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China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged for 14th Straight Month Despite Sluggish Domestic Demand The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, announced today that it will keep the 1-year LPR, which serves as the benchmark for general loans, at 3.0%, and the 5-year LPR, the reference for mortgage loans, at 3.5%. SBS Jul 20, 2026 11:02 AM

Exclusive: Special Investigation Team Conducts First Prison Interview with Jang Yoon-gi Over Alleged Police Favoritism According to SBS reporting, the special investigation team plans to send investigators to the correctional facility today, July 20, to conduct an in-person interview with Jang. SBS Jul 20, 2026 11:01 AM

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After a Highway Rear-End Collision: Should You Take Photos First? Many people likely think that they must take photos immediately after a car accident on a highway. SBS Jul 20, 2026 11:01 AM

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"I Thought It Was Just a Myth"... Passenger Sparks Outrage by Putting Bare Feet on Seat Back A moviegoer has sparked public outrage after being spotted watching a film with their bare feet propped up on the back of the seat in front of them. SBS Jul 20, 2026 11:01 AM

KOSDAQ Sell-Side Sidecar Triggered Amid Market Plunge ▲ KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices are displayed on a screen at the Hana Bank dealing ro… SBS Jul 20, 2026 11:00 AM

Major Fire Hits Coupang Logistics Center 5 Years After Previous Disaster; Safety Measures Under Scrutiny A major fire has broken out at a Coupang logistics center, marking the second such incident in five years for the company, which had been strengthening its fire safety investments and response systems following the 2021 fire at the Deokpyeong Logistics Center in Gyeonggi Province. SBS Jul 20, 2026 11:00 AM

"Oh My God, BTS!"... YouTuber iShowSpeed with 58 Million Subscribers Performs Backflip in Fan Moment The world-class presence of BTS shone brightly even at the World Cup final. Global YouTuber iShowSpeed, who boasts over 58 million subscribers, could not hide his excitement upon meeting BTS. SBS Entertainment News Jul 20, 2026 10:56 AM

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Shocking Remarks by Official at Adoption Agency Spark Outrage Among Prospective Parents On July 16, a meeting was held at the National Assembly between prospective adoptive parents and officials from the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Child Rights Promotion Agency, both of which oversee child adoption services. SBS Jul 20, 2026 10:52 AM

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Prospective Parents Outraged After Official Refers to Adoption Cases as "Volume" We recently reported that the adoption process has been experiencing delays since the government took over the management of child adoptions from the private sector. SBS Jul 20, 2026 10:52 AM

Notice Regarding Reports Including "Prospective Parents Outraged at 'What Do You Mean by Quantity?'... Official Explains Slip of the Tongue" In our reports on March 27 and March 28 regarding delays in adoption procedures, this broadcaster covered remarks made by an official at the Korea Child Rights Promotion Agency using terms such as "quantity" and "exhaustion." The official mentioned in the reports stated that they continue to reflect on the fact that they made inappropriate remarks, regardless of the circumstances, and that they apologized immediately after making the comments on-site. SBS Jul 20, 2026 10:52 AM