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Dongtan, Giheung, and Guri Designated as New Speculative Zones; Land Transaction Permit Areas Starting Next Month The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced today that, following deliberations and resolutions by the Residential Policy Deliberation Committee, it has newly designated Dongtan-gu in Hwaseong, Giheung-gu in Yongin, and the city of Guri—all in Gyeonggi Province—as speculative zones and adjustment target areas due to recent sharp increases in housing prices. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:43 AM

Trump Demands Gas Stations Lower Prices Immediately, Warns of Consequences President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump urged gas stations across the country to lower their prices on June 29 , highlighting the drop in global oil prices following the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end the war with Iran. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:43 AM

Samsung SDS Faces Controversy Over Incentive System Reform Vote and Extended Deadline Samsung SDS is currently conducting a company-wide vote on a proposed reform to its human resources system, which includes converting cash incentives into company stock. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:38 AM

Singer Kim Ho-joong, Convicted of Drunk Driving and Hit-and-Run, Released on Parole Today Singer Kim Ho-joong, who has been serving a prison sentence for a drunk driving and hit-and-run accident, is being released on parole today, June 30. SBS Entertainment News Jun 30, 2026 9:38 AM

Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho to Uncover the Truth Behind the First Lady Assassination Attempt in 'Assassins' The film Assassins, starring Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho, has confirmed its theatrical release for the 2026 Chuseok holiday and unveiled two launch posters. SBS Star Jun 30, 2026 9:36 AM

Yeo Esther and Hong Hye-geol Reunite After 5-Year Separation: The Truth Behind the Massive Allowance and Her Battle with Depression After 33 years of marriage, doctor couple Yeo Esther and Hong Hye-geol have finally ended their five-year separation and moved back in together. SBS Star Jun 30, 2026 9:36 AM

Calls Grow for Reform of KFA Presidential Election System Following World Cup Failure "To save South Korean football, we must start by changing the election system." Following the South Korean national football team's worst-ever performance and group stage elimination at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, there is a growing consensus that fundamental reform of the Korea Football Association presidential election system is essential for true innovation. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:34 AM

From the Pitch to Entertainment: Where Have Star Footballers Gone? Head coach Hong Myung-bo has fallen once again after suffering a devastating failure: elimination in the group stage of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:33 AM

Paraguay Stuns Germany in Penalty Shootout to Reach Round of 16 Paraguay has halted the journey of the German "Tank Corps," pulling off an upset to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:26 AM

Broadcasting Commission Expands Accessibility for Disabled Viewers, Imposes Obligations on OTT Platforms The Broadcasting, Media, and Communications Commission has approved an amendment to its notification that expands the scope of mandatory broadcasting for the disabled to include all individuals with disabilities and imposes an obligation on Over-the-Top service providers to make efforts to provide such content. SBS Jun 30, 2026 9:25 AM