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Former North Pyongan Governor Lee Se-woong Reports Assets of 275.9 Billion Won, Boosted by 116.2 Billion Won in Stocks According to the ad-hoc property registration details for senior public officials released by the Government Public Ethics Committee through the official gazette, former Governor Lee reported holding 275,951,249,000 won in assets, an increase of 117,226,406,000 won from the 158,724,843,000 won he reported last March. SBS Oct 23, 2026 7:22 AM

Airlines Waive Fees Amid Protests in France Over Paris Travel Concerns Large-scale protests are intensifying across France. Anxiety is also growing among South Korean travelers who had planned trips to destinations such as Paris. SBS Oct 23, 2026 7:03 AM

Serial Arsonist Arrested in Yeoksam... Attempted Murder Charge Under Review A man in his 70s has been arrested for setting fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, injuring 19 people. SBS Oct 23, 2026 6:33 AM

Morning Wide: Today's Major News (October 23, 2026) 1. 'Cover-up Order' Confirmed, but "Criminal Punishment Difficult"   The Ministry of Employment and Labor has announced the results of its investigation into allegations that Coupang attempted to conceal evidence regarding the industrial accident death of the late worker Jang Deok-jun. SBS Oct 23, 2026 6:09 AM

Harvest of Fresh Oysters Begins... Good Yields, but Consumption Concerns Linger The harvest of fresh oysters has officially begun along the southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, which accounts for 80 percent of South Korea's total oyster production. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:39 AM

"Abortion Pills Only at OB-GYNs"… "What About Areas Without Hospitals?" Following the government's official announcement to introduce abortion pills, the medical community and women's rights groups are sharply divided over issues such as who will prescribe the medication and whether national health insurance will cover it. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:31 AM

"Customers Plunged" and "Medical Bills Unpaid" After Stabbing Rampage Similar to the arson attack you just saw, but with a different method, the stabbing rampage in Incheon left innocent citizens victimized for no apparent reason. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:25 AM

Innocent Lives Lost: The Recurring Cycle of 'Vengeful Arson' He claimed he wanted to make his grievances known even as he faced a critical juncture over whether to be detained. SBS Oct 23, 2026 1:21 AM

Arson Suspect Claims Intent to "Intimidate," Survivors Say "He Tried to Kill Us" A man in his 70s who set fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, injuring 19 people, has been arrested. SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:37 AM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Faces Appellate Ruling Today with Career and Mayoral Position on the Line; Proceedings to Be Broadcast Live The appellate court ruling for Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, who was indicted over allegations that his opinion poll costs were covertly paid by a benefactor in connection with Myung Tae-kyun, will be broadcast live this afternoon . SBS Oct 23, 2026 12:34 AM