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Bessent Declares "Time for Takaichinomics," Indirectly Urging Japan to Raise Interest Rates Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has made remarks that appear to urge Japan to move away from its low-interest-rate policy, pointing to long-term massive monetary easing as a factor behind the weak Japanese yen, the Nikkei reported today . SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:36 PM

Mo Jung-kyung Secures Second Win of the Season on KPGA Champions Tour Mo won the KPGA Rashom Prestige Open (total purse of 150 million won) held at Ferrum Club in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, yesterday and today, finishing with a total of 8-under par across the first and second rounds. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:32 PM

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Older Workers Exceed 10 Million for the First Time Amid Inadequate Pensions "I retired from my main job at 53 and receive a pension, but it falls far short of living expenses, so I want to work until I am 73." This reflects the average situation of older adults aged 55 to 79 as of May 2026. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:31 PM

Two Police Commandos Injured in Explosion During Explosives Analysis Test According to the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency and the Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters, the incident occurred at around 2:30 PM today at the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency building in Jeongha-dong, Andong, leaving two commando members with facial injuries, including to their eyes, from flying explosive debris. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:26 PM

Yoo Byung-ho Files for Review of Detention Legality in Residence Relocation Audit Cover-up Allegations... Hearing Tomorrow Yoo Byung-ho, a Board of Audit and Inspection member who was arrested over allegations of a cover-up audit regarding the relocation of the presidential office and official residence, has asked the court to re-examine the legality of his detention. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:22 PM

National Fire Agency Accelerates AI-Based 119 System and Expands Unmanned Equipment The National Fire Agency is accelerating the establishment of a next-generation 119 system utilizing artificial intelligence . SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:20 PM

MPM: Bonus Points for Long-Term Residents in Local Government Civil Servant Recruitment Choi Dong-seok, Minister of Personnel Management, announced the key policy implementation plan for the second half of the year centered on this initiative during a presidential briefing held at the Blue House today . SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:19 PM

Another Portable Battery Fire on Chinese Passenger Plane Forces Emergency Landing According to Chang An Airlines, the fire broke out around 10:30 PM on the 4th inside the cabin of a flight traveling from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, to Guiyang, Guizhou Province. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:16 PM

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Volcanic Eruption Spouts High-Temperature Gas at 100 km/h: Will the Nightmare of the 2018 Red Alert Repeat? Deep in the night, the crater spews glowing red flames. A massive amount of volcanic ash also surges into the sky. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:16 PM

K League 1 and 2 Matches Postponed to 8 PM Kickoff on August 7-8 Due to Heatwave The K League announced today that "the kickoff times were adjusted to ensure the safety of players, spectators, and field personnel in consideration of the severe heatwave conditions." Accordingly, the five matches of K League 1 Round 22, including Anyang versus Daejeon , Bucheon versus Gwangju , Gimcheon versus Seoul , Jeonbuk versus Jeju (Jeonju World Cup Stadium), and Pohang versus Ulsan , will all kick off at 8:00 PM on August 8. SBS Aug 5, 2026 6:14 PM