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Heat-Related Illness Casualties Continue for 5th Day; Over 200 Patients Reported Daily for 3 Days As extreme heat blankets the nation, heat-related presumed deaths have been reported for five consecutive days for the first time this summer. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:30 PM

Pro Baseball Enters Summer Break Through Aug. 9 Amid Heatwave, Game Times Adjusted Professional baseball is taking a "summer break" through this weekend in the wake of the heatwave that has struck the nation. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:26 PM

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Seoul Breaks Record High Temperature; Extreme Heat to Peak Tomorrow With severe heat warnings in effect for the greater Seoul metropolitan area, inland Gangwon Province, and parts of the Honam region, daytime temperatures in Seoul soared close to 38°C today , breaking the record for the highest temperature of this summer. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:17 PM

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Power Struggle Erupts Between U.S. Authorities in Jeffrey Epstein Investigation A power struggle between U.S. investigative agencies handling the case of billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is hindering efforts to uncover the truth. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:14 PM

Lee Seung-gi Takes Legal Action as Cha Ga-won's Side Fails to Return 10.5 Billion Won Jeonse Deposit Singer Lee Seung-gi's side has announced a strong legal response against Cha Ga-won and her husband after they allegedly failed to fulfill their promise to return a jeonse deposit worth 10.5 billion won (approximately USD 7.7 million). SBS Star Aug 6, 2026 5:12 PM

Combining Running and Travel: Gyeonggi Province Launches 'Run Gyeonggi' Platform Run Gyeonggi offers various programs, including 10 runtrip packages set against the backdrop of Gyeonggi Province's 31 cities and counties, regional running sessions, 46 "Gyeonggi Pacers," and local content. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:11 PM

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Vehicle Interior Temperatures Surge Up to 85.5°C When Parked Outdoors in Heatwave The Korea Road Traffic Authority has urged drivers and passengers to exercise extreme caution, revealing that the interior surface temperature of a vehicle parked outdoors for an extended period under scorching heat surged up to 85.5°C . SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:10 PM

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Scorching Heat Triggers Blackouts in Seoul and Capital Area; Daily Heat-Related Illnesses Hit Record Highs Amid relentless heat waves continuing day and night, power outages struck various parts of the Seoul metropolitan area, causing major inconvenience for citizens. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:10 PM

Gwangmyeong Citizen Climate Activists Group 'Climate Righteous Army' Surpasses 20,000 Members Launched in September 2021, the Gwangmyeong Climate Righteous Army is a citizen movement that practices carbon neutrality in daily life to combat the crisis of global warming. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:09 PM

Anseong Requests Suspension of Test Run and Raw Water Discharge for Yongin Semiconductor Cluster Yongin previously discharged raw water four times in June. The raw water discharged from the Wonsam-myeon area in Cheoin-gu, Yongin, will flow into Gosam Reservoir in Anseong and Hancheon, a local stream, depending on the water system. SBS Aug 6, 2026 5:07 PM