missing Childcare Budget in Supplementary Budget This budget is tied to four programs, including provincial funding for daycare center operations, support for infant standard childcare curriculum programs, and the improvement of childcare teachers' working conditions. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:26 AM

SUV Plunges into Reservoir at Dawn; One Occupant Found Dead An SUV plunged into Naegwanji Reservoir in Daeheung-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu, at 4:17 a.m. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:19 AM

"Why Does He Look Like That?" Resigned Security Guard... Notice Posted in Apartment Complex There are claims that a security guard at an apartment complex was forced to quit his job after complaints were filed regarding his appearance and physical condition. SBS Oct 7, 2026 9:17 AM