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'23-Match Winning Streak' Ssireum Wrestler Kim Mu-ho Claims 14th Career Halla Jangsa Title at Mungyeong Tournament Kim Mu-ho , who has maintained an undefeated streak this season, set a new record for the most consecutive singles match wins with 23, capturing his 14th career Halla Jangsa title at the Withus Jeju 2026 Folk Ssireum Mungyeong Omija Jangsa Ssireum Tournament. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:26 PM

Iran: Bilateral Talks With Oman on Hormuz, U.S. Issues to Be Discussed Later President Donald Trump has signaled the resumption of negotiations with Iran, the Iranian side has stated that it is not negotiating with the United States at this stage, adding that it will monitor how the situation unfolds before addressing the matter in the next phase. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:24 PM

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Extreme Heat Warnings Expand Nationwide Amid Severe Heatwave The entire country is currently on high alert due to a severe heatwave. While extreme heat was concentrated mainly in the Yeongnam region until yesterday , extremely intense heat spread nationwide today. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:21 PM

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JCS: U.S. Texted Flight Notice Just Day Before Drone Incident; South Korean Staffer Failed to Report The near-intercept incident on July 30 near the armistice line in Paju, Gyeonggi Province—where U.S. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:20 PM

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President Lee Presides Over Real Estate and Stock Market Inspection Meeting President Lee Jae-myung has returned to South Korea after an 11-day, 7-nation tour. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:18 PM

Song Young-gil: "Why Did Jeong Chung-rae Run Instead of Resting? Voting for Me Won't Waste Your Vote" Democratic Party leadership candidate Song Young-gil appealed to party supporters in the Honam region today, stating, "Even if you vote for Song Young-gil as number one and Kim Min-seok as number two, your votes will not go to waste." Candidate Song made the remarks during a "Yeosu Citizens' Empathy Talk" held at the Yeosu City Council in the South Jeolla-Gwangju Unified Special City. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:17 PM

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Severe Heat Warnings Issued Across Most Southern Regions, Including Seoul and Greater Seoul Area While heat advisories and warnings have been issued across most parts of the country, severe heat warnings have gone into effect for the southern regions, including Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, and the Gyeongsang provinces. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:16 PM

Kim Min-seok Warns Against Continued 'Myeong-Cheong Conflict,' Urges Election of 'Reliable Party Leader' 3. Democratic Party leadership candidate Kim Min-seok targeted rival candidate Jung Chung-rae today , stating, "If the 'Myeong-Cheong conflict' continues, President Lee Jae-myung will be shaken, and the direction of state affairs will be shaken." Speaking at a focused talk concert for Jeonbuk party members held at Jeonbuk National University today, candidate Kim said, "We must elect a party leader who can firmly support the president's governance and a reliable party leader who can win the next general election," making the remarks in this context. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:15 PM

Chung Chung-rae: "Shincheonji Allegations Are an Attack on the Party... Will Order Ethics Inspection of Kim Min-seok If Elected Leader" Democratic Party leadership candidate Chung Chung-rae continued his offensive against rival candidate Kim Min-seok today , stating, "Loyalty has no total limit, and neither does betrayal." Speaking at a party member talk concert held at the Gangneung Cultural Center in Gangwon Province today, candidate Chung remarked, "There is no rule that says someone who betrays once will never betray a second time." Chung repeatedly brought up the so-called "Hudanhyup" (Candidate Unification Consultative Council) incident from 2002, criticizing Kim's past actions and defining them as a "betrayal of the party and its members." Regarding Kim's history of leaving the party during the 2002 presidential election while advocating for the unification of candidates Roh Moo-hyun and Chung Mong-joon, Chung pointed out, "When President Roh Moo-hyun's approval ratings dropped, they shook him up, and eventually betrayed him to fly over to Chung Mong-joon. SBS Aug 3, 2026 5:14 PM

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Pulls in 2.25 Million Viewers Over Weekend in Korea, Surpassing 3.38 Million Cumulative The film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is enjoying an explosive box office run, drawing over 2.25 million moviegoers in its opening weekend. SBS Star Aug 3, 2026 5:08 PM