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Ruling Party Marks 3rd Anniversary of Seoi Elementary School Incident, Vows to "Create Schools Where Teachers Can Teach with Peace of Mind" ▲ Democratic Party of Korea Spokesperson Kim Han-na The Democratic Party of Kore… SBS Jul 18, 2026 2:20 PM

U.S. Deploys Fighter Jets and Tankers to Middle East; Iran Warns of "Full-Scale Offensive" Air Force aerial refueling tankers stationed on the runway at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv Tensions in the Middle East are escalating as the United States and Iran continue their intense standoff over the Strait of Hormuz for the seventh consecutive day. SBS Jul 18, 2026 2:04 PM

San Diego's Song Sung-mun Reaches Base on Error as Pinch Hitter in Extra Innings San Diego Padres' Song Sung-mun appeared as a pinch hitter in the 10th inning of the first game of the second half of the season and scored a run, but the team suffered a come-from-behind loss. SBS Jul 18, 2026 1:46 PM

Apple Sends Warning Letters to Former Employees Who Moved to OpenAI, Escalating 'Trade Secret Theft' Dispute The British daily Financial Times reported, citing multiple sources, that Apple has sent legal warning letters to approximately 40 former employees currently working at OpenAI. SBS Jul 18, 2026 1:42 PM

Fire Breaks Out at Incheon Coupang Logistics Center; Level 1 Response Issued, 121 Evacuated A fire has broken out at a logistics center in Incheon, prompting fire authorities to issue an emergency alert and begin suppression efforts. SBS Jul 18, 2026 1:02 PM

Prime Minister Han: "Condolences to Citizens Affected by Heavy Rain; Expedite Emergency Recovery Efforts" "Fortunately, there have been no casualties, but there has been damage to property, including flooded homes and roads," Prime Minister Han said. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:55 PM

Traffic Control Lifted After Vehicle Fire in Yongma Tunnel Traffic in both directions of the Yongma Tunnel, which connects Myeonmok-dong in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, and Acheon-dong in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, was fully controlled this morning following a vehicle fire caused by a traffic accident, causing inconvenience to commuters. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:43 PM

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Bus and Car Collide on Rainy Road in Gangneung, Leaving 4 Seriously Injured A collision between a bus and a passenger car on a rain-slicked road in Gangneung this morning left 4 people seriously injured. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:41 PM

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Heavy Monsoon Rains Expected Throughout the Holiday; Up to 200mm in North Chungcheong Province Strong monsoon rains are expected to continue throughout the remainder of the holiday. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:36 PM

Full Traffic Resumption on Seoul's Dongbu Expressway The Seoul Metropolitan Government had fully closed all sections of the Dongbu Expressway at approximately 5:37 a.m. SBS Jul 18, 2026 12:24 PM