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3.5-Meter-Deep Sinkhole Opens on Road Near Hwaseo Station in Suwon; Safety Measures Underway A sinkhole measuring 30 centimeters in diameter and 3.5 meters in depth occurred on an eight-lane road near Hwaseo Station in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, at around 1:00 p.m. SBS Jun 25, 2026 5:22 AM

Gyeyangsan Mountain's Tight Defense Strategy Keeps 'Lovebugs' at Bay During Peak Season While a few pairs of lovebugs could be seen flying about, their presence was minimal. SBS Jun 25, 2026 5:21 AM

Fire Agency in Turmoil Following Chief's Resignation and Mass Disciplinary Actions According to the government on June 24, the Prime Minister's Office's joint inspection team for public service discipline criticized the agency's organizational culture as "pre-modern." The team has requested disciplinary action against a total of 17 individuals, including two from the agency's headquarters, six from the Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters, and nine from the Gwangsan Fire Station. SBS Jun 25, 2026 5:20 AM

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Investigates 'Jongno Jewelry Shop Fraud' Exceeding 10 Billion Won According to media reports as of yesterday , the case, which was first filed at the Hyehwa Police Station on June 3, has been transferred to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. SBS Jun 25, 2026 5:18 AM

Iranian Foreign Ministry: "U.S. Officials Should Refrain from Contradictory Remarks on End-of-War Agreement" officials are making contradictory statements regarding the memorandum of understanding to end the war. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:57 AM

Global Oil Prices Plummet on Hopes of Resumed Hormuz Shipping, Returning to Pre-War Levels Oil prices saw a sharp decline of around 4% due to expectations of restored transit through the Strait of Hormuz and eased concerns over supply. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:56 AM

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson to Visit South Korea and Japan Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs A senior U.S. State Department official in charge of public affairs is set to visit South Korea and Japan. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:54 AM

Leaders of 5 European Nations Issue Joint Statement: "Support Direct Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine" This position comes amid growing controversy over how Europe should participate in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:52 AM

Musk Loses 'Trillionaire' Title After SpaceX Stock Plunge Forbes, a U.S. business magazine, reported on June 24 that Musk's net worth was calculated at $962 billion as of the market close on June 23, falling short of the $1 trillion mark. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:50 AM

U.S. State Department Says China's Activities in Waters East of Taiwan "Deeply Destabilizing" State Department expressed concern on June 24 regarding China's repeated deployment of government vessels to waters east of Taiwan under the pretext of marine environmental research, stating that such actions threaten regional stability. SBS Jun 25, 2026 4:48 AM