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Serial Arson at Two Gangnam Buildings Leaves 19 Injured A man in his 70s set fire to two buildings in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, yesterday . Nineteen citizens were injured, and dozens had to evacuate in a hurry. SBS Oct 21, 2026 10:09 AM

"Is This Real?" Man on Subway Overhead Rack Sparks Confusion with Absurd Behavior This hot topic is truly absurd. Lifting a bicycle onto a subway overhead rack—does that even make sense? You know the racks used for luggage on the subway. SBS Oct 21, 2026 9:34 AM

"Time to Leave": 3rd Attempt Launched to Guide "Bukangi" the Shark Out of Busan North Port Related agencies, including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the City of Busan, will begin operations this afternoon to drive Bukangi out to the sea from the waterfront park's waterway. SBS Oct 21, 2026 9:16 AM

"Police Powers Expand, but Where Is Accountability?" Another 'Full-Scale Inspection' After 4-Year-Old Dies ⚡ SPF Key Takeaways Tragedy caused by custody dispute and dismissed child abuse warning signs: The death of a 4-year-old child in Jeju, which occurred just before the compulsory execution of an international child return order, was a man-made disaster resulting from police dismissing the matter as a civil dispute and failing to take practical action, despite the perpetrator's psychiatric history, disappearance, the child's withdrawal from daycare, and repeated clear warning signs along with the biological mother's continuous requests for protection. SBS Oct 21, 2026 9:04 AM

Man in 70s Struck and Killed by Mugunghwa Train Near Sasang Station in Busan According to police and fire authorities, the accident occurred at around 9:45 PM yesterday , when a man in his 70s, identified as A, was hit by a Mugunghwa train while walking along the shoulder of the southbound tracks near Sasang Station on the Gyeongbu Line. SBS Oct 21, 2026 8:54 AM

Cleared Drain With Bare Hands in Heavy Rain... Why Mixed Reactions? The first topic is "cleared drain leaves with bare hands." On a day when heavy rain was pouring, a video showing someone clearing fallen leaves from a blocked street drain with their bare hands has become a hot topic online. SBS Oct 21, 2026 8:44 AM

'Kim Sung-woo, Who Murdered Mother-in-Law, Transferred... Stalked Wife 18 Times' A 26-year-old man named Kim Sung-woo, who is accused of murdering his mother-in-law and kidnapping his wife, has been transferred to the prosecutors' office in custody. SBS Oct 21, 2026 8:44 AM

Citizen Football Club Head Runs for City Council... Club Used as Political Stepping Stone? The head of Yeoju FC, a professional citizen football club, is continuing to run for a city council seat despite having a criminal record for violence. SBS Oct 21, 2026 8:22 AM

"Did a Cow Just Walk By?"... Absurd Reactions Over "Beef Seaweed Soup" Finally, we have a story about a bowl of beef and seaweed soup ordered at a highway rest area that turned out to be extremely lacking, is that right? Recently, a post and photos titled "Beef and Seaweed Soup at a Certain Expressway Rest Area" were uploaded to an online community. SBS Oct 21, 2026 7:55 AM

"As Short as 2 Weeks": Red Light for Health of 'Bukang-i'... Third Attempt to Guide It to Open Sea Is the health of "Bukang-i," a black shark that has been staying in Busan Port North Port for over a month, noticeably worsening recently? Scenes of "Bukang-i" strongly bumping its head against the channel wall and damaged fins have been continuously spotted. SBS Oct 21, 2026 7:50 AM