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Easier Compensation Claims for Property Loss Caused by Police Duties The Korean National Police Agency announced today that it will implement a comprehensive improvement plan for the loss compensation system starting tomorrow . SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:11 AM

Koreans Living in South Dakota Can Now Exchange Driver's Licenses Without Testing The Korean National Police Agency announced today that, starting tomorrow , Korean driver's licenses can be exchanged for South Dakota licenses under the South Korea-South Dakota Driver's License Reciprocity Agreement. SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:10 AM

Police to Launch Special Crackdown on MZ Gangs Focusing on Lucrative Crimes In the area of organized crime, the focus will be on organized fraud, illegal private financing, operating gambling sites, and money laundering. SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:08 AM

Lee Ho-jae Scores on Debut for Darmstadt in Germany Lee Ho-jae, who transferred to German 2nd division club SV Darmstadt 98, has scored a goal in his debut match. SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Gradual Ban on Disposable Paper Cups in Cafes... Schedule to Be Set Within Year The Ministry of Climate has included plans in its recent presidential work report to expand the ban on in-store use from disposable plastic cups to paper cups. SBS Aug 9, 2026 10:04 AM

Fiji-Born 26-Year-Old Rugby Player in Japan Dies After Outdoor Training in Heatwave According to his club, the Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex, Vuetilovoni recently transferred from the first-division team Tokyo Sungoliath and joined the squad on July 23. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:53 AM

Solar Power on Alert as Partial Solar Eclipse Approaches Amid European Heatwave Straining Power Plants The solar eclipse scheduled for the late afternoon on the 12th is expected to add pressure to European power grids as solar power generation temporarily drops. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:51 AM

4-Way Race Begins for Second Stage of Sovereign AI Foundation Model Project; Which Team Will Be Eliminated? The second-stage evaluation for the "Sovereign AI Foundation Model" project, which selects South Korea's national artificial intelligence champions, is set to kick off. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:42 AM

June Tourism Balance Records Surplus for 4th Consecutive Month… Improved by Over 2 Trillion Won YoY The monthly tourism balance, which broke free from a long-term deficit to maintain a surplus streak, has been found to have reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:38 AM

A Plate of Flounder Costs 26,000 Won at Supermarkets... "Prices Will Rise Further Amid Heatwaves" Seafood prices are fluctuating as extreme heatwaves heat up the ocean, even leading to mass mortalities at some fish farms. SBS Aug 9, 2026 9:38 AM