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President Lee: 'Fix Institutional Gaps to Leave No Blind Spots in Crimes Against Women and Youths' President Lee Jae-myung urged relevant ministries to thoroughly improve institutional mechanisms to ensure that not a single blind spot emerges in responding to crimes targeting women and youths during the process of separating investigative and indictment authorities. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:03 PM

Nationwide Malaria Alert Issued as Authorities Brace for Post-Heatwave Mosquito Surge The KDCA issues a nationwide alert when malaria parasites are detected in mosquitoes collected during routine monitoring of the population density of vector mosquitoes, specifically the Anopheles species that transmit malaria. SBS Aug 13, 2026 3:00 PM

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Free Towels for Men, 500 Won for Women: NHRC Rules Bathhouse Practice Is Gender Discrimination The National Human Rights Commission has ruled that a bathhouse practice of providing extra towels and soap for free to male customers while charging female customers for them constitutes discrimination. SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:53 PM

Director Ahn Pan-seok, Mastermind Behind 'Behind the White Tower' and 'Secret Love Affair', Passes Away at 65 Director Ahn Pan-seok, who left a monumental mark on the history of Korean television dramas, has passed away at the age of 65. SBS Star Aug 13, 2026 2:51 PM

Defending Champion Hong Jung-min Withdraws on Opening Day of KLPGA Mediheal·Hankook Ilbo Championship Hong withdrew midway through the first round of the tournament held today, August 13, at the Montvert Country Club in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:47 PM

Court Sets Homeplus Stakeholders Meeting for Sept. 2; Pivotal Turning Point for Rehabilitation Plan Approval The Seoul Bankruptcy Court announced today that it has scheduled the stakeholders meeting to review and resolve the amended rehabilitation plan for Homeplus at 3:00 p.m. SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:45 PM

Prime Minister Han Sung-sook Visits Jeju Air Disaster Site, Holds Hands of Bereaved Families and Says, "I Am So Sorry" 29 Jeju Air passenger plane disaster at Muan International Airport in Muan-gun, South Jeolla Province, on the morning of the 13th to receive a briefing on the recovery process. SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:44 PM

President Lee Defends Policy Revisions, Says Refining Plans Is Creating 'More Perfect Policies' Amid Flip-Flop Criticism ▲ President Lee Jae-myung participates in a national salute during a senior aide… SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:44 PM

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"Ensure Military Service Doesn't Feel Like a Waste"… "Boldly Push to Improve Treatment for Junior Officers" President Lee Jae-myung said during a senior secretaries meeting presided over a… SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:42 PM

President Lee Calls for Introduction of Selective Volunteer Military System to Drive Defense Reform ▲ President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a senior secretaries meeting held at the… SBS Aug 13, 2026 2:42 PM