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Industry Minister: "We Must Not Block the Will to Work... Working Hours System Under the 52-Hour Workweek Must Be Revised" The stances of relevant cabinet ministers have sharply diverged over the "52-hour workweek exemption" clause, which is one of the key controversial issues in the mega-special zone special act currently being pushed by the government. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:21 PM

President Lee: 'Policies with Good Intentions That Harm Public Worse Than Doing Nothing' President Lee Jae-myung said, "Even a policy started with good intentions is worse than doing nothing if the public cannot feel its effects or if it instead harms their lives," adding, "We need an administration that always examines issues from the public's perspective and actively corrects anything without sanctuary if problems arise." President Lee made the remarks during a meeting of senior secretaries he presided over at the presidential office, stating, "All achievements in state affairs are ultimately evaluated by the public, who are the sovereigns." This remark is also interpreted as a message mindful of the recent social conflicts, such as sharply divided public opinion for and against the abolition of prosecutors' supplementary investigation powers during the revision of the Criminal Procedure Act. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:19 PM

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Former President Yoon Sends Message of Encouragement to 'Olympic Park' Protesters; Ruling Party Reaches Out to Youth Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has released a message from prison to young people who have been staging a prolonged protest at Olympic Park demanding a re-election. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:18 PM

Son Heung-min's 5-Game Scoring Streak Halted... LAFC Defeats Chivas in Penalty Shootout Son Heung-min's scoring streak, which saw him find the back of the net in every match since the World Cup, has come to an end. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:17 PM

Fitch: Short-term Credit Risks from S. Korean Stock Volatility Limited, Economic Growth 'Favorable' On the 5th local time, Fitch diagnosed that South Korea's solid economic conditions and financial sector-wide safety guards are supporting financial market stability. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:16 PM

Oh Se-hoon: "Expression That Holding and Capital Gains Tax Hikes Feel Like State Violence Resonates" Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon stated today regarding the government's real estate tax reform proposal, "Watching holding taxes and capital gains taxes rise sharply, the expression that it feels like a form of state violence really resonated with me." During his closing remarks at the Seoul City Grand Debate for Real Estate Normalization, presided over at Seoul City Hall today, Mayor Oh said, "Listening to the remarks of citizens and experts today, I could not help but feel heavy-hearted," and made these remarks. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:12 PM

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Government Cracks Down on Hidden Used Car Fees and Expands Refund Rules The government has announced new policies to boost trust in the used car market, including a measure allowing consumers to get a full refund if major defects are found within seven days of purchase resulting in excessive repair costs. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:09 PM

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Woman Steals from Store Amid Sillim-dong Fire Chaos, Returns the Next Day On August 2, a woman was caught stealing items from a mart next to a commercial building that had caught fire in Sillim-dong, Seoul. SBS Aug 6, 2026 3:07 PM

Stray Kids Return with New Mini Album 'THIS & THAT' Group Stray Kids attends a press conference and photo call on the afternoon of A… SBS Star Aug 6, 2026 3:06 PM

Stray Kids Member BANG CHAN at 'THIS & THAT' Press Conference BANG CHAN of the group Stray Kids attends a press conference for the release of … SBS Star Aug 6, 2026 3:04 PM