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President Lee Calls Hyundai's 9 Trillion Won Saemangeum Investment "Massive," Refutes Claims of "Neglecting Jeonbuk" President Lee Jae-myung described Hyundai Motor Group's plan to invest approximately 9 trillion won in the Saemangeum area as a "massive scale" project. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:22 PM

Homeplus: "Will Resume Hypermarket Operations After Consulting with Partners" Homeplus stated, "If our immediate appeal is accepted and the rehabilitation process continues, we plan to establish a schedule for resuming operations at our hypermarkets currently under temporary closure after consulting with our partner companies." In a statement released today , Homeplus addressed the decision by Meritz Financial Group to provide 200 billion KRW in debtor-in-possession financing, noting, "It is significant in that a consensus has been formed among key stakeholders to continue the rehabilitation process." The company further explained, "The labor union, MBK Partners, and Meritz have agreed to continue the rehabilitation process based on mutual growth and compromise. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:20 PM

Gyeonggi Northern Police Agency Catches 9 Violations in Cargo Truck Crackdown and 12:00 p.m. today . The operation was carried out to detect violations such as the removal of speed limiters, improper loading, and illegal modifications of leaf springs. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:15 PM

Mukbang YouTuber 'Yuno' Apologizes After Backlash Over Ordering 20 In-Flight Meals YouTuber Yuno, who has 780,000 subscribers, has deleted his video and issued an apology after facing backlash for ordering over 20 in-flight meals during a flight. SBS Star Jul 16, 2026 4:11 PM

President Lee Issues Public Warning During Policy Briefing: "Do You Still Not Know Your Duties?" President Lee Jae-myung issued a warning to cabinet members and heads of public institutions during a policy briefing, stating, "There are still people who do not know what their duties are. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:09 PM

Three Workers Fall After Railing Collapses During Remodeling in Suwon Three workers in their 50s fell from the third floor of a commercial building in Maetan-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, while performing remodeling work at approximately 9:20 a.m. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:08 PM

Three Workers Injured After Falling During Remodeling at Commercial Building in Suwon At approximately 9:20 a.m. today, three workers in their 50s fell from the third floor of a three-story commercial building in Maetan-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, while performing remodeling work. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:04 PM

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Starbucks Korea Sees First Labor Union Established as Employees Demand Change The first labor union has been established at Starbucks Korea. Experts suggest this could lead to further organization of industry-wide unions in sectors facing similar working environment issues across nationwide store operations. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:01 PM

"My Body Moved Before I Could Think": 32-Year Veteran Civil Servant Subdues Juvenile Offender Armed with a Weapon A citizen who prevented further harm by physically subduing a juvenile offender during a knife attack on an apartment resident in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, has received a commendation from the police. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:00 PM

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Former Prosecutor Kim Sang-min Referred to Prosecution Over 'Gadeokdo Attack' Cover-Up Allegations; Police Find 'No Mastermind' The Gadeokdo Attack Task Force under the National Office of Investigation of the National Police Agency announced today the final results of its six-month reinvestigation into the attack on President Lee Jae-myung in Gadeokdo, Busan, which occurred in January 2024. SBS Jul 16, 2026 3:47 PM