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Scorching Heat Hits 39.9°C: Why Gyeongsan and Pohang Are Facing 'Extreme Heat' This summer, areas in the southeastern part of North Gyeongsang Province, including Gyeongsan and Pohang, are emerging as some of the hottest regions in the country. SBS Jul 12, 2026 4:27 PM

Cutting Sleep by 80 Minutes Linked to Weight Gain and Increased Waistline Adults who reduced their daily sleep by approximately 80 minutes experienced an increase in both body weight and waist circumference over a six-week period. SBS Jul 12, 2026 4:12 PM

Sheikh Hamad, Former Emir Who Transformed Qatar into Gas Powerhouse, Dies He was 74, and no specific cause of death was announced. The former Emir is credited with expanding Qatar's political influence and driving its economic growth during his reign. SBS Jul 12, 2026 4:11 PM

Timothée Chalamet Says 'Dune: Part Three' Is a New Film That Does Not Repeat Existing Formulas The movie 'Dune: Part Three' has heightened audience anticipation by unveiling its teaser poster and second trailer. SBS Entertainment News Jul 12, 2026 4:05 PM

Kim Min-hee Returns to Acting in New Hong Sang-soo Film 'Nowhere to Look' Actor Kim Min-hee has made her return to acting following childbirth in a film directed by Hong Sang-soo. SBS Entertainment News Jul 12, 2026 4:05 PM

Why Director Na Hong-jin Calls Actor Jo In-sung 'Sunbaenim' Actor Jo In-sung has revealed the reason why director Na Hong-jin addresses him as "Sunbaenim" (a term for a senior colleague). SBS Entertainment News Jul 12, 2026 4:04 PM

Ahn Cheol-soo: "Han Dong-hoon Should Not Even Come Near People Power Party... I Firmly Oppose His Return" Ahn Cheol-soo of the People Power Party holds a press conference at the National Assembly on July 12 to express his opposition to the return of independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon to the party. SBS Jul 12, 2026 4:03 PM

Over 100 Flights Canceled at Jeju Airport Amid Wind Shear and High Wind Warnings Flight operations at Jeju International Airport are facing disruptions due to strong winds. SBS Jul 12, 2026 3:42 PM

Kim Yong-beom: "South Korean Economy in Early Phase of Long-Term Structural Shift, Not Just Cyclical Recovery" Such a change is currently unfolding in East Asia." Kim’s argument is that the South Korean economy, which was once plagued by theories of "decline," has undergone a transformation starting in 2025. SBS Jul 12, 2026 3:41 PM

Iranian Negotiator Warns, "U.S. Will Pay the Price If Promises Are Not Kept" and Iran on June 17, which outlines the passage and future management of the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 12, 2026 3:29 PM