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Gang Arrested for Laundering 28.7 Billion Won in Investment Fraud Funds at Casinos Two men carrying large bags walk side by side into a restroom. CCTV captured the moment a money exchanger, having finished laundering funds at a casino, entered the restroom to hand over bundles of cash to a courier. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:40 PM

"Simple Private Conversation"... 20-Something Acquitted of Insulting Superiors and Making Sexually Derogatory Remarks in Military The 1st Criminal Division of the Jeju District Court announced today that it overturned the lower court's sentence of six months in prison suspended for one year against the defendant in his 20s, identified as A, who had been indicted on charges of insulting a superior, and instead found him not guilty. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:37 PM

Suspicion of Hangang Bus Rebate Raised at Seoul Metropolitan Government Audit; Mayor Oh Se-hoon Says Internal Audit Underway After Board of Audit and Inspection Dismissed Request A debate erupted over suspicions of a rebate related to the Hangang Bus project during today's parliamentary audit of the Seoul Metropolitan Government by the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:18 PM

"Arirang and Balhae Are All China's"... The 'Quiet Invasion' Swallowing History One by One It has been reported that China is pushing to list Balhae's fortress sites and ancient tombs as UNESCO World Heritage sites. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:16 PM

Stash of Cash Found on Suspect in Incheon Stabbing Spree, Police Investigate Source The 50-something man who went on an indiscriminate stabbing rampage at a large commercial complex in Incheon was found to have been carrying more than 6 million won in cash at the time of the crime. SBS Oct 15, 2026 4:11 PM

Firefighter Unions Under Both Umbrella Labor Groups Object to Choo Mi-ae's 'Financial Straw' Remark Firefighter labor unions affiliated with the nation's two major umbrella labor organizations have raised strong objections to Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae's recent remark referring to the fire service budget as a "financial straw." On the 15th, the Korean Fire Officials Union, affiliated with the Federation of Korean Trade Unions , issued a statement expressing regret, stating that Governor Choo treated firefighters as a burden on local government finances. SBS Oct 15, 2026 3:55 PM

Greenhouses Turned Into Tennis Courts: Gyeonggi Province Catches 27 Illegal Acts in Greenbelts By category, the violations include 6 cases of unauthorized new construction or expansion of buildings, 21 cases of unauthorized change of building use, 2 cases of converting forests and agricultural land into building sites and unauthorized land modification, and 2 cases of unauthorized stockpiling of scrap metal and stones. SBS Oct 15, 2026 3:52 PM

Gyeonggi Province Opens Public Suggestion Board for Commuter Bus Routes Through this board, provincial residents can directly propose new commuter bus routes. SBS Oct 15, 2026 3:52 PM

A Heartfelt Handwritten Letter Inside a 20 Million Won Cash Bundle "I worked in a coal mine because we had no money." Here is a deeply touching story of an elderly person in their 80s who, despite living on a modest budget, willingly chose to donate to neighbors in greater need. SBS Oct 15, 2026 3:51 PM

Wearing AI Glasses in College Scholastic Ability Test Results in Voided Exam and One-Year Ban Simply possessing smart glasses at the test site will also result in the test being voided, and refusing a proctor's request to inspect the glasses may lead to disciplinary action for a major cheating offense after review. SBS Oct 15, 2026 3:51 PM