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"We Can't Survive Without Parasols": Construction Workers Struggle in Heatwave "Moving the parasol around is a chore in itself, but we simply cannot survive without it." On the afternoon of the 30th, as heatwave warnings were issued for most parts of the country, a large parasol stood on one side of a blazing construction site in downtown Sokcho, Gangwon Province. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:08 AM

Call to Improve Dental School Clinical Training Where Students Must Recruit Patients Themselves ▲ Dental Treatment Criticism has emerged calling for the improvement of a dysfun… SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:07 AM

"It Feels Like Winter, Not Summer"... Downtown Ice Rinks Packed Amid Heat Waves Temperatures in Gimhae soared well past 38°C past 2 p.m. However, unlike the outside weather where just standing still makes it hard to breathe, the temperature inside the ice rink dropped to a chilly 11°C , radiating a blast of cold air that made people feel cold. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:05 AM

MZ Gang Members Who Attacked Illegal Investment Reading Room Have Sentences Reduced in Appeal According to the legal community on June 30, the 14th Criminal Division of the Suwon High Court (Presiding Judge Heo Yang-yun) overturned the lower court rulings in the appeal trial for six individuals, including a gang member identified as A, who were indicted on charges of robbery resulting in injury and special trespassing, sentencing them to terms ranging from 4 years to 7 years and 6 months in prison. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:04 AM

"Hot, So Hot"... Road Maintenance Workers Battling Heatwave Let's finish up quickly." On the morning of the 30th, near Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, where heatwave advisories have been in effect for nine consecutive days. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:04 AM

Man in His 50s Arrested with Taser After Threatening Temple Official with Toy Gun and Fleeing 50 km Jinju Police Station announced on the 30th that they have apprehended and are investigating a man in his 50s, surnamed A, on charges including special intimidation, special obstruction of official duties, and drunk driving under the Road Traffic Act. SBS Jul 31, 2026 6:01 AM

"Why Don't You Take My Side?" 60-Year-Old Who Murdered 90-Year-Old Neighbor Gets 18 Years in Prison in Appeal According to the legal community on July 30, the 2nd Criminal Division of the Suwon High Court (Presiding Judge Kim Kun-woo) overturned the original rulings and sentenced the defendant, A, to 18 years in prison on charges of murder, assault, and insult. SBS Jul 31, 2026 5:58 AM

"Trump Administration Considering USD 100,000 'Employment Fee' for Foreign Graduates" 142 million KRW) fee on foreign students graduating from U.S. universities when they seek employment in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on the 30th local time. SBS Jul 31, 2026 5:34 AM

Air Seoul Jeju-Gimpo Flight Canceled Due to Aircraft Defect, Leaving 220 Passengers Stranded The 220 passengers on board experienced great inconvenience as they had to wait for a long time at the airport. SBS Jul 31, 2026 5:32 AM

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Suspect Who Terrified Temple Monk and Led Police on High-Speed Chase Arrested Despite Four Live Rounds Fired A man in his 50s who threatened a monk at a temple with a toy gun and fled has been apprehended by police following a intense chase. SBS Jul 31, 2026 5:04 AM