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Professional Volleyball Team Jung Kwan Jang Issues Official Apology Over Coach's 'Inappropriate Conduct' at Team Dinner In an apology posted on its social media account today , the club stated, "We deeply apologize for causing great concern to our fans regarding the recently reported issue involving a member of the coaching staff." The club added, "Upon becoming aware of the matter this past May, we immediately took necessary actions, including separating the involved parties to protect our members and reporting the incident to the Sports Ethics Center. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:38 PM

Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict According to the UKMTO, a report was received that an oil tanker had been struck by an unidentified projectile on the morning of the 17th, causing minor damage to its port side, at a location 19 nautical miles east of Cape Kasab, Oman. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:37 PM

Kim Jong-un Meets Wang Huning: "Firm Commitment to Developing Relations Based on DPRK-China Treaty" North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference , who is currently visiting Pyongyang, to emphasize the strategic nature of the DPRK-China treaty and reaffirm his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations based on it. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:35 PM

Heavy Rain Forecast for Central Regions Tomorrow; Interior Minister Dispatches Emergency Management Officers to 9 Provinces and Cities Minister of the Interior and Safety Yun Ho-jung held a meeting with relevant agencies this afternoon to inspect readiness for heavy rain, as significant rainfall is forecast for the central regions starting early tomorrow , the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:33 PM

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U.S. Expands Airstrikes in Iran to Civilian Infrastructure, Triggering Retaliation Against Gulf Nations The United States has entered its sixth day of airstrikes against Iran, expanding its targets to include civilian facilities. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:10 PM

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Japan's 'Provocation' vs. Our 'Drill': China's Double Standard Early last month, the annual military exercise Balikatan, led by the United States and the Philippines with participation from Japan, Australia, Canada, and others, was conducted in the South China Sea. SBS Jul 17, 2026 6:03 PM

Superstition First: Argentine President Says He Will Watch Final on TV While Wearing a Jacket In an interview with the local Buenos Aires radio station El Observador, President Milei was asked if he planned to travel to New Jersey to watch the final alongside U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 5:08 PM

President Lee Launches 'Committee of Light'… "No One Should Be Above the Constitution" President Lee Jae-myung hosted a citizen invitation event at the Yeongbingwan of the Blue House on the 17th to mark the launch of the 'Committee of Light.' The 'Committee of Light' is a presidential committee established in March to promote various projects aimed at inheriting the spirit of the citizens who stood against the illegal martial law declared by the previous administration. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:35 PM

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Major U.S. Networks Cut Away from Trump Speech Over Election Fraud Claims Major U.S. television networks refused to broadcast a live address by President Donald Trump after he claimed that China interfered in the 2020 presidential election, which he lost. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:33 PM

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Airfares Drop Ahead of Summer Vacation... Discounts on the Way Here is a quick summary of the news you need to know this morning. Let's take a look at these useful news updates. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:27 PM