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Chung Jeom-sik: "Kim Min-seok's Blackmail and Threats Against Supreme Court Chief Justice No Different From Jung Chung-rae" ▲ People Power Party Floor Leader Chung Jeom-sik speaks during a Supreme Council… SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:28 AM

BIGBANG Sweeps Domestic Music Charts Upon Release of New Single 'BiiiG' Returning after approximately 4 years and 4 months, BIGBANG has once again proven their formidable presence as K-pop legends by sweeping the top spots on major domestic music charts with their 20th-anniversary single "BiiiG." According to YG Entertainment on the 20th, BIGBANG's new digital single "BiiiG," released at 6 PM the previous day, climbed straight to number one on real-time charts across major domestic music sites including Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe. SBS Star Aug 20, 2026 10:27 AM

Samsung, SK Hynix Surge Propel KOSPI Up Over 5%, Buy Sidecar Triggered As the KOSPI surged, a program buy order temporary suspension, known as a buy sidecar, was triggered. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:26 AM

Huons Sweeps Round 2 with 8-0 Record, Claiming First-Ever Round Title in 6 Seasons Since Foundation Professional billiards team Huons achieved the joy of winning their first-ever round title in six seasons since their foundation, staging a dramatic comeback after overcoming a 1-3 deficit in set scores. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:21 AM

Rise of Private Funeral Services for Unclaimed Bodies in Japan Raises Concerns Over Residential Storage While municipalities are increasingly utilizing these companies for their advantage of handling body disposal at a low cost, the Asahi Shimbun reported on the 20th that hygiene and human rights issues are raising concerns, such as bodies being stored near residential areas and a lack of verification regarding whether cremated ashes are properly kept. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:19 AM

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Minister Seeks Out Bus Driver Behind Heartwarming Act of Kindness Recently, the heartwarming story of a bus driver who personally cleaned up and cared for a passenger with limited mobility who had an accident on a highway bus became a hot topic. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:16 AM

Dog Meat Restaurant Owners Take Legal Action Ahead of Ban's Enactment According to local governments and the legal community in Daejeon today , six dog meat restaurant owners in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, filed a lawsuit with the Daejeon District Court on the 24th of last month against the head of Daedeok-gu Office, seeking the cancellation of the disposition rejecting the payment of business loss compensation. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:16 AM

Celtic Secure 3-0 Victory Over LASK With Yang Hyun-jun Starting, Brightening Champions League Hopes Celtic claimed a 3-0 clean-sheet victory in the first leg of the playoff held at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 20th . SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:13 AM

4 Injured After City Bus Slams on Brakes to Avoid Cut-off Vehicle Four passengers were injured and sent to the hospital after a city bus in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, slammed on its brakes to avoid another vehicle cutting in front of it. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:10 AM

PPP Ethics Committee Restarts in Two Days... Expected to Decide Disciplinary Actions for Four Incumbent Lawmakers Having already conducted a hearing process for the incumbent lawmakers during the ethics committee meeting on August 18, it is highly likely that the committee will finalize the disciplinary levels during this session. SBS Aug 20, 2026 10:04 AM