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Blueprint for Crypto Spot ETFs Revealed: Eliminating 'Kimchi Premium' and Introducing Futures Market Key prerequisites for introducing domestic virtual asset spot exchange-traded funds have been identified, including the recognition of underlying assets, the elimination of the so-called "Kimchi Premium," and the establishment of a futures market. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:13 PM

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Former NEC Official Allegedly Pocketed 17.5 Billion Won in Taxpayer Money Through Shell Companies Allegations have emerged that a former official at the National Election Commission mobilized family members to establish multiple companies, securing contracts worth 17.5 billion won from the commission. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:11 PM

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President Lee Jae-myung Calls for Bold Normalization of Abnormal Practices in Government Briefings President Lee Jae-myung has conducted his second government ministry work briefing since taking office, which was broadcast live. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:11 PM

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Criticizes Government's 'Demand-Side' Real Estate Policies The Seoul Metropolitan Government released a video today titled 'Star Mayor Oh Se-hoon - Stories I Couldn't Finish at the Cabinet Meeting: The Lee Jae-myung Administration's Real Estate Hell, An Analysis Report' on the mayor's official website and the social broadcasting platform Live Seoul. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:09 PM

Motel Murderer Kim So-young Claims She Cannot Repay Damages to Victims' Families According to documents obtained by lawyer Nam Eon-ho, who represents the victims' families, on July 14, Kim wrote in a handwritten response submitted to the court in May, "The 12 percent interest is a massive amount that I cannot possibly pay, and it is a burden." The victims' families are currently pursuing a civil lawsuit against Kim and her parents, seeking a total of 30 million won in damages. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:06 PM

Former Coach of Professional Volleyball Team Under Investigation by Sports Ethics Center Over Alleged Misconduct According to sources in the volleyball community, the former coach engaged in inappropriate behavior during a team dinner in January. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:04 PM

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10-Minute News Story Summary: The Reality of the 'Republic of Adultery'—"I Became a Criminal While Gathering Evidence of Infidelity" Since the abolition of the adultery law in 2015, criminal punishment for those involved in extramarital affairs has disappeared. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:04 PM

Korea Customs Service to Establish Multi-Layered 'N-Tier Defense' Against Drug Smuggling The Korea Customs Service is set to establish a multi-layered inspection system across all entry points to fundamentally block the inflow of illegal drugs into the country. SBS Jul 15, 2026 3:00 PM

Police Investigation Team: "Team Leader Suppressed Rape-Murder Charges Against Jang Yoon-gi" The special investigation team of the National Office of Investigation, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the Jang Yoon-gi case, announced the interim results of its investigation today, July 15. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:59 PM

Seoul Nights Come Alive: City Government Discusses Boosting Nighttime Economy Selected as the core agenda item for the meeting, the strategy aims to create a new growth engine for Seoul by organically linking tourism, culture, commercial districts, and transportation. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:51 PM