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Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae Elected as First Chair of Governors Association for 9th Popularly Elected Term Mayor Park was elected as the 19th chairperson through a unanimous consensus during the 61st general assembly held today at the conference room of the association in Jongno-gu, Seoul. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:30 PM

Director Lee Chul-ha Shares Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of 'OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE' on YouTube Show Director Lee Chul-ha and actor Kim Tae-eun of the film "OK! MADAM: BON VOYAGE" are appearing on the YouTube show "MYHZ" to share behind-the-scenes stories about the project. SBS Star Aug 14, 2026 3:24 PM

Japan Considers Stronger Russia Sanctions Following Putin's Kuril Islands Visit Amid Escalating Tensions According to Kyodo News on the 14th, a Japanese Foreign Ministry official stated the previous day that additional countermeasures are being considered in response to President Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:21 PM

'Odyssey' Surpasses 3 Million Moviegoers in 10 Days... Sets New Record with 1 Million Advance Tickets Director Christopher Nolan's film 'Odyssey' has surpassed 3 million cumulative moviegoers just 10 days after its release. SBS Entertainment News Aug 14, 2026 3:18 PM

Church Pastor Sent to Prosecutors Over 11-Year-Old's Abuse Death in Cheonan The Chungnam National Police Agency announced today that it has transferred a church pastor in his 60s, surnamed A, to the Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office Cheonan Branch under arrest on charges of child abuse resulting in death. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:16 PM

Man in 50s Arrested After Crashing into Taxi and Police Car While Fleeing DUI Check in Sangam Intersection, Seoul Seoul Mapo Police Station announced that officers were dispatched at around 11:00 PM last night following a report that there was a drunk driving vehicle on World Cup Bridge. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:12 PM

Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board Cites Improper Routes and Failure to Evacuate as Causes of Gyeongbu Line Fatal Accident The Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board announced these findings today regarding the collision between a Korea Railroad Corporation Mugunghwa train and workers that occurred between Namsunghyeon Station and Cheongdo Station on August 19 of last year. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:12 PM

Ministry of Gender Equality to Push for Foundation Dedicated to Women's Rights and Peace on 'Comfort Women' Memorial Day Minister of Gender Equality and Family Won Min-kyung announced on the 14th that the government will push to establish the Women's Rights and Peace Foundation to pass down the historical truth of the Japanese military "comfort women" issue and the values of women's rights and peace to future generations. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:10 PM

"Stays and Re-entry Set to Become Stricter"... Key Notices for US International Students The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles (Consul General Kim Young-wan) held a webinar on the 13th titled "Briefing on Changes to the U.S. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:10 PM

Prime Minister Han Sung-sook: "Work with Conviction"... Discusses Support for Proactive Administration with Board of Audit and Inspection Chief Prime Minister Han Sung-sook held a luncheon meeting with Kim Ho-cheol, Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection to discuss support measures for effectively protecting public officials who practice proactive administration. SBS Aug 14, 2026 3:07 PM