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Promised 'New Ambulances' Delayed… Now Requesting Grace Period Starting next April, newly introduced ambulances must secure about 70 centimeters of clearance at the patient's head. SBS Oct 7, 2026 7:06 AM

Putting Quintuplets into Orbit... Challenging Separation While Spinning 180 Degrees The success of this Nuri rocket launch depends on whether its five main payload satellites, designed to observe the Korean Peninsula, successfully enter their designated orbits. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:59 AM

When a Highway Robot Chef Fails at Making Ramen Ramen noodles and soup powder scattered haphazardly across the counter and floor. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:45 AM

Sokcho Civic Groups Oppose Apartment Construction Project Near Seoraksan's Ulsanbawi During a press conference held at the Sokcho City Hall digital briefing room on October 6, about 40 social organizations in Sokcho issued a joint statement saying, "The scenery of Ulsanbawi is a shared asset of the Seorak region," and adding, "Sufficient verification and social consensus regarding the 16-story, 759-household housing project must come first." They expressed concern that the project could affect the scenery of Mount Seorak and Ulsanbawi, as well as the tourism competitiveness and urban image of the entire Seorak region. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:44 AM

18,000 "Vandalsanim" and "Vandal-dongjasanim" Merchandise Items Sold, Proceeds to Fund Temple Forest Research The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced on October 6 that it will hold a "Korea National Park Service & Golden Bear Temple Forest Research Fund Delivery Ceremony" at the Korean Buddhism History and Culture Memorial Hall in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on October 8. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:41 AM

70-Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Stalking, Attacking Woman with Weapon and Hydrochloric Acid After Warrant Dismissal According to the legal community on October 6, the 1st Criminal Division of the Busan District Court Seobu Branch (Presiding Judge Na Won-sik) sentenced A, who was indicted on charges of attempted murder and violation of the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes, to 5 years in prison. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:40 AM

North Korea Claims Landmine Explosion Is 'Fabricated Farce,' Threatens Strong Response to Any 1mm Incursion North Korea has repeated its claims that the landmine explosion incident was a fabricated hoax by South Korea, stating that it has nothing to do with them whether Seoul removes the landmines or not. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:26 AM

Exclusive: Two Major Churches Suspected of Being Hacked, Sensitive Tithing Data Leaked Two major churches in South Korea have been struck by suspected hacking incidents. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:22 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Major News (October 7, 2026) 1. Nuri's 5th Launch Today..Carrying Record Number of Satellites The 5th launch of South Korea's space launch vehicle Nuri will take place today, October 7, in the afternoon. SBS Oct 7, 2026 6:10 AM

Man in His 40s Found Asleep in Car While Drunk Flees Police and Crashes The Daejeon Daedeok Police Station announced today that it has booked a man in his 40s, surnamed A, on charges of drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act following an incident on a road in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, at around 11:40 p.m. SBS Oct 7, 2026 4:12 AM