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Elementary Schooler Killed in School Zone, Reigniting Debate Over Yellow Flashing Lights An elementary school student was struck and killed by a turning SUV while crossing a pedestrian crosswalk in a school zone in Miryang, South Gyeongsang Province. SBS Oct 17, 2026 7:11 AM

Police Push for Stalking-Level Measures Against Domestic Abusers, Including Electronic Anklets With a rising number of stalking cases escalating into violent crimes, electronic anklets have been authorized for perpetrators even before final court rulings starting the year before last. SBS Oct 17, 2026 7:10 AM

Two Counts of Attempted Murder and Weapon Possession, Yet "Not High Risk" Choi Choong-rak, who had a criminal record of over 10 offenses including two counts of attempted murder, was wearing an electronic anklet due to his high risk of reoffending. SBS Oct 17, 2026 6:33 AM

Choi Choong-rak, 59, Arrested for Incheon Knife Rampage... Victim's Family Devastated The identity of 59-year-old Choi Choong-rak, the suspect behind a knife rampage in Incheon four days ago, has been revealed. SBS Oct 17, 2026 6:29 AM

Today's Major News (October 17, 2026) 1. Firefighter in Cardiac Arrest Remains in Critical Condition; Joint Investigation Today A joint investigation will be conducted today into the metal printing factory in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, where a fire injured eight people. SBS Oct 17, 2026 6:17 AM