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Mysterious Masked Man at Khamenei's Funeral Sparks Speculation Over Mojtaba According to CNN on July 10 , state television footage from the private funeral ceremony, which was attended only by Khamenei's family and close associates, showed a man wearing a black baseball cap and a mask that obscured most of his face standing among the key attendees. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:50 AM

Is It Safe to Release Captured Snakes? Debate Over Non-Native Black Kingsnake Found in Yangju The snake, which suddenly appeared in a blanket in the living room, was captured by fire authorities and released into a nearby stream. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:49 AM

From Bank Clerk to Sea Captain: How Korea’s Fishing Schools and Support Centers Are Revitalizing Coastal Communities On the boat, my word is law, but on land, my wife's word is law." Kim, 37, a father of twin boys, moved to Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, in 2022 with his wife to pursue a life in fishing and is now a captain. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:48 AM

"Roads Cut Off," "Crops Rotting": Residents Devastated by Flood Damage Restoration work involving heavy machinery was underway around the levee, which had collapsed by 5 to 10 meters due to the heavy downpour that occurred in the early hours of July 9. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:46 AM

Roller Coaster Stops at Gyeongju World Following Ferris Wheel Accident According to Gyeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province on July 11, the roller coaster at Gyeongju World stopped just before a steep drop at 10:55 a.m. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:44 AM

Top-Scoring Vietnamese Student Chooses KAIST: "South Korea Is Safe and Offers Many Opportunities" [Instead of studying in the U.S., I chose to study in South Korea because of its strong industry-academia cooperation, high level of safety, and familiar culture and food.] A gifted high school student who achieved the top score in Vietnam's national university entrance exam and a perfect score on the SAT has drawn attention for her decision to study at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology . SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:43 AM

Man Stabbed by Brother Claims He Was Injured Alone, But Fails to Prevent Guilty Verdict According to legal circles on July 11, the Seoul High Court's Criminal Division 6-3 (Presiding Judges Min Dal-ki, Kim Jong-woo, and Park Jeong-je) recently sentenced the younger brother, identified as A, to three years in prison, suspended for four years, on charges of attempted murder. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:40 AM

Ghanaian Influencer Extradited to U.S. Over $8 Million Romance Scam Targeting Elderly According to local media reports including the BBC and Modern Ghana on July 10 , Frederick Kumi, a Ghanaian influencer with over 100,000 followers under the name "Abu Trica," was transferred to the U.S. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:39 AM

Passenger Nearly Sucked Out of Plane After Window Shatters Mid-Flight A passenger on a European low-cost airline nearly was sucked out of the aircraft after a window shattered during the flight. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:37 AM

"Samsung and SK Hynix Over College": Admissions Briefing for Chungbuk Semiconductor High School Draws Crowds from Across the Country Reflecting the unprecedented boom in the domestic semiconductor industry and the heightened interest following the school's recent feature in The New York Times , the school auditorium was packed with parents and students even before the event began. SBS Jul 13, 2026 5:36 AM