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9cm Height Difference Found at Seongsu Bridge Entrance; Seoul City to Conduct Immediate Safety Inspection The Seoul Metropolitan Government stated that while this height difference has existed since the initial construction, it has decided to conduct an immediate, detailed safety inspection and a comprehensive investigation into similar cases to address public concern. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:57 AM

Interior Ministry Strengthens On-Site Monitoring in Flood-Alert Areas: "Preemptive Evacuation for High-Risk Zones" The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it has issued an emergency directive to strengthen on-site monitoring and ensure the immediate evacuation of residents in areas where flood alerts have been issued, following a series of damages. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:56 AM

Police Raid Kakao Pay Headquarters Over Alleged Customer Data Leak According to investigative authorities, the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency's Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit conducted a search and seizure operation at Kakao Pay's headquarters in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, over two days on July 6 and 7. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:54 AM

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"Director Committed Tax Evasion": Whistleblower Frustrated by Tax Office's Response After Submitting Receipts Did you report suspected tax evasion, only to be told by the tax office to go find the evidence yourself? Yes. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:47 AM

Anti-Corruption Commission Recommends Waiving Application Fees for Civil Service Exams According to the ACRC, current application fees for civil service exams are 10,000 won for Grade 5 and above, 7,000 won for Grades 6 and 7, and 5,000 won for Grades 8 and 9. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:46 AM

Flood Warning Upgraded to 'Severe' for Yeonggang River in Mungyeong, Gyeongbuk on the 9th. The Nakdong River Flood Control Office upgraded the flood risk level to 'severe' for the area around Kimyong-ri, Yeongsun-myeon, Mungyeong, where the Yeonggang River—a national tributary of the Nakdong River—flows, effective as of 10:10 a.m. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:45 AM

Goesan Dam to Increase Discharge to 1,500 Tons per Second This Afternoon; Residents Urged to Stay Safe Near Rivers Since June 21, the beginning of the flood season, Goesan Dam has kept all seven of its floodgates fully open to release incoming water. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:44 AM

EVAN to Take the Stage at Grammy Museum's 'Spotlight' Series Singer EVAN is set to connect with global fans as he takes the stage at the Grammy Museum. SBS Star Jul 9, 2026 10:44 AM

Cheongju Zoo Euthanizes 20-Year-Old Siberian Tiger 'Hosun' Cheongju Zoo announced today, July 9, that the female tiger, Hosun, was euthanized around 8:00 p.m. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:43 AM

Victim of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery Passes Away in China, Leaving 6 Survivors on Mainland A victim of Japanese military sexual slavery in China, identified by the name Hui, passed away at her home in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, southern China, early on the morning of July 8 at the age of 99. SBS Jul 9, 2026 10:40 AM