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'HOPE' Sets Global Release Dates in Over 200 Countries Starting with Taiwan and North America The film "HOPE" is set to release in theaters around the world following pre-sales to over 200 countries and regions globally. SBS Star Aug 5, 2026 5:50 PM

Heat-Related Deaths Reported for Fourth Consecutive Day... Toll Rises to 21, Surpassing Last Year As record-breaking heatwaves continue, presumed deaths from heat-related illnesses have been reported for four consecutive days for the first time this summer. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:46 PM

Logistics Warehouses Targeted... Ukraine's Air Defense Breached Again by Russian Missiles Ukraine, which once again failed to intercept Russian missiles, has repeatedly appealed to its allies for air defense support. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:44 PM

KOSPI Surges 3% Following Rebound, Raising Hopes for Higher Peaks on Growing Momentum The KOSPI opened sharply higher and recovered the 6,600 level in early trading. The KOSPI, which had shown a breathing spell following historic crashes and surges, is gathering upward momentum fueled by a semiconductor boom originating from the United States. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:42 PM

"I Almost Fainted": Bikini Outfits at Haeundae Supermarkets Spark Controversy Among Residents This has sparked a heated debate online. Critics argue that "the Haeundae area is strictly a workplace and living space for some people," while others contend that "given it's a commercial district near a beach, it should be naturally accepted like overseas resort areas." According to media reports on Wednesday, a post titled "Haeundae Bikini Controversy" recently appeared on an online community. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:40 PM

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"Historical and Judicial Evaluation Needed" ... Supreme Court Chief Justice to Directly Review Cases Upon Panel Request The Supreme Court's full bench will hear the final appeal cases of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and former Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min, who face charges of playing a key role in an insurrection. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:38 PM

Single-Stock Leverage Trading Volume Falls Below 1 Trillion Won for First Time... "Interest Fading Fast" Trading volume for 16 single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds , including two inverse products, has fallen below 1 trillion won for the first time. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:35 PM

LIM YOUNGWOONG's 'High Valley, Top Hero' Concludes Successfully: PD Praises His Loyalty and Consideration Amid a flood of provocative dopamine-driven variety shows, LIM YOUNGWOONG's pollution-free healing variety show hit the mark perfectly. SBS Star Aug 5, 2026 5:34 PM

Former Big Leaguer Lee Dae-ho Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at MLB Mariners-Tigers Game Former professional baseball player and SBS baseball commentator Lee Dae-ho, who played in the Major Leagues during his active career, has taken the mound as a ceremonial pitch guest for the Seattle Mariners, his former team. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:31 PM

Seas Heated by Heatwave... Pohang Suffering "69,000 Deaths" of Farmed Fish Pohang City announced today that about 55,000 barred knifejaws have died across 12 local fish farms. SBS Aug 5, 2026 5:31 PM