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Fire Breaks Out at Seokpo Smelter in Bonghwa, North Gyeongsang Province... "Risk of Toxic Gas Emission" today , and authorities are currently conducting firefighting operations. Authorities have issued a Level 1 emergency response, mobilizing all personnel from the local fire station, and are currently working to extinguish the main fire and search for any individuals on-site. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:40 PM

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Commuters Clash Over Subway Air Conditioning: "Turn It Off" vs. "It's Too Hot" It is sweltering whenever the rain stops, but it seems there is a heated debate regarding air conditioning temperatures on subways during the morning and evening rush hours? Yes, a post recently appeared on an online community for office workers asking, "How should we view a passenger who asks to turn off the air conditioning on a subway train during the morning commute?" which sparked a fierce debate. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:38 PM

Netizens Criticize Sanae Takaichi Over 200 Million Won Jewelry; Approval Ratings Remain Strong The Japanese government has belatedly clarified that there was a mistranslation regarding the remarks Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a summit earlier this month, and that Prime Minister Takaichi had relayed the incorrect information. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:38 PM

First Flood Advisory Issued for Areas Near Sindaebang, Sillim, and Boramae Stations Near Dorimcheon Stream in Seoul A flood advisory was issued at 12:40 p.m. today for areas near Sindaebang Station, Sillim Station, and Boramae Station, located near Dorimcheon Stream in Seoul. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:38 PM

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Did You Know? It Is Not Over Yet… Chung Mong-gyu Retains International Posts Despite Resignation Former Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu, who stepped down from his post as the head of the national football governing body, is expected to continue his activities in the international football scene. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:37 PM

Woori Card Men's Volleyball Team Signs Iranian National Middle Blocker Matin Woori Card announced today, "Matin is a player with strengths in exceptional height, stable quick attacks, and blocking abilities," adding, "We expect him to bring stability to the team in both offense and defense." Born in 2001, Matin is a middle blocker who has played in the Iranian Super League. SBS Jul 9, 2026 1:30 PM

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Spotted on Family Trip in Los Angeles with Their 4-Year-Old Son Actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin have been spotted enjoying a happy family vacation in the United States with their son. SBS Entertainment News Jul 9, 2026 1:28 PM

Lee Dong-hwi Jokes, "I Told Agency CEO Lee Je-hoon Not to Come See My Play Because It Costs Me Money" Actor Lee Dong-hwi shared hilarious anecdotes about his fellow actors with his signature witty banter. SBS Star Jul 9, 2026 1:27 PM

Board of Audit and Inspection: Eumseong County Pushed Tourism Development Project Without Required Permits The Board of Audit and Inspection released the results of its regular audits of Eumseong County and Geumsan County today . SBS Jul 9, 2026 12:55 PM

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook: "AI Demands Changes in Work Methods; Public Sector AI Transformation Begins" Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stated today , "The AI-based democratic government we aspire to is a competent and friendly government where the people are the masters and which is built together with the people, fitting for the AI era." Prime Minister Han made the remarks during her opening statement at the 11th National Policy Coordination Meeting held at the Government Complex Seoul today. SBS Jul 9, 2026 12:55 PM