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Actor Cha In-pyo Invites Victims of School Violence to His Play "Dead Poets Society" Actor and author Cha In-pyo has invited youths who have been victims of school violence to attend the play "Dead Poets Society." On July 16, the BTF Blue Tree Foundation announced that Cha had personally donated tickets to allow youths and activists associated with the foundation to watch the performance. SBS Entertainment News Jul 16, 2026 11:09 AM

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Controversy Erupts as U.S. National Anthem Set to Be Performed at Argentina vs. Spain World Cup Final The decision to perform the U.S. national anthem at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where Argentina and Spain are set to compete for the championship title, has sparked controversy. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:06 AM

Bae Gyeong-hoon: "Security-Focused AI Model to Launch This Year; Considering Development of Mythos-Level Model" Bae Gyeong-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT, announced today that the government will launch a proprietary AI model specialized in security within this year to counter cyber threats utilizing artificial intelligence. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:05 AM

Han Dong-hoon on Jang Dong-hyuk's Opposition to His Return: "Trying to Survive by Picking a Fight" Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon responded to remarks by People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk, who stated there was no justification for Han to return to the party, by saying, "Isn't he just trying to survive by picking a fight with me in any way he can?" Speaking to reporters after attending the National Assembly's Global Diplomacy and Security Forum at the National Assembly Members' Office Building today, Han claimed, "I believe the number of people opposing my return to the party to satisfy their personal greed is decreasing." Yesterday, leader Jang criticized Han in connection with the trial of Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho, who was the floor leader of the People Power Party during the emergency martial law situation, regarding charges of obstructing the vote to lift martial law. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:03 AM

North Korea Renovates Panghyon Airbase, Signs Point to Large-Scale Drone Demonstration An analysis of data from the commercial satellite imagery provider Planet Labs by NK News revealed that aircraft blast walls and mounds of earth along the runways and taxiways at the Panghyon Airbase were removed between June 18 and July 5. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:02 AM

Lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Accepting 100 Million Won from Unification Church, Loses Parliamentary Seat The Supreme Court's Second Division (Justice Eom Sang-pil presiding) upheld the lower court's ruling today , sentencing Kweon to two years in prison and ordering the forfeiture of 100 million won. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:00 AM

KPX: "Up to 15% Discount on EV Charging During Spring and Autumn Weekends" The Korea Power Exchange announced today that electric vehicle owners can receive discounts on charging fees through the "EV Plus DR" program. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:00 AM

Chung Jin-suk: "President Lee Scolds Over Trifles, Yet Remains Silent on Supplementary Investigation Rights" ▲ People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jin-suk speaks at the Supreme Council me… SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:58 AM

MBK Partners to Provide Joint Guarantee for 200 Billion Won Homeplus DIP Loan MBK Partners stated this in a press release today , while clarifying that the board of directors of Meritz Financial Group, the largest creditor of Homeplus, has not yet reached a decision, and that reports suggesting the loan has already been finalized are inaccurate. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:56 AM

J.Y. Park to Surpass 'Hot Pink Vinyl' Look with New Summer Anthem 'WET' Singer J.Y. Park is returning with a summer song "WET" after 6 years. J.Y. SBS Star Jul 16, 2026 10:55 AM