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Middle School Student Who Created Deepfake Videos of Female Classmates Hospitalized After Retaliatory Assault by Peers A middle school boy who illegally filmed female classmates to produce deepfake sexual exploitation materials has been assaulted in retaliation, prompting a police investigation. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:56 PM

Private Revenge Agency Gang Sentenced for Dumping Waste and Vandalism for 2.5 Million Won Per Job A group that carried out so-called "private revenge" services—dumping waste and vandalizing homes and offices in exchange for money—has been sentenced to prison terms. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:55 PM

Surge in Children Seeking Psychiatric Care in Seoul's Gangnam Three Districts Amid Academic Stress The number of children and adolescents visiting hospitals for mental health issues exceeded 410,000 last year. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:36 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Orders Strict Safety Management Ahead of 4th Anniversary of Itaewon Tragedy and Halloween During a executive meeting held this morning , Mayor Oh received a report on Halloween crowd safety management and emphasized, "With various large and small events and heavy crowds expected, we must prioritize citizen safety above all else and prepare thoroughly, from preliminary preparations to on-site management." In particular, he ordered pre-inspections of facilities and pedestrian environments in areas expected to draw large crowds, such as Hongdae, Itaewon, Seongsu-dong, and Ikseon-dong, and called for preemptive measures to prevent accidents if crowd congestion is anticipated. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:35 PM

Seoul Completes Steel Reinforcement at Gocheok Dome, Additional Safety Verification Set for Next Month The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has completed reinforcement work on sports facilities, including Gocheok Sky Dome, following expert consultation in response to safety management issues raised by the Board of Audit and Inspection. SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:43 PM

Incheon Subway Opens Era of 5G Wi-Fi: "Network Speed Triples" Ultra-fast 5G-based Wi-Fi service has been introduced for the first time nationwide across all cars on Incheon Subway Lines 1 and 2. SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:41 PM

2026 Osong Cosmetics Beauty Expo Opens, Highlighting K-Beauty Fever The 2026 Osong Cosmetics Beauty Expo, offering a comprehensive look at the present and future of South Korea's beauty industry, has kicked off at OSCO in Cheongju. SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:39 PM

Choi Choong-rak, Suspect in 'Knife Rampage,' Handed Over to Prosecution Choi Choong-rak, who is accused of indiscriminately swinging a weapon at citizens in a large commercial building in Incheon, has been sent to the prosecution in custody. SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:16 PM

Seoul Mayor Inspects Construction Site of Seoul Arena Set to Open Next Year Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited the construction site of Seoul Arena and the area around Chang-dong Station this morning to inspect the construction progress. SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:10 PM

Today's Major News (October 23, 2026) 1. The appellate court ruling for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who was put on trial on charges of having his opinion poll expenses paid by others, will be delivered this afternoon . SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:04 PM