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Virtual Group PLAVE Donates 100 Million Won: "Spreading Positive Influence Together with Our Fans" Virtual idol group PLAVE has demonstrated their positive influence by donating 100 million won to support the independence of children from vulnerable backgrounds. SBS Star Jun 19, 2026 12:15 PM

News Briefing: Today's Top Stories 1. The South Korean national football team lost 1-0 to Mexico in their second match of the North and Central America World Cup. SBS Jun 19, 2026 12:15 PM

Police Investigate Unauthorized Entry into Jamsil Vote Counting Center; Signs of Welded Doors Found Police are investigating reports that an unidentified individual damaged the lock on a basement entrance and trespassed into the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, where protests have been ongoing for 15 days due to a "ballot paper shortage." The gymnasium, which served as the vote counting center for the Jamsil area during the June 3 local elections, has been blocked by citizens since June 5 who are attempting to prevent the removal of ballot boxes and ballots. SBS Jun 19, 2026 11:55 AM

'Whenever Possible' Confirms New Season for Second Half of the Year: Yu Jae-seok & Yoo Yeonseok to Travel Nationwide SBS's hit variety show "Whenever Possible", which has dominated Tuesday nights, is set to return with a brand-new season in the second half of this year, featuring the beloved "Two-Yoo" MC duo, Yu Jae-seok and Yoo Yeonseok. SBS Star Jun 19, 2026 11:54 AM

Braille Misprinted as 'Gangbuk-gu' in Gangnam-gu: Confusion for Disabled and Elderly Voters During the June 3 local elections, which saw an unprecedented shortage of ballots, it was confirmed today that there were numerous instances of confusion during voting for the elderly and people with disabilities. SBS Jun 19, 2026 11:52 AM

Fact-Finding Committee Recommends Investigation into Former NEC Chair Over Election Management Failures The Fact-Finding Committee of the National Election Commission , which has been investigating the ballot shortage incident during the June 3 local elections, recommended on the final day of its investigation, Friday , that the prosecution investigate the NEC leadership, including former Chairperson Roh Tae-ak. SBS Jun 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Secures 'Korean War Execution List' Containing Names of 26,000 Victims of Military and Police The list contains information on 26,330 people who were victims of the military and police during the Korean War period. SBS Jun 19, 2026 11:49 AM

Who Breached the Lockdown? Police Investigate Unauthorized Entry into Jamsil Vote Counting Center Basement Police are investigating reports that someone damaged the lock on a basement entrance and trespassed into the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium, which has been under a lockdown protest for two weeks due to a "ballot paper shortage incident." The gymnasium, which served as the vote counting center for the Jamsil area during the June 3 local elections, has been blocked by citizens since the 5th who are attempting to prevent the removal of ballot boxes and ballots. SBS Jun 19, 2026 11:46 AM

STAYC Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Producer Rado and Yoon Bo-mi's Wedding: "I Was Teary-Eyed Before the Congratulatory Song" Girl group STAYC shared news about their new album and recounted the touching moments from attending the wedding of their agency's producer, Rado. SBS Entertainment News Jun 19, 2026 11:37 AM

Rep. Joo Jin-woo: 82% of NEC Contracts Over Past 5 Years Were Private Contracts Joo Jin-woo of the People Power Party speaks at the National Assembly Communication Hall on June 19, revealing that 82.1% of contracts signed by the National Election Commission over the past five years were private contracts. SBS Jun 19, 2026 11:30 AM