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Why 'The Odyssey' Music Director Ludwig Goransson Is Affectionately Called 'Go-seobang' in Korea Three-time Academy Award-winning composer Ludwig Göransson has a special connection to Korea through his marriage to Korean violinist Serena Göransson. SBS Star Aug 19, 2026 5:56 PM

Iran Armed Forces Chief Warns Gulf Nations: Helping U.S. Considered Joining Operations attacks targeting Iran. According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB and other sources on the 19th , Ali Abdollahi, Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, posted on social media X, stating, "Southern coastal countries of the Persian Gulf that issue statements claiming they will not allow their territories to be used against Iran must know that nothing can escape our surveillance network." Abdollahi also emphasized, "It is highly unlikely that such a large number of military aircraft, especially aerial refuelers, would be stationed at regional bases without the knowledge of the host countries." He further warned that "any support or provision of convenience to aggressive U.S. SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:53 PM

Roh Kyung-pil: "No Opportunity to Meet President... Consulted Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs on Written Nomination" Roh Kyung-pil, Minister of Court Administration , addressed criticisms from the ruling party today that Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae unilaterally nominated a Supreme Court justice candidate, stating, "There was no opportunity to meet," and adding that the written nomination was discussed with the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs. SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:49 PM

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SK Hynix to Buy Back and Burn Over 40 Trillion Won in Treasury Shares in Unprecedented Move SK Hynix is set to acquire and incinerate a massive volume of its own shares worth over 40 trillion won. SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:46 PM

'Kick a Goal' Kim Bo-kyung Faces Former Team FC Top Girl Movement in High-Stakes Semifinal Kim Bo-kyung of "FC Balladream" is set to face an unavoidable showdown against her former team, "FC Top Girl Movement," with a spot in the finals on the line. SBS Star Aug 19, 2026 5:45 PM

Macron Promulgates 'Assisted Dying' Law, Offering Choice to Terminally Ill Patients The assisted dying law promulgated by President Macron was published in the official gazette on the 19th local time. SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:41 PM

Chinese Football Association Launches Investigation Into Its Officials Involved in South Korean 'Sexual Entertainment' Allegations Through social media today , the CFA stated, "Recently, South Korean media reported that in January 2012, the Korea Football Association provided 'improper entertainment' to three Chinese Football Association employees who were visiting South Korea for referee exchanges, which has drawn the attention of the domestic public." It added, "The Chinese Football Association attaches great importance to this matter and has initiated an investigation into the relevant circumstances," and stated, "We will immediately announce the investigation results to the public to address social concerns." According to data released on the 7th of this month by the office of Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Jin Sun-mi, an investigation into corruption within the KFA revealed that in January 2012, the KFA provided massage parlor-related sexual entertainment to three Chinese Football Association officials visiting South Korea for referee exchanges (the head of the referee bureau, the person in charge of referee accounting, and the person in charge of referees). SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:40 PM

Indian Female Actor Rias Ahir Targeted Online After Joining Gen Z Protests: "They Are Demonizing Me" According to the U.S. daily The New York Times on August 19 , Riya Ahir , a model and actor based in Mumbai, western India, drew attention after participating in a large-scale protest last month held by the Cockroach Janata Party , a Gen Z political movement group. SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:37 PM

US Sanctions Japanese ICC President; Japan Expresses 'Deep Regret' government's decision to impose sanctions on the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court . SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:37 PM

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Push for Housing Supply Faces Clashing Interests Across Regions While opinions are divided among citizens regarding the development of Yongsan Park, backlash from residents in other areas included in the latest real estate supply measures continues to mount. SBS Aug 19, 2026 5:34 PM