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Traditional Korean Medicine Accounts for 60% of Auto Insurance Medical Expenses, Concentrated in Few Hospitalization Cases An analysis of 2025 auto insurance medical expense statistics from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service by the Korean Medical Association shows that traditional Korean medicine now accounts for over 60 percent of total auto insurance medical costs. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:59 PM

Three Major Teacher Organizations Call for Amendment to Child Welfare Act to Clarify Standards for Emotional Abuse The three organizations held a joint press conference at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, demanding that the government and the National Assembly immediately amend laws related to child abuse, stating, "If teachers cannot teach with peace of mind, students cannot be safe either." They added, "The constituent elements of 'emotional abuse' under Article 17 of the Child Welfare Act must be clearly defined," and urged, "The standards for emotional abuse should be specified to align with the common judgment of the general public, preventing arbitrary interpretations that can be twisted to suit anyone's needs." The three organizations further pointed out, "The concept of emotional abuse, which is open to arbitrary interpretation, has become a channel for malicious complaints and retaliatory reports, and its impact is now spreading beyond elementary schools to middle and high schools." Article 17 of the Child Welfare Act defines "emotional abuse that harms the mental health and development of a child" as one of the prohibited acts. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:58 PM

President Lee Addresses Death of Female Firefighter: "Do Not Seat Young Women Next to You" President Lee Jae-myung instructed public officials today , saying, "Drinking and socializing are all fine, but do not seat young members of the opposite sex next to you." This is interpreted as a call for improving organizational culture within the public sector, following the recent death of a female firefighter in her 20s reported by SBS. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:57 PM

People Power Party's Kim So-hee Proposes Bill for Differential Minimum Wage by Business Type and Region During a press conference held on the afternoon of July 15, 2026, Representative Kim argued for the differential application of the minimum wage, stating, "Small business owners who are at the limit of their ability to pay wages are being driven to the brink of closure due to the added burden of minimum wage hikes." Explaining the proposed amendment, Kim said, "I have supplemented the decision criteria so that the minimum wage is determined by comprehensively considering the actual 'ability to pay' of business operators and the 'impact on employment stability.'" She added, "I have also included a legal basis to allow the minimum wage to be set separately by 'business size' and 'region.'" The bill also includes a provision requiring that deliberations on whether to apply differential minimum wages by industry, size, and region be conducted prior to the deliberation of the minimum wage amount itself. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:56 PM

'I Like You' Craze Goes Global? 'Wild Sing' Targets Worldwide Audience via Netflix The film "Wild Sing" will meet global audiences through Netflix starting July 31. SBS Star Jul 15, 2026 3:55 PM

Investigation into Higher-Ups Over Alleged Cover-up of Jang Yoon-gi Case; Former Detective Chief Summoned as Suspect The National Office of Investigation's special investigation team under the National Police Agency booked the former detective chief, identified as Superintendent A, on charges of abuse of power yesterday. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:53 PM

South Korea's UN Procurement Reaches $346 Million Last Year, Highest in a Decade This figure represents a 14.2% increase from the $303 million recorded in the previous year, and the country's global ranking rose from 25th in 2024 to 18th in 2025. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:52 PM

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Trapped and Unable to Escape: Reporter Tests Door That "Won't Open" in Flood Conditions Four years ago, when Typhoon Hinnamnor struck, a river overflowed, flooding the underground parking lot of an apartment complex in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and claiming seven lives. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:44 PM

'Agent Kim Reactivated' Syndrome: Hits 26% Peak Ratings and Tops Netflix Non-English TV Chart for 2 Consecutive Weeks "Agent Kim Reactivated" is writing a success story that is sweeping not just the domestic audience, but the entire world. SBS Star Jul 15, 2026 3:41 PM

Building Walls and Retaining Walls Collapse Across Gyeonggi Province Following Overnight Rain According to police and fire authorities today , a retaining wall in front of a detached housing complex in Namsa-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, collapsed at approximately 11:40 a.m. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:40 PM