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KCSC Launches Intensive Crackdown on Violence Videos Targeting Minors on SNS The Korea Communications Standards Commission announced that it will begin intensive monitoring starting from the 22nd targeting cruel and hateful content, such as violence videos directed at children and adolescents spreading through social media and personal internet broadcasts. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:57 PM

Oh Se-hoon Fined 10 Million Won in 1st Trial for Political Fund Act Violation: Why His Mayorship Is at Risk ⚡ SBS Pick Key Summary Risk of Losing Mayorship: The Seoul Central District Court found Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon guilty in five cases (totaling 21 million won) among charges of violating the Political Fund Act regarding the third-party payment of poll costs involving Myung Tae-kyun, sentencing him to a fine of 10 million won. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:57 PM

BOK Warns of Rising Use of Fake Money Used as Filming Props and Prop Currency During a regular meeting of the Counterfeit Currency Prevention Working Group held yesterday , the BOK and related agencies shared the consensus that while currency counterfeiting crimes and the volume of discovered counterfeit notes are decreasing, growing and reckless use of fake money that can be mistaken for real currency calls for heightened vigilance. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:56 PM

Floods Leave at Least 70 Dead and Over 100 Missing in Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan According to U.S. media outlet Amu TV and other sources on July 23, the United Nations announced the previous day that floods triggered by heavy rain on July 20 killed around 40 people and injured dozens in Nuristan Province, northeastern Afghanistan. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:53 PM

President Lee: 'Single, High-Value Home' Phenomenon Caused Serious Issues Due to Failure to Separate Residence from Speculation President Lee Jae-myung pointed out today that "the phenomenon of owning a single, high-value home has caused serious problems in South Korea" and "has created opportunities for efficient speculation." President Lee made the remarks during the National Public Debate on Real Estate Policy held at the KBS Annex today, addressing the preference for purchasing a single expensive apartment to avoid regulations on multiple homeowners. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:51 PM

Late-Stage Monsoon to End Early Next Week, Followed by Intense Heatwaves Following Jeju, the monsoon in the central and southern regions is projected to end early next week, triggering full-scale heatwaves. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:50 PM

"Gap Care" During School Break to Begin at 1,461 Facilities Nationwide on July 27 The vacation gap care program is designed to extend the operating hours of community childcare facilities near schools exclusively during elementary school breaks and guarantee lunch and dinner for children. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:43 PM

Park Eunbin Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Fan Concert in September Actor Park Eunbin is marking her 30th debut anniversary by sharing a special moment with her fans. SBS Star Jul 23, 2026 1:40 PM

President Lee: Broad Agreement on Strengthening Holding Taxes, but Scope and Differentiation Are Key President Lee Jae-myung stated, "There is generally a broad consensus that holding taxes need to be strengthened," adding, "What matters now is the extent and degree to which we strengthen them, and how we apply differentiation." During the National Public Debate on Real Estate Policy held this morning , President Lee said, "Our society has not respected the wealthy. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:21 PM

President Lee: 'Broad Consensus on Strengthening Holding Tax, but Degree of Differentiation Matters' President Lee Jae-myung said today , "There is generally a consensus that holding taxes need to be strengthened," adding, "What is important is the scope and degree of the reinforcement, and how to apply differentiation." President Lee made the remarks during the National Public Debate on Real Estate Policy held at the KBS Annex. SBS Jul 23, 2026 1:10 PM