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Debate Shaken Within Ruling Coalition Over Abolishing Prosecutors' Supplementary Investigation Rights Following 'Jang Yun-gi Case' Discussions on abolishing the "prosecutors' supplementary investigation rights" under the Criminal Procedure Act, the final piece of prosecution reform led by the Democratic Party, are in turmoil. SBS Jul 13, 2026 4:10 PM

U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies: Fears of Full-Scale War and New Hormuz Blockade military strikes in southern Iran The ceasefire agreement reached last month between the United States and Iran has effectively collapsed as the two nations engage in a series of retaliatory attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 13, 2026 4:06 PM

After Viewing Dashcam Footage, Jang Yoon-gi Finally Admits to Sexual Assault Motive Jang Yoon-gi , the perpetrator who murdered a high school girl, admitted in court today that his motive for the crime was sexual assault, two months after the incident occurred. SBS Jul 13, 2026 4:03 PM

Exclusive: HMM's Namu Ship Repairs Completed After Hormuz Strike; Passage Plan Underway The HMM container ship Namu, which was struck by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz, completed repairs yesterday and is currently establishing a plan for passage, it has been confirmed. SBS Jul 13, 2026 4:01 PM

Kim Gun-mo Makes a Triumphant Return: New Music Video Hits 800,000 Views Singer Kim Gun-mo is receiving a warm response from the public for his first new song in 10 years. SBS Star Jul 13, 2026 3:57 PM

Segwang High School Wins National Championship for First Time in 44 Years Segwang High School defeated Gyeongbuk High School to claim the title at the Blue Dragon National High School Baseball Championship. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:54 PM

Police to Close Case Against Paichai High School Baseball Team After Gwangju Jeil High School Drops Complaint Police investigating the so-called Paichai High School incident, where baseball team members allegedly shouted mocking slogans related to the May 18 Democratization Movement during a game against Gwangju Jeil High School, have decided not to forward the case to the prosecution. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:48 PM

Industry Minister: Semiconductor Industry Is a War for National Survival; Will Provide Financial Support Exceeding Competitors The government is set to provide financial support that exceeds that of competing nations to back large-scale private sector semiconductor investments amounting to approximately 957 trillion won. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:46 PM

Mass Food Poisoning Symptoms Reported at Middle School in Yeosu; Dozens Affected According to the city of Yeosu on Monday , authorities received reports on the afternoon of July 9 that students at a middle school in the city were complaining of symptoms including fever, chills, and abdominal pain. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:46 PM

Fire at Compost Factory in Gimje Amid Heatwave; 60 Tons of Compost Destroyed, Spontaneous Combustion Suspected A fire broke out at a compost factory in Bugeo-ri, Baeksan-myeon, Gimje, North Jeolla Province, at 8:39 a.m. SBS Jul 13, 2026 3:44 PM