SBS NEWS

Works from Designers Worldwide Gathered in One Place... Seoul Design Week Opens Seoul Design Week has opened, offering a chance to see design works presented by designers from around the world to solve social and environmental problems. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:36 PM

"Taste the New Rice": Icheon Rice Cultural Festival Opens Korea's representative rice festival, the Icheon Rice Cultural Festival, kicked off on October 14. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:35 PM

"80,000 Visitors in Two Weeks"... Popular Choice for Family Outings with Children The National Cheongju Ocean Science Museum, where visitors can enjoy breathtaking underwater scenery and experience various marine sciences firsthand, opened its doors last month. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:35 PM

Police Forward Former Lawmaker Yoo Seung-min to Prosecutors Over Alleged Preferential Hiring of Daughter Former lawmaker Yoo Seung-min has been referred to the prosecution over allegations of preferential treatment in the appointment of his daughter, Yoo Dam, as a professor at Incheon National University. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:17 PM

Former Lawmaker Yoo Seung-min and Incheon National University President Referred to Prosecutors Over Alleged Preferential Hiring of Daughter The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency's Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit announced that it has forwarded four individuals, including former Lawmaker Yoo and Incheon National University President Lee In-jae, to the prosecution without detention on charges of obstruction of business. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:14 PM

Today's Major News (October 16, 2026) 1. The KOSPI, which plummeted over 7% yesterday , is showing a rebound of 2% to 3% today. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:05 PM

"Fined Without Warning Out of Nowhere"... What Happened in the Left-Turn Lane? If you forget to use "this" in the left-turn lane, you could be slapped with a fine or a penalty surcharge. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:02 PM

Three Firefighters Injured, One in Cardiac Arrest in Bucheon Factory Fire The fire started at around 8:30 a.m. today at a four-story metal parts painting factory in Naedong, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon. SBS Oct 16, 2026 12:01 PM

China Now Targets Balhae Ruins for UNESCO Bid, Sparking Controversy Is it true that China is now reportedly pushing to register Balhae ruins as a UNESCO World Heritage site? Yes. SBS Oct 16, 2026 11:46 AM

Seoul Central District Court Chief, Who Oversaw June 3 Local Elections, Apologizes for Ballot Shortage ▲ Oh Min-seok, Chief Judge of the Seoul Central District Court, answers question… SBS Oct 16, 2026 11:40 AM