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Trump Officially Notifies Congress of Military Action, Raising Concerns Over Resumed War President Donald Trump speaks at a media conference during the NATO summit in Ankara. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:18 AM

Croatia Reappoints Slaven Bilić as Head Coach 14 Years After Departure Following World Cup Round of 32 Exit The Croatian Football Federation announced on July 13 that it has appointed Slaven Bilić as the successor to Zlatko Dalić . SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:17 AM

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Special Larceny Charges for 1,500 Won Item: Why Prosecution Proceeded Despite Store Owner's Request Not to Punish Two individuals with severe developmental disabilities consumed a 1,500 won ice cream at a convenience store without paying for it. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:16 AM

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to Unveil First Private-Sector UAM Aircraft on July 15, Featuring 5-Meter Hovering Demonstration An Urban Air Mobility aircraft currently under development by a domestic company is set to make its debut. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:15 AM

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Lowering the Age of Criminal Responsibility: Specific Proposals for 'Serious Crimes' Only At a cabinet meeting held at the Blue House this morning , the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family reported the results of public discussions on the age threshold for criminal minors and provided recommendations for institutional improvement. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:15 AM

New Minister of National Court Administration: "External Pressures Are Growing, I Will Support Judges' Independent Duties" Noh Kyung-pil (62, Judicial Research and Training Institute 23rd class), the new Minister of the National Court Administration , stated on July 14, "Recently, external pressures and burdens that hinder judges' independent trials and the stable performance of duties by court members have been increasing." He added, "I will serve as a sturdy shield so that all court members can carry out their duties with conviction, in accordance with the law and principles." During his inauguration ceremony held at the Supreme Court's Mugunghwa Hall this morning, the new Minister stated, "To provide high-quality judicial services to the public, it is essential above all else that court members are able to work in a stable and healthy environment." Noh continued, "Not long ago, we experienced the heartbreaking loss of a judge who had been performing their judicial duties more diligently than anyone else," adding, "I offer my deepest condolences to all court members who have silently endured such difficulties and pain." This appears to be a reference to the incident in May, when Shin Jong-oh, a judge at the Seoul High Court who was in charge of the appellate trial for First Lady Kim Keon-hee, was found dead on court premises. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:14 AM

Two Oil Tankers Struck by Iranian Missiles in Strait of Hormuz; One Dead The UAE Ministry of Defense stated, "The state-owned oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters." The ministry added, "One Indian crew member of the Mombasa was killed, and eight others (six Indians and two Ukrainians) were injured." It further noted that four of the injured are in critical condition and that both vessels caught fire as a result of the attack. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:07 AM

Group Behind 'Underground Bunker Marijuana' Operation Indicted for Defrauding 1 Billion Won in Youth Farming Subsidies The investigation team stated that the two suspects, identified as A and B , both in their 30s, were additionally charged with violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:03 AM

Man in His 40s Arrested and Referred to Prosecution for Cultivating Marijuana in Ganghwa, Incheon A is accused of cultivating 30 marijuana plants in a rented building in Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, from May until recently. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:03 AM

Beyond Drones: Ukraine Ushers in the Era of Robotic Ground Forces Ground robots are being evaluated as evolving into a new type of military asset in modern warfare, moving beyond supporting roles such as transporting supplies and ammunition or evacuating the wounded to performing defensive missions and even capturing prisoners of war. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:02 AM