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Police Drop Defamation Allegations Against Independent Lawmaker Han Dong-hoon Over Lee Jae-myung North Korea Remittance Remarks According to sources, the Seoul Suseo Police Station decided not to send the case against Lawmaker Han—who faced accusations of defamation by spreading false information—to prosecutors, citing insufficient evidence. SBS Sep 17, 2026 1:04 AM

"BTS Concert Ticket for 3 Million Won"... Scalper Buys House and Commercial Property with Profits Three months ago, a man in his 30s who made a living selling scalped tickets was apprehended by the police. SBS Sep 17, 2026 12:50 AM

"Went Playing in Water After School"... Elementary Schooler Falls Into Hantan River and Dies An elementary school student playing in the water at the Hantan River has been found dead. SBS Sep 17, 2026 12:48 AM

Restrictions Lifted on Abortion Pills… What About Prescriptions for Minors? The government has officially announced plans to introduce abortion pills. Legal use is expected to become possible as early as next year, but whether minors will require parental consent is a matter that will be further reviewed. SBS Sep 17, 2026 12:45 AM

Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for Independent Lawmaker Kang Sun-oo Over Illicit Nomination Funds Prosecutors have demanded a four-year prison term for independent lawmaker Kang Sun-oo and a two-year sentence for former Seoul Metropolitan Council member Kim Kyeong, both of whom are on trial for allegations involving a 100 million won illicit nomination fund. SBS Sep 17, 2026 12:40 AM

Fire Breaks Out in Cargo Bed of 17-Ton Truck, No Casualties on the 16th. The Chungnam Provincial Police Agency's Expressway Highway Patrol stated that the fire, which started after the truck stopped on the shoulder due to a flat tire, was extinguished in about 25 minutes. SBS Sep 17, 2026 12:02 AM