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"No Queen Allowed": Backlash Over Imperial House Law Amendment Hits Approval Rating of Japan's First Female PM According to public opinion polls released on July 20 by the Mainichi Shimbun and Jiji Press, the approval rating for the Takaichi cabinet has fallen below 50 percent in both surveys, marking the lowest level since the administration took office. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:59 PM

Daejeon Selected as Host City for 2029 Invictus Games, First in Asia The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs announced that the UK-based Invictus Games Foundation unanimously confirmed Daejeon as the host city during its board meeting today . SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:58 PM

Dog Trainer Lee Chan-jong Speaks Out After Acquittal in Sexual Harassment Case Dog trainer Lee Chan-jong, who stood trial on charges of sexually harassing a fellow trainer, has shared his feelings for the first time after being acquitted following a legal battle that lasted 4 years and 5 months. SBS Star Jul 20, 2026 4:55 PM

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Kim Jong-un Alters Legacy of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il: A Chilling Calculation This is a 70-minute documentary praising Kim Il-sung, which was aired by Korean Central Television on the 8th, the 32nd anniversary of Kim Il-sung's death. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:52 PM

US Intensifies Retaliatory Strikes Following Additional Troop Deaths; Iran Claims Downing US Drone Central Command The United States has expanded the scale of its retaliatory airstrikes against Iran following an increase in American troop casualties, continuing its offensive for the ninth consecutive day. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:51 PM

Apartment Representative Acquitted of Assault Resulting in Death After Fatal Altercation A man in his 40s, who served as an apartment building representative, has been acquitted of assault resulting in death in an appellate court trial following a physical altercation that left another representative dead. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:41 PM

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Investors Pour 5 Trillion Won into Leveraged ETFs Despite 48% Plunge Despite a plunge of up to 48% in the returns of leveraged ETF products tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, retail investors are continuing to increase their buying spree. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:37 PM

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Yeodam Yadam: Jang Dong-hyeok's 'All In' Politics; Pro-Yoon Faction 'Keeping Distance' from Han Dong-hoon's Outreach Strategy When citing this interview, please accurately state the program name, SBS "Joo Young-jin's News Briefing." The copyright belongs to SBS. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:37 PM

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Yeodam Yadam: Seong Chi-hun's Sharp Critique, "The Democratic Party Is Already an Establishment Party!"… Why? When quoting this interview, please accurately cite the program name, SBS "J… SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:35 PM

Prosecutors Summon MBK Partners Vice President Over Homeplus Bond Fraud Allegations Prosecutors have summoned Kim Jung-hwan, a vice president at MBK Partners, who is suspected of involvement in a bond fraud case worth over 100 billion won related to the Homeplus situation. SBS Jul 20, 2026 4:34 PM