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Fire Breaks Out at Lamb Skewer Restaurant in Gangneung; Chef and Customer Hospitalized A fire broke out at a lamb skewer restaurant in Ponam-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon Province, at around 5:34 p.m. SBS Oct 18, 2026 8:54 PM

Today's SBS 8 News Preview (October 18) In today's , ▶ Gusty, noisy autumn rain nationwide..Flooding and traffic controls in places ▶ Cold air moves in, sending tomorrow morning's temperatures plunging.. SBS Oct 18, 2026 7:45 PM

Police Book Factory Head Over Bucheon Fire That Killed Firefighter... Investigation Underway The dedicated investigation team for the Bucheon paint factory fire at the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency has booked the factory head, identified as a person in their 70s surnamed A, on charges of professional negligence resulting in injury and professional negligence by fire. SBS Oct 18, 2026 6:55 PM

Woman in Her 30s Arrested for Throwing Dishes From High-Rise Apartment... "Stressed Out" A woman in her 30s who repeatedly threw porcelain plates and glass cups outside from an apartment building in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, has been arrested following a police investigation. SBS Oct 18, 2026 6:14 PM

Flooding Reported Across Seoul as Fallen Leaves Block Drains Amid Heavy Rain According to the Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service, the underpass of Jeungsangyo Bridge in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, has been completely closed in both directions starting at 3:04 p.m. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:47 PM

"I Became 'Gam-gichan'": Singer Lee Ki-chan's Pharmacy Busking Draws Popularity Amid Concerns from Some Pharmacists According to the pharmaceutical industry on October 18, Lee started the pharmacy busking tour inspired by the title of his remake song "Cold ," released last month, to promote the track, performing at pharmacies in Seoul, Chuncheon, Daejeon, Chungju, and other cities. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:44 PM

Woman in 30s Arrested for Setting Fire to Villa Parking Lot in Songpa-gu... 8 Sustain Minor Injuries The Seoul Songpa Police Station announced that it has arrested and is currently investigating a woman in her 30s, identified as A, on charges of arson of a building currently in human use. SBS Oct 18, 2026 4:27 PM

"Daddy, Let's Meet Again, I Love You": 6-Year-Old Daughter's Final Farewell The letter, written by Inspector Kim's daughter, who is set to enter elementary school next year, was included in photos posted on social media today by Democratic Party lawmaker Song Young-gil. SBS Oct 18, 2026 3:15 PM

Woman in Her 20s Collapses During Gyeongju Marathon Amid Warnings Over Dangerous Running Trends A woman in her 20s participating in a marathon held in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, collapsed while running and was transported to the hospital. SBS Oct 18, 2026 3:14 PM

First-Time Telehealth Restricted to Local Clinics; Prescriptions Capped at 7 Days (Max 30 Days) While the prescription period for initial telehealth consultations is limited to a maximum of 7 days in principle, doctors will be allowed to extend it up to 30 days once, based on their clinical judgment. SBS Oct 18, 2026 2:19 PM