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"Are Our Kids Test Subjects?" Parents Outraged Over Gwangju Education Policy Parents have pushed back, arguing that local students could become test subjects for the policy, while teachers have also expressed negative views regarding the implementation without adequate preparation. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:27 PM

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Four-Vehicle Collision and Fire in Daegwallyeong Tunnel 4 on Yeongdong Expressway... 'Full Traffic Control' A fire broke out in Daegwallyeong Tunnel 4 on the Yeongdong Expressway, heading toward Gangneung, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, at approximately 11:50 a.m. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:27 PM

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Heavy Rain of Over 300mm Expected in Seoul Metropolitan Area... "Extreme Downpours Forecast for Early Morning" Heavy rain is expected today, July 17, the first day of the holiday, mainly in the Chungcheong and southern regions. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:18 PM

FIFA to Introduce 'World Cup Championship Rings' for the First Time, Citing U.S. Sports Tradition FIFA announced on its official website today , "For the first time in the history of FIFA-organized tournaments, we will present specially crafted 'championship rings' to the winning team," adding, "One of the most iconic traditions of U.S. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:16 PM

NBA Likely to Forgo Disciplinary Action Against Bam Adebayo Following Altercation with Former Teammate According to ESPN on July 17 , an NBA spokesperson stated, "After discussions with the players involved and the National Basketball Players Association , it is clear that all parties wish to move past this unfortunate incident," adding, "There will be no further action taken by the league office." Adebayo reportedly struck Herro near the chin during a verbal dispute at a gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 10. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:14 PM

MLB Home Run Derby Draws 5.3 Million Viewers on Netflix, Lowest Since 2003 streaming service Netflix, recorded its lowest viewership since 2003. According to a report by USA Today on the 17th , citing Sports Business Journal, the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby held three days ago at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, drew 5.3 million viewers. SBS Jul 17, 2026 4:13 PM

Shin Jin-seo Defeated by AI KataGo: "Caught Off Guard by Early Unconventional Moves" Professional Go player Shin Jin-seo admitted that he was overwhelmed by the unconventional moves of the artificial intelligence KataGo early in their handicap match, which resulted in a crushing defeat. SBS Jul 17, 2026 3:52 PM

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Fire Breaks Out in Daegwallyeong Tunnel 4 on Yeongdong Expressway; Level 2 Response Issued A vehicle fire broke out inside Daegwallyeong Tunnel 4 on the Yeongdong Expressway in the direction of Gangneung at approximately 11:50 a.m. SBS Jul 17, 2026 3:33 PM

Father Sentenced to Prison for Suffocating 10-Month-Old Son A biological father who stuffed clothing into his 10-month-old son's mouth to stop him from crying, resulting in the infant's death, has been sentenced to prison in his appellate trial. SBS Jul 17, 2026 3:19 PM

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National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik Proposes Constitutional Amendment for 2027: "Let's Finalize It in the 22nd National Assembly" National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik proposed today that a constitutional amendment for national sovereignty be prepared by 2027 and that the 10th constitutional amendment be finalized within the 22nd National Assembly, during his commemorative address for the 78th Constitution Day held at the National Assembly. SBS Jul 17, 2026 3:19 PM