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Independent Lawmaker Kang Sun-oo Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison for Illicit 100 Million Won Nomination Contribution, Taken Into Custody An independent lawmaker, Kang Sun-oo, who was put on trial on charges of receiving 100 million won in exchange for a municipal council nomination, has been sentenced to prison in the first instance. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:45 PM

"Likely to Appeal Overseas"... The Sweet Challenge of 'K-Chestnuts' Facing chronic difficulties due to an aging population and labor shortages, the chestnut industry is reorganizing its market around premium processed products such as roasted chestnuts and chestnut jelly. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:41 PM

Today's Top Stories: Profilers Deployed to Investigate Motive for Incheon Stabbing (October 14, 2026) 1. The motive behind yesterday's stabbing attack by a man in his 50s at a large commercial facility in Incheon, which left eight people injured, is drawing attention as police investigations get fully underway. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:21 PM

Customer Collapses at Jjamppong Restaurant, Saved by Off-Duty Police Officers A customer dining at a restaurant suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed, but they managed to pull through thanks to police officers who happened to be there at the time, right? Yes, on October 3, a man dining at a Chinese restaurant in Incheon suddenly collapsed onto his table. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:11 PM

Identity of 53-Year-Old Park Yong-soo, Suspect in Naju Couple Murder Case, Revealed The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency posted Park's personal information, including his age and mugshot, on its website starting at 10 a.m. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:11 PM

Fire at Pyeongtaek Apartment Basement Leaves 11 Injured, Including 2-Year-Old Girl The fire broke out at around 8:30 a.m. today on the second basement level of a 27-story apartment building in Dongsak-dong, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:10 PM

Incumbent Gangseo District Council Member Booked for Drunk Driving Seoul Gangseo Police Station announced today that it has booked a Gangseo District Council member, surnamed Kim, without detention on charges of driving under the influence in violation of the Road Traffic Act. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:04 PM

"Only Used on My Days Off," Absurd Excuse… City Bus Driver Who Took Drugs Sentences to Prison Contrary to the defendant's claim that he only took the drugs on his days off, the investigation revealed that he operated the bus while the effects of the drugs were still lingering. SBS Oct 14, 2026 2:00 PM

Independent Counsel Raids National Election Commission and Vendors in Expanding Bid-Rigging Probe The special counsel team announced that it has been conducting raids since around 8:00 a.m. SBS Oct 14, 2026 1:54 PM

2nd National Fire Mobilization Order Issued for Ulju Factory Fire... "No Casualties Reported" The National Fire Agency announced that it has issued a second national fire mobilization order to respond to a fire that broke out at a chemical manufacturing plant in Onsan-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan. SBS Oct 14, 2026 1:41 PM