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Choi Kang-hee Reveals She Considered Quitting Acting to Work at a Mask Factory: "I Even Enjoyed Washing Dishes at a BBQ Restaurant" Actor Choi Kang-hee has revealed that she once considered leaving the entertainment industry to work at a mask factory. SBS Entertainment News Jul 14, 2026 12:09 PM

Comedian Lee Su-ji to Undergo Vocal Cord Nodule Surgery... "No Plans to Halt Activities" Comedian Lee Su-ji has been diagnosed with vocal cord nodules and will undergo surgery. SBS Entertainment News Jul 14, 2026 12:08 PM

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Top News at 12 1. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the resumption of a maritime blockade against Iran and stated that a 20% toll will be imposed on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:05 PM

President Lee Says Age Threshold for 'Juvenile Offenders' Needs to Be Lowered President Lee Jae-myung stated that the age threshold for "juvenile offenders" (those exempt from criminal punishment) needs to be lowered. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:03 PM

PM Han Blocks Seoul Mayor Oh's Attempt to Speak on Real Estate at Cabinet Meeting Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party attended a cabinet meeting today for the first time since the local elections. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:01 PM

South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha Returns Home Temporarily for Consultations on Bilateral Ties Kang Kyung-wha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that South Korean Ambassador to the U.S. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:57 AM

Construction to Begin on 12,000 Homes in 3rd Generation New Towns; Tax Reform Measures Expected Soon The government plans to begin construction on 12,000 housing units in 3rd generation new towns during the second half of this year and accelerate housing supply on major sites previously announced for development. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:57 AM

Public Deliberation Concludes: Lower Age of Criminal Responsibility from 14 to 13 for Serious, Repeat Juvenile Offenders A government-led public deliberation process has concluded that the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles should be lowered from under 14 to under 13, but only for cases involving serious, violent, or repeat offenses. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:50 AM

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Stopped at a Red Light, He Ran to the Car Ahead... An Unexpected Heartwarming Scene Here is a heartwarming story. Yes, this happened at an intersection in Busan last month. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:50 AM

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Financial Supervisory Service Chief Admits Limited Options for Single-Stock Leverage Products Amid Market Volatility As the domestic stock market continues to experience extreme fluctuations, Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Chan-jin has reportedly expressed frustration, admitting that there are no clear alternatives for single-stock leverage products, which have been identified as a primary driver of market volatility. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:46 AM