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Former Roo'ra Member Ko Young-wook Faces Backlash After Suggesting Career as Japanese Adult Film Actor Ko Young-wook , a former member of the group Roo'ra who served prison time for sexual violence against multiple minors, has faced criticism after posting comments suggesting he might need to work as an adult film actor in Japan, leading to coverage by local media. SBS Star Jul 15, 2026 4:48 PM

Blue House: Kang Kyung-wha's Temporary Return Is to Hear Ambassador's Suggestions and Opinions Kang Kyung-wha, who returned temporarily under the instruction of Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, answers questions from reporters as she enters the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on July 15 for a meeting with the Minister. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:43 PM

KCTU Holds Rally Followed by March Toward Presidential Office; Traffic Congestion in Downtown Seoul ▲ Participants chant slogans during a general strike rally held by the Korean Co… SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:42 PM

First Lady Kim Hye-kyung Visits Save the Children with Princess Anne... "Expanding Cooperation for Children's Rights" First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, spouse of President Lee Jae-myung, visited Save the Children today alongside Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III of the United Kingdom. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:41 PM

'I Am Solo' Season 15's Jung-sook Marries Boyfriend Linked to 'Rebound Relationship' Rumors: "I Want to Face the Controversy Head-On" Jung-sook from Season 15 of the SBS Plus and ENA show "I Am Solo" has announced that she will appear on a reality show for couples with her husband, who was previously embroiled in "rebound relationship" rumors, stating, "I want to face the controversy head-on." Jung-sook recently shared updates about her life through her YouTube channel, revealing that she got married this past May. SBS Entertainment News Jul 15, 2026 4:40 PM

Train Derails at Banghwa Depot on Subway Line 5; No Impact on Operations today . The derailed train did not block other facilities or interfere with the entry and exit of other trains, so there was no inconvenience to passengers. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:39 PM

Police Launch Investigation into 12 Hospitals Suspected of 'Cashback' Schemes for Cancer Patients The National Police Agency announced today that it received a request for investigation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding 12 hospitals and clinics suspected of medical expense cashback schemes and has assigned the cases to the respective dedicated investigation teams. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:37 PM

President Lee: Claims That Debt Relief Causes Moral Hazard Are 'Irresponsible Agitation' President Lee Jae-myung has dismissed claims that aggressive debt relief policies lead to moral hazard across society as "irresponsible agitation." President Lee made the remarks this morning during a policy briefing by the Financial Services Commission and other ministries held at the Yeongbingwan of the Blue House, stating, "It (aggressive debt relief) is not moral hazard." He questioned the critics, asking, "Who would choose to become a credit delinquent over a few tens of millions of won, unable to find employment, open a bank account, rent a home, or live without being subject to asset seizure?" "If we fail to do what is necessary because of criticism or agitation, what would happen to our society?" President Lee added. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:35 PM

Education Official Receives Suspended Sentence for Illegally Filming 41 People in Restrooms A school inspector from the North Chungcheong Office of Education who installed illegal cameras at training facilities and the homes of relatives has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison, suspended for three years. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:34 PM

Ukrainian Sea Drone Strikes and Sinks Russian Patrol Boat Near Putin's Villa The Ukrainian Navy stated via social media, including Facebook, that a domestically produced Sargan-3000 sea drone struck the patrol boat Emerald, which was docked in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Gelendzhik, resulting in casualties among the crew. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:28 PM