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Victims Husband Cries Out That Attack Could Have Been Prevented Over Cigarette Odor Remark The female station worker who remains unconscious after being attacked with a weapon by a fellow station worker at Wondang Station on Subway Line 3 yesterday had reportedly requested changes to her work assignment multiple times due to persistent workplace difficulties with the assailant. SBS Oct 29, 2026 10:27 AM

Police Refer 70-something Suspect in Yeoksam-dong Serial Arson to Prosecutors, Adding Attempted Murder Charges A man who set fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, injuring 26 people, has been handed over to the prosecutors' office. SBS Oct 29, 2026 10:26 AM

Serial Arsonist in Yeoksam-dong Shouts "Shut Up" Instead of Remorse... Attempted Murder Charges Added A man in his 70s who set fire to two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, injuring 19 people, has been transferred to the prosecutors' office. SBS Oct 29, 2026 10:14 AM

Special Counsel Wraps Up Ballot Verification and Removal at Olympic Park The special counsel investigating the ballot shortage incident during the June 3 local elections has completed an on-site verification of 2.47 million ballots after about 12 hours. SBS Oct 29, 2026 10:10 AM

Ulleung County Considers Legal Action Over "Tour Guide Lock-In" YouTube Video According to Ulleung County on October 29, the county explained in an official statement posted on its website that a video was recently uploaded to YouTube alleging that during a package tour of Ulleungdo, travelers were subjected to forced purchases, confinement, and intimidation, and that they had to report the incident to the police and the Korea Coast Guard. SBS Oct 29, 2026 9:42 AM

33 Convenience Stores and Unmanned Shops Cited for Sanitary Violations The ministry has been conducting quarterly inspections this year to raise the level of hygiene and safety management at convenience stores and unmanned food stores. SBS Oct 29, 2026 9:38 AM

Rushed Over at the Sound of an Explosion… The Surprising Identity of the Citizen "I rushed over at the sound of an explosion." A gas explosion occurred at a commercial building. SBS Oct 29, 2026 9:34 AM

Pregnant Woman Brought to Tears on Morning Commute... Unexpected Gift from Elderly Woman This hot topic is a heartwarming story. 'Grandmother who brought a pregnant woman to tears on her morning commute.' The story of a pregnant woman who received an unexpected gift from an elderly woman on the subway during her morning commute is touching many online. SBS Oct 29, 2026 9:34 AM

Ballot Removal Completed at Handball Gymnasium... Disputed Ballots Sent to NISI   All 2.47 million ballots from the Songpa district for the June 3 local elections were completely removed from the Handball Gymnasium at Olympic Park today after undergoing public verification by the special counsel team led by Lee Tae-han of the National Election Commission. SBS Oct 29, 2026 9:33 AM

Police Select 15 Best Cases for Catching Overseas Phishing Rings and Preventing Fraud, Awarding 50 Million Won in Prizes Evaluating achievements from January to August of this year, the agency selected nine cases of apprehending overseas-based criminal organizations, two cases of blocking crime methods and providing damage relief, and four cases of prevention and public relations. SBS Oct 29, 2026 9:33 AM