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Ministry of Planning and Budget Calls for Reform of Education Grant System Linked to Internal Taxes; Ministry of Education Cites One-Sided Economic Logic The two ministries held a public debate this morning on the topic of reforming education grants for future generations. SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:35 PM

Man in His 30s Sentenced to 18 Years for Brutal Murder of Mother, Claiming He Thought "God Would Resurrect Her" The Cheongju District Court Criminal Division 11 (Presiding Judge Kang Seong-hun) sentenced the defendant, who was indicted on charges of parricide, to 18 years in prison and ordered five years of probationary supervision today . SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:26 PM

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Silent 119 Call Leads to Successful Rescue of Citizens Trapped in Elevator Here is our first hot topic of the day. A 119 emergency call was received, but no voice could be heard on the other end. SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:26 PM

Exclusive: 'Jang Yoon-gi Case' Investigator Says Team Leader Ordered Him to 'Leave Cable Ties Alone' The special investigation team of the National Office of Investigation under the National Police Agency has conducted questioning of Police Officer A, who was a member of the original investigation team. SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:26 PM

'Hope' vs. 'Spider-Man' vs. 'Odyssey': Three-Way Box Office Battle Begins with Early Ticket Sales Three of the most highly anticipated films of this summer are signaling an intense competition ahead of their releases. SBS Entertainment News Jul 8, 2026 1:15 PM

Is Cortis Really a Rookie Less Than a Year Into Their Debut? 'REDRED' Tops Apple Music for 73 Days The group Cortis is continuing an extraordinary streak of records. According to the Apple Music 'Top 100: South Korea' chart on July 7, Cortis's 'REDRED' has held the top spot for 73 consecutive days as of that day, marking the third-longest run at number one in history. SBS Entertainment News Jul 8, 2026 1:14 PM

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Heavy Rain of Over 150–200mm Expected in Central and Honam Regions Through Tomorrow Rain is falling across the country today, July 8, due to the influence of a stationary front. SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:11 PM

Superstar Ohtani Hits Leadoff Home Run in First Inning, Reaches 300 Career MLB Home Runs Ohtani, starting as the leadoff designated hitter in a home game against the Colorado Rockies at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on July 8 , blasted a leadoff home run that soared over the center-field wall like a bullet in his first at-bat of the first inning. SBS Jul 8, 2026 12:50 PM

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Heavy Rain Across the Country; Torrential Downpours Expected in Central and Honam Regions Through Tomorrow Strong and heavy rain is expected across the country today, July 8. Currently, rain is falling mainly in parts of the central and Honam regions. SBS Jul 8, 2026 12:50 PM

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Prison Riot Leads to 103 Casualties After Inmates Destroy CCTV Armed military and police personnel have been deployed in large numbers in front of the prison building. SBS Jul 8, 2026 12:46 PM