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Car Catches Fire Right After Being Pulled Over Due to Unusual Symptoms today. It was reported that the driver noticed something abnormal while driving, parked on the shoulder of the road, and then the flames started. SBS Oct 9, 2026 7:00 PM

"Made a Loud Noise and Overtook": Former National Footballer Kim Young-gwang Issues Apology Amid Retaliatory Driving Controversy Former national football team goalkeeper Kim Young-gwang has issued a direct apology regarding the controversy surrounding retaliatory driving. SBS Oct 9, 2026 7:00 PM

Teenager Roaming Playground with Weapon in Pocket Arrested on Scene The Jeonju Wansan Police Station announced that it has apprehended and is investigating a teenager, referred to as A, on charges including the possession of a weapon in a public place. SBS Oct 9, 2026 7:00 PM

Song Mino Issues Official Apology for Poor Military Service Records, Shares Handwritten Letter on SNS Through a handwritten letter posted on his social media account today, Song stated, "I bow my head and apologize for causing concern to many people because of me." He wrote, "Above all, I am deeply sorry for disappointing the young men who are faithfully fulfilling their military duties, as well as the fans who have cherished me more than anyone else," adding, "Every single day has been filled with prolonged regret. SBS Oct 9, 2026 5:55 PM

Former National Footballer Kim Young-kwang Posts Apology on SNS Over Retaliatory Driving Allegations... Complainant Files Appeal Kim posted an apology on his social media today, stating, "I apologize for causing concern and worry to many people due to the recent reports." Kim stated, "I faithfully cooperated with the police investigation and have received a non-prosecution and not-guilty disposition so far," but added, "Regardless of the legal judgment, I take heavily to heart the fact that my driving style could have caused anxiety or discomfort to others." Yesterday, SBS 8 News released driving footage from March of the former national football player who was reported on charges of retaliatory driving in Mapo-gu, Seoul. SBS Oct 9, 2026 5:03 PM

Posting Photos of Deceased and Writing Insensitive Comments: Police Officer Avoids Trial It has been confirmed that an active-duty police officer who sparked controversy by posting photos taken at a death scene and an internal automated fingerprint identification system screen on social media has received a suspension of indictment. SBS Oct 9, 2026 3:42 PM

Nuri-Carried 'DaejeonSat-1' Succeeds in Communication on 6th Attempt, Confirmed Functioning Normally The Daejeon Metropolitan Government announced that DaejeonSat-1 succeeded in exchanging signals during its sixth communication attempt at 11:20 p.m. SBS Oct 9, 2026 3:41 PM

Clear Autumn Weather for Hangeul Day; Rain Expected in Parts Tomorrow Clear autumn weather is continuing today for Hangeul Day. However, you will need to keep this in mind for your long weekend plans, as rain is forecasted to start in the southern regions and Jeju tomorrow, and spread to various parts of the country by Sunday, excluding the greater Seoul area. SBS Oct 9, 2026 3:32 PM

"Out of Stock"... Sales Surge 184-Fold in 12 Hours Following the announcement of Anne Carson, a representative writer of 20th-century contemporary Canadian literature, as this year's Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, sales of her books have surged across local bookstores. SBS Oct 9, 2026 3:29 PM

DaejeonSat-1 Successfully Establishes Contact on 6th Attempt, Confirmed Operating Normally The ultra-small cube satellite "DaejeonSat-1," launched into space aboard the 5th launch of the Nuri rocket, has dramatically succeeded in two-way communication with the ground station. SBS Oct 9, 2026 3:27 PM