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BOK Governor: "Don't Be Swayed by Short-Term Oil Price Drops; Focus on Economic Fundamentals" Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song said today , "Although oil prices have fallen in the short term following the agreement between the U.S. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:42 PM

"Urinated on My Car Twice": Drunk Man Avoids Charges Despite Police Report According to the Gwangju Bukbu Police Station on Wednesday , a man in his 50s, identified as A, entered the parking lot of an apartment complex in Buk-gu, Gwangju, while intoxicated at 12:00 a.m. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:41 PM

Park Hong-keun: "We Will Spare No Support for the Successful Settlement of the Integrated Care System" Minister of Planning and Budget Park Hong-keun stated today that he "will spare no support to ensure the successful settlement of the integrated care system, which took its first step nationwide this year." Following a visit to the Smart Healthcare Center in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, and an "Integrated Care Field Meeting" with officials from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, local governments, related organizations, and field experts, Minister Park said, "We will establish key support directions for 2027 and meticulously explore ways to improve the overall operation of the system in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the competent ministry." This meeting was held to check whether the integrated care system, which began in March of this year, is being implemented without setbacks in local communities and to listen to difficulties encountered in the field during the process of linking services such as "medical care, health management, nursing, and caregiving." At the center, Minister Park received a briefing on the status of health management, medical care, and caregiving activities based on science, technology, and smart equipment, which are primarily used by elderly and disabled individuals utilizing integrated care. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:40 PM

Tax Office Chief: "Strict Oversight to Ensure Tariff Cut Benefits Reach Consumers" The government is currently applying a tariff-rate quota to imported frozen pork to stabilize prices. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:37 PM

Hwang Jung-eum Adopts Two Large Dogs from Shelter: "I Couldn't Ignore the Risk of Euthanasia" Actress Hwang Jung-eum shared the story behind adopting two large dogs from an animal shelter. SBS Star Jun 17, 2026 3:34 PM

Lee Sang-yi Becomes a Cameo Legend in 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier': "I'm So Happy You Found Me Cute, Salute!" Actor Lee Sang-yi showed off his extraordinary presence until the very end of The Legend of Kitchen Soldier , redefining what it truly means to make a "special appearance." In the Tving original series The Legend of Kitchen Soldier , which concluded on June 16, Lee Sang-yi played Captain Hwang Seok-ho, the commander of the 4th Company. SBS Star Jun 17, 2026 3:22 PM

From Paralysis to Death: Nationwide Japanese Encephalitis Warning Issued The KDCA had previously issued a Japanese encephalitis advisory on March 20 of this year. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:14 PM

BOK Governor: Consumer Prices Expected to Maintain High Growth for Considerable Time ▲ Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song announces the review of the inflation ta… SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:11 PM

Samsung Electronics' DX Division to Overcome Crisis Through AI Transition and Restructuring Samsung Electronics has reviewed its business strategies for the second half of the year for its Device eXperience division, which is facing a complex crisis, and decided to accelerate its major transition to artificial intelligence and business restructuring. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:01 PM

Ministry of SMEs and Startups Holds Relay Meetings to Identify Barriers to 'Second Chances' The meeting was attended by Noh Yong-seok, First Vice Minister of SMEs and Startups, along with officials from the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, and the Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation, to discuss ways to improve support systems for re-founded companies. SBS Jun 17, 2026 3:00 PM